Scientists reveal first 3D image of cancer prevention molecule

Cancer Research UK scientists have created the first 3D structure of a key protein that protects against the development of cancer, according to research published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology on Sunday, 22 January. 24 Jan 2012 11:05

Processed meat may increase pancreatic cancer risk

Eating too much processed meat may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, new research published in the British Journal of Cancer reported Friday, 13 January. 16 Jan 2012 17:03

Reprogrammed oestrogen binding linked to more aggressive breast cancer

Scientists based at Cancer Research UK's Cambridge Research Institute have discovered how receptors for the female sex hormone oestrogen attach to a different part of the DNA in breast cancer patients who are more likely to relapse, according to a study published in Nature last Wednesday, 4 January. 9 Jan 2012 16:31

Antisense might make sense for treating liver cancer

A new study shows that it is possible to selectively target and block a particular microRNA that is important in liver cancer. The finding might offer a new therapy for this malignancy, which kills an estimated 549 000 people worldwide annually. 6 Jan 2012 13:01

Cancer survivors plan and monitor exercise

Not only is overall quality of life higher in cancer survivors who exercise, but the rate of cancer recurrence is lower. Unfortunately, though most doctors recommend exercise, many patients fail to follow through. 6 Jan 2012 12:21

Study reveals how normal cells fuel tumour growth

A new study published in the journal Nature Cell Biology has discovered how normal cells in tumours can fuel tumour growth. 29 Dec 2011 11:30

Tanning beds linked to skin cancer in young people

The first rigorous study of an increasingly common form of skin cancer in young people finds that indoor tanning significantly increases the risk. 22 Dec 2011 13:13

New study suggests that neurotransmitter might improve treatment of cancer

Doses of a neurotransmitter might offer a way to boost the effectiveness of anticancer drugs and radiation therapy, according to a new study led by researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Centre - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. 20 Dec 2011 14:16

Starch intake may influence risk for breast cancer recurrence

SAN ANTONIO, USA: Researchers have linked increased starch intake to a greater risk for breast cancer recurrence, according to results presented at the 2011 CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held 6 - 10 December 2011. 13 Dec 2011 11:17

Study of two sisters sheds light on lymphoma evolution

PHILADELPHIA, USA: When a 41-year-old woman was diagnosed with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia, she received a bone marrow transplant and subsequent leukocyte infusion from her sister. These treatments controlled her leukemia, but seven years later, both sisters developed follicular lymphoma. 13 Dec 2011 11:08

Bilateral oophorectomy associated with low bone mineral density and arthritis

SAN ANTONIO, USA: Women who underwent surgery to remove their ovaries before the age of 45 years were more likely to have arthritis and low bone mineral density compared with women with intact ovaries, researchers found. 13 Dec 2011 11:00

New research shows that second biopsy should be considered for some breast cancer patients

Breast cancer therapy has become highly personalized over the last decade, with treatment decisions now routinely based on the presence or absence of certain biomarkers in biopsied tumour samples. A new study led by Dr Mark Clemons and Dr Eitan Amir takes this a step further, by showing that breast cancer metastases often express different biomarkers than primary breast tumours, and knowledge of this difference can open up new and more effective treatment options for some women. 12 Dec 2011 13:08

Scientists discover how to beat resistance to standard leukaemia drug

Cancer Research UK-funded scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) have revealed a technique to kill chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) cells that have stopped responding to a targeted drug, according to research published in Cancer Cell on Thursday, 8 December. 9 Dec 2011 15:07

Tiny genetic variation can predict ovarian cancer outcome

[Bill Hathaway] Yale Cancer Center researchers have shown that a tiny genetic variation predicts chances of survival and response to treatment for patients with ovarian cancer. 8 Dec 2011 16:16