Scientists in Berlin have pioneered a new "carbon ion therapy" which will fire carbon ions at 73% of the speed of light for the extremely precise treatment of inoperable tumors. »»»
A combination of common and minor variations in five regions of DNA can help predict a man's risk of getting prostate cancer, researchers are reporting. »»»
TORONTO -- GeneNews Limited, a company focused on developing simple blood-based biomarker tests for the early detection of diseases and personalized health management, today announced the publication... »»»
An arm sling covered with colourful flames. A T-shirt with "Cancer picked the wrong Diva!" splashed across the chest. A medical ID bracelet adorned with Swarovski crystals. »»»
HOUSTON -- U.S. researchers have found a way to identify and quantify specific protein markers in human saliva to provide an early, non-invasive diagnosis of breast cancer. »»»
Cheaper generic copies of some of the world's most expensive medicines could be on the way -- good news for consumers but painful for companies' bottom lines. »»»
For some cancer patients, side effects impacting cognition-lack of concentration, short-term memory loss, difficulty with word recall and the inability to organize or multitask-don't end with the... »»»
A gene mutation strongly identified with Jewish breast cancer patients has also turned up in a small but significant percentage of Hispanic patients, scientists are reporting today. »»»
PHOENIX -- Provista Life Sciences LLC (PLS), a diagnostic development and commercialization company, announced today it has successfully completed extensive clinical trials on a new blood test for... »»»
NEW YORK -- Researchers at three U.S. medical centers are testing a cancer drug under the theory that some cancers are fed by cancerous stem cells. »»»
The Center for Molecular Medicine (CMM) announced it is one of the first laboratories in the nation to offer a new test to help guide the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC; also called... »»»
Most doctors don't talk about breast reconstruction with women before cancer surgery, depriving them of key information that can sway their decision about whether to have the whole breast or just a... »»»