Cells thought to protect against cancer may actually promote it

In a new study, Einstein cancer research specialist Jeffrey W. Pollard, Ph.D., and seven colleagues analyzed the movement of breast cancer cells in mice to show that a distinct population of macrophages helps malignant cells set up shop at distant sites. This process, known as metastasis, is the main reason cancer patients die. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Australian scientists have developed a "trojan horse" therapy to combat cancer, using a bacterially-derived nano cell to penetrate and disarm the cancer cell before a second nano cell kills it with chemotherapy drugs. picked by kakana 5 months ago

A highly sensitive microchip may help doctors detect rare traces of cancer circulating in the bloodstream.The device can isolate, count and analyze circulating tumor cells from a blood sample. These circulating tumor cells, or CTCs, are the tiniest fragments of tumors, which are carried in the blood. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The cancer-fighting power of antioxidants has been thrown into doubt by US research that shows they can also help cancer cells to survive and thrive. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

It's a kick-ass cancer cell generator," Kanzius said. His machine basically makes cells act like antennae to pick up a signal and self-destruct. Unlike current cancer treatment, Kanzius' machine does not use radiation. Unlike today's radio-frequency treatments, it's noninvasive. picked by deepchill 2 years ago

Scientists in Britain say they have found the first genes that are associated with testicular cancer, the commonest form of cancer for men between the ages of 15 and 45. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

Cancer will overtake heart disease as the world's top killer by 2010, part of a trend that should more than double global cancer cases and deaths by 2030, international health experts said in a report released Tuesday. picked by cactushair 12 months ago

The man who helped develop a vaccine for cervical cancer is urging drug companies to keep their word and ensure women in the Third World can get the drug at a fair price. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

For many of the estimated 180,000 women whose doctors will tell them they have breast cancer this year, the diagnosis will no doubt come as a shock. But for the parents of 10-year-old Hannah Powell-Auslam of Fullerton, Calif., who learned in early April that their daughter had breast cancer, the news was particularly hard to swallow. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

James says that, as obesity rates soar, the list of cancers associated with those extra pounds is growing: "Breast cancer, particularly post-menopausal breast cancer, cancer of the large bowel, and cancer of the pancreas, those are the three big ones.

In other news: Hot Dogs, beer and nachos banned from sporting events. (Well, you can't smoke there either). picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

A gene test that predicts which cancer drugs will be most effective for different people is to be trialled in the US. picked by robfouryqr 3 years ago

A chemical used to abort pregnancy could fight breast and ovarian cancer, say scientists. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

U.S. researchers say itraconazole, a drug commonly used to treat toenail fungus, can also block the growth of new blood vessels in cancer. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among Canadian women. Despite slight declines in mortality rates over the past decade for women with breast cancer, one in nine Canadian women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime; one in 25 Canadian women will die from this disease. picked by robfouryqr 3 years ago

Actress played ditzy teenager Kelly Bundy on Fox's 'Married...with Children'

"Christina Applegate was diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer. Benefiting from early detection through a doctor ordered MRI, the cancer is not life threatening. Christina is following the recommended treatment of her doctors and will have a full recovery." picked by ImNotBlue 1 year ago

Sue Edwards went to her doctor over 20 times complaining of symptoms. Each time she'd be told it was caused by a sinus bug and/or her weight. Instead she had ovarian cancer. The problem isn't that the doctors are incompetent but that even today this cancer is often misdiagnosed although usually because the physician it to busy or can't justify the expenditure to pay for a quick blood test or pelvi... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

Promising early results for a drug for pancreatic cancer have been reported by a team of UK and US scientists.

This one is for my cousin. She doesn't speak to me. Her father, my uncle died of pancreatic cancer picked by KerOBeroS32 7 months ago

90% of cancer related deaths happens when the cancer metastasizes or spreads to other parts of the body. Now that a key enzyme that promotes the spreading of the cancer it is hoped that drugs to combat the enzyme will make cancer more survivable. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

The good news, Herpes may kill your cancer cells.
The bad news; You probably aint getting layed till we find a cure for the Herpes. picked by Hoosker 2 years ago

Newman, a former chain smoker, has been reported as seeking treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NYC.

No confirmations from his staff nor the hospital.
Say it ain't so, blue eyes.

Edit: Hopefully, this update is true. picked by suebe 1 year ago