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New Cancer 'Vaccine' Shows Future Promise in Treating and Preventing Metastatic Cancers
February 27, 2013 Preclinical, laboratory studies suggest a novel immunotherapy could potentially work like a vaccine against metastatic cancers, according to scientists. Results from a recent study show the therapy ... > full story -
Cell Sugar Concentrations Affect Hyaluronan Production and Cancer Growth
February 27, 2013 According to a recent study, elevated cell sugar concentrations increase the production of hyaluronan which, in turn, promotes cancer growth. Regulating the production of hyaluronan may be a way to ... > full story -
Novel Combination Therapy Shuts Down Escape Route, Killing Glioblastoma Tumor Cells
February 26, 2013 Scientists have uncovered an unexpected, but important molecular mechanism of mTOR inhibitor resistance and a novel drug combination that reverses this resistance using low dose arsenic in mice. The ... > full story -
Genetic Variation Behind Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment Success Identified
February 26, 2013 Researchers are working to identify genetic variations that may help signal which acute myeloid leukemia patients will benefit or not benefit from one of the newest antileukemic ... > full story -
Notion of Using Herceptin Only for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Challenged
February 26, 2013 New research finds that the protein HER2 plays a role even in breast cancers that would traditionally be categorized as HER2-negative – and that the drug Herceptin, which targets HER2, may have ... > full story -
Obesity, Physical Inactivity Linked With Risk for Certain Molecular Subtype of Colorectal Cancer
February 26, 2013 An increasing body mass index was associated with a higher risk for colorectal cancer with a specific molecular characteristic, and inversely, physical activity was linked to a decreased risk for ... > full story -
First Study to Analyze 25 Yrs of Data After Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer Patients
February 26, 2013 A new study has analyzed 25 years of follow-up data after radiation therapy treatment for prostate cancer ... > full story -
Protein That May Control the Spread of Cancer Discovered
February 26, 2013 Researchers have uncovered a novel mechanism that may lead to more selective ways to stop cancer cells from spreading. Cancer biologists have identified the role of the protein RSK2 in cancer cell ... > full story -
Microscopy Technique Could Be Key to Improving Cancer Treatments With Targeted Therapeutic Drugs
February 26, 2013 For scientists to improve cancer treatments with targeted therapeutic drugs, they need to be able to see proteins prevalent in the cancer cells. This has been impossible, until now. Thanks to a new ... > full story -
Taking Omega-3 Supplements May Help Prevent Skin Cancer, New Study Finds
February 26, 2013 Taking omega-3 fish oils could help to protect against skin cancer, according to new research. Scientists just carried out the first clinical trial to examine the impact of the fish oils on the skin ... > full story
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