Home PCs sought in hunt for cancer cure
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Computer users are being asked to donate their unused processor power to help solve social and environmental research problems. The IBM-backed project, called World Community Grid, aims to put the untapped
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An experimental treatment that harnesses the immune system to attack tumors can extend the lives of men fighting advanced prostate cancer, according to a study released Wednesday.
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As cancer patients increasingly embrace alternative therapies, oncologists are calling for well-designed clinical trials to determine if they are helpful or harmful.
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Immune cells taken from one person may be able to join the battle against cancer in another, says a researcher.
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TORONTO (CP) - A team of Toronto scientists has added another piece to the puzzle of the family patterns of colon cancer, one of the leading cancer killers in Canada.
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When it comes to funding the search for a cure for breast cancer, there&#39;s no shortage of Londoners willing to stand up and be counted.
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Government scientists turned regular blood cells into tumor attackers that wiped out all signs of cancer in two men with advanced melanoma. The striking finding, unveiled Thursday, marks an important step in the quest for gene therapy for cancer.
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IBM and several of the world&#39;s leading scientific and philanthropic groups this week launched a project that would put millions of PCs to work on research problems ranging from Alzheimer&#39;s to disaster forecasting.
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Rejection might not mean the end of the road for this cancer treatment.
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In the battle against cancer, saving two patients out of 17 may seem modest enough. But researchers see hope that using genetically altered immune cells to attack tumors -- as was done in this study -- may hold the key to eventually defeating various cancers.
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More clinical trials are needed to look into the benefits of complementary therapies for cancer patients, a leading scientist said.
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Americans with prostate cancer are traveling abroad for a treatment that is not approved in the United States.
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Researchers from the Wales College Of Medicine, Cardiff University in the UK have discovered what may be a clue to the prevention and treatment of cancer.
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Genes associated with prostate cancer have been discovered, which could be used to spot future sufferers.
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The treatment that more cancer patients receive may one day depend on their genes
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A new Web site and toll-free phone number unveiled this week should make it easier for patients to find clinical trials for cancer drugs.
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Scientists at the University of Cambridge develop new treatments for cancer.