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 25 of 26.
World leaders in cancer research to meet in Liverpool
The Fourth International Lung Cancer Molecular Biomarkers and Intervention Workshop will be held at Liverpool University Cancer Research Centre, 27-29 Oct 2005. The workshop is accredited by the In...
Sheffield University participates in pioneering breast cancer prevention study
Scientists claim that nanowires can detect molecular signs of cancer
Researchers have found that molecular markers indicating the presence of cancer in the body are readily detected in blood scanned by special arrays of silicon nanowires. This even works when the ca...
Sun's rays may do us good, according to Australian cancer expert
Cancer epidemiologist Prof Bruce Armstrong has suggested that a moderate amount of sunlight might help to protect people against a range of serious illnesses. He said there was growing evidence tha...
Newcastle researchers find that seaweed could make junk food healthier
Junk food could be made healthier by the addition of an extract of an exotic type of seaweed - according to recent research at Newcastle University, England.
Gaps in intestinal barrier could cause Crohn's Disease
The villi lining the human bowls are covered in epithelial cells that are constantly renewed. Researchers have found that this renewal process leaves small gaps in the lining of the bowel which, in...
NHS Confederation calls for complete smoking ban in pubs and clubs
The NHS Confederation (UK) is calling for a complete ban on smoking in all pubs and clubs but warns that funding to help primary care trusts support smokers who quit the habit must be maintained.
Activated Vitamin D and NSAIDs Form One-Two Punch Against Prostate Cancer Cells
Bowel Cancer Screening to be offered to all residents in Scotland
Bowel Cancer Screening to be offered to all residents in Scotland. The screening programme will start in 2007 and will be phased in gradually over a three year period giving Health Boards time to p...
Benefits, Risks, and Potential Side Effects of Cancer Screening
The benefits, risks, and potential side effects of cancer screening. Prof Barratt talks to experts in cancer screening and suggests that some screen detected cancers are different from cancers that...
UK Doctors warn patients against unregulated screening tests
Lifestyle and Diet May Stop or Reverse Prostate Cancer Progression
Queensland University Scientist wins award for Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Professor Ian Frazer has received the 2005 CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science in recognition of pioneering research which has led to the development of a vaccine to prevent cervical cance...
Demonstration of x-ray phase-based imaging
Medical Imaging Latest: Researchers have demonstrated a practical x-ray device that provides 2- and 3-dimensional images of soft biological tissue with detail that is usually difficult to discern w...
