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| These cells will self-destruct in 5...4... |
| (National Science Foundation) In a recent study, researchers demonstrated that conditional small RNA molecules can effectively kill lab-grown human brain, prostate and bone cancer cells in a mutation-specific manner. The treatment separates the "diagnosis" and "treatment" aspects of chemotherapy, so a cell is killed if -- and only if -- it is diagnosed with a mutation. |
| Hallucinogen appears safe, may improve mood among patients with advanced-stage cancer and anxiety |
| (JAMA and Archives Journals) A pilot study suggests the hallucinogen psilocybin may be feasible and safe to administer to patients with advanced-stage cancer and anxiety, with promising effects on mood, according to a report published online today that will appear in the January 2011 print issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. |
| With HMGB1's help, cells dine in |
| (Rockefeller University Press) Like some people, cells eat when they are under pressure -- but they consume parts of themselves. A multi-function protein helps control this form of cannibalism, according to a study in the Sept. 6 issue of the Journal of Cell Biology. |
| LA BioMed research finds hallucinogen can safely ease anxiety in advanced-stage cancer patients |
| (Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (LA BioMed)) In the first human study of its kind to be published in more than 35 years, researchers found psilocybin, an hallucinogen which occurs naturally in "magic mushrooms," can safely improve the moods of patients with advanced-stage cancer and anxiety. |
| For some women, preventive mastectomies pay off |
| (University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio) A long-term study published in JAMA of women with a genetic predisposition for breast or ovarian cancer showed that those who elected preventive surgeries had a significantly reduced risk of those cancers.The study confirms the view of researcher Dr. Gail Tomlinson at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio that for women with genetic mutations BRCA1 and BRCA2, mastectomies and removal of fallopian tubes and ovaries can be worth it. |
| Research about Brazilian marine biodiversity brings researchers from 5 countries together |
| (Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo) The Sao Paulo Research Foundation presents the Marine Biodiversity Workshop: Recent Improvements in Bioprospection, Biogeography and Phylogeography to be held on September 9 and 10. This scientific meeting is intended to stimulate the formation of research groups involving both Brazilian and foreign scientists towards the development of research on bioprospection, geographic distribution of sea organisms in the Brazilian Coast as well as the search for natural bioactive compounds for pharmaceutical production. |
| New model may simplify high-dose radiosurgery planning |
| (Ohio State University Medical Center) There is yet no straightforward way to determine the optimal dose level and treatment schedules for high-dose radiation therapies such as stereotactic radiation therapy, which is used to treat brain and lung cancer, or for high-dose brachytherapy for prostate and other cancers. Radiation oncology researchers at Ohio State University may have solved the problem with a new mathematical model called the Generalized LQ (gLQ) Model that encompasses all dose levels and schedules. |
| Hormel Institute study reveals capsaicin can act as cocarcinogen |
| (University of Minnesota) The September cover story of the nation's leading cancer journal, Cancer Research, features a new study from the Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, that links capsaicin, a component of chili peppers, to skin cancer. |
| Connection between light at night and cancer revealed in additional study |
| (University of Haifa) The researchers say that their study results show that suppression of melatonin due to exposure to light at night, or LAN, is linked to the worrying rise in the number of cancer patients over the past few years. |
| Scientists unwrap DNA packaging to gain insight into cells |
| (University of Edinburgh) Scientists have built a clearer picture of how lengthy strands of DNA are concertinaed when our cells grow and divide, in a discovery could help explain how cell renewal can go wrong. |
| Medicinal cannabis review highlights dilemmas facing health care professionals |
| (Wiley-Blackwell) Patients who use cannabis for medicinal purposes pose a wide range of legal, ethical and medical dilemmas for the health care professionals looking after them according to an in-depth review just published. The study also found extreme caution about integrating cannabis derivative medications into mainstream medical use. |
