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Cancer Weekly

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 25th, 2005
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Cancer Weekly | Other Publications

Diagnostics - Chamber developed for viewing and quantifying cancer cell chemotaxis

Pediatric Oncology - Gefitinib demonstrates efficacy in children with refractory solid tumors

Prostate Cancer - Methylseleninic acid sensitizes prostate cancer to TRAIL-mediated apoptosis

Radiotherapy - Maximum curvature for radiotherapy calculated by value decomposition analysis

Surgical Management - Growth pattern of craniopharyngiomas helps determine surgical approach

Acute Myeloid Leukemia - EMEA grants orphan drug designation to Troxatyl for acute myeloid leukemia

Adverse Drug Reaction - Enrollment discontinued in Avastin platinum-refractory ovarian cancer study

Alcohol Use - Alcohol consumption implicated in carcinogenesis

Alcohol Use - Alcoholics show decreased vitamin A levels

Alcohol Use - Damaged DNA adducts linked to alcoholic beverage-related carcinogenesis

Alcohol Use - Iron-associated oxidative stress from alcohol consumption promotes cancer

Breast Cancer - Recent findings in breast cancer provide new insights

Alcohol Use - S-adenosylmethionine averts liver cancer growth in alcohol hepatitis models

Alcohol Use - Simple tests will help identify inactive aldehyde dehydrogenase and cancer risks

Analgesics - Diclofenac, combined with morphine and paracetamol, confers 20-h pain relief

Anti-Infectives - Levofloxacin prevents bacterial infection in patients with cancer and neutropenia

Antioxidants - Compounds conveniently synthesized as anticancer and antioxidant agents

Antiproliferative Agents - CSAB suppresses proliferation of neoplastic human HeLa cells

Breast Cancer - Reports advance knowledge in breast cancer research

Apoptosis - Caspase-14 can be reactivated in epithelial tumors

Apoptosis - Microarray analysis identifies apoptosis gene in V. parahaemolyticus infected cells

Apoptosis - Researchers' data advance apoptosis research

Arthritis - TNF-blocking agents treat rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis

Aspiration - Presence of tracheotomy tube or decannulation does not affect aspiration status

Astrocytomas - First-line chemotherapy may be used to treat low-grade astrocytomas

Breast Cancer - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer

Astrocytomas - Patients with low-grade spinal cord astrocytoma should be routinely evaluated

Basal Cell Cancer - Basal cell carcinomas will not likely recur after complete surgical excision

Bioinformatics - Novel "extreme" approach improves outcome prediction from microarray data

Biosynthesis - Thromboxane A₂ promotes interleukin-6 biosynthesis

Bladder Cancer - Absolute dose-surface histogram optimal for radiotherapy planning

Brain Cancer - Sporadic brain tumors require sustained Hh-Gli signaling for sustained survival

Cancer Vaccines - Reports describe recent advances in cancer vaccines research

Breast Cancer - TP53 mutations associated with specific genomic imbalances

Breast Cancer - Breast cancer drug maker gets award for Arimidex

Breast Cancer - Diagnosis and management of male breast cancer is reviewed

Breast Cancer - Donation of $9M backs effort to develop blood test for early detection of breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Foundation designates up to $1 million for Katrina patients' breast cancer needs

Breast Cancer - IRF-1 exhibits tumor suppressor activities in breast cancer

Cancer Vaccines - Researchers' data advance cancer vaccines research

Breast Cancer - Long-term smoking associated with up to 40% increased risk of breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Neoadjuvant chemotherapy confers greater survival in breast cancer patients

Breast Cancer - New findings in the area of breast cancer detailed

Breast Cancer - New radiation therapy method may enhance breast cancer survival rates

Cancer Vaccines - Researchers' work adds to cancer vaccines body of knowledge

Breast Cancer - Society provides treatment information on breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Study examines optimum recall rates to enhance cancer detection for mammographically screened women

Breast Cancer - Study to see how men cope with a diagnosis of breast cancer

Breast Cancer Diagnosis - Histodiagnosis requires multiple stereotactic core-needle breast biopsy samples

