Cancer Weekly
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . September 27th, 2005
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Breast Cancer - Benefit of radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery assessed
Carcinogenesis - Cellular mechanisms for perturbation of breast tissue microenvironment described
Drug Delivery - Convection-enhanced drug delivery evaluated
Gastrointestinal Carcinoma - Novel antiapoptotic gene in upper gastrointestinal carcinoma identified
Lung Cancer - COX-2 inhibitors suppressed integrin alpha 5 expression in human lung carcinoma
Acute Care - Independent nursing actions in cooperative care discussed
Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Acute-leukemia sign may signal need for different therapy
Adenocarcinoma - Local endoscopic therapy treated early-stage small-bowel adenocarcinoma
Allograft Rejection - Compound targeting CCR5/CXCR3 prevents acute and chronic allograft rejection
Apoptosis - 53BP2S-mediated apoptosis inhibited by nuclear factor kappa B and Bcl-2 proteins
Apoptosis - Cancer cells killed by flipping the Bcl-2/Bax switch
Breast Cancer - Reports add new data to breast cancer research
Apoptosis - Findings advance knowledge in apoptosis research
Apoptosis - PUMA protein coordinates the cell-suicide activities of p53
Apoptosis - Radiation sensitizing effect of estramustine is not dependent on apoptosis
Appendicitis - Postoperative mortality rate did not indicate efficiency of surgical team
Awards - Cancer Research UK awards BKP11M to researchers in Dundee
Awards - M.D. Anderson Cancer Center named a 2005 Best Employer for Workers Over 50
Breast Cancer - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer
Bile Duct Cancer - Radiation, chemotherapy with liver transplant improves cancer survival
Biochemistry - Neutrophil leukotriene examined, secretory phospholipase role revealed
Biomedical Engineering - Biodegradable devices support endothelial cell activity after implantation
Bladder Cancer - Intra-arterial chemotherapy with mitomycin C in gallbladder cancer evaluated
Bladder Cancer - Nuclear hTERT immunohistochemical expression associated with survival
Blood Clotting - Factors contributing to recurrence after radiofrequency coagulation identified
Breast Cancer - Researchers' work adds to breast cancer body of knowledge
Brain Cancer - Drug efflux transporters play role in drug resistance in brain diseases
Brain Cancer - Evidence-based review on brain tumor radiation consolidates research information
Brain Cancer - Mortality reported in U.S. Army Gulf War veterans exposed to nerve agents
Brain Cancer - Novel tumor-specific isoforms of BEHAB/Brevican identified in malignant gliomas
Breast Cancer - Age factor affects treatment decisions for women diagnosed with breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Association studied between anxiety, depression, and breast disease
Cancer Therapy - New findings in the area of cancer therapy described
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer controlled by breast-conserving surgery with nipple resection
Breast Cancer - Bystander effect of INGN 241 increases cancer-killing activity in breast cancer
Breast Cancer - CAD technology finds difficult-to-identify breast cancers, study shows
Breast Cancer - Center calls on San Diego breast cancer survivors to inspire others
Breast Cancer - Clinicopathological features of glioblastoma multiforme and breast cancer listed
Breast Cancer - Company provides PACS for breast imaging to BreastScreen New South Wales
Cancer Vaccines - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of cancer vaccines
Breast Cancer - E-cadherin and fibronectin expressions lacked prognostic value in breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Effectiveness of a mammography screening service assessed
Breast Cancer - Effectiveness of breast cancer therapies evaluated
Breast Cancer - Efficacy of chemotherapy treatments compared
