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Cell Skeleton May Hold Key To Overcoming Drug Resistance In Cancer
October 4, 2007 — The emergence of drug-resistant tumors means chemotherapy no longer holds the promise of a good outcome for many patients. Researchers have now uncovered a new way in which a cell protein protects ... > full story -
Study Fuels Debate Over Whether Exercise And Body Size Influence Ovarian Cancer Risk
September 27, 2007 — A new study adds fuel to the debate over whether being fat or inactive affects the risk of developing ovarian ... > full story -
Experimental Drug Boosts Survival In Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
September 27, 2007 — An experimental drug has shown promise in extending the survival period for women with recurrent ovarian cancer whose treatment options have dwindled. Early testing data showed that pertuzumab added ... > full story -
Mutation Of The COX2 Gene Can Double Or Triple A Woman's Risk Of Ovarian Cancer
September 25, 2007 — Researchers have discovered that a specific mutation of the COX2 gene seems to play a role in the onset of ovarian cancer, increasing women's susceptibility to developing the disease. The discovery ... > full story -
New Clues To Breast Cancer Development In High-Risk Women
September 11, 2007 — Physicians who treat women with the breast cancer susceptibility gene BRCA1 often remove their patients' ovaries to eliminate the source of estrogen they believe fuels cancer growth. Yet they also ... > full story -
Removing Ovaries Before Menopause Can Lead To Memory And Movement Problems
August 29, 2007 — Women who have their ovaries removed before menopause are at an increased risk of developing memory problems or dementia and movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, according to two new ... > full story -
Cranberries May Improve Chemotherapy For Ovarian Cancer
August 21, 2007 — Compounds in cranberries may help improve the effectiveness of platinum drugs that are used in chemotherapy to fight ovarian cancer, researchers have found in a controlled laboratory study. The ... > full story -
Broccoli and Other Vegetables Linked With Decreased Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
July 24, 2007 — Eating more cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower is associated with a reduced risk of aggressive prostate cancer. Several studies have demonstrated an association between eating ... > full story -
Scientists Take Next Step In Understanding Potential Target For Ovarian Cancer Treatment
July 16, 2007 — A traffic cop protein in the cell may have an even more important role: transporting a messenger protein that tells components in the nucleus to stop cell growth. Scientists are studying the normal ... > full story -
Researchers Identify Genetic Mutation That May Alter Tumor Cell Proliferation
July 4, 2007 — Researchers from Eli Lilly & Company and the Phoenix-based Translational Genomics Research Institute today announced finding a novel recurring mutation of the gene AKT1 in breast, colorectal and ... > full story
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