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Unexpected link between cancer and autism
Researchers have observed that a protein called SHANK prevents the spread of breast cancer cells…
Functional brain training alleviates chemo-induced peripheral nerve damage in cancer survivors
A type of functional brain training known as neurofeedback shows promise in reducing symptoms of…
Everolimus may protect ovaries and fertility from damage by chemotherapies
A drug already used to slow tumour growth may also prevent infertility caused by standard…
How ‘cannibalism’ by breast cancer cells promotes dormancy: A possible clue into cancer recurrence
Thomas Bartosh, Texas A&M University Breast cancer death rates overall have steadily declined since 1989,…
Dairy intake may impact risk of breast cancer
Specific dairy foods may influence breast cancer risk in women, although risk varies by the…
Research shows exercise is a boon for cancer patients
Exercise and/or psychological therapy work better than medications to reduce cancer-related fatigue and should be…
Shorter herceptin breast cancer treatment may produce better results
Breast cancer patients who receive the drug herceptin for nine weeks as part of their…
Poor diet in youth associated with increased risk for premenopausal breast cancer
Women who consumed a diet as adolescents or young adults associated with chronic inflammation had…
Risk of subsequent malignancies reduced among childhood cancer survivors
Although the risk of subsequent malignancies for survivors of childhood cancer diagnosed in the 1990s…
How rare disease research is changing cancer treatment
Elaine Dunlop, Cardiff University Researching rare diseases and treatments can be a challenging task –…