Archive for the Cancer Research Articles

String of genetic mutations cause aggressive form of leukaemia

April 15 : Experts at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have unearthed evidence that a combination of genetic mutations is to blame for most cases of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL),

Blood pressure drugs may help prevent pancreatic cancer spread

April 15 : Researchers at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia have found that a blood pressure-lowering drug called an angiotensin receptor blocker inhibits

Shiny lip balms, glosses linked to skin cancer risk

Apr 8 : Can’t get enough of the daily dose of sunscreen, shiny lip balm, and gloss to protect your skin and add that dash of shine to your face? Well, then here’s a new flash for you – these so-called beauty enhancing products can actually increase your

Young sunbed users at greater risk developing deadly cancer

Apr 8 : It might provide you with the perfect tanned look, but using sunbeds can actually boost the risk of developing life threatening skin cancer, experts have warned.

PET-CT scanning combo effective for lymphoma patients

Apr 6 : According to a new study, Combined positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) imaging of lymphoma patients is a more effective method to evaluate response to radiation therapy.

New method to test for lung cancer developed

April 2 : Researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine have taken a major step forward in the fight against lung cancer, by developing a new “clinicogenomic model” to

Fasting could help ease effects of chemotherapy

April 1 : A new study has suggested that short-term fasting can help protect cancer patients against the effects of chemotherapy.

Scientist develops new method for early cancer screening

Mar 29 : Early detection of cancer could soon be possible with the help of a new non-invasive instrument, called a P-scan, developed by a scientist at the Missouri University of

Scientists uncover NSAIDs mechanism that inhibits tumour invasion

Mar 27 : A new study from the National Sun Yat-Sen University and Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan has uncovered a new mechanism by which non-steroidal

PET scan has major role in management of cancer patient care: Study

Mar 27 : A study on data from America’s National Oncologic PET Registry (NOPR), has confirmed that FDG-PET or PET scan has a major impact on management of cancer patient care