New Discovery Could Lead to Improved Cancer Treatment
The finding could improve cancer immunotherapy, a promising therapy that targets cancer cells using the body’s own immune system rather than radiation. Previously regarded merely…
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Encouraging Tumor Growth: How Breast Cancer Causes Diabetes
Together, diabetes and breast cancer can pose a serious risk Type 2 diabetes and breast cancer would seem to be very different conditions, sharing nothing but…
A Healthy Plant-Based Diet Can Reduce Cancer Risk for Middle Aged Women
Research shows that diet quality is important in the prevention of breast cancer There is evidence that the foods we eat can affect how likely…
Scientists Discover “Crown-Like Structures” Surrounding Breast Tumors Could Hinder Cancer Therapy
A new research study from the University of Southampton has discovered that ‘crown-like structures’ surrounding breast tumors in overweight and obese patients could hinder their…
Dairy Products Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer in Major Research Study
The first major study to investigate dairy consumption and cancer risk in Chinese adults discovered that higher intake was associated with increased risks of liver…
New Factors That Can Predict Breast Cancer Recurrence Identified by Investigators
Discovery Has the Potential To Also Benefit Treatment Choices Investigators at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center have uncovered genetics and other factors that can predict…
Biodegradable Gel Boosts Immune System’s Attack on Cancer After Tumors Are Surgically Removed
A new biodegradable gel improves the immune system’s ability to keep cancer at bay after tumors are surgically removed. The gel, tested in mice, releases…
Compound From Cardamom Spice Can Kill Aggressive Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells
Study shows that compound from cardamom shows promise for treating aggressive breast cancer. Cardamonin — a natural compound found in the spice cardamom and other…
Monoclonal Antibody Treatment After Surgery Reduces the Risk of Breast Cancer Returning
Treating women diagnosed with one type of early-stage breast cancer with the monoclonal antibody trastuzumab after surgery reduces the risk of the cancer returning, reports…
New Drug Could Prevent Tumor Metastasis by Putting Cancer Cells to Sleep
A new therapeutic approach prevents the growth of metastatic tumors in mice by forcing cancer cells into a dormant state in which they are unable…
Researchers Discover How Cancer Cells Remain Dormant for Years Before Metastasis Occurs
Cells secrete type of collagen to stay dormant and wake up when collagen levels decrease. Mount Sinai researchers have solved a major mystery in cancer…
Personalized Immunotherapy Could Potentially Be Used To Treat Metastatic Breast Cancer
An experimental form of immunotherapy that uses an individual’s own tumor-fighting immune cells could potentially be used to treat people with metastatic breast cancer, according…
Videogame Players Needed To Solve Puzzles and Help Advance Cancer Research
CRG and CNAG-CRG launch the #GenigmaChallenge, a citizen science initiative. Today, the CRG and CNAG-CRG launched GENIGMA, a videogame that enlists players to solve puzzles…
Living Cells Discovered in Human Breast Milk Could Aid Breast Cancer Research
The study was led by researchers from the Wellcome-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI) and the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Cambridge. Breast…
Gene Involved in Sense of Smell Could Play Role in Spread of Breast Cancer to the Brain
A huge unmet need exists for therapeutic targets to prevent or delay metastasis of breast cancer to the brain, the leading cause of death from…
Natural Killer T Cells: In Breast Cancer, the Best Defense Is a Strong Offense
Your immune system is constantly patrolling your body to keep you healthy. Sometimes, immune cells are also called into action to address a potential problem….
Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUDs) Appear To Have Systemic Effects on the Body
Breast MRI Shows IUDs Have Systemic Effects Intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) appear to have systemic effects on the body like those of hormone replacement therapy,…
Cancer Cells Use “Tiny Tentacles” To Suck Mitochondria Out of Immune Cells
With the power of nanotechnology, investigators have discovered that cancer cells strengthen by forming nanotubes that they use to suck mitochondria out of immune cells….
