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Anti-epileptic drug could help beat cancer

A new combination of two drugs, including one commonly used in the treatment of epilepsy, has proved effective at killing cancer cells, according to research published in the British Journal of Cancer* today (Tuesday 16 May 2006). A new combination of two drugs, including one commonly used in the treatment of epilepsy, has proved effective at killing cancer cells, according to research published in the British Journal of Cancer* today (Tuesday 16 May 2006).

15 May 2006

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Gene therapy shield for cancer treatment

Gene therapy could be used to shield important healthy stem cells of cancer patients during radiotherapy, enabling stronger doses to be administered safely, according to a report published today in the Journal of Gene Medicine. Gene therapy could be used to shield important healthy stem cells of cancer patients during radiotherapy, enabling stronger doses to be administered safely, according to a report published today in the Journal of Gene Medicine.

27 February 2006

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Radiotherapy after lumpectomy saves lives

Following a lumpectomy for breast cancer, radiotherapy to the breast reduces the risk of eventually dying from the disease - according to research published in todayїs (Friday 16 December 2005) The Lancet. Following a lumpectomy for breast cancer, radiotherapy to the breast reduces the risk of eventually dying from the disease - according to research published in todayїs (Friday 16 December 2005) The Lancet.

16 December 2005

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Leading Oxford scientist announces 'new era' in radiotherapy research

Major advances in the treatment of cancer with radiotherapy were forecast today (Thursday 10th November 2005) by a leading Oxford cancer expert. Major advances in the treatment of cancer with radiotherapy were forecast today (Thursday 10th November 2005) by a leading Oxford cancer expert.

10 November 2005

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Early trial results show survival improvement for pancreatic cancer

Adding a new chemotherapy drug to standard treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer has shown dramatic improvement in survival, a new study from Cancer Research UK reveals today (Wednesday 2nd Nov). Adding a new chemotherapy drug to standard treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer has shown dramatic improvement in survival, a new study from Cancer Research UK reveals today (Wednesday 2nd Nov).

2 November 2005

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Scientists find marker that signals better brain cancer survival for children

Scientists supported by Cancer Research UK and the Samantha Dickson Research Trust have uncovered a protein that signals a more favourable survival. Scientists supported by Cancer Research UK and the Samantha Dickson Research Trust have uncovered a protein that signals a more favourable survival.

28 October 2005

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Promising predictive test in bladder cancer

A simple test to predict how well bladder cancers will respond to radiotherapy could enable doctors to tailor the best treatment for their patients, according to a study published today. A simple test to predict how well bladder cancers will respond to radiotherapy could enable doctors to tailor the best treatment for their patients, according to a study published today.

1 September 2005

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Protein test may improve treatment of advanced breast cancer

Testing secondary tumours that have spread around the body for the protein HER-2 may help doctors decide the most effective treatment for some patients with advanced breast cancer, concludes a study published today in the British Journal of Cancer. Testing secondary tumours that have spread around the body for the protein HER-2 may help doctors decide the most effective treatment for some patients with advanced breast cancer, concludes a study published today in the British Journal of Cancer.

30 August 2005

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Fertility boost for testicular cancer patients

The vast majority of men who try to have a family, following treatment for testicular cancer, are able to father children - according to a report published today in the British Journal of Cancer. The vast majority of men who try to have a family, following treatment for testicular cancer, are able to father children - according to a report published today in the British Journal of Cancer.

19 July 2005

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New technique reduces side effects for breast cancer patients

A new technique significantly reduces the side effects of breast cancer surgery, scientists report in the Journal of Clinical Oncology today [1]. A new technique significantly reduces the side effects of breast cancer surgery, scientists report in the Journal of Clinical Oncology today [1].

29 June 2005

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HRT and endometrial cancer - results from the million women study

Some forms of hormone replacement therapy increase the risk of endometrial (womb) cancer, according to results from the Million Women Study, published in the Lancet1today. Some forms of hormone replacement therapy increase the risk of endometrial (womb) cancer, according to results from the Million Women Study, published in the Lancet1today.

28 April 2005

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Leading radiotherapy researcher leaves USA to lead new Oxford centre

Professor Gillies McKenna takes up the post of Professor of Radiation Oncology and Biology at the University of Oxford this month. Professor Gillies McKenna takes up the post of Professor of Radiation Oncology and Biology at the University of Oxford this month.

21 April 2005