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PHILADELPHIA — A new molecular pathway involving the gene ZNF365 has been identified and abnormalities in that pathway may predict worse outcomes for patients with breast cancer, according to data published in Cancer Discovery, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. “Genomic...
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PHILADELPHIA — The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) congratulates Charles L. Sawyers, M.D., president of the AACR and Brian J. Druker, M.D., fellow of the AACR Academy and former member of the AACR Board of Directors, on receiving the 2013 Taubman Prize for Excellence in Translational...
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Fri, Jun 14 2013
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PHILADELPHIA — Genetic variations, known as single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), in or near the genes ZNF423 and CTSO were associated with breast cancer risk among women who underwent prevention therapy with tamoxifen and raloxifene, according to data published in Cancer Discovery, a journal...
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Thu, Jun 13 2013
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PHILADELPHIA — The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has issued a call for nominations for its 2013 AACR Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cancer Prevention Research. The award, formerly the AACR-Prevent Cancer Foundation Award for Excellence in Cancer Prevention Research...
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PHILADELPHIA — The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has issued a call for nominations for its 2013 Distinguished Lectureship on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities, funded by the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The AACR Distinguished Lectureship on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities...
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Thu, Jun 13 2013
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PHILADELPHIA — Novel abnormalities in the FGFR gene, called FGFR fusions, were identified in a spectrum of cancers, and preliminary results with cancer cells harboring FGFR fusions suggested that some patients with these cancers may benefit from treatment with FGFR inhibitor drugs, according to...
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Fri, Jun 7 2013
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Editor’s Note: A downloadable image of this issue’s cover is available here. PHILADELPHIA — The Spring 2013 issue of Cancer Today, a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), features poignant stories on surviving cancer a second time and increasing participation...
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PHILADELPHIA — A subset of colorectal cancers responds to anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (anti-EGFR) therapies, but develops resistance within months. Among cancers that develop resistance to anti-EGFR therapy, some showed overexpression of a gene called MET, according to a study published...
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Sun, Jun 2 2013
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PHILADELPHIA — A newly developed, single-step Raman spectroscopy algorithm has the potential to simultaneously detect microcalcifications and enable diagnosis of the associated breast lesions with high precision, according to data published in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association...
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Fri, May 31 2013
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Frequent history of heartburn elevated risk for throat and vocal cord cancers. Use of antacids lowered risk. Further studies are needed to confirm the protective effect of antacids. PHILADELPHIA — Frequent heartburn was positively associated with cancers of the throat and vocal cord among nonsmokers...
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Thu, May 23 2013
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PHILADELPHIA — Margaret Foti, Ph.D., M.D. (h.c.), chief executive officer (CEO) of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), was honored with the 2013 Stanley P. Reimann Honor Award for her deep and far-reaching contributions to cancer science and medicine at a celebration hosted by...
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Thu, May 16 2013
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Physical activity may reduce breast cancer risk by altering estrogen metabolism. Women who did aerobic exercises had an increased ratio of “good” to “bad” metabolites of estrogen. PHILADELPHIA — Changes in estrogen breakdown, or metabolism, may be one of the mechanisms by...
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Tue, May 7 2013
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Problems falling asleep and staying asleep increased risk for prostate cancer. The association was stronger for advanced disease. Larger studies with longer follow-up are necessary for confirmation. PHILADELPHIA — Men who reported sleep problems, including difficulty falling asleep and staying...
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Tue, May 7 2013
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) formally issued letters to all members of the House of Representatives and the Senate urging them to oppose recently introduced legislation that would exempt many cigars from regulation. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA...
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Wed, May 1 2013
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Smokers of both genders had increased risk for colon cancer compared with never-smokers. The risk increase was greater for female smokers. The more and longer a woman smoked, the greater her risk. PHILADELPHIA — Smoking increased the risk for developing colon cancer, and female smokers may have...
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Tue, Apr 30 2013
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