Scientists experimenting with an innovative treatment for cancer have now devised a targeted injection that has already successfully eliminated tumors in mice. Could one shot administered directly to a solid tumor mark the end of cancer? Research devising more effective treatments for all types of cancer has been abundant over the past few years, offering […]
Hairy cell leukemia is a type of hematologic cancer. This type of cancer starts in the tissues that form blood, such as the bone marrow, or in the cells of the immune system. Hairy cell leukemia accounts for approximately 2 percent of all leukemias, is more common in men than in women, and is also […]
Some cancers are difficult to beat, even with modern drugs. New research sheds light on how one type of chemotherapy provides a safe haven for tumor cells, boosting cancer recurrence and growth in the long-run. In the midst of ‘sleeping’ cancer cells, something is stirring. Finding the right drug to treat a cancer can be […]
Leukopenia is a condition where a person has a reduced number of white blood cells. This increases their risk of infections. A person’s blood is made up of many different types of blood cells. White blood cells, also known as leukocytes, help to fight off infection. Leukocytes are a vital part of the immune system. […]
Juicing has become increasingly popular in recent years and is now a multimillion dollar industry. Carrots are a common ingredient in many juices, as they provide a flavor that pairs well with many other fruits and vegetables. Aside from its taste, carrot juice may also provide numerous health benefits. These possible benefits include reducing the […]
Bone marrow is a soft, spongy tissue that is in the center of most bones. Several types of cancer, including multiple myeloma, leukemia, and lymphoma, can develop in the bone marrow. Bone marrow contains stem cells that develop into various types of blood cell, including: red blood cells, which carry oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout […]
Scientists may have found an innovative way to kill off cancer cells in acute myeloid leukemia, all the while preserving and regenerating healthy red blood cells. Researchers may have found a way to suppress leukemic cells (shown here) while preserving healthy red blood cells. The new study was carried out by researchers from the McMaster Stem […]
Scientists have developed a small molecule that directly triggers suicide in cancer cells without harming healthy cells. It is now possible to induce cancer cell suicide without damaging healthy cells. In the journal Cancer Cell, researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY, explain how they tested the molecule, called BAX […]
Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) refers to a group of blood and bone marrow cancers. It develops when a person has low levels of certain types of blood cell in their body. Healthcare professionals used to call MDS “preleukemia,” or “smoldering leukemia.” However, as MDS only progresses to leukemia in around one-third of people, they now view […]
Scientists may have identified a way to boost the effect of chemotherapy against one of the most common forms of leukemia in adults: acute myeloid leukemia. Researchers may have found a way to improve treatment outcomes for patients with AML. In a new study, researchers found that acute myeloid leukemia (AML) triggers blood vessel leakage […]