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OTC Prostate Cancer Test Kit in the Making
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 5, 2009
... Researchers are developing a diagnostic test for prostate cancer wherein gold nanoparticles screen for the same cancer-related protein marker that is screened for by the FDA-approved Prostate-Sp...
Lung Cancer Susceptibility Gene Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 2, 2009
...sing a genetically altered mouse model, researchers determined that when RGS17 was suppressed, lung tumors shrank, proving the gene was involved in cancer development and must be present for cancer gr...
Pomegranate Juice Against Prostate Cancer Recurrence
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 29, 2009
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Men who have undergone prostate cancer treatment will benefit from pomegranate juice.
According to a new US study :
According to findings published in the Journal of Urology an...
Walnuts May Help Fight Breast Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 27, 2009
... diet with no walnuts. They discovered that the walnut munchers were less likely to develop breast tumors, and if they did, their tumors were smaller and affected fewer mammary glands. The mice, which...
UB Researchers Develop Nanotech Addiction Treatment
in Nanotechbuzz, on April 11, 2009
...ng other disorders... The current thinking is that the nanotech may be suitable for AIDS, dementia, prostate cancer, and - the potential big money-winner - asthma."
More here from Softpedia ....
Cancer Research UK Announces Nanotech Breakthrough
in Nanotechbuzz, on March 13, 2009
...hool of Pharmacy in London, said it was the first time that nanoparticles had been shown to target tumors in such a selective way," according to Reuters .
"Once inside the cell, the gene...
MIT Student Wins Prize for Nanomedicine Research
in Nanotechbuzz, on March 7, 2009
...t Prize for "developing a technique that utilizes nanosize gold particles to target malignant tumors and kill cancer cells but spares healthy tissue," according to Scientific American'...
An Apple A Day Keeps The Breast Cancer-Doctor Away
in Well Woman Blog, on February 19, 2009
...of the recent papers reported that fresh apple extracts significantly inhibited the size of mammary tumors in rats - and the more extracts they were given, the greater the inhibition.
According to Dr...
Pathwork Launches New Version of Tissue of Origin Test
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 13, 2009
...availability of a new version of the Pathwork Tissue of Origin Test, which aids in the diagnosis of tumors with uncertain origins. The new version uses formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue ...
Osteoporosis Drug Zometa Shrinks Breast Cancer Tumors
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 12, 2008
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The osteoporosis drug Zometa (a product of Novartis AG) has been found to shrink breast cancer tumors better than chemotherapy alone .
Zometa is currently used to help prevent the bone loss ass...
UK Validation Study Initiated on Pathwork Tissue of Origin Test
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 10, 2008
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The proof-of-concept study with the test, which helps diagnose the origin of difficult-to-identify tumors, will validate it for use in their institution, and give them information to help them determ...
How Broccoli Compound Fights Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 6, 2008
...s in humans based on results from animal trials showing that it could stop the growth of breast and prostate cancer cells in mice.
In a paper published in the journal Proceedings of the National Aca...
Esophageal Cancer Awareness
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 11, 2008
...stic is due largely to the fact that by the time the majority of cases are diagnosed, the cancerous tumors have grown to the point of inoperability. Raising patient awareness about potential condition...
Engaging Men in Prostate Cancer conversation: ESPN Zone and Stand up to Cancer event
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 9, 2008
...d Stand Up To CancerTM in an effort to create a national conversation about the ignored reality of prostate cancer and to help men understand the ways and importance of managing prostate cancer risk. ...
Novel Prostate Cancer Treatment, Pioneered at Sunnybrook Research Institute (SRI)
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 18, 2008
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A promising novel therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer is being pioneered in development and commercialization by scientists at Sunnybrook Research Institute (SRI) in Toro...
Jasmine Flower-Derived Substance, Potential New Anti-Cancer?
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 26, 2008
...own as jasmonate (or methyl jasmonate) has been found to be responsive to blood cancers and solid tumors as demonstrated in preclinical studies and early first-in-man studies.
According to Prof. Fl...
Check This Book Out: The Red Bodyguard
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 7, 2008
...tomatoes of all. The risk of developing major chronic diseases, such as coronary heart disease, and prostate cancer in men, are among the most likely to be reduced by this incredible fruit.
The book...
Stopping the Spread of Cancer by Using Nanoparticle-Mediated Drug Delivery
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 22, 2008
...ype of novel targeted approach, scientists have been able to stop the spread of cancer cells. Since tumors rely on blood vessels to survive, the effective use of nanoparticles to deliver drugs may rev...
