Cancer
08 May 2008
Researchers find gene location that gives rise to neuroblastoma, an aggressive childhood cancer
Using advanced gene-hunting technology, an international team of researchers has for the first time identified a chromosome region that is the source of genetic events that give rise to neuroblastoma, an often fatal childhood cancer. The investigators found that the presence of common DNA variations in a region of chromosome…
Cancer
29 Apr 2008
Researchers light up lungs to help diagnose disease
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed innovative technology which illuminates a person´s lungs and helps clinicians identify if they are functioning correctly. The new technology could result in earlier diagnosis of emphysema and smoking related damage, as well as other lung conditions and diseases. Lung diseases are of…
Cancer
24 Apr 2008
Childhood leukemia: tackling the challenge of CNS relapse
Clinicians have achieved a gratifyingly high success rate in treating childhood leukemias—with up to 90 percent five-year survival for acute lymphoblastic leukemia and 60 percent for acute myeloid leukemia. Now, a major challenge is to improve treatment of central nervous system (CNS) leukemia in these patients, said Ching-Hon Pui, MD,…
Cancer
22 Apr 2008
Study offers new hope for children with bilateral wilms tumor
St. Jude physicians have demonstrated that children with bilateral Wilms tumor, a cancer of the kidneys, can retain normal function in both kidneys by undergoing a procedure called bilateral nephron-sparing surgery, even when preoperative scans suggest that the tumors are inoperable. Between 1999 and 2006, all St. Jude patients with…
Cancer
20 Apr 2008
Outsmart the summer sun at any age
The warmer months entice people of all ages to come forth from their winter havens – and most need to be reminded about the importance of sun protection. From young children to teens to mature adults, there are dozens of simple ways to change skin cancer prevention from a chore…
Cancer
06 Apr 2008
New hope for children with kidney tumours deemed inoperable
Physicians at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have demonstrated that children with bilateral Wilms tumour, a cancer of the kidneys, can retain normal function in both kidneys by undergoing a procedure called bilateral nephron-sparing surgery, even when preoperative scans suggest that the tumours are inoperable. Between 1999 and 2006, all…
Cancer
26 Mar 2008
Genetic Testing for Hereditary Diseases
Genetic testing involves analysing a person's DNA. It can be used to assess their risk of hereditary (genetic) conditions such as cystic fibrosis.
Blood
25 Mar 2008
Myeloma Foundation of Australia
Myeloma Foundation of Australia supports people living with myeloma, a form of cancer treated by bone marrow transplant and stem cell transplant.
Bone
21 Mar 2008
Potential brain cancer drug for children may damage bones
A novel drug that fully eliminated brain tumours from mice in a dramatic 2004 study has shown a darker side — causing permanent bone damage in younger mice. The researcher who conducted both studies says the disappointing new finding raises concerns about using similar drugs to treat children’s cancers, at…
