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Protein 'magnet' uncovers clue to cancer cell spread

The destruction of a protein 'magnet' could lead to cancer cells breaking away from a tumour and spreading around the body, according to a study in Molecular Cell* today (Thursday). The destruction of a protein 'magnet' could lead to cancer cells breaking away from a tumour and spreading around the body, according to a study in Molecular Cell* today (Thursday).

12 March 2009

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Virus reveals secret to cancer spread

Cancer Research UK scientists studying a virus have unveiled an important clue to understanding how cancer spreads. Their research is published in Nature* today (Wednesday). Cancer Research UK scientists studying a virus have unveiled an important clue to understanding how cancer spreads. Their research is published in Nature* today (Wednesday).

4 March 2009

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Gene controllers crucial for cancer spread

Cancer Research UK scientists have pinpointed two proteins that work together to help cancer cells spread around the body, reveals a study published in Nature Cell Biology*. Cancer Research UK scientists have pinpointed two proteins that work together to help cancer cells spread around the body, reveals a study published in Nature Cell Biology*.

10 February 2009

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Protein hormone in body fat clue to breast cancer spread

Scientists have discovered how low levels of a protein hormone found in body fat, plays a crucial role in tumour growth and spread. Their findings are published in a paper in the British Journal of Cancer today (Tuesday). Scientists have discovered how low levels of a protein hormone found in body fat, plays a crucial role in tumour growth and spread. Their findings are published in a paper in the British Journal of Cancer today (Tuesday).

22 January 2008

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Cannabis compound may stop breast cancer progression

A chemical found in the plant Cannabis sativa may help to prevent the spread of breast cancer cells throughout the body, a new study has found. A chemical found in the plant Cannabis sativa may help to prevent the spread of breast cancer cells throughout the body, a new study has found.

20 November 2007

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Watching movies could help scientists understand cancer spread

Scientists have for a long time had to observe cell migration, the process that drives cancer spread, via a series of still images. Scientists have for a long time had to observe cell migration, the process that drives cancer spread, via a series of still images.

12 June 2007

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• Health & Medicine

Photodynamic therapy can scramble the immune system to fight cancer spread

A light-triggered cancer treatment called photodynamic therapy (PDT) may be able to treat advanced cancer at the same time as targeting local tumours, according to research published in the British Journal of Cancer. A light-triggered cancer treatment called photodynamic therapy (PDT) may be able to treat advanced cancer at the same time as targeting local tumours, according to research published in the British Journal of Cancer.

12 June 2007

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Welsh scientists uncover role of female hormones in breast cancer spread

Oestrogen can help breast cancer cells invade the blood stream and spread around the body, according to a new study1 by Cancer Research UK scientists in Wales. Oestrogen can help breast cancer cells invade the blood stream and spread around the body, according to a new study1 by Cancer Research UK scientists in Wales.

17 June 2003

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Welsh scientists discover vital clue to breast cancer spread

Cancer Research UK scientists in Wales believe they have made a discovery that could help halt the rapid spread of breast cancer, revealing their findings at the world's largest breast cancer conference1. Cancer Research UK scientists in Wales believe they have made a discovery that could help halt the rapid spread of breast cancer, revealing their findings at the world's largest breast cancer conference1.

11 December 2002

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Discovering how ovarian cancer spreads

Chemical messengers, which traditionally fight infection and help to heal the body, can turn traitor and cause ovarian cancer to spread, says a study1 published today. Chemical messengers, which traditionally fight infection and help to heal the body, can turn traitor and cause ovarian cancer to spread, says a study1 published today.

14 October 2002

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Cancer molecule is key to bowel cancer spread

Cancer Research UK scientists have uncovered a key function of the first ever molecule to be implicated in the development of cancer. Cancer Research UK scientists have uncovered a key function of the first ever molecule to be implicated in the development of cancer.

4 August 2002