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Insulin resistance and IL-6 and TNF-alpha linked to breast cancer

Epstein-Barr Virus - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of epstein-barr virus

Burkitt Lymphoma - Geographical distribution of Burkitt lymphoma in Papua New Guinea mapped

Business & Finance - Dimethaid gets new name, sells head office, embraces new focus

Business & Finance - Maker of cancer diagnostics products named a fastest growing technology company

Cancer Detection - Factors accounting for decline in PIN predictive values described

Cancer Management - Multidisciplinary management of head and neck sarcomas advised

Cancer Mortality - Annual report from U.S. NCI finds cancer death rates are still on the decline

Oncology - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of oncology

Cancer Research - A gene variant may contribute to cancer development

Cancer Research - Article reviewing anticancer agent Onconase published in journal

Cancer Research - Drug discovery company announces new U.S. National Cancer Institute contract

Cancer Research - Patient enrolment begins in Reolysin clinical trial

Cancer Research - Sentinel lymph node biopsy improved staging of patients with small N0 oral cancers

Cancer Research - Survey reveals working women's views on workplace's role in cancer support

Oncology - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of oncology

Cancer Risk Factors - BLM assay shows weak association between mutagen sensitivity and cancer risk

Cancer Risk Factors - BRCA2 carriers are at increased risk for prostate and pancreatic cancers

Cancer Risk Factors - Hepatitis C virus may account for some cases of splenic large B-cell lymphoma

Cancer Therapy - Addition of efaproxiral to S-CRT represents a promising treatment for NSCLC

Cancer Therapy - BLP25 liposome vaccine phase IIB data in lung cancer published

Cancer Therapy - Bleomycin analyzed, novel, antitumor-relevant peptide derivatives synthesized

Proteomics - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of proteomics

Cancer Therapy - Bleomycin chemotherapy is effective against pediatric craniopharyngioma

Cancer Therapy - Cancer center launches patient navigation programs for patients

Cancer Therapy - Cancer research and care center opens in Nevada

Cancer Therapy - Capecitabine and mitomycin C exhibit efficacy as third-line therapy

Cancer Therapy - Chromatin modifications are targets for new anticancer drugs

Cancer Therapy - Current management of brain metastases discussed

Stem Cell Transplantation - Recent findings in stem cell transplantation described

Cancer Therapy - Decreased clearance of senescent erythrocytes caused by impaired phagocytosis

Cancer Therapy - Effects of carboplatin on cochlear nucleus amino acids characterized

Cancer Therapy - FSRT is effective treatment alternative to neurosurgery

Cancer Therapy - Laparoscopic lymph node dissection recommended after endoscopic dissection

Cancer Therapy - Oral interferon provided for M.D. Anderson clinical trial in patients with bone marrow disorders

Cancer Therapy - Organ movements incorporated in IMRT treatment planning for prostate cancer

Cancer Therapy - Phase I oncology trial of antisense drug initiated

Cancer Therapy - Pretreatment evaluation of drug metabolism genes predicts drug response

Cancer Therapy - Radical surgery improves outcome of pediatric craniopharyngioma

Cancer Therapy - Recent findings illuminate research in cancer therapy

Cancer Therapy - Therapy for non-small cell lung cancer approved across European Union

Cancer Therapy - Total mesorectal excision and radiotherapy show late morbidity for rectal cancer

Cancer Therapy - U.S. FDA clearance granted to initiate phase 2 trial for head and neck cancer

Cancer Therapy - Unique case of embryocarcinoma with nasal onset is reported

Cancer Therapy - Use of pegfilgrastim reduced number of subcutaneous injections to one per cycle

Cancer Therapy - Variance in guideline compliance attributed to surgeon preference

Cancer Therapy - mTOR's role in cancer expands

Cancer Vaccine - Salmonella typhimurium gene interferes with MHC class I presentation

Cancer Vaccine - CD4+ regulatory NKT cells suppress expansion of tumor antigen-specific CTLs

Cancer Vaccine - Clinical applications of virus-based cancer immunotherapy reviewed

Cancer Vaccine - Dendritic cell migration to lymph node chemokines requires maturation stimulus

