January 2008
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January 15, 2008
Scientists Seek 'Biomarker' For Detecting Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer usually happens in women over age 50, but it can also affect younger women. Its cause is unknown and it is hard to detect early, with many women having no symptoms or just mild symptoms until the disease... ... morePosted at 9:20 AM | TrackBack (0)
January 12, 2008
How Cancer Grows and Spreads
Children's Hospital Boston has an advert over at Hyscience pointing to an interesting discussion on how cancer grows and spreads, saying that cancer is like a cross-town trip -- there's a starting point and a destination, and there are many... ... morePosted at 9:26 AM | TrackBack (0)
January 10, 2008
Scientists find chemical key that could stop cancer in tracks
British scientists believe they have discovered the mechanism cancer cells use to metastasize throughout the body - a breakthrough which could stop the disease right in its tracks: In their research, the scientists have found that a protein called Ecadherin... ... morePosted at 7:16 AM | TrackBack (0)
January 7, 2008
New Research Confirms The Power Of Images In The Brain To Heal The Body
According to the January issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter, Aristotle and Hippocrates had it right all along in their belief of employing images in the brain to enliven the heart and body. Today, guided imagery is helping patients use... ... morePosted at 9:59 AM | TrackBack (0)
January 3, 2008
Novel Anticancer Strategy Moves From Laboratory To Clinic
According to results of research published in the Jan. 1 issue of Cancer Research on the use of a novel anti-tumor compound in mice, scientists have shown that a chemical inhibitor of all PI-3 kinases (Phosphatidylinositol 3 kinases), modified with... ... morePosted at 1:57 PM
January 1, 2008
'Swish-and-spit' Test Shown Accurate For Head And Neck Cancer
Almost 50,000 cases of head and neck cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. annually. Most are found when the disease has spread, and less than a year after diagnosis, many recur. Causes include heavy tobacco and alcohol use. Other head... ... morePosted at 6:50 PM
