oncology
Human Longevity Unveils Oncology Genomics Program
Posted in Business on 13th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller
The analysis is intended to offer insight into the tumor mutations that can guide treatment decisions including immunotherapy, and targeted molecular therapies.
Cancer deaths hit lowest rate in 25 years
Posted in Medicine on 13th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller
Better prevention and early diagnosis have played a big part.
Company Bets on catching cancer early on with a 'Liquid Biopsy'
Posted in Medicine on 12th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller
Gene sequencing company Illumina is betting it can diagnose cancer in people long before they have any symptoms at all with a blood test called a liquid biopsy.
Fluorescent agent could help surgeons remove all of tumor first time
Posted in Medicine on 11th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller
A new injectable agent that makes cancer cells in a tumor fluoresce, could help surgeons remove all of the cancerous tissue on the first attempt.
Magnesium may be beneficial in preventing pancreatic cancer
Posted in Medicine on 3rd Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller
The overall occurrence of pancreatic cancer has not significantly changed since 2002, but the mortality rate has increased annually from 2002 to 2011.