New prognostic markers for colon cancer identified
The gut-associated lymphoid tissue represents an integral part of the immune system. Among the powerful…
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Predicting colorectal cancer risk among average risk persons
Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine, USA, research scientists have developed and tested…
Low quantity and quality of muscle predicts poor outcomes in colon cancer surgery
Low muscle quality and quantity are both predictive of poor outcomes in colon resection surgery,…
Scientists discover second key pathway in colon cancer stem cell growth
In breakthrough colon cancer research, scientists have discovered a link between two key signalling pathways…
Inhibitor of KRAS gene mutation shows promise in lung, bowel and other solid tumours
New results from early clinical trials of a drug that targets a cancer-causing mutation in…
ENA 20: Vaccine designed to treat and prevent lung, bowel and pancreatic cancer shows promise in the lab
An experimental vaccine, designed to enlist the body’s own immune system to target cancer cells,…
ASTRO issues clinical guideline on radiation therapy for rectal cancer
A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides guidance for physicians…
Researchers find biomarker that can appear before stomach cancer
A promising new biomarker that appears in patients before stomach cancer develops may help with…
Characterisation of porcine hepatocellular carcinoma for liver cancer
Volume 11, Issue 28 of Oncotarget features a paper “Development and comprehensive characterisation of porcine…
Colorectal cancer treatment: the winning combinations
Chemotherapy-based cancer treatment has distressing side effects for patients and increases the risk of developing…