Seven Biomarkers for Prostate Cancer Recurrence or Progression Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 23, 2008
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A panel of seven biomarkers for prostate cancer has been identified to predict the likelihood of recurrence or metastasis of the cancer in ...
Nanoworms and Malignant Tumors
in Nanotechbuzz, on May 24, 2008
...t brain tumor called glioblastoma . This is really unfortunate news because malignant brain tumors are very difficult to treat. There are no cures or really effective remedies. However, nanote...
Muscle-Derived Stem Cells Used to Sphincter Damage and Restore Continence
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 17, 2008
...ter that causes incontinence.
Certain medical procedures, including transurethral resection of the prostate and radical prostatectomy can result in damage to the external urinary sphincter. In one st...
Using Skin Flaps to Deliver Anti-Cancer Drugs
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 15, 2008
...structive surgery , doctors report of using skin flaps to deliver anti-cancer proteins on rat tumors, resulting in a 79 percent reduction in tumor volume.
"This new technique may allow us ...
Good Cause at Full Tilt
in Internet Poker, on April 2, 2008
...ney for a pair of nephews of players from http://theroundersroom.com/forums/ who are fighting brain tumors. In addition to running 10K, they're raising money via a private tournament at Full Tilt....
Pregnancy and Dental Woes
in Next Nine Months, on March 24, 2008
...would be bleeding when brushing teeth. Another less common condition is the formation of pregnancy tumors in the gums . Don't worry, they aren't cancerous. They are just extreme inflammatory ...
Soy, Black Tea, Insulin and Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on March 4, 2008
...ly basis that other citizens of the western world. In fact, soy has been previously implicated on prostate health .
Well, it not only soy that we should look out for, but also tea, specifically...
Stem Cell Therapy Against Diabetes: A Breakthrough!
in Daily Diabetic, on February 21, 2008
...ersity of Miami, who was not involved in the research.
Still, a small number of the mice developed tumors, and some experts said the cells might not be well-characterized enough for use in people. In...
Study Warns of Cancer Risk with Heavy Mobile Phone Use
in The Wireless Weblog, on February 19, 2008
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology reports that Israeli mobile phone users "who had used the phone against one side of the head for several hours a day were 50% more likely to have developed a salivary gland tumor ," BBC News reports .
"The study also...
Researchers Identify Cause of Neurofibromatosis Type1
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 18, 2008
...ype1 , a genetic disease characterized by changes in skin coloring (pigmentation) and the growth of tumors along nerves in the skin, brain, and other parts of the body.
Researchers have long wondered...
DNA Test for Assessing Prostate Cancer Risks Possible
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 25, 2008
... A new genetic test for the early detection or prostate cancer may soon be developed. Until now, a patient's risks of having prostate cancer is based on PSA tests which has a relatively low se...
'Laziness' of Regulatory T-cells, Lead to Type 1 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on January 18, 2008
...mmatory responses. They suppress and regulate the function of various immune responses to microbes, tumors, allergens and transplants."
The said study was conducted on non-obese diabetic (NOD) ...
Sirolimus (Rapamune) May Treat Genetic Disease Tuberous Sclerosis
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 14, 2008
... , may have potentials in treating tuberous sclerosis , a rare genetic disease that causes benign tumors to grow in the brain and on other vital organs such as the kidneys, heart, eyes, lungs, and s...
Taxol+Avastin Greatly Slowed Progression of Breast Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 30, 2007
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A human monoclonal antibody that acts to reduce the development of blood vessels that feed tumors - Avastin - a product of Genentech , has already been approved by the FDA for the treatm...
Lapatinib (Tykerb) -Capecitabine (Xeloda) Combo Shrinks Breast Cancer Metastases in the Brain
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 18, 2007
...geted therapy - and capecitabine - a chemotherapy agent - has been found to shrink metastatic brain tumors by at least 50 percent in one-fifth of patients with aggressive HER2-positive breast cancer.
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Lost Dopamine Cells Replacement: Promising Therapeutic Strategy for Parkinson's
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 5, 2007
... recovery when transplanted into mice with PD-like disease.
Importantly, the mice did not develop tumors, a potential risk that has precluded the clinical development of embryonic stem cells as a so...
Sanofi-Aventis Acquires 19% of Regeneron
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 30, 2007
...mpanies are already co-developing Aflibercept (VEGF Trap), a cancer drug in late-stage trials for prostate and lung cancer, an equivalent of Genentech's Avastin .
Source: Wall Street Journal ...
