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Left-sided radiotherapy linked to cardiovascular stenosis
Thursday 2 February 2012
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Does asthma cause lung cancer?
Wednesday 1 February 2012
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Bone-targeting agents were 2011's top story
Wednesday 1 February 2012
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Targeted therapy for renal cell carcinoma
Tuesday 31 January 2012
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"Safety switch" resolves GVHD
Wednesday 11 January 2012
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PBSC transplants: no advantage over bone marrow
Wednesday 11 January 2012
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2011's most important prostate cancer discovery?
Tuesday 10 January 2012
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Breast cancer gene profile identifies early v late recurrences
Tuesday 10 January 2012
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Transplants benefit older people with haematologic cancers
Monday 9 January 2012
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Older patients miss out on gains in breast cancer survival
Monday 9 January 2012
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Cancer patients should be screened for hepatitis B
Saturday 7 January 2012
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End-of-life care in teenagers and young adults
Saturday 7 January 2012
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Knock-out blow to multiple myeloma
Friday 6 January 2012
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Breast cancer linked to benign thyroid disease
Friday 6 January 2012
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Dr Jeffrey Kirshner: top stories in oncology for 2011
Sunday 1 January 2012
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Vitamin D link to CLL treatment
Friday 23 December 2011
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Coeliacs not at increased risk of GI cancers
Thursday 22 December 2011
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Polypharmacy problem increasing for elderly patients
Thursday 22 December 2011
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HPV vaccine effective against anal HPV infection
Thursday 22 December 2011
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Commission unveils 80bn research funding programme
Wednesday 7 December 2011
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FLu vaccine doesn't work for Rituximab users
Wednesday 7 December 2011
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Complex relationship between fibre and bowel cancer
Thursday 1 December 2011
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Possible link between prostate cancer and contraceptive pill
Thursday 1 December 2011
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Sequential v. combination chemotherapy for colorectal cancer
Tuesday 15 November 2011
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PLCO trial: chest radiograph screening does not reduce lung cancer mortality
Friday 4 November 2011
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PET scans key to less radiation for Hodgkin's lymphoma
Friday 4 November 2011
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Imatinib and persistence of leukaemia stem cells
Thursday 3 November 2011
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Everolimus posts 'big win'
Thursday 3 November 2011
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Nodal control can be achieved without surgery
Wednesday 2 November 2011
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Denosumab delays metastases in castrate-resistant prostate cancer
Wednesday 2 November 2011
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Prone position during breast irradiation lessens lung cancer risk
Wednesday 26 October 2011
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Chemo timing does not affect breast cancer recurrence
Monday 24 October 2011
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European diabetes and cancer experts collaborate
Tuesday 4 October 2011
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Youth alone does not mandate mastectomy
Thursday 29 September 2011
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Radium-223 causes a stir at EMCC
Thursday 29 September 2011
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Young arthritis sufferers can safely have HPV vaccine
Sunday 25 September 2011
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Possible link between stress and breast tumour aggressiveness
Sunday 25 September 2011
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Breast cancer in elderly patients: the final review results
Thursday 15 September 2011
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Microchip sensor monitors tumour growth
Wednesday 14 September 2011
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Prehistoric bacteria may act as "vectors" to deliver cancer drugs
Friday 9 September 2011
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"Anti-cancer virus" is medical first
Friday 9 September 2011
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Robotic surgery could improve gynaecological treatment
Thursday 1 September 2011
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Researchers use gel to reattach blood vessels
Thursday 1 September 2011
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Boosted impact factor for EJC
Thursday 18 August 2011
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We need a common language, say researchers
Thursday 18 August 2011
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First synthetic organ implantation is successful
Thursday 18 August 2011
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Half of mastectomy patients do not receive radiotherapy
Friday 5 August 2011
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Heart transplant patients have higher risk of skin cancer
Friday 5 August 2011
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Rare diseases: report on pilot European Reference Networks
Thursday 4 August 2011
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Identifying rare diseases: list of registries and biobanks
Thursday 4 August 2011
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MCL remission duration doubles with rituximab
Tuesday 2 August 2011
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Novel radiopeptide shows high efficacy without high toxicity
Tuesday 2 August 2011
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Smoking linked to higher prostate cancer mortality
Friday 22 July 2011
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Pigs could be used to grow human organs for transplant
Thursday 21 July 2011
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Potential for nicotine treatment to control obesity
Thursday 23 June 2011
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'World first' scanner allows simultaneous MRI and PET imaging
Thursday 23 June 2011
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Genetic test approved for breast cancer treatment
Thursday 23 June 2011
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Chronic pain causes changes to the brain
Friday 17 June 2011
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Setback for new stem cell treatment
Friday 10 June 2011
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Report on molecular techniques in detecting breast cancer
Wednesday 8 June 2011
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Tobacco avoidance is not the only way to lower cancer risk
Wednesday 8 June 2011
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Amended decision on Scientific Committees
Thursday 2 June 2011
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Cells from human lungs regenerate damaged lungs in mice
Friday 27 May 2011
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Link between chronic use of acetaminophen and blood cancers
Friday 27 May 2011
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Scientists change normal cells into cancer stem cells
Friday 27 May 2011
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Cancer history linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer's
Wednesday 18 May 2011
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Scientists argue for stem cell patent protection
Wednesday 18 May 2011
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"Killer" T-cells shrink advanced melanoma in Phase 1 trial
Wednesday 18 May 2011
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Breath test for cancer?