| Scientists discover the mechanisms and function of a type of mysterious immune cell |
| (Scripps Research Institute) In two closely related studies, two teams of Scripps Research Institute scientists have discovered the underlying mechanisms that activate a type of immune cell in the skin and other organs. The findings may lead to the development of new therapies to treat inflammation, wounds, asthma and malignant tumors. |
| Study finds that cancer-causing gene crucial in stem cell development |
| (University of Georgia) A research team at the University of Georgia has shown for the first time that a gene called Myc, which is traditionally thought of as a cancer-causing gene, may be far more important in the development and persistence of stem cells than was known before. |
| 'Basal-like' breast cancer does not originate from basal stem cells |
| (Cell Press) New research uncovers a case of mistaken identity that may have a significant impact on future breast cancer prevention and treatment strategies. The study, published by Cell Press in the Sept. 3 issue of the journal Cell Stem Cell, suggests that despite their "stem cell-like" characteristics, most aggressive breast tumors are not derived from normal mammary gland stem cells. |
| Targeted strategies needed to find, prevent and treat breast cancer among Mexican-origin women |
| (University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center) Specific prevention and education strategies are needed to address breast cancer in Mexican-origin women in this country, according to a study at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, which was published online in the journal Cancer. |
| Cold Spring Harbor Protocols features chromosomal rearrangement, gene copy number methods |
| (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) Two freely accessible methods from the September 2010 issue of Cold Spring Harbor Protocols can be used to probe the genetic basis of cancer. |
| Surgeons impact whether a woman gets breast reconstruction, U-M study finds |
| (University of Michigan Health System) When breast cancer surgeons regularly confer with plastic surgeons prior to surgery, their patients are more likely to have reconstruction, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. |
| Personalized medicine: Molecular imaging predicts treatment success in many cancers |
| (Society of Nuclear Medicine) A series of studies published in the September Journal of Nuclear Medicine show that molecular imaging plays a critical role in the evaluation and treatment planning for a broad spectrum of cancers, including thyroid cancer and lymphoma. |
| New infrared light may open new frontier in fighting cancer, Tay Sachs |
| (University of Central Florida) A "game-changing" technique using near infrared light enables scientists to look deeper into the guts of cells, potentially opening up a new frontier in the fights against cancer and many other diseases. |
| Microsoft Excel-based algorithm predicts cancer prognosis |
| (BioMed Central) Using readily available computer programs, researchers have developed a system to identify genes that will be useful in the classification of breast cancer. The algorithm, described in BioMed Central's open access Journal of Experimental and Clinical Cancer Research will enable researchers to quickly generate valuable gene signatures without specialized software or extensive bioinformatics training. |
| New Study Finds HPV Vaccine Protects Against Genital Warts |
| Post-marketing research shows some serious side effects, but most are controllable |
| Be An Open-minded Skeptic; Consider A Wide Array Of Integrative Medicine Choices |
| Integrative medicine focuses on mind, body and spirit, combining today's cutting-edge treatments with nontraditional techniques and approaches. The June issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter features an in-depth Special Report on this rapidly growing area of medicine, covering mind-body, energy and hands-on therapies. |
| Recent Findings In Ovarian Cancer Described By Researchers From University Of The Sacred Heart |
| Research findings, 'Review role of topotecan in gynaecological cancers: current indications and perspectives,' are discussed in a new report. Ovarian cancer is the fourth cause of death from gynaecological cancer and cervical cancer is the first in women Critical Reviews In Oncology report. |
| New Research On Ovarian Cancer From University Of Toronto |
| Scientists discuss in 'Continuous docetaxel chemotherapy improves therapeutic efficacy in murine models of ovarian cancer' new findings in ovarian cancer. |
