Cancer

Oct 2017

Science Weighs in On How Fat Raises Cancer Risk

Oct 2017

There's cellular 'crosstalk' between fat and tumors that may spur tumor growth, research shows

Science Weighs in On How Fat Raises Cancer Risk

FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2017 -- Scientists have known for years that obesity can rise cancer risk, but how? Now, new research offers clues to how fat cells encourage tumors.

The issue is an important one, the study author said.

Oct 2017

'Cancer Pen' Could Help Surgeons Spot Tumor Cells in Seconds

Oct 2017

Cancer

Tool might one day allow more complete removal of malignant tissue, less time on operating table

'Cancer Pen' Could Help Surgeons Spot Tumor Cells in Seconds

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2017 -- A new "cancer pen" promises to help surgeons immediately detect and completely remove cancerous tumor tissue, without having to send samples off to a lab for testing while the patient languishes on the table.

The MasSpec Pen is a hand-held device that allows doctors to test in real-time whether tissue is cancerous or not, delivering results in about 10 seconds, researchers report.

Oct 2017

FDA OKs 1st Gene Therapy for Use in U.S.

Oct 2017

Cancer

It transforms a patient's immune system cells to fight a form of leukemia

FDA OKs 1st Gene Therapy for Use in U.S.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2017 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration broke new ground in cancer care Wednesday by approving the first gene therapy for patients in the United States.

Kymriah (tisagenlecleucel) genetically tweaks a patient's own immune system cells into what scientists call "a living drug" to battle a form of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Sep 2017

Can a Blood Test Detect a Range of Cancers Earlier?

Sep 2017

Cancer

Researchers move 'a step forward,' assessing DNA fragments for colon, breast, ovarian and lung tumors

Can a Blood Test Detect a Range of Cancers Earlier?

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 16, 2017 -- A new genetic blood test might pave the way for detecting early stage cancers that often prove fatal when caught too late, a new study suggests.

The test scans blood for DNA fragments released by cancerous tumors, explained lead researcher Dr. Victor Velculescu.

Sep 2017

Obesity in Teen Years Tied to Colon Cancer Risk in Adulthood

Sep 2017

Cancer

Concerns are growing about weight's impact on development of chronic disease, researchers say

Obesity in Teen Years Tied to Colon Cancer Risk in Adulthood

MONDAY, July 24, 2017 -- Obesity even in adolescence may raise the odds for colon cancer in adulthood, a large new study finds.

Overweight and obese teens in Israel had about a 53 percent higher risk for colon cancer as adults, researchers found.

Sep 2017

Childhood Cancer Radiation May Cause Unwanted Gene Mutation in Some

Sep 2017

Cancer

That flaw seems to increase risk of a type of brain tumor later in life, researchers report

Childhood Cancer Radiation May Cause Unwanted Gene Mutation in Some

FRIDAY, Aug. 4, 2017 -- Some adult survivors of childhood cancer go on to develop brain tumors, and now researchers say they've found a gene mutation that seems to increase that risk.

The researchers said their findings could lead to ways to prevent these brain tumors.

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