Cancer Vaccine - Lymphoma and myeloma protection by dendritic cell vaccine mediated by T cells

Cancer Vaccine - Rad51 siRNA delivered by HVJ envelope vector enhances anti-cancer effect of cisplatin

Cancer Vaccine - STAT3 is pivotal target for individualized treatment of cancer

Cancer Vaccine Development - Neuroblastoma cells generate antitumor immunity in mice

Cancer Vaccines - Reports advance knowledge in cancer vaccines research

Carcinogenesis - Dietary fatty acids promote mammary tumorigenesis

Carcinogenesis - MX shows initiating and promoting activities in transformation assay

Cardiovascular Complications - CV complications occur more frequently after polyestradiol phosphate therapy

Caregiving - Bereavement support after loss of husbands to urologic cancers was not met in Sweden

Cervical Cancer - Findings advance knowledge in cervical cancer research

Chemoradiation - Concurrent chemoradiation is the favored strategy for locally advanced NSCLC

Chemotherapy - Chemotherapy shows promise for treating squamous cell carcinoma of oral tongue

Chemotherapy - Efficacy of fluorouracil, doxorubicin, and cisplatin/nedaplatin needs examining

Chemotherapy - Interferon-alpha used as adjuvant chemotherapy in high-grade osteosarcoma

Chemotherapy - Maximum tolerated dose determined for bortezomib and carboplatin

Cholangiocarcinoma - Hepatolithiasis implicated in development of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma

Chondrosarcoma - Gene expression profiles characterized for different tumor types

Chronic Hepatitis C - Patients with hepatitis C infection accumulate 8-nitroguanine in the liver

Clinical Trials - PSA is not an end point for survival in hormonally treated metastatic PCa

Collaborations - GlaxoSmithKline, partner, amend SB-743921 collaboration

Collaborations - Medical device company announces collaboration with pharma company, universities

Colon Cancer - New findings in colon cancer described

Colon Cancer - Phase Ib clinical trial with PXD101 for advanced colorectal cancer launched

Colorectal Cancer - Diagnostic value of CDX2 expression determined

Colorectal Cancer - Efforts to educate public about CRC and importance of screening is needed

Colorectal Cancer - FDG-PET imaging useful tool in colonic adenoma diagnosis

Colorectal Cancer - Silibinin elicits antiangiogenic effects in colon cancer cells

Colorectal Cancer - Transarterial chemoembolization of liver metastases has modest results

Colorectal Cancer - Utility of public and private screening programs reviewed

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Certain green tea catechins induce the production of pro-MMP-7

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Chinese ultrasound imaging techniques for cancer treatment may come to the West

Constipation - Phase 3 trial of opioid-induced constipation treatment reaches target

Craniopharyngioma - Surgeons must maximize chance for gross total removal of craniopharyngioma

Craniopharyngioma - Surgical outcomes of pediatric craniopharyngioma discussed

Craniopharyngioma - Surgical treatment can be effective without adjuvant radiotherapy

DNA Research - ATM-mediated phosphorylations inhibit Mdmx/Mdm2 stabilization

DNA Research - Arsenic exposure in copper smelter workers not linked to DNA damage

DNA Research - Cofilin enhances radiosensitivity in H1299 cancer cells

DNA Research - DNA repair gene polymorphisms analyzed by radiosensitivity and cancer incidence

DNA Research - Genetic factors contribute to the susceptibility of oral precancerous lesions

DNA Research - Performance of fecal DNA screening assay maximized by stabilizing DNA in buffer

Dendreon - Data: Modulation of Trp-p8 significantly inhibits tumor growth in vivo

Diagnostics - CD56 is a useful tool for diagnosing small cell lung carcinomas

Diagnostics - Caveolin-3 can be used as marker for rhabdomyosarcoma

Diagnostics - Consensus panel calls for expanded role of less invasive procedures

Diagnostics - EGFR Mutation Assay, a lung cancer test, launched

Diagnostics - FDG PET shows promise as noninvasive tool for assessment of neoadjuvant therapy

Diagnostics - Grid size will not clinically impact volume-based evaluation metrics

