Tag Archives: tumours
Breast cancer link to working nights: Three late shifts a week ‘doubles the risk of disease’
Jenny Hope Daily Mail Women who work night shifts are at higher risk of breast cancer, warn researchers. Their findings suggest working at night increases the chances of the disease by 40 per cent. Women working more than two night … Continue reading →
Scientists aim to kill lung tumors
Dr. Rajkumar Savai EurekAlert Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death throughout the world. Standard treatment methods do not usually result in long-term recovery. In addition to the proliferation of the tumour cells, the growth of blood vessels … Continue reading →
DNA analysis shows huge genetic diversity in tumours
Fergus Walsh BBC News aking a sample from one part of a tumour may not reveal its full genetic identity, according to research by scientists from Cancer Research UK (CRUK). They carried out the first genome-wide analysis of the genetic … Continue reading →
Fasting ‘could help combat cancer and boost effectiveness of treatments’
Sadie Whitelocks Daily Mail Going without food for short periods may help to combat cancer and boost the effectiveness of treatments, say scientists. A study found fasting slowed the growth and spread of tumours and cured some cancers when it … Continue reading →
Chemical found in deodorants, face cream and food products is discovered in tumours of ALL breast cancer patients
Source: Daily Mail A chemical widely used as a preservative in cosmetics, food products and pharmaceuticals has been found in tissue samples from 40 women with breast cancer. A number of studies since 1998 have raised concerns about the potential … Continue reading →
Eating white bread and pasta could increase risk of breast cancer returning in patients
Source: Daily Mail Eating plenty of cereal, bread and potatoes may boost the risk of breast cancer recurring in survivors, say scientists. A study found that former sufferers who followed a starch-rich diet were more likely to develop tumours compared … Continue reading →
Breakthrough cancer drug that targets most aggressive tumours developed
Source: Daily Mail A drug that offers a new approach to killing cancer may offer fresh hope to patients with aggressive and deadly tumours. Scientists have developed a drug that works in a completely new way by altering the structure … Continue reading →
The cancer risk in your ‘healthy’ glass of fruit juice which has so much sugar it could bring on tumours
Source: Daily Mail It’s supposed to be the healthy way to start the day. But a glass of juice might not be as beneficial as you think – and could even be harmful. Scientists claim fruit juice contains so much … Continue reading →
GPs ordered to ration cancer scans: Lives ‘being put at risk’ by bureaucrats’ new cost-saving directive
Source: Daily Mail Family doctors have been ordered to ration the number of patients they send for life-saving cancer scans to save money. They are being told to slash the number they refer to hospital for tests including ultrasounds, MRIs … Continue reading →
The prostate cancer vaccine that targets tumours with an ’80 per cent success rate’
Source: Daily Mail A vaccine that destroys advanced prostate cancers while leaving healthy tissue untouched has been developed by scientists. In laboratory tests, the gene therapy jab successfully wiped out 80 per cent of cancers without causing serious side effects. … Continue reading →