Search Tag: Cancer
New-abbott-test-helps-doctors-detect-the-presence-of-two-important-health-issues
2013 28 Mar
Abbot today announced that the ARCHITECT AFP test, which may help doctors detect serious birth defects and the progression of testicular cancer, received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. Biomarkers, such as alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), are substances in the body that physicians can measure to identify the progress of diseases or conditions...Read more
Advances-in-molecular-testing-offer-new-hope-for-lung-cancer-patients
2013 04 Apr
The emergence of molecular diagnostic testing in lung cancer offers new hope for patients battling the number one cancer killer in the United States and abroad. Now, for the first time after a decade of biomarker testing in lung cancer, a uniform approach for testing for the EGFR mutation and ALK rearrangement along with the availability of targeted...Read more
International-study-closes-in-on-cancer-risk-markers
2013 22 May
Cancer research has taken a huge leap forward with scientists now able to identify more than 80 genetic markers found to increase the risk of breast, ovarian and prostate cancer. The COGS international research initiative is believed to be the largest of its kind. Although the results have been widely reported, the cross-border efforts behind...Read more
Massive-study-closes-in-on-cancer-risk-markers
2013 04 Sep
Cancer research has taken a huge leap forward with scientists now able to identify more than 80 genetic markers found to increase the risk of breast, ovarian and prostate cancer. The COGS international research initiative is believed to be the largest of its kind. Although the results have been widely reported, the cross-border efforts behind this...Read more
Outdoor-air-pollution-classified-as-major-environmental-contributor-to-fatal-cancer-by-iarc
2013 24 Oct
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the dedicated cancer agency of the World Health Organisation, has in a recent statement classified outdoor air pollution as carcinogenic to humans. The IARC Monographs Programme gathered the world’s foremost experts in order to review the latest 1000 scientific papers...Read more
Cancer-treatment-response-impacted-by-tumours-oxygen-levels
2013 08 Nov
According to a recent study conducted by scientists from the Manchester Cancer Research Centre and published in ‘Clinical Cancer Research’, cancer patients’ treatments could be tailored to their personal needs by using their tumour’s genetic make-up in order to evaluate whether additional drugs could benefit their radiotherapy programme. It...Read more
Tumour-promoting-gene-discovered
2013 09 Dec
More than one per cent of all cancer patients carry a gene which drives the development of tumours, and it is the first time ever that researchers have identified the gene CUX1 to be widely linked to cancer development. According to the team of researchers, deactivating CUX1 activates a biological pathway that enhances tumour growth. Drugs inhibiting...Read more
Innovative-health-screening-technology-launched-by-surrey-team
2013 20 Dec
A University of Surrey research team has developed an innovative device that can differentiate between normal and unhealthy cells. The team, led by Michael Hughes, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, has developed a device that analyses the electrical properties of cells - with hopes that it will enable the early detection of oral cancer and...Read more
Spread-of-cancer-potentially-halted-by-sticky-balls
2014 08 Jan
Early research suggests that cancerous tumour cells can be destroyed with sticky balls which consequently, may prevent cancer from spreading to other parts of the body. Once a tumour begins to spread around other areas of the body, it has reached its most dangerous and deadly stage and now scientists at the US Cornell University have successfully...Read more
Study-night-work-chrono-chaos-for-body
2014 21 Jan
Doing the night shift throws the body "into chaos" and could cause long-term damage, warn researchers. Shift work has been linked to higher rates of type 2 diabetes, heart attacks and cancer as people get too little sleep at the wrong time. The human body has its own natural rhythm, also called body clock, which is tuned to sleep at night and...Read more
Varian-medical-systems-s-probeam-proton-therapy-system-fda-approved
2014 22 Jan
Varian Medical Systems of Palo Alto, California, the world's leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer and other medical conditions with radiotherapy, radiosurgery and brachytherapy, has received US FDA 510(k) clearance for its updated ProBeam proton therapy system. Varian's ProBeam system gives clinicians options...Read more
World-cancer-day-why-it-s-crucial-to-debunk-cancer-myths
2014 04 Feb
Cancer Myths: Why it’s Crucial to Debunk Them With one third of all cancer cases being potentially preventable, it’s very important to know the signs and symptoms of cancer 4th February 2014 is World Cancer Day, an opportunity for the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to raise one voice in improving general knowledge surrounding...Read more
Novel-device-to-analyse-biopsy-diagnose-cancer-in-minutes
2014 07 Feb
Currently being developed by University of Washington scientists and engineers, a novel, credit-card sized, low cost device could assist pathologists in their analysis of biopsies and the subsequent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer in an earlier and faster manner than ever before. The prototype is able to conduct basic steps required for processing...Read more
Pancreatic-cancer-vaccine-being-trialed-in-uk
2014 11 Mar
Together with researchers from around the UK, a team of oncologists from The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has been conducting a project to develop a ground-breaking cancer vaccine that can be utilised alongside traditional treatment methods in order to fight pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is the fifth biggest cause of cancer related deaths,...Read more
Volitionrx-and-university-hospital-bonn-collaborate-on-cancer-diagnostic-test-evaluation
2014 25 Apr