Breast Cancer - Endocrine therapies tested against treatment side-effects in premenopausal women
Breast Cancer - Factors influencing outcomes of women following breast cancer surgery studied
Cancer Vaccines - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of cancer vaccines
Breast Cancer - Gene expression profiling vs. clinical guidelines for cancer therapy compared
Breast Cancer - Handbag company partners with breast cancer foundation in fundraising efforts
Breast Cancer - Imaging center PACS provider extends cooperation agreement with R2 Technology
Breast Cancer - Information needs of women with early breast cancer diagnosis identified
Breast Cancer - Integrin alpha6beta4 promotes expression of autotaxin in breast carcinoma
Breast Cancer - Letrozole effects in women with early-stage breast cancer reported
Cancer Vaccines - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of cancer vaccines
Breast Cancer - Mammary tumor growth inhibited by novel nontoxic retinoid
Breast Cancer - Markers associated with the invasive character of breast ductal carcinomas
Breast Cancer - Mattress company donates $295,000, partners with Komen foundation
Breast Cancer - Need for culturally relevant breast cancer education programs investigated
Breast Cancer - P-glycoprotein inhibited by natural products in human breast cancer cells
Breast Cancer - PBC hormone receptor status did not predict CBC hormone receptor status
Colon Cancer - Research add new data to colon cancer body of knowledge
Breast Cancer - Patent issued for methods using the NMP66 protein in detection of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Quality of life issues studied for women with breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Racial disparities considered in the treatment of women with breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Recent studies add new data to breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Relationship between polymorphism lle655Val and breast cancer risk studied
Breast Cancer - Relationship of sulfotransferase1A1 to postmenopausal breast cancer examined
Colon Cancer - Studies advance knowledge in colon cancer research
Breast Cancer - Researchers evaluate criteria for decisions on breast conservation therapy
Breast Cancer - Researchers zero in on estrogen's role in breast-cancer cell growth
Leukemia - Findings advance knowledge in leukemia research
Breast Cancer - Study shows women recall breast cancer treatment data with accuracy
Breast Cancer - Support activities benefit patients during the year following cancer diagnosis
Breast Cancer - Tamoxifen compared with anastrozole for treatment of early breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Treatment for breast cancer evaluated as a cause for other mortality
Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Hormone therapy-associated increases in breast density evaluated
Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Link between blood leptin levels and breast cancer risk explored
Leukemia - Researchers describe findings in leukemia studies
Breast Cancer Screening - Factors leading to inaccuracies in mammography reading studied
Breast Cancer Support Groups - Factors affecting women's participation in cancer support groups identified
Breast Cancer Therapy - Femara granted FDA priority review for new indication: early breast cancer
Breast Cancer Vaccine Development - Dendritic cell vaccine stimulates mammaglobin-specific T cells
Breast Cancer Vaccine Development - Monoclonal antibody shows potent antitumor activity in breast cancer
Breast Cancer Vaccines - Researchers' data advance breast cancer vaccines research
Leukemia - Studies advance knowledge in leukemia research
Bronchogenic Cancer - Occupational asbestos exposure in India analyzed
Business Update - CAD systems company announces partnership agreement with MagView Systems
Business Update - GlaxoSmithKline acquires vaccine plant in the U.S.
