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Cause of rare childhood cancer called Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) discovered
Aug 01, 2014
Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding the cause of a rare childhood muscle cancer, called Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS). Read More
RNA identified that regulates cell death has implications for cancer
Aug 01, 2014
Scientists were able to effect a 10-fold reduction in the volume of subcutaneous malignant tumors by administering local injections of a plasmid containing an RNA that modulates the action of an... Read More
New strategy to help surgeons see the entire tumor
Aug 01, 2014
The best way to cure most cases of cancer is to surgically remove the tumor. Read More
Growth-driving cells within tumors should be targeted, not fastest-proliferating cells
Aug 01, 2014
Of the many sub-groups of cells jockeying for supremacy within a cancerous tumor, the most dangerous may not be those that can proliferate the fastest, researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute... Read More
In patients using drugs to prevent breast cancer recurrence, acupuncture helps cut fatigue, anxiety and depression
Aug 01, 2014
Use of electroacupuncture (EA) - a form of acupuncture where a small electric current is passed between pairs of acupuncture needles - produces significant improvements in fatigue, anxiety and... Read More
Recent use of some oral contraceptives increases breast cancer risk
Aug 01, 2014
Use of birth control pills is widely associated with increased breast cancer risk. But a new study finds this increased risk is dependent on pill formulation and past-year usage. Read More
The best course of action after prostate cancer surgery indicated by genomic analysis
Aug 01, 2014
There is controversy over how best to treat patients after they've undergone surgery for prostate cancer. Read More
Internal cell fine-tuning discovery may have implications for cancer
Aug 01, 2014
New research from scientists at the University of Kent has shown for the first time how the structures inside cells are regulated - a breakthrough that could have a major impact on cancer therapy... Read More
How foremost anticancer 'guardian' protein learned to switch sides
Aug 01, 2014
Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) have discovered a new function of the body's most important tumor-suppressing protein. Read More
Breast cancer risk increased by recent use of some oral contraceptives
Aug 01, 2014
Use of birth control pills is widely associated with increased breast cancer risk. But a new study finds this increased risk is dependent on pill formulation and past-year usage. Read More
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