Archive

Keyword - Cancer

- Blood test can monitor cancer spread
  
  New test could let doctors track treatment outcomes without using invasive surgery.
  
  2 July 2008
- Cancer reveals cruel trick
  
  Some tumours may stimulate the growth of distant cancers within the body.
  
  12 June 2008
- Translational Research: The full cycle
  
  Results can be thrust from bench to bedside, but there is also much to be learned by pushing the other way. Heidi Ledford tells tales of clinical trials that have prompted a change in tack.
  
  11 June 2008
- Translational research: A case history
  
  The Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research is focused on translating research into cures. Helen Pearson investigates whether its sometimes unusual methods are producing results.
  
  11 June 2008
- In brief: Cancer forces Tasmanian devil onto endangered list
  
  20 May 2008
- IN BRIEF: International consortium to tackle cancer genomes
  
  30 April 2008
- Viruses found in lung tumours
  
  Common viruses might contribute to lung cancer.
  
  25 April 2008
- Portugal: Navigating new waters
  
  Portugal's spending on research is near the lowest in western Europe. Can a single-minded lady with half a billion euros change things, asks Alison Abbott.
  
  2 April 2008
- A protein that makes breast cancer spread
  
  Researchers pinpoint protein 'boss' that controls gene expression.
  
  12 March 2008
- 'Normal' genes key to cancer growth
  
  Shutting off genes stops cancer cells from growing but leaves healthy cells unharmed.
  
  31 January 2008