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Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:41:51 +0100 Silver packs a punch as chemotherapy drug http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5659383&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F1c659a96%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg2132850A50B80A0A0Esilver0Epacks0Ea0Epunch0Eas0Echemotherapy0Edrug0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Compounds of silver are as effective against breast and colon cancer cells as a leading chemotherapy drug and may result in fewer side effects (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5659383 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:12:23 +0100 5659383 'Panic button' could help cancer defy drugs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5647015&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F1c3ba5aa%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213980Epanic0Ebutton0Ecould0Ehelp0Ecancer0Edefy0Edrugs0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Yeast develops resistance to drugs by shuffling its chromosomes, and the same may apply to cancer (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5647015 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:14:53 +0100 5647015 DIY smear test works for cervical cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5638043&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F1c28c406%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284930B40A0A0Ediy0Esmear0Etest0Eworks0Efor0Ecervical0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm A do-it-yourself smear test could enable millions of women in poorer countries to head off cervical cancer (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5638043 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:22:38 +0100 5638043 Could the US have given Chavez cancer? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5580973&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F1ba5d17c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213360Ecould0Ethe0Eus0Ehave0Egiven0Echavez0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Venezuela's president has mused that the US may have given him and other leftist leaders cancer. That's unlikely to be possible, says Brian Palmer (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5580973 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:17:40 +0100 5580973 Nuns should go on the pill for anti-cancer protection http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486402&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F1ac4016e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn212530Enuns0Eshould0Ego0Eon0Ethe0Epill0Efor0Eanticancer0Eprotection0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm The birth-control pill protects against some forms of cancer, so should nuns be advised to take it, say medics. And papal doctrine will allow it (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486402 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:35:44 +0100 5486402 Cancer cells poisoned with sugar http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5476134&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F1aa3a0a0%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212284150B20A0A0Ecancer0Ecells0Epoisoned0Ewith0Esugar0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Tricking glucose-eating cancer cells into consuming poisonous sugar leaves them vulnerable to attack (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5476134 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:09:21 +0100 5476134 Spot cancer before it starts with nanoscale microscopy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5421574&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F1a351072%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212283920B80A0A0Espot0Ecancer0Ebefore0Eit0Estarts0Ewith0Enanoscale0Emicroscopy0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Advanced microscopy can look into the heart of cells to find tiny changes in DNA, potentially allowing diseases to be identified years before they take hold (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5421574 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:32:51 +0100 5421574 Microscopic scales weigh up cancer therapies http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407068&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F1a21583a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg212283850B0A0A0A0Emicroscopic0Escales0Eweigh0Eup0Ecancer0Etherapies0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Tiny scales that can measure the weight of single cells could help doctors to find the best treatment for individual tumours (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407068 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:13:19 +0100 5407068 Smallpox vaccine doubles liver cancer survival time http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407069&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F1a11e8dc%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211580Esmallpox0Evaccine0Edoubles0Eliver0Ecancer0Esurvival0Etime0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Two tweaks to the smallpox vaccine intensify its attack on liver tumours, doubling survival time for people with advanced liver cancer (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407069 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:12:00 +0100 5407069 Everyday drugs could stop cancers before they hit http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384506&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F19c52d02%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211190Eeveryday0Edrugs0Ecould0Estop0Ecancers0Ebefore0Ethey0Ehit0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm A daily dose of cheap drugs including aspirin and tamoxifen prevents common cancers from starting to develop, studies suggest (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384506 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:10:04 +0100 5384506 Daily aspirin cuts risk of colorectal cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5359936&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F199e66d2%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn2110A0A0Edaily0Easpirin0Ecuts0Erisk0Eof0Ecolorectal0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm An aspirin a day reduces the risk of developing hereditary colorectal cancer and could be of benefit to those with a family history of other cancers (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5359936 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:11:36 +0100 5359936 Chronic fatigue syndrome eased by cancer drug http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5335116&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F196835a6%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn210A650Echronic0Efatigue0Esyndrome0Eeased0Eby0Ecancer0Edrug0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Rogue white blood cells are implicated as a cause of disease – and clearing them with a cancer drug relieves symptoms (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5335116 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:05:53 +0100 5335116 Prostate screening does more harm than good in US http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313846&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F1946a061%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn210A410Eprostate0Escreening0Edoes0Emore0Eharm0Ethan0Egood0Ein0Eus0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Preventive Services Task Force says screening for prostate-specific antigen "has no net benefit" (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313846 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:07:35 +0100 5313846 Spit bacteria could warn of pancreatic cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313847&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F1940b5a4%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn210A430Espit0Ebacteria0Ecould0Ewarn0Eof0Epancreatic0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Changes in mouth bacteria could prompt an early diagnosis for the notoriously aggressive pancreatic cancer (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313847 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:29:00 +0100 5313847 Tether drugs together to target breast cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5273210&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F18f9b63e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg211283230B70A0A0Etether0Edrugs0Etogether0Eto0Etarget0Ebreast0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm A drug that links Herceptin to a new cancer drug, DM1, targets breast cancer cells while leaving healthy ones alone (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5273210 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 08:07:48 +0100 5273210 Gene associated with cancer might be beneficial http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260104&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F18d7a014%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg211283150B0A0A0A0Egene0Eassociated0Ewith0Ecancer0Emight0Ebe0Ebeneficial0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm A study of 12,000 people of African descent suggests a gene associated with bladder and prostate cancer benefits those who carry it (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260104 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 12:04:20 +0100 5260104 Surgeons make cancer cells fluoresce for removal http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5236759&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F1886e693%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A9270Esurgeons0Emake0Ecancer0Ecells0Efluoresce0Efor0Eremoval0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Ovarian cancer cells that shine brightly have allowed surgeons to better identify the spread of the disease (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5236759 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:52:37 +0100 5236759 Brain cancer fits halted by gut drug http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5224700&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F1874505a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg2112830A40B80A0A0Ebrain0Ecancer0Efits0Ehalted0Eby0Egut0Edrug0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm A drug approved for treating Crohne's disease has been shown to decrease tumour-induced brain seizures (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5224700 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 08:03:18 +0100 5224700 We need to talk about HPV vaccination - seriously http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5224701&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F187796d8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A9280Ewe0Eneed0Eto0Etalk0Eabout0Ehpv0Evaccination0E0Eseriously0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Should we vaccinate girls against HPV? Michele Bachmann's blundering aside, there is no clear answer, says Charlotte Haug (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5224701 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:31:00 +0100 5224701 Cancer's cravings could be its undoing http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5224702&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F185fe1c3%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg2112830A30B80A0A0Ecancers0Ecravings0Ecould0Ebe0Eits0Eundoing0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm A radical idea is challenging a decades-old assumption about how cancer gets its food. If correct, it could open up a host of new ways to fight the disease (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5224702 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:00:00 +0100 5224702 Gene therapy could reduce radiation sickness http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5196094&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F17fe03e2%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg211282840B90A0A0Egene0Etherapy0Ecould0Ereduce0Eradiation0Esickness0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Radiation therapy is more effective in some people with cancer than others. A new study reveals why – and suggests how to make the therapy more effective (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5196094 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:13:53 +0100 5196094 Radioactive Fukushima children given cancer all-clear http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5131674&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F1769f93f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A7930Eradioactive0Efukushima0Echildren0Egiven0Ecancer0Eallclear0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Comparison with the Chernobyl disaster's aftermath suggests there is no risk that the Fukushima nuclear crisis will cause deaths by thyroid cancer in Japan (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5131674 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:35:03 +0100 5131674 Breast cancer gene patent reinstated http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5087210&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F1717fc9c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A7550Ebreast0Ecancer0Egene0Epatent0Ereinstated0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm The genes patented by Myriad Genetics omit non-coding regions, making them "unnatural" and patentable, an appeal court has ruled (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5087210 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:59:09 +0100 5087210 Found: the mother of all blood cells http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5009491&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F16817594%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A6680Efound0Ethe0Emother0Eof0Eall0Eblood0Ecells0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Identifying the source of all blood cells could allow doctors to rebuild entire blood systems from a single stem cell (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5009491 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:03:36 +0100 5009491 Natural antioxidants could scupper tumour's detox http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5009492&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F167a27d5%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg2112820A40B50A0A0Enatural0Eantioxidants0Ecould0Escupper0Etumours0Edetox0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Reactive oxygen species are popularly thought to promote cancer – take off the brakes and they might actually help to keep tumour growth under control (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5009492 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:00:00 +0100 5009492 Tasmanian devils were sitting ducks for deadly cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4977311&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F163dadf0%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A6190Etasmanian0Edevils0Ewere0Esitting0Educks0Efor0Edeadly0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Human interference over the years has resulted in the marsupials having almost no genetic diversity, leaving them vulnerable to disease (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4977311 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:15:35 +0100 4977311 'Statins' for cancer could prevent many breast cancers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960658&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F16199943%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A60A20Estatins0Efor0Ecancer0Ecould0Eprevent0Emany0Ebreast0Ecancers0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Striking results in a trial of a powerful drug with few side effects revives the call for post-menopausal women to take the drug prophylactically (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960658 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:10:27 +0100 4960658 Sound waves can identify cancers that have spread http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4894653&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F15961d1a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A5310Esound0Ewaves0Ecan0Eidentify0Ecancers0Ethat0Ehave0Espread0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Finding tiny quantities of cancer cells in the blood provides an early warning of metastasis – a new acoustic device could make the job easier (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4894653 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:14:13 +0100 4894653 Cellphones are 'possibly' carcinogenic http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4884631&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F1594e191%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A530A0Ecellphones0Eare0Epossibly0Ecarcinogenic0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Major review says heavy cellphone use may increase risk of specific type of brain tumours (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4884631 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:57:05 +0100 4884631 Heat up tumours to back up cancer therapy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4805425&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F14b468dc%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A4580Eheat0Eup0Etumours0Eto0Eback0Eup0Ecancer0Etherapy0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Elevating body temperature prevents tumour DNA from repairing after cancer drugs take action (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4805425 Mon, 09 May 2011 19:11:28 +0100 4805425 Tooled-up T-cells take the fight to cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4776159&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F14949424%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A4350Etooledup0Etcells0Etake0Ethe0Efight0Eto0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Adding tiny drug-filled capsules to immune cells gives them extra tumour-fighting stamina (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4776159 Tue, 03 May 2011 14:08:14 +0100 4776159 Immortality of all cancer cells exposed as a myth http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4735617&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F14599ddb%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A40A50Eimmortality0Eof0Eall0Ecancer0Ecells0Eexposed0Eas0Ea0Emyth0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Only aggressive cancer cells that spread have the ability to live forever, providing new clues to the best treatment (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4735617 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:48:39 +0100 4735617 'Immortality' of all cancer cells exposed as a myth http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821578&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F14ca2a25%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A40A40Eimmortality0Eof0Eall0Ecancer0Ecells0Eexposed0Eas0Ea0Emyth0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Only aggressive cancer cells that spread can live forever, providing new clues to optimal treatment (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821578 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:43:00 +0100 4821578 Cannabis-based drug gets green light worldwide http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4698020&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F1423e93e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A3670Ecannabisbased0Edrug0Egets0Egreen0Elight0Eworldwide0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm The drug combats involuntary muscle movements in people with multiple sclerosis and will now be sold in Australia, Asia, the Middle East and Africa (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4698020 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:12:37 +0100 4698020 Aloe vera extract gave rats tumours http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4698021&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F141b3246%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A3650Ealoe0Evera0Eextract0Egave0Erats0Etumours0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Many people take aloe vera extract to keep healthy – but a new study suggests high doses lead to tumours in the intestines of rats (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4698021 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:14:00 +0100 4698021 Cancer charity tidies up Wikipedia http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4685768&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F13ffb2c0%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg210A280A720B60A0A0Ecancer0Echarity0Etidies0Eup0Ewikipedia0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm A charity has unleashed a legion of experts on Wikipedia, where they will seek out and edit spurious entries on cancer (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4685768 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:23:24 +0100 4685768 Briefing: How nuclear accidents damage human health http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4593759&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F1361e391%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A2440Ebriefing0Ehow0Enuclear0Eaccidents0Edamage0Ehuman0Ehealth0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm As concern surrounding the Japanese Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant continues, New Scientist looks at the risk of long-term health damage (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4593759 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:19:11 +0100 4593759 Pre-emptive drug could prevent breast cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4601249&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F136a091b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A240A0Epreemptive0Edrug0Ecould0Eprevent0Ebreast0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm For some women, the gamble of taking tamoxifen for the prevention of breast cancer is worth the risk of possible side effects (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4601249 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:03:00 +0100 4601249 Fish oil prevents weight loss during chemotherapy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4528143&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F130944fb%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A1760Efish0Eoil0Eprevents0Eweight0Eloss0Eduring0Echemotherapy0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Giving people with cancer fish oil supplements may stop them losing weight, allowing them to receive additional treatments (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4528143 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:18:42 +0100 4528143 Short Andeans have a big cancer-fighting secret http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4483994&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F12c1f20e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A9280A0A40B0A0A0A0Eshort0Eandeans0Ehave0Ea0Ebig0Ecancerfighting0Esecret0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm A hormone that gives a small population in the Ecuadorian Andes their short stature may reveal secrets of thwarting cancer and diabetes (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4483994 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:00:00 +0100 4483994 A minor cut could trigger a tumour http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4478245&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F12b49328%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A1260Ea0Eminor0Ecut0Ecould0Etrigger0Ea0Etumour0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Dormant cancer cells in mice are roused into forming tumours by a small cut to the skin (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4478245 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:00:00 +0100 4478245 Laser stops spreading cancer cells in their tracks http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4460688&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F12a5d2b3%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A1140Elaser0Estops0Espreading0Ecancer0Ecells0Ein0Etheir0Etracks0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm A laser treatment for destroying tumours can also annihilate the lymphatic vessels that cancer cells use to spread (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4460688 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:48:14 +0100 4460688 Spin doctors: More harm than good http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4451163&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F1299dad5%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A10A40Espin0Edoctors0Emore0Eharm0Ethan0Egood0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Hot cups of tea, grapefruit and bacon sandwiches have all been alleged to cause cancer – better learn to read the risks right (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4451163 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:43:03 +0100 4451163 Protein predicts which cancers will spread http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424914&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F125c59dd%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A0A650Eprotein0Epredicts0Ewhich0Ecancers0Ewill0Espread0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Levels of a modified enzyme may help doctors identify whose cancer is likely spread and require aggressive treatment (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424914 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:25:08 +0100 4424914 Would you eat eight fruit and veg a day? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4383324&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F11e5d096%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A9279620B20A0A0Ewould0Eyou0Eeat0Eeight0Efruit0Eand0Eveg0Ea0Eday0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Upping daily fruit and veg intake to eight portions a day could reduce the risk of fatal heart attack – but it may be asking too much of people (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4383324 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:02:17 +0100 4383324 Humpty Dumpty chromosomes fast-track cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4353238&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F11b1fbc8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A9279530B80A0A0Ehumpty0Edumpty0Echromosomes0Efasttrack0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm One catastrophic event could cause hundreds of mutations, challenging the dogma that cancers form from an accumulation of mutations over time (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4353238 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:16:18 +0100 4353238 Is mitochondrial DNA the secret of prostate cancer? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272719&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F10c83e9f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn198940Eis0Emitochondrial0Edna0Ethe0Esecret0Eof0Eprostate0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Fresh insight into prostate cancer has come in a study that shows the mitochondrial DNA of human prostate cancer cells are riddled with mutations (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272719 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:19:48 +0100 4272719 Cancer cells dupe the body's immune system http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259348&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F109bc409%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn198730Ecancer0Ecells0Edupe0Ethe0Ebodys0Eimmune0Esystem0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Cancerous cells send out the same distress signals as wounds, tricking immune cells into helping them grow into tumours (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259348 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 22:03:24 +0100 4259348 Red light forces cancer cells to suck up drugs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4163216&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Ff9b9c26%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A8278640B90A0A0Ered0Elight0Eforces0Ecancer0Ecells0Eto0Esuck0Eup0Edrugs0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm When cancer cells are treated with red light, they absorb a greater volume of drugs than those left to diffuse into cells naturally (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4163216 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:23:00 +0100 4163216 Little-known cells betray the body to cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4135238&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Ff5a0763%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn19680A0Elittleknown0Ecells0Ebetray0Ethe0Ebody0Eto0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Killing off a specific type of cell in mice stops tumours in their tracks (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4135238 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:18:56 +0100 4135238 Universal cancer marker shows new treatment options http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4089238&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Fee5e693%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn193480Euniversal0Ecancer0Emarker0Eshows0Enew0Etreatment0Eoptions0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm The discovery of a marker that highlights a wide range of cancers could give surgeons a "dotted line" to cut out tumours (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4089238 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:05:36 +0100 4089238 Briefing: Cancer is not a disease of the modern world http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067964&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Feb9c22a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn195910Ebriefing0Ecancer0Eis0Enot0Ea0Edisease0Eof0Ethe0Emodern0Eworld0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Few if any tumours have been found in Egyptian mummies and ancient skeletons. New Scientist examines the evidence and what it means (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067964 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:24:37 +0100 4067964 Changes caused by smoking block tumour-fighting genes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4056625&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Fea5d285%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn195740Echanges0Ecaused0Eby0Esmoking0Eblock0Etumourfighting0Egenes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm The first direct evidence has been found linking smoking to epigenetic changes in genes involved in fighting cancer (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4056625 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:30:57 +0100 4056625 Antibody reverses final throes of cancer in mice http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4032432&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Fe747536%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn195470Eantibody0Ereverses0Efinal0Ethroes0Eof0Ecancer0Ein0Emice0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm A treatment has shown promise against the final stages of cancer in mice, giving hope that it might one day prevent secondary tumour growth in people (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4032432 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:33:56 +0100 4032432 Modified contraceptive treats cancer of the uterus http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4019113&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Fe4bd763%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A82780A30B60A0A0Emodified0Econtraceptive0Etreats0Ecancer0Eof0Ethe0Euterus0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Women with endometrial cancer have been successfully treated with a hormone-releasing IUD, avoiding the need for a hysterectomy (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4019113 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:38:49 +0100 4019113 A little aspirin may prevent bowel cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003132&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Fe1ed91a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A7277940B30A0A0Ea0Elittle0Easpirin0Emay0Eprevent0Ebowel0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Small doses of aspirin may be as effective as higher doses at preventing bowel cancer, with less risk of side effects (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003132 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 09:03:46 +0100 4003132 Cancer muscle loss might be reversible http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3892536&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Fd0b4f45%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn193520Ecancer0Emuscle0Eloss0Emight0Ebe0Ereversible0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm One injection reversed muscle wasting in mice with cancer and improved survival rates – suggesting a possible future way of treating people (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3892536 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:33:02 +0100 3892536 Fundamental breast and ovarian cancer protein isolated http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3892537&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Fd0b31fa%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn19350A0Efundamental0Ebreast0Eand0Eovarian0Ecancer0Eprotein0Eisolated0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Three separate groups have isolated the BRCA2 protein involved in inherited breast and ovarian cancer, aiding the development of new cancer therapies (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3892537 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:49:00 +0100 3892537 How collapsing bubbles could shoot cancer cells dead http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3886491&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Fcf8a796%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A7277450B30A0A0Ehow0Ecollapsing0Ebubbles0Ecould0Eshoot0Ecancer0Ecells0Edead0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Jets of fluid propelled by the collapse of microscopic bubbles could puncture cell walls to deliver drugs directly into cancer cells (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3886491 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:17:00 +0100 3886491 Crunching cancer with numbers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3886492&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Fbe7c819%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A727680A0B40A0A0Ecrunching0Ecancer0Ewith0Enumbers0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Can a former Disney engineer, a hurricane modeller and a cosmologist really help oncologists make the breakthrough they've sought for 50 years? (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3886492 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:50:00 +0100 3886492 Stem cells turn into seek-and-destroy cancer missiles http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3886493&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Faf16cf1%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6276330B80A0A0Estem0Ecells0Eturn0Einto0Eseekanddestroy0Ecancer0Emissiles0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm For the first time, genetically modified stem cells will be injected into people's brains to destroy cancer (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3886493 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:25:00 +0100 3886493 Cancer guardian found playing a role in sex http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3886494&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Faedb91d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn190A0A20Ecancer0Eguardian0Efound0Eplaying0Ea0Erole0Ein0Esex0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Dubbed the "guardian of the genome" for its role in keeping cells from turning cancerous, protein 53 is also needed to make eggs and sperm (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3886494 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3886494 Out of the shadows: our unknown immune system http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3886495&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Fae55618%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6276330B30A0A0Eout0Eof0Ethe0Eshadows0Eour0Eunknown0Eimmune0Esystem0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm An immune switch we didn't even know existed may play a role in cancer, diabetes, asthma and MS (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3886495 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 3886495 Mouse vaccine raises prospect of cancer prevention http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3886496&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Fae30a14%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6276330B0A0A0A0Emouse0Evaccine0Eraises0Eprospect0Eof0Ecancer0Eprevention0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm For the first time a vaccine has primed the immune system to attack cancer cells before a tumour forms (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3886496 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:15:00 +0100 3886496 Inhale lung chemo to limit organ damage http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3886497&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Fac88978%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6276230B80A0A0Einhale0Elung0Echemo0Eto0Elimit0Eorgan0Edamage0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Packaging lung cancer drugs in inhalable bubbles could avoid their nasty side effects, allowing bigger doses to be given safely (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3886497 Fri, 28 May 2010 09:50:00 +0100 3886497 Don't hang up: cellphones don't cause tumours (probably) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3886498&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Fa909e44%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn18920A0Edont0Ehang0Eup0Ecellphones0Edont0Ecause0Etumours0Eprobably0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm It cost $30 million, but the World Health Organization's study of tumours and cellphone use still doesn't provide definitive answers (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3886498 Mon, 17 May 2010 15:43:00 +0100 3886498 Cancer's sweet tooth becomes a target http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3886499&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Fa7af7a5%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A62760A30B50A0A0Ecancers0Esweet0Etooth0Ebecomes0Ea0Etarget0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Killing cancer cells by blocking their tendency to guzzle sugar could be a gentler way to fight the disease (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3886499 Wed, 12 May 2010 17:00:00 +0100 3886499 Cell social network reveals rogue cancer switches http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3543712&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Fa670056%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6275940B80A0A0Ecell0Esocial0Enetwork0Ereveals0Erogue0Ecancer0Eswitches0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm They say it's not what you know, it's who you know – the same is true for the gene switches that turn on cancer cells (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3543712 Sat, 08 May 2010 11:09:27 +0100 3543712 First cancer vaccine approved for use in people http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3539405&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Fa5f5794%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6275930B0A0A0A0Efirst0Ecancer0Evaccine0Eapproved0Efor0Euse0Ein0Epeople0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm The prostate cancer vaccine offers modest benefits but paves the way for immune-based approaches to fighting other cancers (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3539405 Thu, 06 May 2010 17:09:04 +0100 3539405 Killing cancer may be a game of whack-a-mole http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3523399&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Fa4b2d2e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6275850B10A0A0Ekilling0Ecancer0Emay0Ebe0Ea0Egame0Eof0Ewhackamole0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm It may be the tumour-free tissue surrounding colon tumours that helps give rise to cancer's most pernicious cells (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3523399 Sun, 02 May 2010 09:03:26 +0100 3523399 Bowel screening 'revolution' could slash cancer rate