Business Update - Implant maker enters tumor and trauma segment of spine market
Business Update - Mobile radiation therapy company retains New York-based investor relations firm
Cancer Research - Efficient synthesis of fluorothiosparfosic acid analogues achieved
Lung Cancer - New findings in the area of lung cancer described
Cancer Research - Mathematical modeling of cancer offers prognosis and treatment future
Cancer Research - Pharma company successfully concludes therapeutic antibody project
Cancer Research - Results from Efaproxyn study published in journal
Cancer Research - Transferrin receptor's role in activation of apoptosis article published
Cancer Risk Factors - Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors may prevent colon cancer in people who smoke
Cancer Risk Factors - Studies describe new findings in cancer risk factors research
Lung Cancer - New research in the area of lung cancer detailed
Cancer Screening - Language barriers hinder access to cancer screening tests
Cancer Support Groups - Effectiveness of cancer support groups assessed
Cancer Therapy - Adjuvant chemotherapies evaluated in locally advanced bladder cancer
Cancer Therapy - Alendronate may control cancers propelled by new vessel growth
Cancer Therapy - Analysis of gliosarcomas intimated the existence of two subtypes
Cancer Therapy - Bcl-xL and c-FLIP genes affected chemosensitivity of MCF-7 breast cancer cells
Oncology - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of oncology
Cancer Therapy - Caffeine-potentiated chemotherapy examined for metastatic carcinoma and lymphoma
Cancer Therapy - Chemoradiation deemed tolerable therapy for older adults with esophageal cancer
Cancer Therapy - Clinical testing of HuN901-DM1 initiated for treatment of multiple myeloma
Cancer Therapy - Computer-aided detection applied to breast MRI
Cancer Therapy - Doxorubicin/fluorouracil compared with streptozocin/fluorouracil or dacarbazine
Cancer Therapy - Fodosine phase II trial initiated in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Oncology - Studies advance knowledge in oncology research
Cancer Therapy - Gemcitabine inhibits viability, growth, and metastasis of osteosarcoma cells
Cancer Therapy - Gene expression in chemoresistant variants of three unique cell lines studied
Cancer Therapy - Links between mitosis, cancer, and chemotherapy decoded
Cancer Therapy - Listeria cancer vaccine shows strong safety profile in toxicology studies
Cancer Therapy - Liver metastases treated effectively with paclitaxel, cisplatin
Cancer Therapy - Long-term-survival results compared outcome of two treatments for bladder cancer
Prostate Cancer - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of prostate cancer
Cancer Therapy - Melanoma treatment discussed at oncology meeting
Cancer Therapy - Na-23 MRI monitored chemotherapeutic response in RIF-1 tumors
Cancer Therapy - New findings in cancer therapy described
Cancer Therapy - Novel naphthoquinone derivatives evaluated
Cancer Therapy - Patient enrollment completed for ozarelix phase II trial in prostate cancer
Cancer Therapy - Portal vein-delivered adjuvant floxuridine has low hepatotoxicity
Cancer Therapy - Preliminary results on ablative efficacy and tolerability revealed
Cancer Therapy - Scheduling altered effect of HDIs on camptothecin-treated cells
Cancer Therapy - Supplemental Biologics License Application filed for head, neck cancer treatment
Cancer Therapy - The antiangiogenic domain of thrombospondin-1 battles pancreatic cancer
Cancer Treatment - Epigenetics used in search and destroy approach with cancer cells
Cancer Treatment - Study results of trimodality therapy for cancer using BSD technology published
Cancer Vaccine Development - Anti-dsDNA autoantibodies have anti-tumor effects in cancer patients
Cancer Vaccine Development - Antigen-induced CTLs recognize STEAP-expressing tumor cells
Cancer Vaccine Development - Bifunctional hypoxic cell radiosensitizer enhances anticancer response
Cancer Vaccine Development - Carbohydrate vaccines as immunotherapy for cancer reviewed
Cancer Vaccine Development - Cell lines derived from tumors induced by TC-1 cells characterized
Cancer Vaccine Development - DNA shows promise for cancer immunotherapy
Cancer Vaccine Development - Gene profiling of immune responses against tumors reveals complexity
Cancer Vaccine Development - Inefficient cross-presentation limits response to tumor antigen epitope
Cancer Vaccine Development - Multimodal therapy required to eliminate established tumors
Cancer Vaccine Development - Mutant p53- and K-ras-derived peptides elicit tumor-specific responses
Cancer Vaccine Development - Phenotype of CD4 tumor-specific T cells is modulated by tumor bulk
Cancer Vaccine Development - Tumor-associated carbohydrate antigens for cancer prevention reviewed
Cancer Vaccines - New research in the area of cancer vaccines detailed
Carcinogenesis - Chromium-damaged cells killed by mismatch repair
Carcinogenesis - Etodolac, a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor, inhibited stomach carcinogenesis
Carcinogenesis - Loss-of-function of Nkx3.1 increased oxidative damage in prostate carcinogenesis
Carcinogenesis - Mechanisms in alcohol-associated carcinogenesis discussed
Carcinogenesis - Occupational exposure to carcinogens in a Paris suburb studied
Cell Biology - Research discovery sheds light onto how cells held together
Cervical Cancer - Do gynecological tumors in families increase risk for cervical cancer?
