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A combination of treatments may help fight breast cancer
According to researchers from the University of Helsinki, Finland, cancer cells can be attacked with a ‘drug cocktail’ which can potentially help to fight...
The metallodrug: could this be the next antitumor drug?
Some types of cancer cannot be treated with classic chemotherapy, so a team of scientists are working on a metallodrug, which has the potential...
The union of Cannabics Pharmaceuticals and NewCanna Hub
Cannabics Pharmaceuticals and NewCanna Hub are set to collaborate to manufacture and market Cannabics' SR Capsules in Colombia.
Cannabics Pharmaceuticals Inc. a leader in personalised...
A PIONEER in prostate cancer
Professor Dr James N’Dow explains how the PIONEER project will unlock the power of big data and big data analytics to transform the diagnosis...
The ABCs of colorectal cancer
In 2008 roughly 450,000 new cases of colorectal cancer were diagnosed in Europe – but with the ABC-Cancer project, a state-of-the-art screening tool may...
Tumour-related immunosuppression and treating persistent bacterial infections
Dr Maija Hollmén at the University of Turku highlights the possibility of re-purposing macrophage stimulating cancer drugs to treat persistent bacterial infections.
Some bacterial infections...
A spotlight on the lymphatic system
Health Europa takes a closer look at illnesses related to the lymphatic system and the role of the European Society of Lymphology.
The lymphatic system...
LGBTQ health differences and education need to be addressed
Moffitt Cancer Center is leading the nation in addressing the issues facing LGBTQ health through research and the creation of new educational programs.
In the...
Barts Charity awarded £1.5 million (~€1.68) to brain tumour research
Brain tumour research is about to get a revival with £1.5m from Barts Charity, enabling researchers to extend successful lab-based research into clinical trials.
A...
The benefits of mapping oesophageal tumours
Researchers at Osaka University find that mapping oesophageal tumours that remain after chemotherapy can predict long-term prognosis and direct personalised treatment plans.
Many newly-diagnosed cancer...
Biomarker for colorectal cancer symptoms may be on the horizon
Johns Hopkins researchers have identified a protein biomarker involved in the development of new blood vessels that could identify colorectal cancer symptoms.
In laboratory studies,...
Uterine sarcoma – tackling the rare aggressive cancer
Published in Clinical Cancer Research, new insights into uterine sarcoma, a rare type of aggressive cancer, opens up novel avenues of study.
Revealed by Karolinska...
COMPASS project set to lead new therapies for children with cancer
The COMPASS project, guided by KiTZ, are combining molecular & microscopy-based techniques, identifying new treatment approaches for children with cancer.
The Hopp Children's Cancer Center...
Adenosine deaminases function may be the molecular radar we need
Adenosine deaminases are a family of three enzymes encoded by the ADAR genes, and researchers have found that editing enzyme promotes tumour suppressor loss...
E-cigarettes: misconception of vaping dangers in the UK
Research from King's College London, UK, finds smokers and ex-smokers overestimate the vaping dangers of e-cigarettes.
The Cancer Research UK-funded study assessed the knowledge about...
Test for cancer: a method to detect cancer may be on the horizon
Researchers have launched a clinical trial to develop a potential test for cancer, that being a breath test, analysing molecules that could indicate cancer...
Excess body weight and the world of cancer
According to new studies, excess body weight is an established cause of cancer, currently known to be linked to 13 cancers.
A new study looking...
It’s time for a new Europe-wide strategy on prostate cancer
Europa Uomo chairman André Deschamps sets out the need for an improved approach to prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment.
30 million men in Europe are...
Colorectal cancer and colonoscopy
Jolanta Gore-Booth, the CEO of Digestive Cancers Europe, discusses the value of colonoscopy in diagnosing and preventing colorectal cancer.
In a recent survey by specialist...
Ovarian cancer metastasis aided by DNA ‘webs’
According to University of Texas, after being caught in DNA ‘webs’ extruded by immune cells, ovarian cancer metastasis occurs, spreading to new tissue.
Researchers from...