http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3516477&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Fa40881c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn18840A0Ebowel0Escreening0Erevolution0Ecould0Eslash0Ecancer0Erate0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Epidemiologist Wendy Atkin explains how a new method of examining the lower third of the bowel using a Flexi-Scope camera can save lives (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3516477 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:51:07 +0100 3516477 Rats on junk food pass cancer down the generations http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3488071&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2Fa170344%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn187990Erats0Eon0Ejunk0Efood0Epass0Ecancer0Edown0Ethe0Egenerations0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Feeding pregnant rats a fatty diet puts even granddaughters at greater risk of breast cancer (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3488071 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:53:38 +0100 3488071 Drug-resistant cancer might forget how to fight http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3455154&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F9e79de8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6275540B60A0A0Edrugresistant0Ecancer0Emight0Eforget0Ehow0Eto0Efight0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm The drug resistance of some cancer cells might be due to changes to DNA – and they seem to be reversible (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3455154 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:08:45 +0100 3455154 Fight cancer by picking off cells before they go rogue http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3430378&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F9c716b2%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6275450B60A0A0Efight0Ecancer0Eby0Epicking0Eoff0Ecells0Ebefore0Ethey0Ego0Erogue0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Drugs that rid mice of precancerous cells could lead to ways of stopping cancer before it happens, like we prevent tooth decay (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3430378 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:06:09 +0100 3430378 Personalised cancer trial promises better drugs faster http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3375448&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F98c7759%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn18670A0Epersonalised0Ecancer0Etrial0Epromises0Ebetter0Edrugs0Efaster0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Testing several drugs at once and allowing doctors to adapt treatments to patients' responses should make trials more efficient (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3375448 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:34:28 +0100 3375448 Levitate cancer cells for rapid 3D tissue http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366948&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F985fc19%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn186570Elevitate0Ecancer0Ecells0Efor0Erapid0E3d0Etissue0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Iron-rich cells that grow into balls when "levitated" by magnets could provide a new way to study cancer in the lab – and produce replacement tissue for grafts (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366948 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:19:18 +0100 3366948 Turning tables on prostate cancer's drug resistance http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3351469&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F972da22%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5275150B10A0A0Eturning0Etables0Eon0Eprostate0Ecancers0Edrug0Eresistance0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Prostate cancer drugs trigger the release of a molecule that makes tumours grow – the discovery could lead to a way to keep the cancer at bay (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3351469 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:34:33 +0100 3351469 Drug laws are painful for cancer patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3299523&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F93eae14%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn185670Edrug0Elaws0Eare0Epainful0Efor0Ecancer0Epatients0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Overzealous regulation of opioids is having a painful knock-on effect on eastern Europeans with cancer (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3299523 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:20:38 +0100 3299523 Breast cancer and depression treatments don't mix http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3255791&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F90c3b39%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274720B90A0A0Ebreast0Ecancer0Eand0Edepression0Etreatments0Edont0Emix0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Antidepressants may interfere with the activity of a common breast cancer drug (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3255791 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:35:24 +0100 3255791 Smoking may pose 'third-hand' cancer hazard http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251853&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F905edc1%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn184940Esmoking0Emay0Epose0Ethirdhand0Ecancer0Ehazard0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Traces of cigarette smoke that accumulate on carpets and furniture could turn carcinogenic when they react with air (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251853 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:39:10 +0100 3251853 Poor neighbourhoods can kill http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3168469&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F87c3a14%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274330B90A0A0Epoor0Eneighbourhoods0Ecan0Ekill0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm The strain of life in a crime-ridden inner city seems to send tumours into overdrive. And cancer is just one disease fuelling US health inequalities (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3168469 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:09:26 +0100 3168469 'Junk' DNA linked to aggressive cancers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3146985&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F8523efb%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn183490Ejunk0Edna0Elinked0Eto0Eaggressive0Ecancers0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Some recurrent DNA sequences thought to be nothing more than molecular parasites appear to be active only in breast and colon cancer cells (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3146985 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:51:37 +0100 3146985 DNA's guardian gene found in placozoans http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3080327&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F7c2bde6%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn18270A0Ednas0Eguardian0Egene0Efound0Ein0Eplacozoans0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Tiny amoeba-like animals have the same key protective gene as humans, shedding light on when it evolved (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3080327 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:11:40 +0100 3080327 Cellphones and cancer: Interphone can't end the debate http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045761&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F78292ef%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn182230Ecellphones0Eand0Ecancer0Einterphone0Ecant0Eend0Ethe0Edebate0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm The long-awaited study is about to come out – it won't convince sceptics, even though cellphones almost certainly can't cause cancer, says Michael Repacholi (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045761 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:35:14 +0100 3045761 US mammogram battles are the start of fights to come http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3023938&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F75958c3%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn18193%2Fstory01.htm Unnecessary tests and treatments need to be eliminated, but convincing the public that this can mean better outcomes will be tough (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3023938 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:06:01 +0100 3023938 Autoimmune disease cells harnessed to fight cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2940758&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F6d66de9%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn180A750Eautoimmune0Edisease0Ecells0Eharnessed0Eto0Efight0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Cells that attack healthy tissue can have devastating consequences, but soon their formidable powers might be used for good (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2940758 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:39:28 +0100 2940758 Cervical cancer vaccine reminds girls of sexual risks http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2932200&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F6cdbede%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn180A540Ecervical0Ecancer0Evaccine0Ereminds0Egirls0Eof0Esexual0Erisks0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm No reason to worry that vaccination will encourage girls to have more sex, suggests a survey of British teenagers (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2932200 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:27:32 +0100 2932200 Sick American dogs get first shot at cancer drugs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2883822&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F6942e21%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn179690Esick0Eamerican0Edogs0Eget0Efirst0Eshot0Eat0Ecancer0Edrugs0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Pet dogs that develop cancer can now receive experimental anti-cancer drugs before they become available for humans (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2883822 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:45:49 +0100 2883822 Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to 'cancer virus' http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3217849&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F8e0b670%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn179470Echronic0Efatigue0Esyndrome0Elinked0Eto0Ecancer0Evirus0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Evidence of a virus associated with prostate cancer has been found in two-thirds of a group of people with CFS (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3217849 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:00:00 +0100 3217849 Targeted therapies exploit tiny chinks in cancer's armour http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2870064&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F681b5f1%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4272930B0A0A0A%2Fstory01.htm Drugs that turn otherwise insignificant weaknesses into fatal flaws could open a new front in the war on cancer (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2870064 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:56:47 +0100 2870064 Nobel for insights into ageing and cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2859915&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F677127e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn1790A9%2Fstory01.htm Prize goes to discoverers of telomere caps and telomerase – the enzyme that makes them (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2859915 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:07:05 +0100 2859915 Naked mole rats may help cure cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2815703&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F6402b8a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272670B30A0A0Enaked0Emole0Erats0Emay0Ehelp0Ecure0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm They might be bald and ugly, but these rodents never get cancer – and we may have found out why (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2815703 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:04:20 +0100 2815703 Briefing: Cannabis compounds fight prostate cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2713745&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F5bfda51%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn176360Ebriefing0Ecannabis0Ecompounds0Efight0Eprostate0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm But there's no reason to think that smoking a joint will protect you from cancer, and medical drugs based on the chemicals are still a long way off (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2713745 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:57:10 +0100 2713745 Cancer cells don't need a map to travel http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2710220&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F5bf29df%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn176350Ecancer0Ecells0Edont0Eneed0Ea0Emap0Eto0Etravel0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm A simple cell-tracking device reveals that cancer cells are more self-directed than the rest – which could help them form secondary tumours (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2710220 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:37:03 +0100 2710220 Ill by mouth: smokeless tobacco risks multiply http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2759447&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F5bb2ddb%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn17629%2Fstory01.htm Smokeless "moist snuff" contains 22 cancer-causing chemicals that only burning tobacco was thought to produce (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2759447 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:19:00 +0100 2759447 Drug shows cancer stem cells not invulnerable http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2697139&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F5ac2376%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn17610A0Edrug0Eshows0Ecancer0Estem0Ecells0Enot0Einvulnerable0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Salinomycin can target and kill the chemotherapy-resistant cells in lab cultures and mice (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2697139 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:01:57 +0100 2697139 Defenceless rat proves knockout in lab http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2693062&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F5a68383%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A32720A40B90A0A0Edefenceless0Erat0Eproves0Eknockout0Ein0Elab0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm The creation of a rat with no functioning immune system is opening up the possibility of more realistic testing of cancer treatments, transplantation techniques and other therapies (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2693062 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:46:30 +0100 2693062 Feeding cancers softens them up for attack http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2658845&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F580d7ed%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn175450Efeeding0Ecancers0Esoftens0Ethem0Eup0Efor0Eattack0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Boosting the blood supply to tumours makes them more vulnerable to chemo- and radiotherapy and has already shown benefit in humans, say researchers (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2658845 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:33:55 +0100 2658845 'Trojan' cells take on drug-resistant tumours http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2564234&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F50f685e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3271540B90A0A0Etrojan0Ecells0Etake0Eon0Edrugresistant0Etumours0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Just one imitation horse was enough to conquer Troy, but two waves of "Trojan" cellular compartments are needed to destroy drug-resistant tumours in mice (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2564234 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:16:48 +0100 2564234 Hidden cancer threat to wildlife revealed http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2517874&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F4e6322e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn173580Ehidden0Ecancer0Ethreat0Eto0Ewildlife0Erevealed0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Scientists who have for the first time listed all the animal species that are threatened by cancer say "untold numbers" could be under threat (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2517874 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:46:43 +0100 2517874 Grey hair may be protecting us from cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2517875&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F4d604fd%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2271350B0A0A0A%2Fstory01.htm Loss of hair colour may be unwelcome to some, but the processes that produce it could be protecting us from damaged DNA (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2517875 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 2517875 Women under-represented in cancer drug trials http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2479133&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F4b69c4b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2271240B30A0A0Ewomen0Eunderrepresented0Ein0Ecancer0Edrug0Etrials0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm The lack of female subjects could be distorting our view of how well new drugs work and the side effects they produce (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2479133 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:17:51 +0100 2479133 Botox could stop disease in its tracks http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2464785&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F492f7b0%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2271160B10A0A0Ebotox0Ecould0Estop0Edisease0Ein0Eits0Etracks0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm The neurotoxin, commonly used as a wrinkle smoothing treatment, has been modified so that it could potentially be used to treat asthma and possibly cancer (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2464785 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:51:09 +0100 2464785 Yeast genes inspire anti-ageing drugs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2459187&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F48e8732%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2271150B90A0A0Eyeast0Egenes0Einspire0Eantiageing0Edrugs0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Genes that protect yeast DNA from oxidising free radicals could one day lead to drugs that prevent cancer and ageing in people. (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2459187 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:01:45 +0100 2459187 Extra gene fights cancer in Down's http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2443335&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F45473b5%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2270A940B90A0A0Eextra0Egene0Efights0Ecancer0Ein0Edowns0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm An extra copy of a key gene may explain why people with the syndrome get certain cancers less than the rest of population (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2443335 Sat, 30 May 2009 09:24:44 +0100 2443335 Cancer's one-way ticket to the brain http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2406975&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F4296388%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2270A740B70A0A0Ecancers0Eoneway0Eticket0Eto0Ethe0Ebrain0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm The discovery of a genetic "ticket" that grants cancer cells entry to the brain in mice could lead to drugs that would stop human cancers spreading in the same way (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2406975 Wed, 13 May 2009 13:01:54 +0100 2406975 Glowing