Diagnostics - Increased spatial resolution greatly improves diagnostic confidence and accuracy

Diagnostics - Molecular diagnostics in central nervous system tumors reviewed

Diagnostics - Multi-detector row CT gastrography improves accuracy of gastric cancer staging

Diagnostics - Nonradioactive method to measure activated K-ras protein optimized

Diagnostics - Telomerase is a diagnostic marker for colorectal cancer in ulcerative colitis

Diet & Nutrition - Colon-specific regulation of vitamin D hydroxylases prevents tumorigenesis

Dosimetry - Intraoperative fluoroscopic dose assessment accurately guides brachytherapy

Doxorubicin - Cells respond differently to doxorubicin

Doxorubicin - Doxorubicin increases hydrogen peroxide in PC3 prostate cancer cells

Drug Abuse - Link between marijuana use and cancer risk needs further elucidation

Drug Delivery - Atelocollagen-mediated systemic delivery method is reliable and safe

Drug Delivery - Novel advances in drug delivery to brain cancer discussed

Drug Development - 8-Azapurines can be used as potential inhibitors of cyclin-dependent kinases

Drug Development - CuraGen to complete patient enrollment in velafermin phase II clinical trial

Drug Development - New compounds counteract angiogenesis and tumor growth

Drug Development - Small-molecule anticancer drug targets p53

Drug Development - Third phase II trial launched for Hematide in cancer patients with anemia

Drug Development - U.S. FDA won't meet PDUFA date on Hylenex new drug application

Drug Resistance - Decreased PARP and procaspase-2 levels associated with drug resistance

End-of-Life Issues - Physicians are reluctant to prescribe morphine to terminal cancer patients

Epidemiology - Lancet reports explain the impact of reducing deaths from chronic diseases

Epidemiology - Public health concerns over cellular phones and cancer prompt elucidative research

Epstein-Barr Virus - Epstein-Barr Virus DNA and immunosuppression alteration decreases PTLD incidence

Epstein-Barr Virus - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of epstein-barr virus

Eye Cancer - PET/CT scans are highly effective in detecting eye cancer metastasis

Finance - Biotechnology company focused on viral diseases and cancer restructures debt

Finance - Cancer center secures $8 million in venture financing

Finance - Cancer diagnostics company announces initial public offering

Finance - Cancer-focused biopharmaceutical company sets price of IPO at $7 per share

Follicular Lymphoma - Prognostic markers identified through novel proteomic analysis

Gastrectomy - Open and laparoscopic approaches to pylorus-preserving gastrectomy are feasible

Gastric Cancer - Disseminated tumor cells in the blood indicate poor prognosis

Gastric Cancer - Further clinical trials are needed to standardize care

Gastric Cancer - Gastric cancer incidence linked to Helicobacter pylori seroprevalence

Gastric Cancer - STCH is associated with gastric cancer in the Japanese population

Gene Research - Suppression of FOXO1a gene may kill resistant ARMS tumors, researchers theorize

Genetic Research - MUC1 affects c-Src signaling in PyV MT-induced mammary tumorigenesis

Genetics & Genomics - Gene that controls the rhythmic events in nematode worms has been discovered

Genetics & Genomics - Genetic and epigenetic alterations lead to sporadic retinoblastoma

Genetics & Genomics - Genetic polymorphisms of p21 increase risk of squamous cell carcinoma

Genetics & Genomics - Polymorphisms in MGMT gene increase sensitivity to genotoxic effects of NNK

Genetics & Genomics - Scientists pinpoint inflammation gene

Genetics & Genomics - Yale participates in global human genome initiative

Geriatrics - Colon resection can be undertaken in elderly patients

Graves Disease - Mathematical model predicts effects of radiotherapy on thyroid mass

HIV/AIDS Vaccine Development - Synthetic consensus sequence scrambled antigen HIV-1 vaccine developed

Healthcare Insurance - Oncology and neurosurgical products selected by Providence Health System

Hepatitis C Therapy - Serum alpha-fetoprotein levels decline in patients who receive hepatitis C virus therapy

Hepatitis C Virus - Second phase Ib clinical study of Actilon for treatment of HCV begins

