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New Drug Delivery System for Bladder Cancer Using Nanoparticles
October 25, 2012 — Scientists have shown in experimental mouse models that a new drug delivery system allows for administration of three times the maximum tolerated dose of a standard drug therapy for advanced bladder ... > full story -
Depression, Shortened Telomeres Increase Mortality in Bladder Cancer Patients
October 18, 2012 — Low depressive symptoms and a longer telomere length are compelling factors that contribute to a prolonged life for bladder cancer patients, according to ... > full story -
Two Components of Red Meat Combined With Alteration in DNA Repair Increase Risk for Bladder Cancer
October 17, 2012 — Two components of red meat -- dietary protein and dietary iron -- may combine to form powerful carcinogens, N-nitroso compounds, which increase risk for bladder cancer. Moreover, individuals with ... > full story -
Depression and Shortened Telomeres Increased Bladder Cancer Mortality
October 17, 2012 — The combination of shortened telomeres, a biological marker of aging associated with cancer development, and elevated depression significantly impacted bladder cancer mortality, according to new ... > full story -
Scientists Identify Mammal Model of Bladder Regeneration
October 13, 2012 — While it is well known that starfish, zebrafish and salamanders can re-grow damaged limbs, scientists understand very little about the regenerative capabilities of mammals. Now, researchers report on ... > full story -
Marathon Runners May Be at Risk for Incontinence
October 4, 2012 — While many marathon runners may be preoccupied with shin splints, chafing and blisters come race day, one thing they may not consider is their bladder ... > full story -
Like Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer Patients May Benefit from Anti-Androgen Therapy
September 24, 2012 — Bladder cancer patients whose tumors express high levels of the protein CD24 have worse prognoses than patients with lower CD24. A new study shows that CD24 expression may depend on androgens – ... > full story -
Lack of Oxygen in Cancer Cells Leads to Growth and Metastasis
September 13, 2012 — The proteins HIF-1a and CD24 have both been implicated in the aggressive characteristics of hypoxic cancers. A new study shows that HIF-1a drives CD24 overexpression, and that CD24 then drives ... > full story -
Chemotherapy-Resistant Cancer Stem Cell Could Be 'Achilles' Heel' of Cancer
September 10, 2012 — Scientists have discovered a subpopulation of cells that display cancer stem cell properties and resistance to chemotherapy, and participate in tumor progression. This breakthrough could lead to the ... > full story -
Ovarian Cancer Cells Hijack Surrounding Tissues to Enhance Tumor Growth
September 4, 2012 — Researchers have discovered that ovarian cancer cells activate the HOXA9 gene to compel stromal cells to create an environment that supports tumor ... > full story
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