Cervical Cancer Risk Factors - Connection between cervical cancer, smoking and oral contraceptives explored
Chemotherapy - Neoadjuvant and concurrent hormonal therapy impacted acute GI toxicities
Cirrhosis - Growth rate of HCC evaluated with either serial CT or MRI
Clinical Trials - Enrollment in trial of ozarelix in hormone dependent prostate cancer complete
Clinical Trials - Minority participation in cancer clinical trials increased
Clinical Trials - Ongoing or planned clinical trials in Europe reviewed
Clinical Trials - Phase 1 cancer safety studies under-reported in journals, Texas researchers find
Clinical Trials - Randomized clinical trials in localized and locoregional prostate cancer updated
Clinical Trials - Understanding measured among participants in oncology clinical trials
Collaborations - Aventis extends anticancer antibody research collaboration, commits more funding
Colon Cancer - Data advance knowledge in colon cancer research
Colon Cancer - Hepatic arterial infusion of FUDR and Dex plus high-dose Mit-C evaluated
Colon Cancer - ISurg Corp. introduces colorectal surgery care program for care providers
Colon Cancer - Metastatic colorectal cancers show minimal response to bortezomib
Colon Cancer - Netrin-1 and its dependence receptors examined
Colon Cancer - Nuclear features aided prognosis of advanced colorectal cancer
Colon Cancer - Survival benefit in resectable colon cancer increased by adjuvant treatment
Colorectal Cancer - Anti-CEA murine monoclonal antibody vaccine in colon cancer examined
Colorectal Cancer - Researchers' findings advance colorectal cancer research
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Mechanisms of phytoestrogens in cancer prevention and therapy studied
DNA Research - Functions of tumor suppressor p53 clarified
Dental Research - Children facing bone marrow transplant may risk infection due to dental problems
Dermatology - New findings in the area of dermatology detailed
Diabetes Therapy - Managing diabetes in patients with advanced cancer discussed
Diagnostics - Computerized texture analysis of mammograms may aid in detecting women at risk
Diagnostics - DNA testing for breast, ovarian cancers only recommended for women at risk
Diagnostics - Novel PCR assay predicts MYCN status from serum DNA
Diagnostics - Procedures for preoperative chemotherapy in breast cancer compared
Diagnostics - Screening test developed for cells that activate immune system
Diagnostics - Tests for diagnosing breast cancer compared
Diet & Nutrition - Behavior change among working class, multiethnic workers promoted
Diet & Nutrition - Patient-controlled dietary schedule improved clinical outcome after gastrectomy
Drug Delivery - Coupled carriers provide a way to inspect or abate vessel formation
Drug Delivery - Initiative grant awarded to develop skin cancer prevention, gene repair agents
Drug Development - Clinical trial initiated for IPdR in various cancers
Drug Development - Collaboration expanded with license agreement for developing cancer treatment
Drug Development - Health Canada grants clearance to start phase I trial for actinic keratosis drug
Drug Development - IND filed for drug to treat patients with non-small-cell lung cancer
Drug Development - Pharmaceutical company selects development candidate for Aurora kinase program
Drug Development - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of drug development
Drug Development - Update provided on Onconase malignant mesothelioma phase IIIb trial
Drug Resistance - New data illuminates research in drug resistance
Endocrinology - Patient with recurrent cardiac myxoma and endocrinopathy analyzed genetically
Endocrinology - Reports advance knowledge in endocrinology research
Endocrinology - Tyrosine kinase inhibitor and gemcitabine launch pancreatic cancer apoptosis
Endometrial Cancer Vaccine Development - Frequent immune responses to antigen in endometrial cancer reported
Environmental Health - 34+ HSCs are targets for carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Environmental Health - Estrogen status modulates anthracene-induced mutation in rat liver
Environmental Health - Plutonium dose estimates for workers at Mayak Production Association modified
