In Pregnancy-Associated Colorectal Cancer No Differences Found In Survival Or Neonatal Outcomes

03.02.09 | Author: admin | Posted in Colorectal Cancer, Pregnancy, Public Health, Women's Health / OBGYN | No Comments »

In one of the first studies to examine maternal and newborn health risks and colorectal cancer, UC Davis researchers have found that women diagnosed with the disease during or shortly after their pregnancies have the same survival as women who have the disease and are not pregnant. The study also found that, while there is [...]

Researchers Identify Potential Therapeutic Target In Osteosarcoma

02.28.09 | Author: admin | Posted in Bones / Orthopaedics, Cancer / Oncology | No Comments »

A receptor known to be active in bone metastases, but previously unexplored in primary bone tumors, is a potential therapeutic target in osteosarcoma, investigators from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center report in the March 1 issue of Cancer Research.
The researchers found that the protein – interleukin-11 receptor alpha (IL-11Ra) – is [...]