band aid to zap skin cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2391094&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F407372c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2270A660B10A0A%2Fstory01.htm Plasters embedded with light-emitting diodes could be used to treat skin cancer in combination with light-sensitive drugs (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2391094 Thu, 07 May 2009 09:15:33 +0100 2391094 Warning over DNA damage from forest fires http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2383312&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F40c110b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn170A670Ewarning0Eover0Edna0Edamage0Efrom0Eforest0Efires0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Smoke from burning trees may contain potent compounds that can damage human DNA and potentially cause cancer, according to a controversial study (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2383312 Sun, 03 May 2009 05:29:28 +0100 2383312 Glowing plaster to zap skin cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2377436&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F407372c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2270A660B10A0A0Eglowing0Eplaster0Eto0Ezap0Eskin0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm null (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2377436 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:02:54 +0100 2377436 Reprogramming offers hope of safer stem cells http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2359544&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F3f77512%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn170A0A80Ereprogramming0Eoffers0Ehope0Eof0Esafer0Estem0Ecells0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Specialised cells can be reprogrammed using proteins rather than genes, which is less likely to cause cancer (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2359544 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:25:12 +0100 2359544 Morphing liquid could lead to cancer breath test http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2305199&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F3970cbe%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A1270A140B80A0A0Emorphing0Eliquid0Ecould0Elead0Eto0Ecancer0Ebreath0Etest0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm A puff of exhaled air could give an early warning of lung disease by morphing a liquid into gel (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2305199 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:42:49 +0100 2305199 How speeding cancer growth offers hope of cure http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2305201&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F38e8c41%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn168380Ehow0Espeeding0Ecancer0Egrowth0Eoffers0Ehope0Eof0Ecure0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Certain cancer therapies may make tumours grow more aggressively depending on the dose given, new research shows, which paradoxically could help discover a cure (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2305201 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:16:00 +0100 2305201 Instant 'vaccine' zaps human cancers in mice http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2262691&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F36de90b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A1269840B60A0A0Einstant0Evaccine0Ezaps0Ehuman0Ecancers0Ein0Emice0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Work in the US means we might one day be able to instantly round up a patient's existing supply of antibodies to fight any disease (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2262691 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:24:57 +0100 2262691 Shocking cancer treatment may also yield weapon http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2236965&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F35e2d48%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn1670A60Eshocking0Ecancer0Etreatment0Emay0Ealso0Eyield0Eweapon0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Nanosecond electric pulses are being investigated both as tumour killers, and a way to temporarily paralyse humans (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2236965 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:16:44 +0100 2236965 Ethical stem cells stripped of 'cancer' genes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2224919&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F354edae%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn166840Eethical0Estem0Ecells0Estripped0Eof0Ecancer0Egenes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Using a roving snippet of DNA dubbed piggyBac researchers have found a way lower the risk of cancer from "reprogrammed" human stem cells (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2224919 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:08:08 +0100 2224919 Lifestyle changes could cut cancers by a third http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2219581&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F34e8345%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn166710Elifestyle0Echanges0Ecould0Ecut0Ecancers0Eby0Ea0Ethird0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Many of the most common cancers in developed countries could be prevented by following a few simple rules, says a report (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2219581 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:16:48 +0100 2219581 Green tea supplements stop cancer drug working http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2165438&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F30029bf%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn165510Egreen0Etea0Esupplements0Estop0Ecancer0Edrug0Eworking0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Taken in large quantities, one of the components of green tea inactives the anti-cancer drug Velcade (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2165438 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:51:20 +0100 2165438 'Living doll' made of human cancer cells http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2162211&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F2fd5d59%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A1269460B40A0A0Eliving0Edoll0Emade0Eof0Ehuman0Ecancer0Ecells0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Liver cancer cells and connective proteins have been grown into the shape of human – a technique that could allow drugs to be tested on more complex tissue structures (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2162211 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:33:00 +0100 2162211 Plant cells churn out anti-cancer compound http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2113071&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F2ce6fa8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn164370Eplant0Ecells0Echurn0Eout0Eanticancer0Ecompound0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Scientists in the US have engineered periwinkle cells to produce chemical compounds that could help produce new medicines (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2113071 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:07:05 +0100 2113071 Boosted immune system could devour brain tumours http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2106140&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F2c7aef5%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A1269150B40A0A0Eboosted0Eimmune0Esystem0Ecould0Edevour0Ebrain0Etumours0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Work in mice raises hopes that a human cancer patient's immune cells could be coaxed into destroying deadly brain cancers, simply by injecting genes into the tumours (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2106140 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:03:07 +0100 2106140 Mouse immune system persuaded to devour tumours http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2103140&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F2c5ce5d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A1269150B40A0A0Emouse0Eimmune0Esystem0Epersuaded0Eto0Edevour0Etumours0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Could a cancer patient's immune cells be coaxed into gobbling up the deadliest brain cancers? (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2103140 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:05:07 +0100 2103140 Implant raises cellular army to attack cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2095619&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F2bdaeed%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn163910Eimplant0Eraises0Ecellular0Earmy0Eto0Eattack0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm A cylinder that is irresistible to immune cells and forces them to recruit colleagues to hunt down tumours has achieved impressive results in mice (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2095619 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:00:42 +0100 2095619 Nano-bubble protects anti-cancer treatment http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2069814&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F2a76079%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A1268840B0A0A0A0Enanobubble0Eprotects0Eanticancer0Etreatment0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm A polymer nanoparticle that forms a protective bubble around small interfering molecules of RNA could allow the treatment to reach tumours and block their growth (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2069814 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:04:09 +0100 2069814 Beer marinade cuts steak cancer risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2069815&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F2a71902%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A1268830B40A0A0Ebeer0Emarinade0Ecuts0Esteak0Ecancer0Erisk0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Food scientists have found that fried beef contains fewer carcinogens when marinated in beer or, to a lesser extent, wine (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2069815 