Thursday 12 May 2011
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Pancreatic cancer vaccine trial launched in the UK
Thursday 12 May 2011
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One third of cancer pain is neuropathic, research suggests
Wednesday 11 May 2011
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Drop in AIDS-related cancers among US HIV sufferers
Wednesday 11 May 2011
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Anti-inflammatory drugs linked to blood cancer
Friday 6 May 2011
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Possible link between SSRIs and breast and ovarian cancer
Friday 6 May 2011
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Rotary devices makes bone marrow biopsies less painful
Thursday 5 May 2011
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Report reviews health status of men in Denmark
Wednesday 4 May 2011
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Consultation on Clinical Trials directive closes 13th May
Tuesday 3 May 2011
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The EU Clinical Trials Register launched by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
Thursday 21 April 2011
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Consultation on research funding - make your voice heard
Thursday 21 April 2011
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Acute myeloid leukaemia genes' role discovered
Wednesday 13 April 2011
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Kidney transplant leaves two patients with cancer
Wednesday 13 April 2011
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Postoperative radiotherapy slows biochemical progression of prostate cancer
Wednesday 13 April 2011
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Nurses often silent about physician mistakes
Wednesday 6 April 2011
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European Medicines Agency reviews further data on narcolepsy and possible association with Pandemrix
Monday 14 March 2011
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European Medicines Agency's Q&A on the review of Tygacil (tigecycline)
Monday 14 March 2011
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Consultation: Green Paper on a Common Strategic Framework for future EU Research and Innovation Funding
Monday 14 February 2011
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2nd International Conference on Risk Assessment, 26-28 January 2011, Brussels, Belgium
Monday 6 December 2010
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MetMAb, a new compound under investigation, extends the time people with lung cancer live without their disease getting worse
Monday 11 October 2010
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Metformin Might Prevent Colorectal, Lung Cancers
Tuesday 7 September 2010
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About Face: Oral Bisphosphonates Linked to Esophageal Cancer
Tuesday 7 September 2010
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Alcohol May Increase Risk for Breast Cancer Recurrence
Monday 6 September 2010
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Michael Douglas Has Stage IV Throat Cancer
Monday 6 September 2010
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New Breast Cancer Imaging Poses Much Greater Radiation Risk Than Mammography
Monday 6 September 2010
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Scientists create liver cells from patients' skin
Monday 6 September 2010
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Prophylactic Surgery Reduces Cancer Risk and Lowers Mortality in BRCA Mutation Carriers
Monday 6 September 2010
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Health-Related Quality of Life is Prognostic of Survival in Patients With Cancer
Monday 6 September 2010
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Prostate Cancer in the Family: Risks Are Inflated
Monday 6 September 2010
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Review: Teenage and Young Adult Cancer
Monday 6 September 2010
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Review: Oncoplastic Breast Cancer Surgery
Monday 6 September 2010
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Reminder Systems May Reduce Inpatient Catheter Use and Associated Urinary Tract Infections
Monday 6 September 2010
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Physicians' Religious Beliefs Influence End-of-Life Decisions
Monday 6 September 2010
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US Breast Cancer Rates Double Those in South America
Monday 6 September 2010
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Incidence of Rectal Cancer Increasing in Adults Younger Than 40 Years
Monday 6 September 2010
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"Major Advance" Declared in Metastatic Melanoma -- And It's Only Phase 1
Monday 6 September 2010
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NSCLC Risk Factor Imperils Cure
Monday 6 September 2010
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DDT Exposure Linked to Testicular Cancer
Monday 6 September 2010
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Ovarian Cryopreservation May Be Unsafe in Leukemia Patients
Monday 6 September 2010
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Bevacizumab for Breast Cancer Hotly Debated
Monday 6 September 2010
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Nordic Countries Homogeneous? Not in Cancer Survival
Monday 6 September 2010
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HBV Doubles Lymphoma Risk
Monday 6 September 2010
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Bisphosphonates Not Linked to Esophageal Cancer, Says Study
Monday 6 September 2010
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Physician and Patients' Perceptions of Care, Knowledge Differ
Monday 6 September 2010
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Oncology Nurses Have High Awareness of Risk for Fungal Infections
Monday 6 September 2010
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Questions raised over new rules on animal tests
Monday 6 September 2010
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Review: Developments in the Radiological
Management of Rectal Cancer
Monday 6 September 2010
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Bladder Cancer Poor Understanding Jeopardises Care
Monday 6 September 2010
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Distance Learning PhD places available in the USA
Thursday 29 July 2010
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ESO Best Cancer Reporter Award 2010 Announced
Monday 5 July 2010
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The 2010 update of the EFGCP report on The Procedure for the Ethical Review of Protocols for Clinical Research Projects in Europe is now freely available.
