oncology
How is Joe Biden going to lead the effort to cure cancer?
Posted in Medicine on 14th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller
Obama has tapped him to lead the 'moonshot' effort to cure cancer by 2020.
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.
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.
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.