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The collaborative relationship focuses on accelerating the translation of new oncology therapies from lab to clinic TAMPA, Fla. and BANGALORE, India, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Moffitt Cancer Center announced a strategic partnership with Advinus Therapeutics to advance its discoveries to the clinics. Two promising targeted cancer therapies (Rb:Raf-1 disruptor and ROCK inhibitor) developed by Moffitt scientists are selected as the first set. The Rb:Raf-1 disruptor holds great...
The Lung Cancer Asbestos Victims Center is now urging construction workers who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, or any type of lung cancer, to contact them if they had nonstop exposure to asbestos on the job, about what could be significant financial compensation. For more information diagnosed victims of mesothelioma, victims of lung cancer, or their family members are encouraged to contact the Lung Cancer Asbestos Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466....
Founder of the non-profit cancer survivor resource PeopleBeatingCancer.org, David Emerson, was awarded the Volkswagen Cup by organizers of the 2013 Cleveland Marathon. Recipients of the award are recognized for raising the most money for Cleveland Marathon Charities. Cleveland, Ohio (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 David Emerson, a nineteen-year multiple myeloma survivor with severe nerve damage in his legs, proved that there are many different kinds of winners at events like the Cleveland...
TORONTO, June 17, 2013 /CNW/ - Two of the world's most acclaimed cancer researchers, Drs. Tak Mak of the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, and Dennis Slamon of the University of California, Los Angeles, will share news of a major research breakthrough, funded, in large part, through the generosity of donors. When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 11 am sharp Where: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre 7th Floor, Research Atrium 610 University Avenue...
DNA Confirmation Ensures Accurate Patient Identification of Cervical Cancer Test Specimen INDIANAPOLIS and NEW YORK, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Strand Diagnostics, LLC, maker of the know error® system for breast and prostate biopsies and Manhattan Labs, a premier clinical laboratory serving Manhattan and the tri-state area, today announced the availability of the myPAP(TM) test. Developed to complement a Papanicolaou (Pap) test by confirming a patient's identity and helping...
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 550 people from across the country, including nearly 100 pancreatic cancer survivors, will participate in the Seventh Annual Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day on June 18, 2013 to thank Congress for passing the Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act and tell them that their fight isn't over. Advocates from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network will call on Congress to support a permanent fix to sequestration and provide sustained...
DUBLIN, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/w4l9nk/drug_delivery_in) has announced the addition of Jain PharmaBiotech's new report "Drug Delivery in Cancer - Technologies, Markets and Companies [http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/w4l9nk/drug_delivery_in ]" to their offering. Drug delivery remains a challenge in management of cancer. Approximately 12.5 million new cases of cancer are being diagnosed...
Online Insurance Marketplace (http://www.onlineinsurancemarketplace.com), announces new blog, “Prostate cancer and its dangers – The importance of buying a life insurance!” (PRWEB) June 16, 2013 Online Insurance Marketplace has released a blog explaining the dangers and factors that cause prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common malignant disease occurring in men and is an important cause of mortality. However, if detected in its early stages, it can be treated...
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharmacyclics, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: PCYC) today announced the results of two separate Phase 2 studies suggesting that ibrutinib, an investigational oral Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, showed efficacy when used as a monotherapy in patients with relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) or diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Pharmacyclics sponsored both studies and is jointly developing ibrutinib with Janssen...
Voices Against Brain Cancer, an organization dedicated to brain cancer research and advocacy, commends family for remaining positive and supporting each other despite three different cancer diagnoses in the past 16 years. New York, NY (PRWEB) June 15, 2013 On June 15, Voices Against Brain Cancer, an organization dedicated to brain cancer research and advocacy, commends a family for remaining positive and continuously supporting each other despite receiving three different cancer diagnoses...
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The British Journal of Cancer (BJC) is a professional medical journal published biweekly by the Nature Publishing Group (a division of Macmillan Publishers Ltd.) on behalf of Cancer Research UK. It provides a forum for clinicians and scientists to communicate original research findings that have relevance to understanding the etiology of cancer and to improving patient treatment and survival. Papers are published both in print and online. The journal publishes full research papers and...
Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCV or MCPyV), first discovered in January 2008, is one of seven human tumor viruses. It is suspected to cause most of Merkel cell carcinoma which is a rare, aggressive form of skin cancer. Around 80% of Merkel cell carcinoma tumors are found to be infected with MCV. It is found in respiratory secretions suggesting that it may be transmitted by a respiratory route. Usually the tumors with MCV viruses go through at least two mutations that render the virus...
A human papillomavirus (HPV), a member of the papillomavirus family, is capable of infecting humans. HPVs establish productive infections in the skin or mucous membranes. Most of the 200 known types cause no symptoms in most people. Some types can cause warts, while others can lead to cancer. There are more than 30 to 40 types of HPV that are typically transmitted through sexual contact and infect the anogenital region. High risk HPV, can lead to cancer, in fact HPV infection is a cause of...
Asbestos (Greek a-, "not"; sbestos, "extinguishable") is a group of fibrous metamorphic minerals. The name is derived for its historical use in lamp wicks; the resistance of asbestos to fire has long been exploited for a variety of purposes. It was used in fabrics such as Egyptian burial cloths and Charlemagne's tablecloth, which, according to legend, he threw in a fire to clean. When asbestos is used for its resistance to fire or heat, the fibers are typically mixed with cement or woven...
Cancer Constellation -- The constellation Cancer, the crab, is known in astronomy and astrology as one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac. Cancer is small and dim, and does not resemble a crab. It lies between Gemini to the west and Leo to the east, Lynx to the north and Canis Minor and Hydra to the south. Notable features The brightest star in Cancer is β Cancri, called Al Tarf ("the end" of the crab's leg). Other stars include Acubens (α), and the Aselli (the...
