Results of early endoscopic exam critical for assessment of Barrett’s patients
A study has reported that both high-grade abnormal cellular changes (dysplasia) and oesophagal adenocarcinoma (a…
Browsing: GI Cancers
Platinum nanoparticles for selective treatment of liver cancer cells
In recent years the number of targeted cancer drugs has continued to rise. However, conventional…
Mapping oesophageal cancer genes leads to new drug targets
Mutations that cause oesophageal adenocarcinoma (OAC) have been mapped in unprecedented detail – unveiling that…
Cannabinoid compounds may inhibit growth of colon cancer cells
Medical marijuana has gained attention in recent years for its potential to relieve pain and…
Commonly used anti-rejection drug could be repurposed to treat some liver cancers
Research from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in animal models and patient tissues…
How the immune system protects us against bowel cancer
Researchers have discovered a protective mechanism which is used by the body to protect intestinal…
High-dose radiation therapy improves long-term survival in patients with stage-IV cancers
The first report from a phase II, multi-centre clinical trial indicates that a newer and…
Drinking water study raises health concerns for New Zealanders
Michael (Mike) Joy, Victoria University of Wellington and Michael Baker Last year, a Danish study…
Scientists have unravelled a link between inflammation and cancer
Severe inflammation in tissues is often associated with the occurrence of cancer and the mechanism…
Persistent sore throat could be larynx cancer warning
GPs should consider larynx cancer when patients report a persistent sore throat, particularly when combined…