Search Tag: Tumours

Executive Health Management

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

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Canadian-study-annual-screening-does-not-reduce-breast-cancer-deaths

2014 13 Feb

According to a new Canadian study published on the website of the British Medical Journal, yearly breast screening of women aged 40-59 does not reduce mortality from breast cancer beyond that of physical examination or usual care.  In addition, screening resulted in over-diagnosis (22%), representing one over-diagnosed breast cancer for every...Read more

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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

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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

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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