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +0100 2069815 Fertility drugs increase cancer risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2023959&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F288b29d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A0A268640B70A0A0Efertility0Edrugs0Eincrease0Ecancer0Erisk0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Drugs designed to induce ovulation increased the risk of uterine cancer in a group of women who were treated over 30 years ago (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2023959 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:15:40 +0100 2023959 Personalised cancer treatment on the way http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1972116&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F2662354%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A0A268240B30A0A0Epersonalised0Ecancer0Etreatment0Eon0Ethe0Eway0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm A genetic signature that predicts whether a variety of cancers will respond to the most common treatments could guide doctors to the best therapy (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1972116 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:35:36 +0100 1972116 Gene hunt finds cancer culprits http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1949490&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F256c9f6%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A0A268150B30A0A0Egene0Ehunt0Efinds0Ecancer0Eculprits0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fcancer%2Fstory01.htm Eight genes are now implicated in a deadly form of leukaemia, thanks to a rise in the speed and a drop in the cost of whole-genome sequencing (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949490 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:29:11 +0100 1949490 Purple tomatoes could ward off cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1910078&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F23aa7ea%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Cchannel0Chealth0Ccancer0Cdn150A40A0Epurple0Etomatoes0Ecould0Eward0Eoff0Ecancer0Bhtml0DfeedId0Fcancer0Irss20A%2Fstory01.htm Tomatoes engineered to be chock-full of purple pigments could have the same cancer-protecting properties as fruits such as blueberries (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1910078 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:35:17 +0100 1910078 Doctor estimates McCain's cancer death risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1904306&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F2349ab6%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Cchannel0Chealth0Ccancer0Cdn150A260Edoctor0Eestimates0Emccains0Ecancer0Edeath0Erisk0Bhtml0DfeedId0Fcancer0Irss20A%2Fstory01.htm A physician has estimated that Senator John McCain has a 6% risk of dying of melanoma recurrence each year (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1904306 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:35:13 +0100 1904306 Cancer special: Old killer, new hope http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1898294&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F2313d13%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Cchannel0Chealth0Ccancer0Cdn150A130Ecancer0Especial0Eold0Ekiller0Enew0Ehope0Bhtml0DfeedId0Fcancer0Irss20A%2Fstory01.htm In this special report, we explore how our approach to cancer is changing, and what it could mean for patients over the coming decades (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1898294 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:41:52 +0100 1898294 Myriad of mutations linked to lung cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1898295&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F2313d11%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Cchannel0Chealth0Ccancer0Cdn150A150Emyriad0Eof0Emutations0Elinked0Eto0Elung0Ecancer0Bhtml0DfeedId0Fcancer0Irss20A%2Fstory01.htm The most common type of lung cancer turns out to be much more genetically diverse than thought, meaning that many new drugs will be needed (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1898295 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:00:00 +0100 1898295 Cancer special: Tumours under lock and key http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1898301&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F2313d15%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Cchannel0Chealth0Ccancer0Cmg20A0A267920B30A0A0Ecancer0Especial0Etumours0Eunder0Elock0Eand0Ekey0Bhtml0DfeedId0Fcancer0Irss20A%2Fstory01.htm Can the immune system be harnessed to control cancer? Maybe so, if we can mimic natural cases of dormancy (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1898301 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 +0100 1898301 Cancer special: Expert tips http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1898300&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F2313d16%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Cchannel0Chealth0Ccancer0Cmg20A0A267920B40A0A0Ecancer0Especial0Eexpert0Etips0Bhtml0DfeedId0Fcancer0Irss20A%2Fstory01.htm World class advice on how to sidestep cancer (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1898300 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 +0100 1898300 Cancer special: Patients doing it for themselves http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1898299&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F2313d17%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Cchannel0Chealth0Ccancer0Cmg20A0A267920B20A0A0Ecancer0Especial0Epatients0Edoing0Eit0Efor0Ethemselves0Bhtml0DfeedId0Fcancer0Irss20A%2Fstory01.htm Doctors and scientists are no longer the only ones steering cancer research, says (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1898299 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 +0100 1898299 Cancer special: Old killer, new hope http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1898298&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F2313d18%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Cchannel0Chealth0Ccancer0Cmg20A0A267920B10A0A0Ecancer0Especial0Eold0Ekiller0Enew0Ehope0Bhtml0DfeedId0Fcancer0Irss20A%2Fstory01.htm By tracking the mutations that cause cancer, and hitting them with targeted drugs, we may be able to bring cancer under control (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1898298 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 +0100 1898298 Cancer special: Living with the enemy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1898297&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F2314421%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Cchannel0Chealth0Ccancer0Cmg20A0A267920B10A0A0Ecancer0Especial0Eliving0Ewith0Ethe0Eenemy0Bhtml0DfeedId0Fcancer0Irss20A%2Fstory01.htm By tracking the mutations that cause cancer, and hitting them with targeted drugs, we may be able to bring cancer under control (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1898297 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 +0100 1898297 Editorial: How will we afford future cancer drugs? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1898296&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F2314422%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Cchannel0Chealth0Ccancer0Cmg20A0A267930B70A0A0Eeditorial0Ehow0Ewill0Ewe0Eafford0Efuture0Ecancer0Edrugs0Bhtml0DfeedId0Fcancer0Irss20A%2Fstory01.htm The benefits of gene research are starting to emerge in the shape of new cancer drugs – but will high prices mean some can't afford to stay alive? (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1898296 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 +0100 1898296 AIDS and cervical cancer discoveries scoop Nobel prize http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1854703&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F20d3c20%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Cchannel0Chealth0Ccancer0Cdn148750Eaids0Eand0Ecervical0Ecancer0Ediscoveries0Escoop0Enobel0Eprize0Bhtml0DfeedId0Fcancer0Irss20A%2Fstory01.htm Two virologists who discovered HIV, and a third who showed that a virus causes cervical cancer, share this year's Nobel prize for medicine (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1854703 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:35:56 +0100 1854703 A taste for scorpion venom could be cancer's undoing http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1846578&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F2058440%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Cchannel0Chealth0Ccancer0Cmg20A0A267640B40A0A0Ea0Etaste0Efor0Escorpion0Evenom0Ecould0Ebe0Ecancers0Eundoing0Bhtml0DfeedId0Fcancer0Irss20A%2Fstory01.htm Radioactive venom may sound like the ultimate doomsday weapon, but it is now being tested as a treatment for malignant brain tumours (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1846578 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:26:28 +0100 1846578 Scorpion venom goes nuclear to attack cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1842774&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F2041e17%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Cchannel0Chealth0Ccancer0Cmg20A0A267640B40A0A0Escorpion0Evenom0Egoes0Enuclear0Eto0Eattack0Ecancer0Bhtml0DfeedId0Fcancer0Irss20A%2Fstory01.htm Radioactive venom may sound like the ultimate doomsday weapon, but it is now being tested as a treatment for malignant brain cancer (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1842774 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:10:30 +0100 1842774 Big babies at higher risk of breast cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1839401&cid=s_31139_6_f&fid=31139&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10919%2Fs%2F2018bb8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Cchannel0Chealth0Ccancer0Cdn148430Ebig0Ebabies0Eat0Ehigher0Erisk0Eof0Ebreast0Ecancer0E0Bhtml0DfeedId0Fcancer0Irss20A%2Fstory01.htm A small increase in height or weight boosts a baby girl's odds of getting breast cancer in adulthood – growth hormones could be a factor (Source: New Scientist - Cancer) New Scientist - Cancer journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1839401 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:00:59 +0100 1839401