• Tiny 'cellular lasers' could aid targeted cancer treatments

    Added On : 12th August 2015

    cancer_cells.jpgFor the first time, scientists have injected lasers into cells, making them light up from the inside, an advance that could one day help treat problems inside the human body such as cancer, researchers say.

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  • Cancer Survival 'Lagging in England'

    Added On : 10th August 2015

    A patient receiving an intravenous dose of anticancer drugs from a syringeEngland's track record for cancer survival remains poorer than other countries with similar health systems, a study suggests.

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  • Contrary to popular myth, 'the pill' prevents womb cancer, study finds

    Added On : 6th August 2015

    BirthControl.jpgLONDON –  Using an oral contraceptive, often referred to as "the pill", gives long-term protection against womb cancer and the longer it is used the greater the reduction in risk, scientists said on Wednesday.

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  • Pancreatic Cancer Urine Test Hope

    Added On : 4th August 2015

    Pancreatic cancer cellsA simple urine test that could detect pancreatic cancer much earlier than at present has been developed by scientists.

    They found a protein "signature" only present in people with the disease.

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  • Added Radiation Helpful for Early Breast Cancer?

    Added On : 23rd July 2015

    Image result for Added Radiation Helpful for Early Breast Cancer?Studies found it lowered chances of recurrence, but did not boost overall survival

    Some women who have surgery for early stage breast cancer may benefit from additional radiation to nearby lymph nodes, two new clinical trials suggest.

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  • Breast Cancer Warning to Older Women

    Added On : 13th July 2015

    Breast cancer screening involves mammogram scansMany older women are unaware of some of the early warning signs of breast cancer, according to a survey.

    Fewer than half of the women over 70 who were questioned could name a symptom, apart from a lump.

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  • Stress hormones could make breast cancer resistant to therapy

    Added On : 11th July 2015

    Image result for Stress hormones could make breast cancer resistant to therapyAccording to a US study, stress hormones may have a negative impact on breast cancer. The results published in "Oncogene", show that several hormones, which are also produced by the body and used to treat side effects of cancer therapy, stimulate the growth of therapy-resistant tumour cells.

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  • Cheap Cosmetics ‘Causing Cancer’

    Added On : 7th July 2015

    file-06-1430550170235488000.jpgDAMMAM: Cheap and out of date cosmetics are causing serious health problems in the Kingdom, including skin diseases, hair loss and cancer, local doctors say.

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  • Those with Low-Grade Brain Tumors Living Longer

    Added On : 7th July 2015

    Chemo improvements have likely played a role, researchers say

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  • Cervical cancer vaccine might work after just 1 shot, not 3

    Added On : 17th June 2015

    hpv_vaccine_third_shot_ap.jpgProtecting girls from cervical cancer might be possible with just one dose of the HPV vaccine rather than the three now recommended, a new analysis suggests.

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