Hepatocellular Cancer - Recent findings in hepatocellular cancer provide new insights

Hepatocellular Carcinoma - Aflatoxins exacerbate the risk for hepatitis B-related liver cancer

Hepatocellular Carcinoma - Catheter-directed CT angiography improves ⁹⁰Y radioembolization

Hepatocellular Carcinoma - Combination study of tumor expression of ERK helps estimate properties of HCC

Hepatocellular Carcinoma - Percutaneous ablation recommended for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma

Hepatocellular Carcinoma - Sustained response to hepatitis C therapy extends survival after liver tumor ablation

Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Development - Co-infection with HPV types affects cervical cancer prevention by vaccines

Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Development - Immunotherapy for gynecological malignancies reviewed

Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Development - Vaccines show significant benefit in preclinical papillomavirus models

Imaging - California university radiology department selects CAD system for breast MRI

Imaging - Contrast-enhanced sonography detects vascularity of hepatocellular carcinomas

Imaging - Imaging company to provide service for 3G Ultrasound's equipment

Immunosuppression - Dendritic cell dysfunction purported as mechanism for immunosuppression

Immunotherapy - Immunotherapy with NK cells may mitigate GVHD during HSCT

Information Technology - Provider of clinical trial data collection software awarded phase 2 oncology study

Insomnia - Cognitive-behavioral therapy can be used to treat insomnia secondary to breast cancer

Laryngeal Cancer - Outcome of patients treated with accelerated radiotherapy compares to literature

Laryngeal Reconstruction - Platysma myofascial flap allows complete glottic closure

Leukemia - Researchers in Germany shed new light on the development of leukemias

Leukemia Vaccine - Antigen-specific T-cell memory preserved acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Leukemia Vaccine - B-cell receptor expression in lymphocytic leukemia cells examined

Lipomas - Marginal resection is adequate treatment for deep atypical lipomas

Liver Cancer Vaccine Development - Dendritic cell vaccine safe in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma patients

Lung Cancer - Cornell researcher finds screening may prevent thousands of lung cancer deaths

Lung Cancer - Incidental nodal radiation received by NSCLC patients measured

Lung Cancer - Phase 2 trial of DNA-damaging alkylating agent in small cell lung cancer initiated

Lymphadenectomy - Modified radical lymphadenectomy is an effective alternative treatment

Lymphadenectomy - Prophylactic inguinal lymphadenectomy offers reduced morbidity

Lymphadenectomy - Standard pelvic lymphadenectomy advised for patients at high-risk for lymph node metastasis

Lymphoma - Alternating triple chemotherapy achieves better MR rates than central lymphatic irradiation

Medical Devices - Medical device company delays shipment of Habib 4X

Medical Devices - New monoclonal antibody launched for cyclin A2 identification

Medulloblastoma - Fellowship funds major research project on medulloblastoma

Medulloblastoma - Survivin is a negative prognostic marker in medulloblastoma

Melanoma - New, less toxic treatment for skin cancer being developed

Melanoma - Novel retinoblastoma-binding protein downregulated in progressive tumors

Melanoma - Patients with melanoma are at increased risk for new tumors

Melanoma - Phase II trial of Uvidem melanoma vaccine commences

Melanoma Vaccine Development - Autoimmunity correlates with tumor regression in melanoma patients

Melanoma Vaccine Development - Fast dendritic cells effectively prime tumor antigen-specific cytotoxic T cells

Melanoma Vaccine Development - IFN-alpha-activated CD34 dendritic cells elicit limited immune responses

Melanoma Vaccines - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of melanoma vaccines

Metabolic Syndrome - Adenomas of rectosigmoid colon linked to metabolic syndrome

Metastasis - Case of ileoileal intussusception caused by metastasis from angiosarcoma

Metastasis - Treatment of vertebral column metastases requires multimodal approach

Metastasis - Yttrium-90 radioembolization reduces hepatic metastatic load

Molecular Biology - Researchers at Mayo discover cause of defective DNA repair

Myelodysplastic Syndrome - Researchers describe findings in myelodysplastic syndrome studies