| Study Findings On Cervical Cancer Are Outlined In Reports From University Of Ulsan |
| Fresh data on cervical cancer are presented in the report 'Fertility-sparing laparoscopic radical trachelectomy for young women with early stage cervical cancer.' |
| Research On Cervical Cancer Described By Scientists At University Of Amsterdam |
| The aim of this study was to determine prevalence of and experienced distress from pelvic floor symptoms in cervical cancer survivors (CCS). |
| New Route To Killing Cancer Gets A Test Run |
| A targeted therapy that has generated excitement for its early success in breast cancer is now being tested in the Triangle on other cancers, including often-deadly ovarian tumors. Doctors and patients have eagerly anticipated the drugs, which provide an entirely new route to killing tumors that is less toxic than traditional chemotherapies. |
| Hopes Dashed That Vitamin D Reduces Cancer Risk |
| Researchers did find those with high levels more likely to develop pancreatic cancer |
| Researchers From University Of California Report Recent Findings In Cervical Cancer |
| Current study results from the report, 'The rationale for the use of non-platinum chemotherapy doublets for metastatic and recurrent cervical carcinoma,' have been published. According to a study from the United States, Ongoing drug discovery and synergy in cytotoxic combinations have served as the dominant theme for clinical research in women with metastatic and recurrent cervical cancer. |
| Late-Stage Ovarian Cancer Shows Promise In Two-Drug Phase I Trial |
| The combination of decitabine and carboplatin appears to improve the outcome of women who have late-stage ovarian cancer. In an upcoming issue of the journal Cancer (online today), Indiana University researchers report four of 10 patients who participated in a phase I clinical trial had no disease progression after six months of treatment. One patient experienced complete resolution of tumor tissue for a period of time. |
| New AMG 386 Data Demonstrate Promising Antitumor Activity In Patients With Recurrent Ovarian Cancer |
| Amgen announced that AMG 386, combined with paclitaxel, demonstrated antitumor activity in a randomized Phase 2 trial involving 161 patients with recurrent ovarian cancer. The results are being presented for the first time in an oral presentation at the 2010 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. |
| Government Moves To Oversee Genetic Tests Aimed At Consumers |
| During a stay at a resort two years ago, Carol Arand purchased $4,000 in genetic tests after a spa physician praised their potential to improve her health. If ever she got sick, Arand reasoned, she could take the results to her doctor. I hoped that this genetic fingerprint could be useful, she said. |
| New Genomic Cancer Care Alliance Formed To Study Whole-Genome Sequencing In Cancer Treatment |
| Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) announced the creation of the Genomic Cancer Care Alliance to help people battling cancer gain access to treatment options found through analysis of their genomic information. Founding partners include Fox Chase Cancer Center, Scripps Genomic Medicine, and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen).The announcement came during the Consumer Genetics Conference being held June 2-4 in Boston. |
| Blood-Sugar Lowering Medications May Increase Risk For False Positive Results In Cancer Screenings |
| A study presented at SNM's 57th Annual Meeting suggests that medication ingested to control blood-sugar levels can skew the results of cancer screenings using positron emission tomography (PET), a molecular imaging technique, by increasing absorption in the gut of the PET imaging agent called fluorodeoxyglucose (18F- FDG), which mimics sugar inside the body. |
| Do Doctors Screen For Cervical Cancer Too Often? |
| It sounds like the breast- cancer debate all over again: A new study has found that doctors have been overzealous in advising women to be screened for cervical cancer. Although physician groups and federal guidelines recommend that women older than 30 get a Pap test every three years, a survey of more than 1,200 doctors in the Journal of the American Medical Association released Monday found that about two-thirds would recommend that patients be screened more often. |
| Most Doctors Giving Pap Test Too Often |
| But that doesn't mean women should skip gynecological exam, experts say |
| Abbott Receives FDA Clearance for New Ovarian Cancer Test |
