New Scientist - Cancer

Nano-bubble protects anti-cancer treatment

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A polymer nanoparticle that forms a protective bubble around small interfering molecules of RNA could allow the treatment to reach tumours and block their growth

Beer marinade cuts steak cancer risk

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Food scientists have found that fried or grilled beef contains fewer carcinogens when marinated in beer or, to a lesser extent, wine

Fertility drugs increase cancer risk

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Drugs designed to induce ovulation increased the risk of uterine cancer in a group of women who were treated over 30 years ago

Personalised cancer treatment on the way

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:25:00 GMT

A genetic signature that predicts whether a variety of cancers will respond to the most common treatments could guide doctors to the best therapy

Stress-free lifestyle helps fight cancer

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A small group women recovering from breast cancer surgery did better after psychological intervention to reduce stress and promote a healthy lifestyle

Gene hunt finds cancer culprits

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:26:00 GMT

Eight genes are now implicated in a deadly form of leukaemia, thanks to a rise in the speed and a drop in the cost of whole-genome sequencing

Gene hunt finds cancer culprits

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Eight genes are now implicated in a deadly form of leukaemia, thanks to a rise in the speed and a drop in the cost of whole-genome sequencing

Purple tomatoes could ward off cancer

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:53:00 GMT

Tomatoes engineered to be chock-full of purple pigments could have the same cancer-protecting properties as fruits such as blueberries

Purple tomatoes could ward off cancer

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:53:00 GMT

Tomatoes engineered to be chock-full of purple pigments could have the same cancer-protecting properties as fruits such as blueberries

Doctor estimates McCain's cancer death risk

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:01:00 GMT

A physician has estimated that Senator John McCain has a 6% risk of dying of melanoma recurrence each year

Doctor estimates McCain's cancer death risk

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:01:00 GMT

A physician has estimated that Senator John McCain has a 6% risk of dying of melanoma recurrence each year

Myriad of mutations linked to lung cancer

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT

The most common type of lung cancer turns out to be much more genetically diverse than thought, meaning that many new drugs will be needed

Cancer special: Old killer, new hope

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT

In this special report, we explore how our approach to cancer is changing, and what it could mean for patients over the coming decades

Cancer special: Old killer, new hope

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT

In this special report, we explore how our approach to cancer is changing, and what it could mean for patients over the coming decades

Myriad of mutations linked to lung cancer

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT

The most common type of lung cancer turns out to be much more genetically diverse than thought, meaning that many new drugs will be needed

How will we afford future cancer drugs?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

The benefits of gene research are starting to emerge in the shape of new cancer drugs - but will high prices mean some can't afford to stay alive?

Cancer special: Living with the enemy

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

By tracking the mutations that cause cancer, and hitting them with targeted drugs, we may be able to bring cancer under control

Cancer special: Patients doing it for themselves

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Doctors and scientists are no longer the only ones steering cancer research, says

Cancer special: Tumours under lock and key

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Can the immune system be harnessed to control cancer? Maybe so, if we can mimic natural cases of dormancy

Cancer special: Expert tips

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

World class advice on how to sidestep cancer

Editorial: How will we afford future cancer drugs?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

The benefits of gene research are starting to emerge in the shape of new cancer drugs – but will high prices mean some can't afford to stay alive?

Editorial: How will we afford future cancer drugs?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

The benefits of gene research are starting to emerge in the shape of new cancer drugs but will high prices mean some can't afford to stay alive?

Cancer special: Living with the enemy

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

By tracking the mutations that cause cancer, and hitting them with targeted drugs, we may be able to bring cancer under control

Cancer special: Old killer, new hope

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

By tracking the mutations that cause cancer, and hitting them with targeted drugs, we may be able to bring cancer under control

Cancer special: Patients doing it for themselves

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Doctors and scientists are no longer the only ones steering cancer research, says