Blasting Cancer from the Inside Out
Even when surgical tumor removal is combined with a heavy dose of chemotherapy or radiation, there's no guarantee that the cancer will not return. Now researchers at Tel Aviv University are strengthening the odds in favor of permanent tumor destruction — and an immunity to the cancer's return — with a new method of tumor removal.
Using Viagra to Combat Malignant Melanoma
Many tumors cause chronic inflammations, which, in their turn, suppress specific attacks against the tumor by the immune system. Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and Medical Faculty Mannheim at Heidelberg University have now shown in mice with melanoma that sildenafil – the active ingredient in Viagra® – cancels the suppression of the specific immune response. Cancerous mice treated with the drug survived more than twice as long as untreated fellow animals.
Modified Ecstasy holds promise as potent blood cancer treatment
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have discovered a modified form of the drug MDMA - commonly known as Ecstasy - which has 100 times more cancer-busting properties than the popular recreational drug itself and which they hope may be able to be produced in a safe form to treat patients.
Chalmers team develops a new weapon against cancer
A research team from Chalmers has developed new techniques of cancer diagnosis and treatment with the aid of microwaves, which could play a pioneering role in the battle against cancer. These techniques could save many lives and are more effective, less invasive and simpler than currently available alternatives. Clinical studies are now being planned.
Compound Found in Common Wart Treatment Shows Promise as Leukemia Therapy
A new potential leukemia therapy targets only cancer cells, while leaving healthy cells alone. Many current chemotherapy treatments affect cancer cells and healthy cells, causing significant side effects, such as fatigue, hair loss, nausea, anxiety and depression. This research is being presented at the 2011 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., Oct. 23–27.
- Genetic Evidence That Antioxidants Can Help Treat Cancer
- Age no longer should be a barrier to stem cell transplantation for older patients with blood cancers
- Aromatase inhibitor letrozole guards against breast cancer relapse for up to eight years
- More evidence that spicing up broccoli boosts its cancer-fighting power