Environmental Health - Trace concentrations of bromate found in municipal and bottled drinking waters
Enzymology - Researchers' data advance enzymology research
Epidemiology - Atopy linked to lower cancer risk
Epidemiology - Survival of follicular lymphoma patients improved in the United States
Esophageal Cancer - Standard esophagectomy compared with chemoradiotherapy in esophageal cancer
Familial Cancer - Genetic services offered to familial cancer patients is surveyed
Finance - Ablation company stockholders give board authority to effect reverse stock split
Finance - Biotherapeutics company files shelf registration statement
Finance - China-based device company announces exercise of over-allotment option
Finance - Gene-based pharmaceutical firm reports 13.9% increase in revenue
Finance - Immune system-focused company files shelf registration statement
Finance - Pharma company reports revenue of $13.3 million
Follicular Lymphoma - Proteomics of apoptotic pathways reveals lymphoma prognostic factors
Gastric Cancer - Docetaxel plus cisplatin used as second-line combined therapy in gastric cancer
Gastric Cancer - Pretreatment anemia associated with poorer survival in gastric cancer patients
Gastroenterology - Biomarkers predict the response of rectal tumors to radiotherapy
Gastrointestinal Tumors - HHV-8 does not play a role in pathogenesis of gastrointestinal tumors
Gene Research - Gene expression profiles yield strategies for targeting angiogenesis
Gene Research - Specific p53 changes vary in African patients with cancer with toxin exposures
Genetic Testing - Impact of genetic testing for cancers on preventive behaviors assessed
Genetics - Matrix metalloproteinase-1 promoter polymorphism used to screen large population
Genetics & Genomics - First production of human monoclonal antibodies in chicken eggs published
Genetics & Genomics - Human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide gene targeted by vitamin D receptor
Genetics & Genomics - Scientists determine molecular uptake for sex hormones
Genotoxicity - Circadian clock genes used as modulators of sensitivity to genotoxic stress
Geriatrics - Hodgkin lymphoma in elderly patients studied
Geriatrics - Sociodemographic, protocol, and recruitment center characteristics examined
Glioblastoma Multiforme - Trial to confirm Cotara dosing, safety, efficacy intratumoral infusion initiated
Glioma - Insights into associations between tumor and brain plasticity shared
Glioma Vaccine Development - Cytotoxic T cell targeting of TRP-2 sensitizes glioma to chemotherapy
Glioma Vaccine Development - Personalized peptide vaccines for malignant glioma evaluated
Goiter - Surgical techniques for treatment of benign toxic multinodular goiter compared
Graft-versus-Host Disease - Anti-4-1BB monoclonal antibody prevents and treats chronic GVHD
Gynecology - Efficacy of psychological intervention in Chinese women evaluated
Head & Neck Cancer - Microsatellite analyses of recurrence or second primary tumor performed
Hemangiomas - Management of hepatic hemangiomas discussed
Hepatocellular Cancer - Patients in Japan with liver cancer harbor cytochrome P450 polymorphisms
Hepatocellular Cancer - Safety index of transarterial chemoembolization developed
Hepatocellular Cancer - Usefulness of three staging systems compared
Hepatocellular Carcinoma - Hepatitis B virus DNA integration is rare until cancer formation in children
High-Grade Gliomas - High-dose methotrexate administered prior to simultaneous radiochemotherapy
Human Papillomavirus - ALTS clinical trial data published in journal
Human Papillomavirus - New data illuminates research in human papillomavirus
Hypopituitarism - Effect of replacement therapy with hydrocortisone or levothyroxine studied
Imaging - 3-D MRI useful in detecting most lethal of all major cancers
Imaging - Batch reading mammograms lowers recall rates
Imaging - Endoscopic ultrasound miniprobe staging accurate
Imaging - New digital systems for in vivo molecular imaging research now available
Imaging - Pivotal medical imaging oncology paper to be published
Imaging - Utility of imaging methods compared
Immunology - Tumor cells can weaken immune response