| The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a new diagnostic test to monitor ovarian cancer, a disease that will strike an estimated one out of every 71 women in the United States in their lifetimes. Abbott's new ARCHITECT HE4 (human epididymis protein 4) assay, the first automated test of its kind available in the United States, uses a simple blood test to aid in monitoring for the recurrence or progression of this disease. |
| Results From A Study Testing Methylphenidate For Cancer-Related Fatigue Indicate That It Is Certainly Not A Panacea But May Be Effective For Some Groups Of Patients |
| Cancer-related fatigue is often a major problem for cancer patients, beginning at diagnosis, during treatment and after completing therapy. Researchers at Mayo Clinic and the North Central Cancer Treatment Group (NCCTG) recently completed a study testing methylphenidate in the treatment of cancer-related fatigue and found that, while it did not improve fatigue for a broad group of patients, the data did not rule out a benefit for those with stage III/IV cancer. |
| Research Conducted At University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, Medical Has Provided New Information About Obesity |
| Researchers detail in 'Consideration of the food environment in cancer risk reduction,' new data in obesity. According to a study from the United States, Recently, there has been increased attention to the food environment's impact on chronic disease, specifically obesity and cardiovascular disease. |
| Late-Stage Ovarian Cancer Shows Promise In Two-Drug Phase I Trial |
| The combination of decitabine and carboplatin appears to improve the outcome of women who have late-stage ovarian cancer. In an upcoming issue of the journal Cancer (online today), Indiana University researchers report four of 10 patients who participated in a phase I clinical trial had no disease progression after six months of treatment. One patient experienced complete resolution of tumor tissue for a period of time. |
| Man jailed for robbing dying cancer victim |
| An armed man who held up a woman dying of cancer for her pain-killing medication was today jailed for five years and four months.The crown asked Judge Raoul Neave in Christchurch District Court for a sentence of four years for... |
| PM to cancer patient's wife: He loves you, Rachel |
| Prime Minister John Key has appeared alongside actor Hugh Jackman in a video made by an Australian man for his Kiwi wife.Both Mr Key and Jackman feature on the film made by Kristian Anderson, a 35-year-old from Sydney who suffers... |
| Lung cancer drug will be funded |
| Taxpayer funding of an expensive lung-cancer drug which has produced amazing, life-saving results for some patients will be announced today.The Herald understands the Government drug funding agency Pharmac will, from October... |
| Drug gives lung cancer sufferer two extra years |
| Taking a daily Tarceva tablet has given Trudi Hirzel at least two years of life that were probably going to be snatched away from her by lung cancer.Mrs Hirzel, 61, of Kawakawa in Northland, a non-smoker for the past 28 years,... |
| Cycling: Wife of Armstrong's ex teammate speaks to feds |
| LOS ANGELES - The wife of one of Lance Armstrong's former teammates says she has spoken to a federal agent investigating the seven-time Tour de France winner and other cyclists.Betsy Andreu, the wife of former Armstrong teammate... |
| Tasmanian icon loses cancer battle |
| A Tasmanian devil named Cedric, once thought to be immune to a contagious facial cancer threatening the iconic creatures with extinction, has been euthanased after succumbing to the disease, researchers said.The death of the devil... |
| ANZ National Bank chief executive steps down for cancer treatment |
| Jenny Fagg is stepping down as chief executive of ANZ National Bank due to illness. During this absence Fagg will be undergoing treatment for cancer in New Zealand then in Australia, the bank said this morning.Current deputy... |
| Terror threat ends UK-NZ jetski attempt |
| The threat of terrorism and piracy has put a stop to a New Zealand-based bid to jetski from London to Auckland to raise funds for cancer research.The group of three New Zealanders and one Croatian had made it as far as the south... |
| Rower's cancer scare |
| When Kiwi rower Fiona Paterson lines up at the start of the World Rowing Championships in a few weeks, she will have no doubt about her inner strength.She has made the start line after surviving cervical cancer.Nearly 1000... |
| Two decades of rallying support for flower power |
| It's Daffodil Day today, and this year marks 20 years of the fundraising scheme helping people suffering from cancer.Patricia Noonan and Joan Swift have been involved in the annual street appeal since its beginning in August 1990.Armed... |