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Potential new tool for cervical cancer detection and diagnosis

Dec 20, 2014

Cervical cancer is, in many ways, a shining example of how successful the war on cancer can be. Thanks largely to the advent of Pap smear screening, U.S. Read More

Signaling mechanism could be target for survival, growth of tumor cells in brain cancer

Dec 20, 2014

UT Southwestern Medical Center neurology researchers have identified an important cell signaling mechanism that plays an important role in brain cancer and may provide a new therapeutic target. Read More

Potential new tool for cervical cancer detection and diagnosis

Dec 20, 2014

Cervical cancer is, in many ways, a shining example of how successful the war on cancer can be. Thanks largely to the advent of Pap smear screening, U.S. Read More

New colorectal cancer risk factor identified

Dec 19, 2014

Adiponectin, a collagen-like protein secreted by fat cells, derives from the ADIPOQ gene. Variations in this gene may increase risk for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and various cancers. Read More

Researchers shed light on how diet influences cancer development

Dec 19, 2014

Researchers find that switching from a low- to high-calorie diet can either reduce tumor growth or encourage it, depending on when the dietary change is made. Read More

Cancer genes contribute to congenital disorders

Dec 19, 2014

Cancer genes may also be responsible for the development of congenital disorders. Read More

People with low numeracy feel negative about taking part in bowel cancer screening

Dec 19, 2014

PEOPLE who have problems with numbers may be more likely to feel negative about bowel cancer screening, including fearing an abnormal result, while some think the test is disgusting or embarrassing... Read More

Annals of Internal Medicine news

Dec 19, 2014

1. Earlier detection could close the race gap on colon cancer deathsRacial disparities in colon cancer survival rates may be explained by overall health at the time of diagnosis rather than... Read More

Cancer can't grow if cells can't move

Dec 19, 2014

By blocking a widespread enzyme, Centenary researchers have shown they can slow down the movement of cells and potentially stop tumours from spreading and growing. Read More

Networks of genetic changes across cancers identified by algorithm

Dec 19, 2014

Cancers often involve far more than a genetic mutation acting alone. Multiple mutations, many of which are rare, may occur in different networks of multiple genes. Read More

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