Immunotherapy - Scientists describe how to overturn suppressive immune response
Infections - Stromal cells analyzed, role in B-cell-B-cell contact and maturation defined
Information Technology - Analytics systems provider, U.S. National Cancer Institute sign 5-year agreement
Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus - KSHV K-bZIP represses gene transcription via SUMO modification
Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus
Kidney Cancer - Imaging-guided fine-needle percutaneous biopsy of renal masses performed
Kidney Cancer - Primary and metastatic renal cell carcinoma distinguished from other neoplasms
Leukemia - Data advance knowledge in leukemia research
Leukemia - Novel induction therapy for refractory acute myeloid leukemia reported
Liver Metastases - Systemic oxaliplatin combination chemotherapy treated liver metastases
Liver Resection - Giant liver hemangioma treated by enucleation or liver resection
Lung Cancer - Anti-glial nuclear antibody used as marker of lung cancer-related PNS
Lung Cancer - Asbestos problem in India called to attention
Lung Cancer - Carboplatin and weekly paclitaxel used in NSCLC patients unfit for chemotherapy
Lung Cancer - Cisplatin-combined schedules used as second-line chemotherapy in NSCLC patients
Lung Cancer - Dyspnea management in lung cancer outlined
Lung Cancer - Findings describe new data in lung cancer research
Lung Cancer - Functional polymorphisms of matrix MMP-9 increase lung cancer risk
Lung Cancer - Irinotecan and amrubicin treated patients with non-small-cell lung cancer
Lung Cancer - Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome found more pronounced in lung cancer patients
Lung Cancer - Morbidity and mortality studied in the surgery arm of EORTC 08941 trial
Lung Cancer - Postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy in non-small-cell lung cancer analyzed
Lung Cancer Vaccine Development - Antigen recognized by CTL clone from lung cancer patient identified
Lung Cancer Vaccine Development - Cyclooxygenase inhibition promotes IFN-gamma-dependent antitumor action
Lung Fibrogenesis - Loss of fibroblast Thy-1 expression correlated with lung fibrogenesis
Lymphocytosis - Diagnostic criteria for monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis outlined
Lymphoma - Chemotherapy regimens compared in pediatric non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Lymphoma - FDG uptake distinguished between indolent and aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Medical Devices - FSU chemist's ultrathin films promise a multitude of uses
Medical Devices - Medical devices company introduces enteral feeding pump in Europe
Medical Devices - Mobile radiation therapy company announces $4.5 million institutional financing
Medullary Cancer - CT features of abdominal plasma cell neoplasms described
Melanoma - Isolated limb perfusion palliated advanced limb disease
Melanoma - Rare low-grade malignant scalp tumor diagnosed
Melanoma - Researchers discover why melanoma is so malignant
Melanoma Vaccine Development - Dendritic cell vaccine results in cytokine secretion by CD4+ T cells
Melanoma Vaccines - Data advance knowledge in melanoma vaccines research
Mesothelioma - Computerized analysis performed of mesothelioma on CT scans
Mesothelioma - Development of modified RECIST criteria for pleural mesothelioma prompted
Mesothelioma - Molecular prognostic markers for malignant mesothelioma identified
Mesothelioma - Photodynamic therapy shows selectivity for mesothelioma
Mesothelioma - Staging systems for malignant pleural mesothelioma examined
Mesothelioma - Treatment options for malignant pleural mesothelioma weighed
Mesothelioma - Worldwide trends of asbestos and mesothelioma reviewed
Metabolic Syndrome - Obesity, hypertension, diabetes and inflammation are metabolic risk indicators
Molecular Biology - Cancer drug target Chk1 may also be source of drug resistance
Multidrug Resistance - Exogenous expression of hRFI induced multidrug resistance
Myelodysplastic Syndrome - Azacitidine for treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome summarized
Myeloma - HDAC inhibitors and TRAIL associated with changes in mitochondrial functions
