cancer
Jane Fonda Confirms Non-Invasive Breast Cancer Scare
Jane Fonda, the 72-year old Oscar-winning actress turned fitness guru has confirmed she had a scare with non-invasive breast cancer; she has had a small tumor removed and says she is now cancer free.
Deadly Pancreatic Cancer Develops Much More Slowly Than We Thought, Raising Hopes Of Earlier Detection
Scientists who studied the genetics of pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest cancers with fewer than five per cent of patients still alive five years after diagnosis, found that it takes much longer to grow than we thought, as long as 20 years to become lethal, but the good news is this extends the window of opportunity for earlier detection, especially if a blood or stool test could be developed to pick up some of the early cancer-causing mutations that they found.
Researchers Identify First Ever Treatment Effective Against Terminal Cancer In Animals
For the first time ever, researchers have discovered a therapy that can effectively treat the now invariably lethal, terminal stages of cancer in animals. The study appears in the latest issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Scientists Reveal Gut Stem Cell Secrets
Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that gut stem cells replace each other in a ‘one in, one out’ system, which is completely different to previously accepted theories. The research is published online in Science1.
Common Osteoporosis Drug Linked To Higher Risk Of Esophageal Cancer
A new UK study that followed a large number of people found that those who took 10 or more prescriptions for oral bisphosphonates, a group of drugs commonly used to treat the bone disease, were at higher risk of developing esophageal cancer.
Patients With Advanced Kidney Cancer: Switching To Metronomic Therapy Could Offer New Treatment Option
An article published Online First in The Lancet Oncology reports that a new multi-targeted “chemo-switch” drug regimen shows promising anti-tumor activity with manageable side effects in patients with (RCC).
Protein That Triggers Cancer Spread Discovered
Researchers in the US have discovered that a protein known as disabled 2 (Dab2) triggers cancer spread.
Sugar Sweetened Carbonated Drinks Linked To Pancreatic Cancer
A new study found that people who consumed two or more soft drinks a week, had a nearly two-fold higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer; the researchers suggested regular consumption of sweetened beverages could raise insulin levels and thereby fuel the growth of pancreatic cancer cells.
Mesothelioma
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