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A study of over 127,000 colon cancer patients has determined that married patients were less likely to die from their disease. Married patients were 14% less likely to die than unmarried patients. Although the reason for the difference is not known, the authors believe that the care… more
Withaferin, a chemical purified from extracts of a plant (Withania somnifera) used in traditional East Indian medicine, was shown to prevent cell migration in the laboratory (in vitro) and metastasis in animal models of breast cancer. The chemical binds to vimentin, a protein that helps… more
National Cancer Institute researchers, in collaboration with researchers from other groups, have discovered that a drug called niclosamide,used to treat tapeworm infections, can prevent metastasis of colon cancer. The researchers screened a large number of chemicals for their ability to inhibit the… more
In the American Cancer Society’s recent releases, “Cancer Statistics, 2011” and “Cancer Facts and Figures 2011”, estimates indicate that the rate of death from cancers have steadily decreased between 1990 and 2007. There was a 22% reduction in deaths for men and 14% for women. This totals… more
Scientists at the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine have discovered that lymphoma cancer cells work to create a more favorable environment for themselves when they disperse. Like all cells, cancer cells need a constant supply of nutrients. The reseach revealed that lymphoma cells can… more
Scientists at the University of Rochester recently identified a protein that helps to repair DNA damage caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS). ROS are chemicals that can be formed by exposure to radiation but may also occur as a normal byproduct of cellular activities. … more
Researchers at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center have developed an experimental immunotherapy that may prolong the life of patients with gliomas, a common form of brain cancer. The researchers worked with newly diagnosed gliobastoma multiforme patients. Blood cells were taken from the patients,… more
A radionuclide called Terbium-161 may soon be used as a new form of treatment for small tumors and metastases. Radionuclide treatment typically involves injecting radioactive elements, or nuclides, into a patient, which are then transported throughout the body to cancer cells. The elements… more
A recent release by the University of Chicago Medical Center suggests that many patients with cancers in late stages receive chemotherapy and treatments that are ineffective when they should be seeking other solutions. These patients often end up facing high risks and costs when instead, they… more
The Van Andel Institute and researchers from the United States, China, and Singapore have discovered an important protein that may play a significant part in the development of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). NPC is the most common cancer of the head and neck and also has the highest rates of… more
Many new cancer treatments are designed to block the development of new blood vessels that feed tumors. One of the most common targets is the vascular endothelial derived growth factor (VEGF). New research has shed light on the mechanism by which anti-VEGF treatments cause the death of… more
In a study published in Cancer Research, putting mice on a low carbohydrate/ high protein diet lowered the risk of cancer and slowed the growth of implanted tumors. In one experiment, several different strains of mice were implanted with either human or mouse tumors and fed on one of two diets (… more
New research presented in the American Journal of Epidemiology demonstrates that at least one form of brain cancer, glioma, does not tend to develop in the areas that would be predicted to be most affected by radiation coming from cell phones. The Finnish study examined 888 cases of glioma… more
The US Department of Health and Human Services released the "12th Report on Carcinogens” on Friday, June 10, 2011 through the National Institute of Health’s National Toxicology Program. In this report, eight chemicals were listed for the first time as agents that were “known or reasonably… more
A study of over 14,000 childhood cancer survivors showed that they are at higher risk of developing stomach/digestive tract problems later in life. Survivors were also more likely to need medical care for digestive problems, including cirrhosis of the liver. It is important that cancer… more
Today, the Friday before the Memorial Day weekend, is 'Don't Fry Day'. Melanoma skin cancer is the most lethal form of the disease and is the most common cancer in 25-29 year olds. The number of melanoma cases in the U.S. has been increasing, and younger people are frequently… more
A chemical, polysaccharopeptide (PSP), isolated from the Turkey tail mushroom has been shown to have potent anti-cancer activity. PSP was able to block the development of cancer in mice injected with prostate cancer cells. Importantly, PSP also to prevented development of prostate… more
One of the major drawbacks of targeted cancer therapies is that cancers often become resistant to the drugs. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is a prime example. Drugs that block specific enzymes (kinases) in patients with this disease often fail due to the development of cancer cells… more
Many women get screened for cervical cancer every year. The results of a large study to be reported at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting in June show that some women only need to be tested every three years. Women who have a negative test for HPV, the virus that… more
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