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Researchers kill drug-resistant lung cancer with 50 times less chemotherapy
The cancer drug paclitaxel just got more effective. For the first time, researchers from the University of…
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Twin study estimates familial risks of 23 different cancers
A large new study of twins has found that having a twin sibling diagnosed with…
Diclofenac: the next big cancer drug?
Diclofenac, a common painkiller, has significant anti-cancer properties, according to researchers from the Repurposing Drugs…
Biggest database for cancer drug discovery goes 3D
The world’s largest database for cancer drug discovery has been revolutionised by adding 3D structures…
Can exercise keep prostate cancer at bay?
A newly-launched Cancer Research UK study could be the first step towards exercise training being…
Study shows statins could be effective against small cell lung cancer
In a recent study, researchers at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Western Regional…
Regular aspirin use may reduce risk of dying from prostate cancer
A large observational study has found that men who take aspirin regularly may have a…
Stop the clot! Just 6 extra minutes to save cancer patients
By Sarah Keenihan – The Lead. Blood clots and infections are the leading killers of patients…
Symptoms tend to vary by patient’s age for two leading breast cancer drugs
A study of two leading breast cancer drugs has determined that the breast cancer symptoms…
Bone cancer researchers discover how to block, potentially treat osteosarcoma
Scientists at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre have discovered that blocking the master regulator of bone…