oncology
Blood test could determine prostate cancer therapy
Posted in Medicine on 5th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
A blood test can determine whether prostate cancer patients are likely to respond to drugs, scientists say.
Single Drop Of Blood Will Soon Be Enough To Diagnose Most Types of Cancer
Posted in Medicine on 31st Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
The ability to detect cancer in the blood, also called liquid biopsy, is a major advantage for the early diagnosis and detection of cancer cells.
FDA approves use of engineered herpes virus to treat cancer
Posted in Medicine on 29th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
The drug, which relies upon a genetically engineered herpes virus to attack and kill the cancerous cells, is the first virotherapy drug to gain approval.
Scientists find way to make leukemia cells kill each other
Posted in Medicine on 21st Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
The surprise finding could lead to a powerful new therapy for leukemia and possibly other cancers.
Study shows antioxidant use may actually promote the spread of cancer
Posted in Medicine on 19th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
Cancer cells may benefit more from antioxidants than normal cells, raising concerns about the use of antioxidants by cancer patients.