Cancer Drug News Do certain diabetes drugs increase the risk of acute kidney injury in patients taking anti-cancer therapies?
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Cancer Drug News Heat-activated ‘grenade’ to target cancer November 4, 2015 Researchers have developed cancer drug-packed ‘grenades’ armed with heat sensitive triggers, allowing for treatment to…
Cancer Drug News Massive screen of drug combinations may find treatment for resistant, BRAF-mutant melanoma October 27, 2015 A team of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators has discovered a new combination of drugs…
Breast Cancer Destructive disease shows potential as a cancer treatment October 20, 2015 Scientists at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Coastal Health and the BC Cancer Agency…
Cancer Drug News Study quantifies threat of rising antibiotic resistance on surgery and chemotherapy October 20, 2015 Researchers report the strongest evidence yet that rising antibiotic resistance could have disastrous consequences for…
Breast Cancer Turncoat protein regulates sensitivity of breast cancer cells to drug October 13, 2015 A surprising, paradoxical relationship between a tumour suppressor molecule and an oncogene may be the…
Cancer Drug News Victoria set to legalise medical marijuana October 13, 2015 In an Australian first, the Victorian Government announced this week that it would legalise marijuana…
Breast Cancer Health secretary urged to tear up patent on breast cancer drug October 6, 2015 By Sarah Boseley – The Guardian (UK Edition). Medics and campaigners call on UK Health Secretary Jeremy…
Cancer Drug News Aspirin ‘may double life expectancy of cancer patients’ September 28, 2015 A daily dose of aspirin can double the life expectancy of patients with cancers affecting…
Breast Cancer Molecular ‘feedback loop’ may explain tamoxifen resistance in patients with breast cancer September 28, 2015 For reasons unknown, many patients with breast cancer treated with the estrogen receptor-blocking drug tamoxifen…
Cancer Drug News UK NHS cancer patients denied drugs due to inflated prices September 26, 2015 By Sarah Boseley – The Guardian. Research reveals how drug firms are charging health service such…