Using colonoscopy to screen average-risk people can reduce the overall risk of a late-stage colorectal cancer diagnosis by about 70 percent, according to a new study.
- 4 Mar 13, 3:12pm -

Scientists from a British cancer charity are teaming up with technology gurus from the likes of Amazon, Facebook and Google to design and develop a mobile game aimed at speeding the search for new cancer drugs.
- 28 Feb 13, 4:28pm -

The California woman who appeared in the dramatic 1996 anti-smoking television commercial “Voicebox,” has died after a 20-year battle with cancer. Debi Austin was 62. Austin, who was known as California's most well-known anti-smoking advocate, di…
- 28 Feb 13, 12:20pm -

The Food and Drug Administration approved a new "smart bomb" drug on Friday that can help women with one of the most hard-to-cure types of breast cancer.
- 22 Feb 13, 9:43am -

The first update of alcohol-linked cancer deaths in the U.S. in three decades shows that booze can be blamed for nearly 20,000 deaths a year -- and it’s not just the heavy drinkers.
- 15 Feb 13, 9:21am -

IBM's Watson supercomputer has beaten expert "Jeopardy" quiz show contestants, and its predecessor defeated a world chess champion. Now, doctors hope it can help them outsmart cancer.
- 8 Feb 13, 4:02pm -

The Food and Drug Administration said Friday it approved a new drug from Celgene for patients with hard-to-treat multiple myeloma, a cancer of the blood.
- 8 Feb 13, 1:48pm -

The overall rate of African-American deaths from cancer is declining, according to an American Cancer Society report out today — and African-American men are seeing the fastest decline than any other group.
- 5 Feb 13, 11:12am -

Jan 30 (Reuters) - Women who carry the BRCA mutations tied to breast and ovarian cancer may hit menopause a few years earlier than other women, according to a U.S. study of nearly a thousand women.
- 29 Jan 13, 4:46pm -

Using lung transplants from heavy smokers may sound like a cruel joke, but a new study finds that organs taken from people who puffed a pack a day for more than 20 years are likely safe.
- 29 Jan 13, 1:37am -

A fact sheet that discusses the advantages and disadvantages of several colorectal cancer screening tests.
- 23 days ago, 3 Dec 14, 12:00am -

A fact sheet about cancer clinical trials at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
- 30 days ago, 26 Nov 14, 12:00am -

A fact sheet about research on electric and magnetic fields and studies examining their potential connection with cancer.
- 38 days ago, 18 Nov 14, 12:00am -

A fact sheet that describes cervical cancer screening, which includes the Pap test and HPV testing. The fact sheet includes information about cervical cancer screening guidelines.
- 15 Sep 14, 12:00am -

A fact sheet about statistics, types, causes, and treatment of cancers in children and adolescents in the United States.
- 16 Jul 14, 12:00am -

A fact sheet that describes targeted cancer therapies, which are drugs that interfere with specific molecules involved in cancer cell growth and survival.
- 12 May 14, 12:00am -

A fact sheet that describes what constitutes a cancer cluster, the process for reporting and investigating suspected clusters, and the challenges in investigating suspected clusters.
- 20 Mar 14, 12:00am -

A fact sheet that describes hormone therapy and its role in treating prostate cancer. Includes information about the different types of hormone therapy, how they are used, and possible side effects.
- 17 Jan 14, 12:00am -

A fact sheet about antioxidants, substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Free radical damage may lead to cancer.
- 17 Jan 14, 12:00am -

A fact sheet that describes the role of screening and diagnostic laboratory tests. Includes a list of the common tests used in cancer medicine and a brief discussion of how to interpret test results.
- 30 Dec 13, 12:00am -

Two related proteins exert a lethal double whammy effect against glioblastoma cells when activated with a small molecule, say researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Rates of indoor tanning among high school students in the US are falling, according to researchers from the CDC, who note that its popularity remains a concern.
- 1 day ago, 24 Dec 14, 8:00am -

Researchers have discovered the unique genetic paths that the childhood brain tumour medulloblastoma follows when the disease comes back, according to research* published in Cancer Cell.
- 2 days ago, 24 Dec 14, 1:00am -

A new report on cancer incidence and mortality in Australia highlights the urgent need to address disparities in treatment outcomes and prepare for an increasing number of cancer patients, Cancer...
- 2 days ago, 24 Dec 14, 1:00am -