Myeloma - Bortezomib improves management of multiple myeloma

Myeloma - Transformation of human myeloma cell lines depends on RANK-L stimulation

Nanotechnology - Drug release by amphiphilic triblock copolymers varies with PEG and PCL levels

Nanotechnology - Gold nanoparticles show potential for noninvasive cancer treatment

Nanotechnology - In vivo MRI detection of cancer accomplished using magnetic nanocrystals

Natural Products - Ginger derivative thwarts angiogenesis in vitro and in vivo

Nephrectomy - Partial nephrectomy with perfusion cooling recommended for imperative indications

Oncology - Accelerated lymphangiogenesis in malignant lymphoma may be linked to VEGF-A and VEGF-C

Oncology - Adverse prognosis linked to increased E2F-1 expression and decreased apoptosis

Oncology - Angiogenic proteins mark outcomes in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

Oncology - CXCR4 activation triggers glioma cell production of vascular endothelial growth factor

Oncology - Management of cancer-related anemia with erythropoietic agents reviewed

Oncology - Molecular targeted therapies of pediatric cancers focus study on ERBB2 oncogene

Oncology - Pharma company describes plans to expand VEGF Trap oncology program, updates financial guidance

Oncology - Pro-tumor effects of cyclic hypoxia elucidated

Oncology - Research in oncology provides new insights

Oncology - Stat3 is an upstream regulator of cancer stimulating proteins in breast tumors

Oncology - Synergy between Bcl-2 and hypoxia boosts angiogenesis factors in melanoma cells

Oncology - Tau discovered to be novel mediator of paclitaxel sensitivity in vivo

Oncology - The Brm gene is found to be involved in tumor suppression

Ophthalmology - Diagnosis of primary intraocular lymphoma requires an expert pathologist

Ophthalmology - Proton beam radiotherapy used to treat iris melanoma

Ophthalmology - Ultraviolet light exposure from welding implicated in uveal melanoma

Oral Cancer - Oral cancer may be spread by sexual transmission

Osteosarcoma - Serial arteriography accurately predicts response to treatment

Ovarian Cancer - Clinical manifestations of hereditary ovarian cancer discussed

Ovarian Cancer - Membralin identified as novel tumor-associated gene in ovarian carcinoma

Pain Management - Transdermal buprenorphine provides effective, durable pain relief

Pancreatic Cancer - Direct and indirect costs are high for patients with pancreatic cancer

Papillary Cancer - Papillary carcinoma of the thyroid {{<=}}1.0 cm are not incidental or occult

Paraspinal Cancer - Immobilization cradle improves radiotherapy feasibility

Parenting - Cancer affects how parents provide childcare

Patents - U.S. patent awarded for PI-3 kinase inhibitor prodrugs

Patient Care - Strong communication skills in oncology are necessary to improve patient care

Pediatric Brain Cancer - Total resection of pediatric craniopharyngioma is recommended

Pediatric Cancer - Children and adolescents with advanced cancer can make complex end-of-life care decisions

Pediatric Obesity - Increased consumption of fatty foods leads to increased BMI in adolescents

Pediatrics - Research Australia unveils top 12 issues threatening Australian children's health

Personnel - Ablatherm maker to increase marketing efforts to patients and physicians across Europe

Personnel - Cancer therapeutics company appoints Karl Mettinger, MD, PhD, chief medical officer

Personnel - Norman Neville, MD, named VP of cancer-focused biopharmaceutical company

Pharmaceutical Research - Market research firm releases new report on oncology brand commercialization

Physiology - ADP ribosylation factors examined, role in adaptor protein recognition defined

Preventive Medicine - Obesity decreases likelihood of preventive services

Prognostics - Age and performance status identified as prognostic factors in CNS lymphomas

Prognostics - Clinical and surgical parameters are important prognostic factors

Prognostics - Deletions affecting codons 557-558 indicate poor prognosis in GIST patients

Prognostics - Epigenetic silencing of MGMT gene predicts cancer response to chemotherapy

Prognostics - GLUT-1 expression prognosticates ovarian surface epithelial tumors

Prognostics - Prognostic indicators in head and neck squamous cell carcinomas delineated

