Cancer in the News
The articles featured below include news about, or mention of, cancer, including cancer research, generally. There is information about cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, recovery, survival rates and research into many aspects of cancer and its prevention and treatment. This is page 3 of 26.
How plasminogen is converted into an enzyme that removes disease-causing clots
Australian researchers have revealed how the blood clot-busting enzyme plasmin is activated. They have have shown how the protein plasminogen is converted into plasmin, an enzyme that removes disea...
Results of study re. injectable contraceptive risks
Recent research has revealed information about some statistical links between use of injectable contraceptives and the development of certain types of female cancers. Results suggest that injectabl...
Cancer genes differ in different parts of a tumour
Taking a sample from just one part of a tumour may not give a full picture of its genetic landscape. Scientists have conducted the first genome-wide analysis of the genetic variation between differ...
Efforts to diagnose cancer early need to be better tailored to different age groups (UK)
Efforts to diagnose cancer early need to be better tailored to different age groups according to recent research. Older women with breast cancer have a higher risk of their breast cancer being diag...
Best ovarian cancer imaging technique revealed
Recent research has lead scientists to conclude that a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique, which measures the movement of water molecules within the tumour, may be the best way to monitor h...
Silver found to be as effective as the leading chemotherapy drug
Some silver compounds are as toxic to cancer cells as Cisplatin, a leading cancer drug. However, silver is thought to be much less toxic to healthy human cells, and in some cases, can be beneficial...
Concern about Parabens (cosmetic chemicals) detected in human breast tissue samples
Parabens are a class of chemicals widely used as preservatives in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. They can be found in deodorant-antiperspirant products, body lotions, moisturisers, sun...
Bowel cancer screening in England cuts bowel cancer deaths
The Bowel Cancer Screening Programme in England is on course to cut bowel cancer deaths by 16% according to a University of Nottingham-led study of the first 1 million test results. The data also s...
Possible increased prostate cancer risk associated with vitamin E supplements
According to recent research in the United States, men who took 400 international units (I.U.) of vitamin E daily had more prostate cancers compared with men who took a placebo. This statistic has ...
