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Understanding how early breast tumors become deadly

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:35:00 +0200

OHIO, USA: Researchers have discovered a restricted pattern of molecules that differentiate early-stage breast tumors from invasive, life-threatening cancer. They also found a similar molecular signature that correlated with the aggressiveness of invasive tumors, and with the time to metastasis and overall survival.
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Scientists reveal first 3D image of cancer prevention molecule

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:05:00 +0200

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.
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Processed meat may increase pancreatic cancer risk

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:03:00 +0200

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.
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Reprogrammed oestrogen binding linked to more aggressive breast cancer

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:31:00 +0200

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.
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Antisense might make sense for treating liver cancer

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:01:00 +0200

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.
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Cancer survivors plan and monitor exercise

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:21:00 +0200

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.
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Study reveals how normal cells fuel tumour growth

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:30:00 +0200

A new study published in the journal Nature Cell Biology has discovered how normal cells in tumours can fuel tumour growth.
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Tanning beds linked to skin cancer in young people

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:13:00 +0200

The first rigorous study of an increasingly common form of skin cancer in young people finds that indoor tanning significantly increases the risk.
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New study suggests that neurotransmitter might improve treatment of cancer

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:16:00 +0200

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.
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Starch intake may influence risk for breast cancer recurrence

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:17:00 +0200

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.
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