Tumors : Science World Report

Jun 09, 2017 04:53 AM EDT

Keytruda Drug Could Diminish, Destroy Cancer Tumors

A novel and first drug that has been approved to fight against multiple tumors.

Sep 30, 2016 06:21 AM EDT

High-Fat Diet Linked To Intestinal Tumors Formation

High-fat diets containing corn and coconut oil caused the growth of tumors in mice, while olive oil did not, researchers report.

Jan 01, 2016 11:01 PM EST

Here's Why A Western-Style Diet Is Linked To Breast Cancer

High amounts of dietary sugar, which are more common in a Western-style diet, may increase the risk of cancer.

Nov 02, 2015 02:08 PM EST

Cancer: Heat-Activated 'Grenade' Targets Cancer

Researchers have now turned their attention to a new heat-activated 'grenade' method to target cancer. This new model could target tumors and cancer cells while sparing healthy cells and tissue, according to the researchers.

Oct 29, 2015 04:33 PM EDT

3-D Pancreatic Cancer Tumors Grown In Petri Dish Help Toward Cure For Pancreatic Cancer

Researchers are growing three-dimensional organ-buds (organoid cultures) of pancreatic tumors, which could be a potential breakthrough in resolving the effects of pancreatic cancer among patients, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Oct 13, 2015 10:44 AM EDT

Epigenetic Changes In Prostate Cancer Point Toward New Treatments

New findings published in the journal Nature Genetics provide insight into how prostate cancer originates.

Aug 28, 2015 11:36 PM EDT

A Blood Test For Breast Cancer May Detect Return Of Tumors

New findings published in the journal Science Translational Medicine reveal that a simple blood test may be helpful in detecting the possible relapse of early stage breast cancer that has already been treated, identifying tumors up to eight months before they would even show up on medical scans.

Jul 31, 2015 09:18 PM EDT

A New Therapeutic Target Has Been Discovered In Basal-Like Tumors

Researchers have discovered a molecule present in basal-like breast cancer, or BLBC, tumors that allows them to be detected, and when its presence was reduced in cancer cell models the tumors' growth was slowed significantly.

Jun 15, 2015 06:08 PM EDT

Brain Cancer 'Achilles Heel' Disrupted With Protein In Glioblastomas

New findings reveal just how essential brain tumor stem cells are to the reproduction of cancer and how interrupting them may potentially reduce the spread of cancerous cells.