Myeloma - Multiple Myeloma Resource Line launched
Nanotechnology - Administration route found to affect nanoparticle biodistribution in tumor
Neuroscience - Kinase inhibitor ZD6474 and ionizing radiation join to fight glioblastoma
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - New data illuminates research in non-hodgkin lymphoma
Oncology - Bone marrow microvessel density increases in patients with breast cancer
Oncology - Hepatitis B virus DNA may trigger cancer after hepatitis C virus clearance
Oncology - Hepatitis B virus may be a hit and run mutagen
Oncology - Human LATS1 is a mitotic exit network component
Oncology - PEDF discovered as direct target of p53 family member genes
Oncology - Reports add new data to oncology research
Oncology Nursing - Nurse practice environments and outcomes assessed
Oral Cancer - Association among factor V, prothrombin mutations, and oral cancer risk studied
Oral Cancer - Oral disorders linked to areca quid chewing, smoking, and alcohol drinking
Oropharyngeal Cancer - Midline mandibulotomy compared to paramidline mandibulotomy
Osteomalacia - Oncogenic osteomalacia reported
Osteoporosis - Research add new data to osteoporosis body of knowledge
Ovarian Cancer - Efficacy of contrast-enhanced power Doppler sonography assessed
Ovarian Cancer - Growth inhibitory effect of D-allose on human ovarian carcinoma cells studied
Ovarian Cancer - Identification of missense alterations associated with gene with cancer
Ovarian Cancer - Impact of screening on women with family history of ovarian cancer studied
Ovarian Cancer - Interleukin-6 evaluated as marker of prognosis for women with ovarian cancer
Ovarian Cancer - Molecular prognostic markers identified in epithelial ovarian cancer
Ovarian Cancer - Scientists determine age-specific benefits for ovarian conservation
Palliative Care - Specialist palliative care nursing evaluated
Pancreatic Adenocarcinomas - Immunocytochemical study locates peptides in pancreatic adenocarcinomas
Pancreatic Cancer - Complications with reconstruction procedures in pancreaticoduodenectomy compared
Pancreatic Cancer - Dimethaid Research, Inc. announces new pancreatic cancer trial with WF10
Pancreatic Cancer - Late complication occurred after pancreatic resection with radiation therapy
Pancreatic Cancer - Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-1 promotes cancer invasion
Pediatric Cancer - Childhood cancer seen to follow neonatal oxygen supplementation
Pediatric Melanoma - Risk factors influencing survival in pediatric melanoma identified
Pediatric Oncology - Young children's IQs at risk after medulloblastoma irradiation, study shows
Perineurioma - Intraneural perineurioma of the radial nerve diagnosed in a child
Personnel - Cancer therapy systems company appoints Timothy Guertin, Kent Thiry to board
Personnel - Drug discovery company names CEO
Personnel - Immunotherapy company appoints Carl June, MD, to scientific advisory board
Personnel - Medical device technology company names senior vice president
Personnel - Pharma company announces new CEO, managing director appointment
Personnel - U-M names first Millie Schembechler Professor of Adrenal Cancer
Personnel - William J. Welch named senior VP and chief commercial officer by biotech company
Pharmaceutical Research - Metronomic chemotherapy delays prostate tumor growth in rodents
Pharmaceutical Research - Report on nanobiotechnology released by consulting company
Philanthropy - Delta Dental to pay for oral cancer biopsies, treatments for Detroit residents
Philanthropy - Giant Food raises $1 million to help kids fight cancer
Physician Communication - Cancer patients' perception of the quality of communication in India surveyed
Product Licensing - Expansion of Amgen collaboration, license agreement from Johns Hopkins announced
Product Licensing - License and supply agreement forged for Erwinase
Professional Education - Cancer conference presentation available online
Prognostics - Prognostic role of p53 in stage III non-small cell lung cancer evaluated
Prognostics - Prognostic score for patients with curatively resected gastric cancer modified
Prostate Cancer - Cancer cachexia prevented by novel nuclear factor kappa B inhibitor
