Mistaken belief in mythical causes of cancer is rife according to new research jointly funded by Cancer Research UK and
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Top-down approach gets to the bottom of cancer: Study characterizes proteins resulting from RAS gene mutations, found in more than 20 percent of all human cancers
When a RAS gene operates normally, it acts as an on/off switch for cell signaling to control cell proliferation. But
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A new, streamlined approach to diagnosing and treating bowel cancer
Researchers at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and the University of Adelaide have discovered a faster,
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Three-fold higher risk of cancer after acute thrombosis in the leg
Patients with the most acute type of thrombosis in the leg — known as an arterial thrombosis — risk developing
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First-in-human clinical trial of new targeted therapy drug reports promising responses for multiple cancers: Significant durable disease control seen in patients with lung and thyroid cancers harboring the RET oncogene
A phase I, first-in-human study led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reveals for the first time,
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‘Killer’ kidney cancers identified by studying their evolution: Scientists have discovered that kidney cancer follows distinct evolutionary paths, enabling them to detect whether a tumor will be aggressive
Scientists have discovered that kidney cancer follows distinct evolutionary paths, enabling them to detect whether a tumour will be aggressive
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Viagra has the potential to be used as a treatment for rare cancers: PDE5 inhibitors such as Viagra® and Cialis® have been identified as having the potential to be repurposed for use in cancer treatment
The class of drugs currently prescribed to treat male erectile dysfunction has been flagged for its potential to be included
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Injecting gene cocktail into mouse pancreas leads to human-like tumors
Novel technology developed at UT Health San Antonio gives rise to mouse pancreatic tumors that have the same traits as
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Double-drug strategy blocks escape route for most lung cancers
A one-two combo punch using two currently available drugs could be an effective treatment for the majority of lung cancers,
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How to fight side effects of hormone therapy for prostate cancer: Study shows group exercise and nutrition program prevents fat gain and strength loss
Men on hormone therapy for prostate cancer may benefit significantly from hitting the gym with fellow patients and choosing more
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