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‘Basal-Like’ Breast Cancer Does Not Originate From Basal Stem Cells

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:47:20 +0000

New research uncovers a case of mistaken identity that may have a significant impact on future breast cancer prevention and treatment strategies. The study, published by Cell Press in the September 3rd issue of the journal Cell Stem Cell, suggests that despite their “stem cell-like” characteristics, most aggressive breast tumors are not derived from normal mammary gland stem cells. The glandular …

Cancer research questioned

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:47:19 +0000

Dr. Anil Potti has focused much of his research on developing genomic approaches that promise to help doctors find better ways to fight cancer. read more

Drinking and tanning for cancer research? Some call industry funding toxic

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Should a nonprofit cancer research center partner with the maker of an alcoholic beverage to raise money for breast cancer? The more wine consumed, the more funds for fighting cancer, goes the logic.

Cancer ride gets new sponsor

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Cancer ride gets new sponsor

Research on adult mammary stem cells may help to cure breast cancer

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:47:16 +0000

For the first time, researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have identified and isolated adult mammary stem cells in mice. Long-term implications of this research may include the use of such cells to regenerate breast tissue, provide a better understanding of the role of adult stem cells in breast cancer development, and develop potential new targets for anti-cancer drugs.

Research and Markets: Daily Updates: Cancer Immunotherapy – Tracking Breaking Research, Drug Development News New Trials

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DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a3d4d9/daily_updates_can) has announced the addition of the “Daily Updates: Cancer Immunotherapy – Tracking breaking research, drug development news new trials” subscription to their offering. DailyUpdates was launched in 2002 by the pharmaceutical analysts Lead Discovery to …

Virgin America joins fight against cancer

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:21:11 +0000

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and Virgin America have announced a partnership to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.

Future risks for child cancer survivors

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0000

SURVIVORS of childhood cancer in Australia face more than seven times the risk of dying of cancer in later life

Walk to raise money for pancreatic cancer research

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:42:59 +0000

Every October Karen Fili-Sullivan and her family see pink. The pink ribbons in Frontier Park are a reminder that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And, like many people, Karen supports the ongoing effort to fight breast cancer.

Walk to raise money for pancreatic cancer research

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:42:59 +0000