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Synthetic Molecules Hold Promise For New Family Of Anti-cancer Drugs
Synthetic molecules have
succeeded in reducing and
even eliminating the growth
of human malignant tissues
in mice, while having no
... > full story
Mounting Evidence Shows Red Wine Antioxidant Kills Cancer
Researchers have shown for
the first time that a
natural antioxidant found in
grape skins and red wine can
help destroy pancreatic
... > full story
Hormones Produced By Heart Eliminated Human Cancers In Most Mice Treated
Hormones produced by the
heart eliminated human
pancreatic cancer in more
than three-quarters of the
mice treated with the
... > full story
Microchip-based Device Can Detect Rare Tumor Cells In Bloodstream
Scientists have developed a
microchip-based device that
can isolate, enumerate and
analyze circulating tumor
cells from a blood sample.
The new device -- called the
... > full story
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Potential Non-invasive Optical Detection Of Pancreatic Cancer
October 10, 2008 — Researchers are investigating whether tissue optical spectroscopy can be employed for early cancer detection in the pancreas during minimally-invasive endoscopic diagnostic ... > full story -
Women Require Less Tobacco Exposure Than Men To Increase Colon Cancer Risk
October 6, 2008 — While smoking poses a health threat to both men and women, women require less tobacco exposure than men to have a significant increased risk for colorectal cancer, according to new research. In a ... > full story -
Hepatitis B Exposure May Increase Risk For Pancreatic Cancer
October 1, 2008 — Researchers have discovered that exposure to the hepatitis B virus may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer. The study also suggests that patients with this lethal form of cancer treated with ... > full story -
Promising Approach In Prevention And Treatment Of Pancreatic Cancer
September 29, 2008 — Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal human cancers and continues to be a major unsolved health problem. The overexpression of the epidermal growth factor receptor and its ligands correlates ... > full story -
Scientists Deliver Toxic Genes To Effectively Kill Pancreatic Cancer Cells
September 24, 2008 — Investigators have achieved a substantial "kill" of pancreatic cancer cells by using nanoparticles to successfully deliver a deadly diphtheria toxin gene. The findings reflect the first time this ... > full story -
What Is The Biological Feature Of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Stem Cells?
September 23, 2008 — Scientists from China have isolated CD44+CD24+ subpopulation cells which have properties of tumor stem cells. Because cancer stem cells are thought to be responsible for tumor initiation, it may be a ... > full story -
Pancreatic Cancer: New Options When An Old Enemy Returns
September 22, 2008 — Pancreatic cancer is one of the most challenging malignancies to treat, and recurrence is common, even after initial treatment with surgery and radiation. When the cancer does return, treatment ... > full story -
New Drug Substantially Extends Survival In Pancreatic Cancer
September 17, 2008 — A new form of chemotherapy that destroys new blood vessels that grow around tumors has produced excellent results in a phase II trial of patients with inoperable pancreatic cancer, researchers report ... > full story -
Cancer Stem Cells Isolated: Could Lead To New Drugs To Stop Cancer From Returning
September 12, 2008 — Cancer prevention researchers have discovered a protein marker that allows them to isolate cancer stem cells from regular cancer cells. By targeting this marker, scientists are developing new drugs ... > full story -
Numerous Undiscovered Gene Alterations In Pancreatic And Brain Cancers Detected
September 8, 2008 — Investigators have detected a multitude of broken, missing, and overactive genes in pancreatic and brain tumors, in the most detailed genetic survey yet of any human tumor. Some of these genetic ... > full story
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