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Ethnic disparities in cancer and genetic mutations linked

Sep 12, 2014

One of the goals of genome sequencing is to identify genetic mutations associated with increased susceptibility to disease. Read More

Ovarian cancer metastasis promoted by mesothelial cells

Sep 12, 2014

Less than half of the women diagnosed with ovarian cancer will survive beyond 5 years. Read More

Why damaged DNA contributes to cancer and other age-related illnesses

Sep 12, 2014

As we and other vertebrates age, our DNA accumulates mutations and becomes rearranged, which may result in a variety of age-related illnesses, including cancers. Read More

New mechanism that inhibits the activity of proteasomes paves the way for a new generation of chemotherapies

Sep 12, 2014

A new mechanism to inhibit proteasomes, protein complexes that are a target for cancer therapy, is the topic of an article published in the journal Chemistry & Biology. Read More

Why some sickle cell patients do not adhere to available treatment

Sep 12, 2014

Experiencing discrimination because of their race or health condition can influence just how much trust people put into the health profession. Read More

Ovarian cancer metastasis promoted by mesothelial cells

Sep 12, 2014

Less than half of the women diagnosed with ovarian cancer will survive beyond 5 years. Read More

Patients with high-risk endometrial cancer benefit from radiation therapy with concurrent chemotherapy after surgery

Sep 12, 2014

Radiation therapy with concurrent paclitaxel chemotherapy following surgery is an effective treatment for patients with high-risk endometrial cancer, according to a study published in the... Read More

Ethnic disparities in cancer and genetic mutations linked

Sep 12, 2014

One of the goals of genome sequencing is to identify genetic mutations associated with increased susceptibility to disease. Read More

Early diagnosis and detection rates of skin cancer boosted by pioneering digital application

Sep 11, 2014

The early diagnosis and detection rates of skin cancer has been boosted by a pioneering digital application developed at the University of Edinburgh which trains the medical profession to... Read More

Olaparib tablet safe in pretreated ovarian cancer patients

Sep 11, 2014

An oral tablet form of a PARP inhibitor, olaparib, given in combination with chemotherapy, was safe in heavily pretreated ovarian cancer patients, and patients with BRCA mutations may have a better... Read More

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