Gene chip helps doctor target cancer treatment
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It looked bad for Chuck Fleming -- lung cancer had spread through his body. But his oncologist decided to try using a "gene chip" to see which out of a laundry list of chemotherapy options might work best.
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This small biotech provides screens that can help catch cancer.
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U.S. scientists have discovered a gene that is the molecular mechanism that enables non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to halt the growth of cancer.
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Researchers who found a genetic  pattern that predicts who will be helped by a revolutionary new  lung cancer drug said on Monday they were looking for patients  to help them confirm their findings.
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Certain genes are known to promote cancer, and one such &quot;oncogene&quot; called MYC is commonly activated in liver tumors. Researchers in California have
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The treatment that more cancer patients receive may one day depend on their genes. With an increasing number of biological clues available, doctors hope they will be able to customize more patients' treatments based on their genetic profiles.
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Researchers who found a genetic pattern that predicts who will be helped by a revolutionary new lung cancer drug said on Monday they were looking for patients to help them confirm their findings.
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A computer chip that is implanted under the skin won US approval on Wednesday for use in helping doctors quickly access a patient&#39;s medical history.
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The Food and Drug Administration gives doctors the go-ahead to implant radio frequency microchips in patients. When scanned, the chips will release patients' medical information to doctors, speeding care.
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French and American scientists said  Wednesday they have identified a "Jekyll and Hyde" type of  cancer gene that could lead to better ways to diagnose and  treat the disease.
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A mutated gene named Bik can shrink or kill tumors in the pancreas of mice, US researchers said in a study published Monday, offering hope for one of the deadliest human cancers.
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Scientists have used a genetic technique to cut cholesterol in mice in a groundbreaking way which could one day be used to treat a range of human illnesses.
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Scientists are beginning a gene therapy trial which they hope will extend the lives of patients with muscular dystrophy.
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FRIDAY, Sept. 21 (HealthDay News) -- DNA microarray chip analyses of tumors may help improve treatment for some patients with incurable cancers, a new study finds.
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SINGAPORE  - Singaporean doctors have used an injectable radioactive chip to destroy malignant cells and prolong the lives of inoperable liver cancer patients, a hospital spokeswoman said.
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The first complete map of protein interactions in human cells could lead to better treatment for breast cancer.
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A highly sensitive microchip may help doctors detect rare traces of cancer circulating in the bloodstream, offering a way to better manage treatment, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.