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Risk of lung cancer associated with time to first cigarette of the day
Jun 23, 2014
Standard markers of nicotine dependency include cigarettes smoked per day, duration of smoking, and cumulative exposure (pack years), but another marker of addiction, time to first cigarette (TTFC)... Read More
Mouse model of lung cancer subtype could lead to new treatments
Jun 23, 2014
Through the discovery of two gene mutations that contribute to the development of squamous cell lung cancer, researchers have created a mouse model specific to the disease. Read More
Dysfunction in cancer families increases risk of child behavior problems
Jun 23, 2014
A child is more likely to experience emotional and behavioral problems following a parent’s cancer diagnosis if the family is dysfunctional, new research finds. Read More
Lifespan of worms doubled by strict diet: scientists suspect same process at work in cancer cells
Jun 23, 2014
The centuries-long search for the fountain of youth has yielded only a few promising leads, one of which entails an extreme, emaciating diet. A new study of the tiny nematode worm C. Read More
Bioengineers invent a way to speed up drug discovery: new technique can track a key family of proteins that regulate health or cause disease
Jun 23, 2014
Think of the human body as an intricate machine whose working parts are proteins: molecules that change shape to enable our organs and tissues to perform tasks such as breathing or eating or thinking. Read More
Previously unknown protein, VEGF-Ax, slows development of new blood vessels that allow tumors to expand and metastasize
Jun 23, 2014
A previously unknown variant of an extensively studied protein has been found to inhibit the growth of tumors and slow the development of new blood vessels necessary for cancers to metastasize... Read More
Study reveals 'escape mechanism' in cancer cells deprived of KRAS activity
Jun 23, 2014
Cancers driven by - and dependent on - the potent mutated cancer gene KRAS have an especially poor prognosis, and three decades of scientific attempts have failed to produce drugs that can attack... Read More
Playing football improves strength in men with prostate cancer
Jun 22, 2014
Men with prostate cancer aged 43-74 achieve bigger and stronger muscles, improve functional capacity, gain positive social experiences and the desire to remain active through playing football for 12... Read More
When breast cancer treatment includes weight loss, telephone support found to be effective
Jun 22, 2014
A series of simple telephone calls can make a profound difference in helping women to meet their treatment goals for breast cancer, according to a randomized trial of women who are also obese... Read More
New tool for assessing financial risk of cancer patients and survivors
Jun 20, 2014
New financial risk tool developed by researchers at University of Chicago is an attempt to encourage physicians to address the financial strain placed on their patients. Read More
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