Study reveals new mechanism used by cancer cells to disarm attacking immune cells
Columbus, Ohio - A new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC...
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Preclinical study demonstrates promising treatment for rare bone disease
Credit: SBP La Jolla, Calif., November 20, 2017 - Researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) have led a preclinical study demonstrating that...
More care is needed for cancer supportive care
LUGANO, Switzerland - The relentless efforts devoted to improving prevention, early detection, and treatment have resulted in more and more cancer survivors worldwide. In fact,...
Only one in five Indonesian women are aware of cervical cancer screening
LUGANO, 17 November 2017 - Just one in five Indonesian women are aware of cervical cancer screening, according to a study presented at the ESMO...
Study finds all Myanmar mouth cancer patients chew betel quid
LUGANO, 17 November 2017 - A study in Myanmar has found that all mouth cancer patients use smokeless tobacco, researchers report at the ESMO Asia...
Mainstreaming genetic counselling for ovarian cancer
LUGANO, 17 November 2017 - A study that looked at mainstreaming genetic counselling for ovarian cancer to support screening programmes in Malaysia was presented at...
Pairing cancer genomics with cognitive computing highlights potential therapeutic options
Credit: UNC Lineberger CHAPEL HILL - A University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center-led study has demonstrated the ability of cognitive computing to scour...
Six researchers from MD Anderson elected as AAAS Fellows
In recognition of their contributions to basic, translational, and clinical research, six faculty members from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have been...
Improved method of engineering T-cells to attack cancer
Researchers at Cardiff University have found a way to boost the cancer-destroying ability of the immune system's T-cells, offering new hope in the fight against...
Special Focus Issue of Future Oncology highlights advances in image guided therapy
The issue was guest edited by Ron Allison (The Brody School of Medicine, USA) who stated: "Imagine a tumor lighting up for the surgeon to...
Use of Prostate Health Index test reduces unnecessary biopsies
The Prostate Health Index (phi) is a cost-effective tool used by urologists to detect prostate cancer. It reduces the risk of over diagnosis, and cuts...
Study shows new second line therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer is effective and safe
LUGANO, 20 November 2017 - A randomised trial in 650 patients has confirmed the safety and efficacy of a new second line treatment for metastatic...
Osimertinib improves progression-free survival in Asian EGFR-mutated lung cancer patients
LUGANO, 20 November 2017 - Osimertinib improves progression-free survival compared to standard first line therapy in Asian patients with EGFR-mutated non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according...
Diabetes drug helps repair UV-damaged DNA in cells of ‘Moon children’
Credit: CeMM/ Abdelghani Mazouzi (Vienna, Nov. 17, 2017) The destructive force of UV radiation on DNA molecules is only fully visible, when repair mechanisms fail:...
ESMO Consortium study reveals inequality in access to treatment in Asia
Credit: © European Society for Medical Oncology LUGANO, Switzerland - The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) opened its 3rd ESMO Asia Congress today, once...