Turning the tables, Katherine Borden at the University of Montreal's Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) has evoked Star Trek's Borg in her fight against the disease.
- 2 days ago, 24 Dec 14, 12:00am -

UCLA researchers have developed a lens-free microscope that can be used to detect the presence of cancer or other cell-level abnormalities with the same accuracy as larger and more expensive optical...
- 2 days ago, 24 Dec 14, 12:00am -

Researchers have understood very little about how blood and lymphatic vessels form in the mammalian gut - until now.
- 3 days ago, 23 Dec 14, 12:00am -

The genetic abnormality that drives the bone cancer Ewing sarcoma operates through two distinct processes - both activating genes that stimulate tumor growth and suppressing those that should keep...
- 3 days ago, 23 Dec 14, 12:00am -

In a development that could lead to a deeper understanding of cancer and better early-stage treatment of the disease, University of Michigan researchers have devised a reliable way to grow a certain...
- 4 days ago, 22 Dec 14, 1:00am -

Retroviruses are best known for causing contagious scourges such as AIDS, or more sporadically, cancer.
- 4 days ago, 22 Dec 14, 1:00am -

The KK125 Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, established by State Rep. Ken King (R-Canadian), District 88, and State Rep. Kyle Kacal (R-College Station), District 12, has donated $50,000 to ovarian cancer research at The University of Texas MD Ander…
- 9 days ago, 16 Dec 14, 2:09pm -

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and UnitedHealthcare have launched a pilot to explore a new cancer care payment model for head and neck cancers that focuses on quality patient care and outcomes. The collaboration is among the...
- 9 days ago, 16 Dec 14, 7:18am -

In what's believed to be one of the largest population-based studies of Oncotype DX ever conducted, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found that the commercial diagnostic tool, Oncotype DX, was associated with a de…
- 14 days ago, 11 Dec 14, 9:27am -

The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of a new vaccine that targets five additional strains of human papilloma virus (HPV) fortifies a proven cancer-prevention weapon, according to Ronald A. DePinho, M.D., president of The University of T…
- 14 days ago, 11 Dec 14, 9:25am -

A study that investigated the potential of the compound PRM-151 (PRM) for reducing progressive bone marrow fibrosis (scarring) in patients with advanced myelofibrosis has shown initial positive results. Myelofibrosis is a life-threatening bone marrow…
- 17 days ago, 8 Dec 14, 8:33am -

A genetic misfire called the 3q26.2 amplicon can cause real havoc. In fact, it is among the most frequent chromosomal aberrations seen in many cancers, including ovarian and breast cancers....
- 17 days ago, 8 Dec 14, 8:32am -

Study results of CD19-directed chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) therapy using the Sleeping Beauty non-viral transduction system to modify T cells has demonstrated further promise in patients with advanced hematologic malignancies....
- 17 days ago, 8 Dec 14, 8:31am -

A phase two study that investigated the potential of the drugs azacitidine (AZA) and lenalidomide (LEN), demonstrated that the two therapies in combination may be an effective frontline treatment regimen for patients with higher-risk forms of myelody…
- 18 days ago, 7 Dec 14, 8:30am -

Patients who relapse in their battle with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) may benefit from a phase three study of therapies that combine an existing agent, cytarabine, with a newer compound, vosaroxin....
- 18 days ago, 7 Dec 14, 8:29am -

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has announced that Weldon Gage will become the institution's vice president and chief financial officer effective Jan. 12. Gage brings with him a proven record of enhancing financial performance throu…
- 22 days ago, 3 Dec 14, 6:53am -

Listen now: http://www3.mdanderson.org/streams/AudioPlayer.cfm?mediaID=AED385C3-D5CD-4662-B34C-D1F7EB94C65A Acoustic neuroma  is a benign (not cancerous) tumor that forms  in the head cavity. Acoustic neuroma generally affects hearing,…
- 10 days ago, 15 Dec 14, 11:18am -

Listen now: http://www3.mdanderson.org/streams/AudioPlayer.cfm?mediaID=8FED17A7-029B-4806-8D23-43D0C1BDD86A Leptomeningeal disease (LMD), which is also referred to as leptomeningeal carcinomatosis (LC), is a rare complication of cancer where the…
- 24 days ago, 1 Dec 14, 8:52am -

Listen now: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/top-five-ways-to-reduce-cancer/id431848216?i=325595235&mt=2 You can reduce your cancer risk by following these simple guidelines from Ernest Hawk, M.D., vice president of Cancer Prevention and…
- 38 days ago, 17 Nov 14, 9:38am -

Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/personalized-treatment-for/id431848216?i=321325068&mt=2 MD Anderson Cancer Center now has a more strategic approach to treating ovarian cancer which results in a 68% higher rate of removin…
- 56 days ago, 30 Oct 14, 7:47am -

Listen now: http://www3.mdanderson.org/streams/AudioPlayer.cfm?mediaID=8164D178-A143-4864-8B90-55904613BE8B  Wilms' tumor is a cancer that develops in the kidney and is the fifth most common cancer in children. Generally there are no symptoms an…
- 66 days ago, 20 Oct 14, 7:30am -

Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/prostate-cancer-moon-shot/id431848216?i=319769359&mt=2. The Prostate Cancer Moon Shot at MD Anderson Cancer Center focuses on: reducing overtreatment; combining therapies used in more adva…
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Listen now: http://www3.mdanderson.org/streams/AudioPlayer.cfm?mediaID=1F0B25E6-9C47-4CE5-B8C9-78F034B6C730 Lung cancer is being fought on three fronts at MD Anderson Cancer Center: prevention, early detection and treatment of advanced disease.…
- 93 days ago, 23 Sep 14, 6:49am -

Listen now: http://www3.mdanderson.org/streams/AudioPlayer.cfm?mediaID=F0901BAD-7DE0-4047-BF03-3F07CD28E295 MD Anderson Cancer Center is the first hospital in the United States to implement a new technology that will greatly improve chemotherapy qual…
- 11 Sep 14, 1:02pm -

Listen now: http://www3.mdanderson.org/streams/AudioPlayer.cfm?mediaID=7E386C1A-AD1F-4336-8F7E-AA1ADB506254 Cases of melanoma and deaths from this form of skin cancer are on the rise.  MD Anderson is ideally suited to tackle this growing ch…
- 25 Aug 14, 8:23am -

Listen now: http://www3.mdanderson.org/streams/AudioPlayer.cfm?mediaID=AF8D6CD4-13BB-422D-9A38-3A6E2651962A Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is the most common adult leukemia. Michael Keating, M.D., professor in Leukemia at MD Anderson Cancer…
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88 new pubmed citations were retrieved for your search.Click on the search hyperlink below to display the complete search results:clinical cancer researchThese pubmed results were generated on 2014/12/24PubMed, a service of the National Library o…
- 1 day ago, 24 Dec 14, 7:14am -

Vermillion, Inc., a bio-analytical solutions company focused on gynecologic disease, announced today that the Company closed its previously announced private placement with investors including Oracle Investment Management, Jack W. Schuler, Birchview…
- 10 hours ago, 25 Dec 14, 3:44am -

Soligenix, Inc., a late-stage biopharmaceutical company developing products that address unmet medical needs in the areas of inflammation, oncology and biodefense, announced today that on December 24, 2014 it closed its previously announced registere…
- 10 hours ago, 25 Dec 14, 3:39am -

Kinex Pharmaceuticals announced today that the first patient has been dosed with KX2-361 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
- 10 hours ago, 25 Dec 14, 3:15am -

Next generation sequencing in malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) tumors shows a complex mutational setting with a high number of genetic alterations in genes involved in DNA repair, cell survival and cell proliferation pathways. Increased accumulat…
- 2 days ago, 23 Dec 14, 12:16pm -

PTC Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that it has commenced a rolling submission of a New Drug Application to the United States Food and Drug Administration for Translarna™ for the treatment of nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy (nmDMD)…
- 2 days ago, 23 Dec 14, 12:05pm -

Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that the first patient with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) has been dosed in a Phase 1b clinical trial of MGCD265 in selected patients exhibiting genetic alterations of MET or Axl.
- 2 days ago, 23 Dec 14, 11:45am -

CorMedix Inc., a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for the prevention and treatment of cardiac, renal and infectious disease, announced today the first signed Middle East sales/distribution agreemen…
- 2 days ago, 23 Dec 14, 7:04am -

The risk of developing leukemia after radiation therapy or chemotherapy for early stage breast cancer remains very small, but it is twice as high as previously reported, according to results of a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimm…
- 2 days ago, 23 Dec 14, 6:57am -

Developing effective treatments for lung cancer has been challenging, in part because so many genetic mutations play a role in the disease.
- 3 days ago, 22 Dec 14, 6:26am -

Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the intravenous administration of Erwinaze (asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi). Erwinaze is indicated as a component of a multi-agent chemotherapeutic regime…
- 6 days ago, 19 Dec 14, 6:58pm -

William G. Kaelin Jr., MD, received the 2014 Steven C. Beering Award for Outstanding Achievement in Biomedical Science, presented annually by the Indiana University School of Medicine.Kaelin serves as a professor in the department of medicine at Dana…
- 1 day ago, 24 Dec 14, 1:41am -

Women with epithelial ovarian cancer who harbor BRCA mutations appear to be at low risk for developing breast cancer, according to results of a retrospective database review.The findings suggest current breast cancer surveillance protocols in this pa…
- 2 days ago, 23 Dec 14, 10:00am -

Adjuvant treatment with one cycle of modified bleomycin, etoposide and cisplatin chemotherapy appeared safe and effective for patients with clinical stage I nonseminomatous germ cell tumors at high risk for relapse, according to long-term results of…
- 2 days ago, 23 Dec 14, 6:00am -

Sunitinib appeared effective in patients with recurrent atypical and malignant meningioma, according to results of a prospective, multicenter, phase 2 trial.Because no effective treatment for patients with surgery- and radiation-refractory meningioma…
- 2 days ago, 23 Dec 14, 4:06am -

SAN FRANCISCO — The addition of lenalidomide or vorinostat to azacitidine did not improve response rates in patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, according to phase 2 study results presented at the A…
- 3 days ago, 22 Dec 14, 8:00pm -

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval to Opdivo as treatment for patients with unresectable and metastatic melanoma who no longer respond to other drugs, according to a press release.Opdivo (nivolumab, Bristol-Myers S…
- 3 days ago, 22 Dec 14, 9:37am -

Nonmelanoma skin cancer was diagnosed in approximately 7% of patients presenting for routine dermatologic examination, with the majority being men and those older than the overall patient population, according to recently published study results.Rese…
- 3 days ago, 22 Dec 14, 8:08am -

The FDA granted orphan drug designation to a pancreatic cancer treatment in development by Nuvilex Inc., the company announced today.The targeted chemotherapy treatment combines Cell-in-a-Box — Nuvilex’s patented and proprietary cellulose-based e…
- 3 days ago, 22 Dec 14, 3:30am -

Exposure to nitrogenous bisphosphonates appeared to have a protective effect on the incidence of endometrial cancer in women who never had the malignancy, according to study results.“Other studies have shown that bisphosphonates may reduce the risk…
- 3 days ago, 22 Dec 14, 2:09am -

SAN FRANCISCO — Patients who experienced unprovoked pulmonary embolism had a significant reduction in the composite risk for recurrent venous thromboembolism and major bleeding when they received anticoagulation for an additional 18 months, accordi…
- 3 days ago, 22 Dec 14, 2:00am -

(MedPage Today) -- Architect of ACS "transformation" may have transformed himself out of a job.
- 2 days ago, 23 Dec 14, 10:30am -

(MedPage Today) -- Medicare says no to lung cancer screening and the FDA signals its intent to control e-cigarettes.
- 2 days ago, 23 Dec 14, 7:30am -

(MedPage Today) -- Why do you tweet and how do you use Twitter at the ASCO meeting? That's the question we asked a group of oncologists at the 2014 meeting.
- 3 days ago, 22 Dec 14, 3:24pm -

(MedPage Today) -- Seventh new melanoma drug OK'd since 2011.
- 3 days ago, 22 Dec 14, 11:51am -

(MedPage Today) -- Lower mortality in prostate cancer patients who get moving; VEGF inhibitors similar in renal cancer.
- 3 days ago, 22 Dec 14, 10:00am -

(MedPage Today) -- The year kicked off with great optimism about new treatment options, and wrapped up with data confirming some survival gains.
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(MedPage Today) -- But could be yanked if confirmatory trials fail.
- 6 days ago, 19 Dec 14, 12:01pm -

(MedPage Today) -- FDA okayed pasireotide for acromegaly and lanreotide for gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
- 6 days ago, 19 Dec 14, 5:00am -

(MedPage Today) -- Cytisine clinical trial says yes.
- 8 days ago, 17 Dec 14, 1:00pm -

(MedPage Today) -- Role of immune checkpoint inhibitors, other targeted agents topped the news about melanoma.
- 8 days ago, 17 Dec 14, 11:53am -