Newly Developed Technique Predicts Resistance Paths to Cancer Treatment
Yale School of Public Health researchers have developed a new method to predict likely resistance paths to cancer therapeutics, and a methodology to apply it…
Oncology
Breakthrough Technique Uses Nanoparticles to Combat Cancer Drug Resistance
The ability for cancer cells to develop resistance to chemotherapy drugs – known as multi-drug resistance – remains a leading cause for tumor recurrence and…
Oncologists Discover the Cell Type That Gives Rise to Soft Tissue Cancer in Children
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital oncologists have discovered the cell type that gives rise to rhabdomyosarcoma, the most prevalent soft tissue cancer in children. Previously,…
Supercomputers Help Tailor Cancer Treatments to Individual Patients
Attempts to eradicate cancer are often compared to a “moonshot” — the successful effort that sent the first astronauts to the moon. But imagine if,…
New Study Shows Resistance to Cancer Drugs Runs Deeper Than a Single Gene
A new study from Yale University shows that resistance to cancer drugs runs deeper than a single gene. Searching for more individual genes to predict…
Yale Study Finds Racial Differences in Smoking Patterns
A newly published study from Yale University reveals that differences in smoking habits between African Americans and whites may lead to a disparity in screening…
Immune Therapy Drug Prolongs Survival in Advanced Lung Cancer Patients
A newly published study involving patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer resistant to chemotherapy has found a promising weapon in an immune therapy drug…
Yale Researchers Discover New Complexities Behind Drug Resistance
New research from Yale University probes genes for clues to drug resistance in aggressive breast cancer. By sifting through the 20,000 protein-encoding genes in the…
A New Paradigm for Cancer Research, One That Focuses on Improving Efficacy and Value
A newly published study from Yale University tackles the issue of value in cancer research, recommending a new paradigm for research that focuses on improving…
Rare ALK Genetic Mutation Extends Cancer Survival
A new study from Yale University reveals that patients with the rare ALK mutation are living an average of four years, compared to typical patients…
New Technique Uses Regenerative Capacity of Stem Cells to Eliminate HIV
Scientists at UCLA have developed a new technique that harnesses the regenerative capacity of stem cells to generate an immune response to HIV, showing that…
Cavity Shaving Reduces the Risk of a Second Mastectomy
A newly published study reveals that cavity shaving halved the rates of positive margins and reexcision among patients with partial mastectomy. Removing more tissue during…
Galactic Cosmic Rays Can Cause Dementia-Like Symptoms During Extended Space Travel
A new study from UC Irvine shows that galactic cosmic rays can cause dementia-like symptoms, making extended space trips to locations such as Mars more…
DNA Mutations Can Be Good in Brain Tumors
New research from Yale University reveals that it may be possible to develop personalized treatments for more aggressive forms of brain cancer. DNA mutations can…
A Real-Time Blood Test for Cancer Tumors
A newly published study from Yale University shows that liquid biopsies offer a real-time blood test for solid lung cancer tumors. In the rapidly changing…
New Drug Combination Delays Breast Cancer Progression
Research presented at the 2014 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium reveals that a new drug combination for advanced breast cancer delays disease progression. A new…
Stanford Scientists Are Developing a Mini-Microscope to Detect Cancer Cells
Stanford scientists are developing a mini-microscope to noninvasively detect circulating tumor cells, allowing for earlier interventions. One of the cruelest truths about cancer is that…
UCLA Researchers ID New Kidney Cancer Subtypes
In another step forward for personalized medicine, scientists at UCLA have classified kidney cancer into several unique subtypes that will help tailor individual cancer treatment….