cancers

Alternate genes linked to breast, thyroid, kidney cancer predisposition

harminka — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:08:00 -0500

A new discovery may lead to more effective screening and treatment for patients with a difficult to recognize syndrome characterized by tumor-like growths and a high risk of developing specific cancers.

Vitamin C injections slow tumor growth in mice

harminka — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:52:23 -0500

High-dose injections of vitamin C, also known as ascorbate or ascorbic acid, reduced tumor weight and growth rate by about 50 percent in mouse models of brain, ovarian, and pancreatic cancers, researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) report in the August 5, 2008, issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Tooth loss strongly linked to risk of esophageal, head and neck, lung cancer

harminka — Wed, 14 May 2008 01:47:07 -0500

Studying thousands of patients, Japanese researchers have found a strong link between tooth loss and increased risk of three cancers – esophageal, head and neck, and lung. They suggest that preservation of teeth may decrease risk of developing these diseases.

Adult Stem Cells Show Medical Promise

seher — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:59:14 -0600

Adult stem cell therapy has successfully treated leukemia and other cancers for years, in the form of bone marrow transplants.

Virtual biopsy cuts out need for diagnostic surgery

harminka — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:30:19 -0600

A non-invasive diagnostic tool to detect surface cancers quickly and painlessly using technology currently employed by gyms to calculate body composition has been developed by a QUT PhD medical physics researcher.

Ways to teach approved drugs new tricks

harminka — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:56:30 -0500

Although all cancers are not alike, most share common causes, whether it is the result of a genetic mutation or faulty biochemical signaling pathway. For that reason, drugs developed specifically for one disease might have an impact on many others.

Together attending counseling sessions Couples better prepared to ease children's concerns

harminka — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:48:17 -0500

When women with children attend a counseling session before undergoing genetic testing for breast cancer, they are far more likely than their partners to be up front with their kids about the tests and the potential for cancers being inherited, according to a study released today here at the annual meeting of the National Society of Genetic Counselors.

Mathematicians Propose New Model for Cancer Growth

Dinka — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:37:49 -0500

What do zebras, bacteria, and cancer have in common? They all can evolve in response to pressures in their environment. This simple biological fact inspired researchers from the University of California, Irvine, to study cancer in a new light.

Common genetic risk factor for colorectal, prostate cancer

harminka — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:09:30 -0500

A study led by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) has found that one of seven genetic risk factors previously identified as increasing the probability of developing prostate cancer also increases the probability of developing colorectal cancer.

Endometriosis increases risk of certain cancers

harminka — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 10:11:13 -0500

Doctors in Sweden have shown for the first time that although endometriosis is associated with an increased risk of various cancers, this risk does not depend on the number of times women with the condition have given birth.

Wouldn't you wish it were for good things?

Anastvatz — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 01:18:27 -0500

Poor Countries Catching up with Rich Nations in Cancers, Diabetes, Heart Disease and Other Chronic Illnesses

Gender impacts colorectal cancer progression

harminka — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:17:47 -0500

Physiological differences between men and women may contribute to differential tumor development and progression in colon cancer patients, a study led by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) suggests.