Cryoablation, Still Showing Good Results Against Kidney Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 26, 2007
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Now a review of 62 Mayo Clinic patients who underwent cryoablation to treat cancerous kidney tumors shows that the patients are cancer free for up to two and a half years after having had the p...
Cannabis Compound Can Potentially Fight Metastatic Breast Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 25, 2007
...ve at stopping the spread of cancer cells in other forms of the disease, such as colon and brain or prostate cancer."
But this doesn't mean that breast cancer patients should smoke marijuan...
REVLIMID® (lenalidomide)-Dexamethasone Combo, Effective in Multiple Myeloma
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 23, 2007
...em by stopping angiogenesis - the growth of blood vessels that penetrate into and feed cancerous tumors causing them to proliferate.
On the other hand, dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that is si...
Nexavar® (sorafenib), FDA-Approved for Inoperable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 21, 2007
...lved in chemical messages sent within cancer cells, in the formation of blood vessels that supply tumors, and in cell death.
Find more details from the FDA News .
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Remotely-Controlled Nanoparticles Can Deliver Drugs Direct Into Tumors
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 21, 2007
...trolled nanoparticles - which when pulsed with an electromagnetic field, release drugs to attack tumors, have been developed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). scientists.
Such ...
GPRC5A: Lung Cancer Tumor-Suppressor Gene, Identified in Mouse Models
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 16, 2007
...hat is under-expressed in human lung cancer cells - GPRC5A - which was found to suppress lung tumors in mouse models.
The study found that mice with both of their GPRC5A genes suppressed devel...
People with Allergies, Less Likely to Develop Glioma
in Allergies, on November 8, 2007
...ogy .
Their data indicate that people with allergies have a lower risk of developing glioma , tumors that develop often in the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves.
Doctors found people w...
High Glucose Level is Associated to Colorectal Cancer
in Daily Diabetic, on November 5, 2007
... have been found by a new study to increase the risk of developing recurrent colorectal adenomas or tumors.
According to Andrew Flood, PhD, of the University of Minnesota and lead author of the study...
Biodegradable Nanoparticles For Delivery of Cancer Drugs
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 25, 2007
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Preliminary experiments have shown that the nanoparticles accumulated to a larger extent in mice tumors in and the encapsulated drugs were only released upon after the lactic acid groups in the pol...
Cancer Prevention, Diet and Functional Foods
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 23, 2007
...st mortality among all the cancers of the female reproductive cancer.
Full-fat dairy may protect prostates from cancer
An increased intake of full fat dairy products may reduce the risk of prost...
Drinking Milk May Prevent Cancer Metastasis To Bones
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 7, 2007
...ng therapy.
About 70 percent of patients who develop advanced breast cancer will have secondary tumors in the bone. The spread of cancer to bones leads to cellular processes that physically brea...
Alcohol Linked to Breast Cancer
in Celebrate Wine, on October 2, 2007
...write about the health benefits of wine. Studies have shown that it might help reduce the risk of prostate cancer and heart disease. But, with the good also comes the bad. October is Breast Can...
Genetic Profiling Lung Tumors To Determine Best Chemotherapy Options
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 30, 2007
...Researchers are exploring the use of genetic profiling in lung tumors to to predict the tumors' likely response to therapy and determine the best treatment strategy for lung cancers.
Research...
Pertuzumab Boosts Survival in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Patients
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 28, 2007
...ertuzumab is a monoclonal antibody being developed by Genentech as a chemotherapeutic drug against prostate, breast, and ovarian cancers .
In the study, pertuzumab was administered in combination wi...
Pfizer's Axitinib: New Promising Experimental Drug Against Advanced Kidney Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 28, 2007
...rug axitinib has shown promise against advanced kidney cancer when options are at a dead-end once tumors don't respond to novel therapies.
According to lead investigator Dr Brian I. Rini, ...
Pomegranate Juice Compound May Inhibit Prostate Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 25, 2007
...hat an antioxidant compound in pomegranate juice may have chemopreventive properties against prostate cancer.
In the new study, they researchers discovered evidence in laboratory experim...
Low-Fat Veggie Diet May Protect Against Prostate Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 19, 2007
...A diet composed of low-fat and more vegetables may reduce the risk or slow the onset of prostate cancer in men.
Such were the findings of a new review study by George Mason University , which ...
Do RFID Chips Cause Cancer?
in The Wireless Weblog, on September 11, 2007
...ies conducted over the past decade or so determined that implanted RFID chips had induced cancerous tumors in mice and rats.
