Posts Tagged ‘colorectal cancer’
Cancer cells hibernate like bears to evade harsh chemotherapy
Cancer cells can transition into a protective state to survive the harsh environment created by chemotherapy or other targeted agents. …
Read Full ArticleGut microbe may promote breast cancer
Mouse study suggests gut microbe toxin promotes breast cancer progression. …
Read Full ArticleThe Achilles’ heel of intestinal cancer stem cells
Researchers identify an epigenetic regulator protein in intestinal cancer stem cells essential for tumor formation. …
Read Full ArticleFor people with certain BRCA mutations, activating the immune system could be promising treatment
Scientists report that mutations in the BRCA-2 gene, but not BRCA-1 gene, produce tumors that respond well to immunotherapy. …
Read Full ArticleInhibitor of KRAS gene mutation shows promise in lung, bowel and other solid tumors
New results from early clinical trials of a drug that targets a cancer-causing KRAS gene mutation have shown that it can shrink tumors and is well-tolerated by patients. …
Read Full ArticleEasy home colorectal cancer test means patients can avoid hospital for colonoscopies
Study finds a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is almost 100% accurate at ruling out colorectal cancer in patients with suspicious symptoms. …
Read Full ArticleNew insights into colorectal cancer: Growth factor R-spondin suppresses tumor growth
New findings suggest a potential novel approach for the treatment of intestinal cancer. …
Read Full ArticleCannabinoids may prevent colon cancer
Treatment with a cannabinoid found in cannabis prevented the development of colon cancers in mice. …
Read Full ArticleMolecular basis underlying colorectal cancer revealed
A team of scientists has unraveled the molecular mechanism behind one of the causes of colorectal cancer, and identified a treatment target. …
Read Full ArticleResearchers discover how gut bacteria modulate cancer immunotherapy response
New findings show how our gut bacteria can enhance immunotherapy to battle different forms of cancer. …
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