Prophylaxis - Antibacterial prophylaxis after chemotherapy reduces duration of hospitalization

Prostate Cancer - Androgen deprivation therapy inhibited Akt, COX-2, and MMP-9 pathways

Prostate Cancer - Pharma company receives marketing authorization for Plenaxis in Germany

Prostate Cancer - Phase IIa clinical trial of once a week PCK3145 completed

Prostate Cancer - Preclinical results for prostate cancer drug PSMA ADC announced

Prostate Cancer - Recent findings in prostate cancer described

Prostate Cancer - Results of phase II study for Panzem capsules published

Prostate Cancer - RhoE downregulation plays key role in tumorigenesis

Prostate Cancer - Short-term hormone therapy can improve the outlook for early prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer - Surgeons use completely robotic surgery to successfully treat prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer - Ten universities to test efficacy of technology identifying prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer - Usage of free PSA test did not consistently follow guidelines

Prostate Cancer Vaccines - Recent findings in prostate cancer vaccines provide new insights

Proteomics - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of proteomics

Radiation Therapy - Construction of individuality in radiation therapy discussed

Radiation Therapy - Hypofractionated radiation regimen may be inferior to the standard regimen

Radiation Therapy - IMRT achieves esophagus sparing in lung tumor irradiation

Radiation Therapy - Implantable dosimetry system suitable for external beam therapy use

Radiochemotherapy - Ellagic acid enhances efficacy of radiotherapy

Radiology - FDG PET/CT performs better than stand-alone CT for lung cancer staging

Radiotherapy - Computed tomography aids surgical clips in radiotherapy boost field planning

Radiotherapy - Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy provides safe, effective treatment

Radiotherapy - IMRT can be used to treat breast cancer

Radiotherapy - MRI changes during postconformal radiotherapy not related to early-delayed XRT

Radiotherapy - PINNACLE(3) and Corvus treatment planning systems overestimated surface dose

Radiotherapy - Proton beam irradiation shows higher efficacy over conventional photon therapy

Radiotherapy - Radiotherapy causes adverse hepatic events

Renal Cell Cancer - Adjustment of TNM staging system is recommended

Research Funding - $16 Million grant advances nanomedicine research at Washington University

Research Funding - U.S. NIH grants $11 million to Brown University for cancer research

Research Funding - University receives major award for nanotechnology cancer center

Risk Assessment - Novel risk score shows potential for decision-making in pediatric cancer

Second Cancers - Second cancers occur in patients treated with radiotherapy for rectal cancer

Spine Surgery - Occupational radiation exposure from percutaneous vertebroplasty determined

Stem Cell Research - Enrollment in phase 1 trial of investigational cord blood stem cell product suspended

Stem Cell Research - Health, quality of life intact 10 years after stem cell transplantation, study finds

Stem Cell Research - p63 regulates commitment to prostate cell lineage

Stem Cell Transplantation - Donor infusions result in residual/relapsed lymphoid malignancy remission

Stem Cell Transplantation - Findings in stem cell transplantation provide new insights

Stem Cell Transplantation - Imatinib therapy before HSCT does not increase acute transplant-related toxicity

Stem Cell Transplantation - Use of stem cell transplantation for childhood cancers estimated

Surgery - Lymph node dissection should be limited to root of sigmoidal artery

Surgical Technique - Improved surgical technique reduced positive intracapsular tumor margins

Surgical Technology - Blue dye and colloid should both be used for intraoperative sentinel node biopsy

Thyroid Cancer - Functional neck dissection is recommended for papillary thyroid carcinoma

Thyroid Cancer - Iterative surgery palliates recurrent parathyroid carcinoma

Thyroid Gland - BRAF mutations predict progress of papillary thyroid carcinoma

Tobacco Use - Minnesota tobacco cessation board approves new 2006 research funding priorities

Urothelial Cancer - Neuroendocrine differentiation has no impact on outcome of bladder AC

Vaccine Development - Gardasil reported to be effective in phase III trial of HPV-related cervical cancers

Vaccines Vector - Researchers' findings advance vaccines vector research

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