Monday 10 May 2010
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EC consultation: Public consultation regarding a future proposal for a new European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP)
Tuesday 13 April 2010
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European Research: experts call for a new renaissance
Tuesday 6 October 2009
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Cancer takes a health toll on spouses too
Thursday 17 September 2009
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New drug 'can treat more cancers'
Tuesday 15 September 2009
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Itching to stop smoking? Scientists may know why
Sunday 13 September 2009
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Younger Americans overexposed to radiation risk
Thursday 27 August 2009
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Parents important in teens' smoking risk
Wednesday 26 August 2009
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Colorectal cancer attitudes vary by ethnicity
Wednesday 26 August 2009
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Riding with smoker may be hazardous to your health
Tuesday 25 August 2009
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Could smoking pot cut risk of head, neck cancer?
Tuesday 25 August 2009
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Ovarian cancer 'is being missed'
Tuesday 25 August 2009
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Tamoxifen link to second tumours
Tuesday 25 August 2009
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'Better' test for asbestos cancer
Monday 24 August 2009
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Smokers seen twice as likely to develop active TB
Monday 24 August 2009
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Virus blamed for half of penile cancers
Monday 24 August 2009
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Daily drinking may raise risk of several cancers
Friday 21 August 2009
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Lung cancer genetics unravelled
Thursday 20 August 2009
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Cannabis chemicals may help fight prostate cancer
Wednesday 19 August 2009
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U.S. researchers see few serious reactions to HPV vaccine
Tuesday 18 August 2009
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Digital mammography finds more breast cancers
Tuesday 18 August 2009
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Tall men at risk of early prostate cancer
Tuesday 18 August 2009
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'Magnetic' stem cells for hearts
Monday 17 August 2009
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Child leukaemia 'genes' revealed
Sunday 16 August 2009
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Drug 'attacks cancer stem cells'
Friday 14 August 2009
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Flawed gene link to ovary cancer
Wednesday 5 August 2009
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Ocean coral 'offers pain therapy'
Wednesday 5 August 2009
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"Don't eat me" sign helps bladder tumors escape
Wednesday 5 August 2009
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Blood test may diagnose lung cancer, company says
Wednesday 5 August 2009
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Experts find new targets to stop breast cancer
Wednesday 5 August 2009
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Tanning junkies soak up new cancer warning
Wednesday 5 August 2009
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Quebec company to test blood cancer treatment
Wednesday 5 August 2009
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Blood Type May Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Monday 3 August 2009
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Britain to outlaw most private organ transplants
Friday 31 July 2009
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Experts give European Research Council passing grade
Wednesday 29 July 2009
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Sunbeds join cigarettes, arsenic as top cancer threat
Wednesday 29 July 2009
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Iced coffees 'a meal in a drink'
Wednesday 29 July 2009
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Many prostate cancers don't need radical therapy
Wednesday 29 July 2009
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Tiny ovarian tumors lurk for years, study finds
Wednesday 29 July 2009
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Cancer survivors at higher risk of mental distress
Wednesday 29 July 2009
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Researchers May Have Found Equivalent of Embryonic Stem Cells
Friday 24 July 2009
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Lung cancer risk from radon in homes found
Tuesday 21 July 2009
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Way to stop cancers seeding in brain
Wednesday 10 June 2009
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European Research by country: 2004-2009
Wednesday 10 June 2009
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Exercise after age 30 may curb breast cancer risk
Wednesday 10 June 2009
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Belly fat tied to liver cancer recurrence
Wednesday 10 June 2009
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Heart drug may block breast cancer gene
Wednesday 10 June 2009
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Cervical cancer vaccine benefits older women: study
Wednesday 10 June 2009
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Herceptin improves stomach cancer survival: study
Wednesday 10 June 2009
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OncoGenex CEO seeks prostate cancer drug partner
Thursday 4 June 2009
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Drug hope for advanced melanoma
Thursday 4 June 2009
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Researchers race to strip stem cells of cancer risk
Thursday 4 June 2009
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Salk scientists claim significant step in stem-cell therapy
Thursday 4 June 2009
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