"The transponders were the cause of the tumors," says Keith Joh...
The debate continues: RFID can cause cancer, RFID cannot cause cancer
in The RFID Weblog, on September 11, 2007
...and the embedded chip and even backed their findings by previous studies which stated that cases of tumors were even found in cats and rats which had been chipped. These tumors were witnessed in infla...
Human Source of Stem Cells With Potential To Repair Muscle Damaged by Disease or Injury
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 5, 2007
... in contrast to other stem cell therapies, the myoendothelial cells also showed no tendency to form tumors.
Source: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh ...
Gene Therapy Clear Amyloid Plaques in Animal Trials
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 31, 2007
...id-busting enzyme known as neprilysin. The skin cells, also known as fibroblasts, "do not form tumors or move from the implantation site," Hemming notes. "They cause no detectable adver...
Polymer Nanoparticle Uptake in an In Vitro 3-D Brain Tumor Co-Culture Model
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 27, 2007
... these techniques the tumor aggregates were found to invade the brain slices in a similar manner to tumors in the body. Having developed the model then the tumor selective uptake of nanoparticles was ...
Statins on Prostate Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 13, 2007
...l-lowering drugs. Previous studies claimed that statins may reduce a man's risk of developing prostate cancer by reduction of the production of male hormones that trigger the growth of canc...
No Side Effects to Chemo?
in Philoneist, on August 11, 2007
...ausea will be at a minimum. Even better, the nano-tech is being designed to specifically target the tumors, and not all cells in the body as is the case with current chemotherapy.
Even if it's no...
LKB1: New Lung Tumor-Suppressor Gene
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 5, 2007
...rs, do play a role the development of non-small cell lung cancer in mice.
"The LKB1-deficient tumors grew more rapidly and spread more frequently than the others, and comprised all three types o...
On Broccoli and Cauliflower Against Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 4, 2007
...nt and Protect your Child Against Cancer
Phytochemicals in Cruciferous Vegetables Suppress Human Prostate Cancer Cells
Like Eating Broccoli? Better Eat Broccoli Sprouts
I really wish I could e...
The First One
in Eagle Par Birdie, on August 2, 2007
... come out in his defense, saying he informed them that he had been using Finasteride to deal with a prostate problem for several years.
Pissilli has been suspended by the Italian Golf Federation and ...
MRgFUS of Non-cancerous Uterine Fibroids Provides Long Term Symptom Relief
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 2, 2007
...dy found that the innovative, non-invasive, outpatient treatment for non-cancerous fibroid uterine tumors -called magnetic resonance imaging guided focused ultrasound surgery (MRgFUS) - has been f...
Diagnosing and Treating Cancer Gets Easier Every Day
in Philoneist, on August 1, 2007
American researchers are making waves again with new diagnostic measures for cancer as seen here .
Now they are using a grouping of cancer cell lines from the National Cancer Institute to develop a system that will match tumor profiles to the treatment and lend a better prognosis for th...
Towards the Development of an Orlistat-like Cancer Drug
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 9, 2007
...s ago:
"We found that a protein known as fatty acid synthase is expressed at high levels in prostate tumor cells, and is fairly absent in normal cells. High levels of fatty acid synthase correla...
A Glass of Pomegranate Juice a Day for Erectile Dysfunction
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 4, 2007
... antioxidant properties but also it's association to improved heart health, protection against prostate cancer and reduced cartilage loss in arthritis.
Find more details from the full report .
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Cancer Cure Moves Forward Right Before Our Eyes
in Philoneist, on June 22, 2007
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Researchers have come up with something that is going to change the face, literally, of cancer tumors. It is a hologram imaging system that is designed to examine cancer tumor cells while anticanc...
Do wireless technologies cause brain tumors, Cancer and more?
in Tech Without Wires, on June 20, 2007
... Is There Scientific Evidence Linking Cell Phone Use to DNA Damage, Brain Tumors, Alzheimer's Disease, Cancer and More?
You had better check out EMFNEWS.ORG to see from one perspective whether ...
Don't believe everything you read
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on June 16, 2007
...tion on what pesticides are proven to do to humans, including cancer, fertility problems, and brain tumors, plus information on how you can minimize those consequences, go check out the article at Si...
HDAC Inhibitors: Cancer Drug, Can Enhance Long-term Memory
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 7, 2007
...eacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors - cancer drugs currently used in clinical trials to attack cancerous tumors - has been found in mice study by UC Irvine scientists to enhance long-term memory and stre...