Prostate Cancer - Dietary patterns related to risk of prostate cancer in Ontario, Canada
Prostate Cancer - Endothelin-1 inhibited apoptosis in prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Free/Total PSA kinetics in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy studied
Prostate Cancer - HIFU Sonablate 500 debuts at the National Prostate Cancer Conference
Prostate Cancer - National Cancer Institute purchases Illumina BeadLab
Prostate Cancer - New data illuminates research in prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Reproducibility of Gleason grading in Japan and the United States compared
Prostate Cancer - Risk weighed between significant versus insignificant postoperative PSA failure
Prostate Cancer - University study shows vitamin D, NSAIDs are effective against prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer Vaccines - Reports add new data to prostate cancer vaccines research
Protein Kinase - Bud cortex studied, nature of Lte1 anchorage revealed
Proteomics - Endothelial p21 cell cycle inhibitor levels fall in breast cancer
Proteomics - Homologs of BRCA2-interacting proteins required for mRNA export in yeast
Proteomics - Proteomic-based assays are a promising tool in laboratory medicine
Proteomics - Pseudouridine synthase TruB analyzed, precursor complex structure revealed
Proteomics - Research add new data to proteomics body of knowledge
Public Health - History of gender and cancer in Britain retrospectively reviewed
Public Health Policy - Fortification of foods with folic acid debated
Radiation Therapy - Clinical results of exclusive and adjuvant radiotherapy for vulva cancer listed
Radiation Therapy - Radiation damage to heart enhanced early radiation-induced lung function loss
Rectal Cancer - Alternative to abdominoperineal resection proposed
Rectal Cancer - Outcomes of hand-sewn coloanal anastomosis for distal rectal cancer detailed
Rectal Tumors - New diagnostic imaging of gastrointestinal tumors proposed
Renal Cell Carcinoma - Current clinical trials in renal cell carcinoma reviewed
Renal Cell Carcinoma - Dietary patterns evaluated as predictor for risk of renal cell cancer
Retinoblastoma - Consequence of chromosome 1q gene expression in retinoblastoma studied
Sociology Research - Socioeconomic position evaluated as a factor in mortality risk
Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma treated with Mohs micrographic surgery
Squamous Cell Carcinoma - GST genotypes associated with oral squamous cell carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Incidence, features, and outcomes of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma with PNI
Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Staging ability of sentinel node technique evaluated
Stem Cell Research - Death receptors, Fas, and TRAIL receptors are involved in osteoclast apoptosis
Sunscreen - Factors influencing anticipated decisions about sunscreen use discussed
Surgical Technology - New surgical device for bloodless operations used for first time in U.S.
Surgical Technology - Side holed catheter may improve HAIC outcome
Tamoxifen - Optimizing adjuvant endocrine therapy in postmenopausal women analyzed
Thalidomide - Thalidomide and celecoxib evaluated in patients with multiple myeloma
Thrombosis - Central venous catheter-related thrombosis prevented with minidose warfarin
Thyroid Cancer - Alternatives to sternotomy proposed
Tobacco Use - Cigarette smoke extract induced DNA damage but not apoptosis
Transplant Medicine - Diarrhea occurred in liver transplant recipients
Trisectionectomy - Left hepatic trisectionectomy performed for hepatobiliary malignancy
Tumor Growth - Transition between proliferation and invasion studied in tumor cells
Tumorigenesis - Nucleosternin may play an important role in tumorigenesis
Vaccine Vector - Use of oncolytic vaccinia viruses in treatment of cancer reviewed
Vector Development - New findings in the area of vector development detailed
Virology - Genotypic variability may shape the oncogenic character of hepatitis viruses
eHealth - Norwegian surgical and medical oncologists' use of the Internet examined
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