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Breast Cancer Cells' Sugar Craving Is Target for New Type of Treatment
A new way to target a breast
cancer cells’ appetite
for over-indulging in sugar,
that could provide an
alternative treatment for
... > full story
Women's Height Linked to Cancer Risk, Study Finds
The taller a postmenopausal
woman is, the greater her
risk for developing cancer,
according to a new study. ... > full story
Gene That Controls Aggressiveness in Breast Cancer Cells Identified
Researchers have determined
that in basal breast cancer
cells a transcription factor
known as ZEB1 is held in a
poised state, ready to incre ... > full story
Developmental Protein Plays Role in Spread of Cancer
A protein used by embryo
cells during early
development, and recently
found in many different
types of cancer, apparently
serves as a switch
... > full story
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New Treatment Strategy for Breast Cancer Spread to Brain
August 1, 2013 — Researchers have successfully combined cellular therapy and gene therapy in a mouse model system to develop a viable treatment strategy for breast cancer that has metastasized to the patient’s ... > full story -
New Drug Targets for Aggressive Breast Cancer
July 26, 2013 — Scientists have identified genes that are potential targets for therapeutic drugs against aggressive breast ... > full story -
Large Study Reveals Increased Cancer Risks Associated With Family History of the Disease
July 24, 2013 — A family history of cancer increases the risk of other members of the family developing not only the same cancer but also a different (discordant) cancer, according to a large study of 23,000 people ... > full story -
Gene That May Stop the Spread of Breast Cancer Identified
July 23, 2013 — In cancer, the spread of tumor cells from the primary site to other parts of the body is called metastasis and is a major cause of death, especially in patients with breast cancer. A new study shows ... > full story -
New Hope for Hormone Resistant Breast Cancer
July 22, 2013 — A new finding provides fresh hope for the millions of women worldwide with estrogen receptor positive breast cancer. Scientists have shown that a specific change, which occurs when tumors become ... > full story -
Alternative Target for Breast Cancer Drugs
July 19, 2013 — Scientists have identified higher levels of a receptor protein found on the surface of human breast tumor cells that may serve as a new drug target for the treatment of breast cancer. The results ... > full story -
Prostate Cancers Are Fewer, Smaller on Walnut-Enriched Diet
July 16, 2013 — New research indicates that eating a modest amount of walnuts can protect against prostate ... > full story -
Common Autism Supplement Affects Endocrine System
July 15, 2013 — Plant-based diets are healthy. Plants are high in flavonoids. So flavonoids are healthy. At least that's the reasoning of many manufacturers of flavonoid-based nutritional supplements. But a new ... > full story -
Cancer Researchers Discover How BRCA Mutation Starts Breast, Ovarian Cancers
July 15, 2013 — Scientists have solved a key piece in the puzzle of how BRCA1 gene mutations specifically predispose women to breast and ovarian ... > full story -
Women Who Give Birth to Multiple Babies After IVF Are at Higher Risk of Breast Cancer
July 9, 2013 — Women who give birth to multiple babies following IVF treatment are at a higher risk of breast cancer than those giving birth to singletons or who remain childless. Investigators said the explanation ... > full story
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