The agreement includes CE Mark performance evaluation and doubles the Hospital’s prospective trial of 20 cancers, adding a range of additional vital background work VolitionRx Limited, a life sciences company focused on developing blood-based diagnostic tests for different types of cancer, has announced that VolitionRx has extended its agreement...Read more
Viral-therapy-shows-promise-for-limb-sparing-cancer-treatment
2014 22 Jul
Viruses developed to target and kill cancer cells could boost the effectiveness of chemotherapy to the arms and legs and help avoid amputation, a new study published in the International Journal of Cancer reports. The research, which was carried out by the London-based Institute of Cancer Research and the Royal Marsden, tested the effectiveness...Read more
New-guidelines-for-pathologists
2014 01 Sep
A raft of evidence-based guidelines is set to be presented when the College of American Pathologists (CAP) convenes on 7-10 September 2014. Eight of those new guidelines are scheduled to be launched officially in January 2015, Medscape Medical News reported. Evidence-based guidelines, which play an important role in improving working practices, are...Read more
Eahp-drug-shortages-affect-86-of-european-hospitals
2014 17 Nov
A new report by the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) reveals widespread medicine shortages that are affecting all countries in Europe. The top affected areas are medicines to fight infection, cancer drugs, and anaesthetics, the report says. The EAHP report, which surveyed more than 600 hospital pharmacists in 36 European countries,...Read more
Wide-variation-in-clinical-guidelines-for-rectal-cancer
2014 30 Nov
According to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of rectal cancer from five highly regarded organisations in the US, Europe and Canada all give different recommendations. The guidelines from the five organisations have been published within the last...Read more
University-of-chicago-to-establish-genomic-data-commons
2014 10 Dec
The University of Chicago, in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute, will set up the country's most comprehensive computational facility that stores and harmonises cancer genomic data generated through NCI-funded research projects. The establishment of the NCI Genomic Data Commons (GDC) will help scientists to speed up research, leading...Read more
World-cancer-day-european-oncologists-call-for-equal-access-to-cancer-treatment
2015 04 Feb
Access to treatment and care is the fundamental right of any patient. In cancer, despite the fast rate of new agent development, there are still astounding inequalities in the availability of and accessibility to cancer medications across Europe, according to the European Society for Medical Oncology, which is leading a European Consortium Study on...Read more
World-cancer-day-cancer-services-investment-could-save-millions-of-lives
2015 04 Feb
On World Cancer Day 2015, leading global public health experts from the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) announce that millions of lives can be saved through affordable increases in the investment into cancer services throughout the world, to tackle the increase in cancer cases through population growth and ageing, particularly in developing...Read more
Early-provision-of-palliative-care-reduces-hospital-costs
2015 12 Jun
According to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology , early palliative care for hospitalised patients with advanced cancer can result in lower hospital costs. The findings of the study are in line with existing evidence that indicates the benefits of enhanced quality of medical care as well lower costs that can be derived from early...Read more
Metabolism-in-cancer-and-stromal-cells
2015 08 Sep
The metabolism of cancer cells and recently also of stromal cells (endothelial cells, immune cells, fibroblasts) have emerged as critical hallmark in the (patho)physiology of organs in healthy and diseased tissue. Evidence indicates that metabolism not only co-determines the differentiation and function of cells, but it also contributes to the pathogenesis...Read more
Cancer-drug-costs-need-to-drop
2015 08 Aug
In a manifesto, a group of eminent oncologists note how the steep prices of cancer drugs are affecting the care of patients with cancer. They cite data showing that in 2014 all new FDA-approved cancer drugs were priced above $120,000 per year of use. They are calling for a reduction in drug prices. While the skyrocketing drug prices may be driving...Read more
Ecco-2017-european-cancer-congress
2017 27 Jan
ECCO is a not-for-profit federation that exists to uphold the right of all European cancer patients to the best possible treatment and care, promoting interaction between all organisations involved in cancer at European level. It does this by creating awareness of patients’ needs and wishes, encouraging progressive thinking in cancer policy, training...Read more
Asco-annual-meeting-2016
2016 03 Jun
ASCO Promotes and Provides For Lifelong learning for oncology professionals, Cancer research, An improved environment for oncology practice, Access to quality cancer care, A global network of oncology expertise, and Educated and informed patients with cancer. ASCO is supported by its affiliate organization, the Conquer Cancer Foundation,...Read more
Cancer-overtakes-heart-disease-12-european-countries
2016 16 Aug
Despite cancer accounting for less than half the number of deaths than CVD in Europe as a whole, in nine of the 15 countries which were members of the European Union before 2004 (EU-15) and in another country that was among those that joined the EU afterwards (EU-28), more men now die from cancer than CVD. These countries are: Belgium, Denmark,...Read more
World-cancer-day-highlighting-physical-activity-in-the-global-fight-against-cancer
2017 04 Feb
Worldwide cases of cancer predicted to reach 21.7 million by 2030 Today, on World Cancer Day, millions are urged to get active to help combat the world’s most deadly disease. Under the banner ‘We can. I can.’ the day will encourage people to be more active - in every sense - in the fight against a disease that, in less than two decades, will...Read more
Astro-2017-59th-american-society-for-radiation-oncology-annual-meeting
2017 24 Sep
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