oncology
Helping Cancer Genetic Testing Go Mainstream
Community-level hospitals could help specialist centers cope with the increased volume of ovarian cancer patients seeking genetic counselling and testing.
Awareness Of Cervical And Breast Cancer Screening Lacking In Indonesia
Scientists in Indonesia have reported that only one in five Indonesian women are aware of cervical cancer screening, while only five percent of women are aware of breast cancer screening.
Treating Ovarian Cancer With An Anti-Parasite Drug
Ivermectin, a drug used to treat parasitic infections, has been found to be useful in the treatment of ovarian cancer.
Clearbridge BioMedics Joins CANCER-ID Consortium
Clearbridge BioMedics is the first Asian biotechnology company to join the CANCER-ID consortium for blood-based biomarker evaluation.
Fat Distribution Predicts Breast Cancer Subtypes
By analyzing body mass index and waist-hip ratio, scientists in China have discovered that the location of body fat is linked to specific breast cancer subtypes.
Avatars For Personalized Cancer Treatment
Researchers have grown micro-tumor models using patients’ cancer cells to identify more effective treatments for drug-resistant tumors.
Almost A Million Chinese Died From Preventable Cancers In 2013
Nearly half of cancer deaths in China are attributable to potentially modifiable risk factors such as smoking or alcohol use.
A Potential Biomarker For Aggressive Brain Cancer
Researchers have found that the levels of a protein called BCL6 can be used to identify patients with glioblastoma multiforme, a particularly aggressive type of brain cancer.
GRAIL And Cirina Join Forces For Early Cancer Detection
GRAIL and Cirina have entered an agreement to form a global company focused on the early detection of cancer.
