Lists Brain Cancer (Awesome Library) Provides resources on brain cancer as well as other cancers. 08-05 Breast Cancer (Awesome Library) Provides resources on breast cancer as well as other cancers. 08-05 Cancer Research (National Cancer Institute) Provides information on clinical trials in progress, results of research, and more. 1-04 Clinical Trials for Cancer (MDAnderson.org) Provides information for those interested in clinical trials. 11-02 Colorectal Cancer (Awesome Library) Provides resources on colorectal cancer as well as other cancers. 08-05 Lung Cancer (Awesome Library) Provides resources on lung cancer as well as other cancers. 08-05 Skin Cancer (Awesome Library) Provides resources on skin cancer as well as other cancers. 08-05 News -01-27-06 New Cancer Drug Approved (CBS News) "A new drug that combats both a rare stomach cancer and advanced kidney cancer won speedy federal approval Thursday." "Sunitinib, to be marketed by Pfizer Inc. as Sutent, is the first cancer drug to simultaneously win Food and Drug Administration approval for two conditions, the agency said." 01-06 -02-03-05 Liquid Radiation Has Fewer Side Effects (ABC News) "A study published in today's New England Journal of Medicine offers encouraging news about a novel way to fight cancer. It finds that injecting a type of liquid radiation, called Bexxar, into patients with lymphoma — a cancer of the immune system — can fight the disease more quickly and with fewer side effects that existing treatments. The approach might eventually be used on a variety of cancers." "The radioactive drug is delivered intravenously and works like a guided missile. It travels throughout the body, homing in on a specific protein found on the cancer cells." 2-05 -04-08-09 Prostate Cancer Drug Shows Promise (Time.com) "An experimental drug for advanced prostate cancer has shown preliminary success in the first and second phases of clinical trials, shrinking cancer tumors in the lab and reducing signs of the disease in patients with drug-resistant cancer, according to a report published in the April 10 issue of the journal Science." "Prostate cancer, which kills 29,000 men in the U.S. each year, is a tenacious disease in advanced stages." 04-09 -04-16-08 The Kanzius Machine: Cure for Cancer? (CBS News) "Here's the important part: if clinical trials pan out-and there's still a long way to go-the Kanzius machine will zap cancer cells all through your body without the need for drugs or surgery and without side effects. None at all. At least that's the idea." 04-08 -05-14-09 Study: Ginger Helps Chemo Nausea (CBS News) "Ginger, long used as a folk remedy for soothing tummyaches, helped tame one of the most dreaded side effects of cancer treatment - nausea from chemotherapy, the first large study to test the herb for this has found. " "People who started taking ginger capsules several days before a chemo infusion had fewer and less severe bouts of nausea afterward than others who were given dummy capsules, the federally funded study found." 05-09 -05-19-09 Stems Cells Target Tumors (U.S. News) "In mice, genetically engineered cells killed cancer but spared healthy cells." 05-09 -09-01-06 Cells Engineered to Fight Cancer (ABC News) "Researchers took immune system cells from the blood of 17 advanced melanoma patients who, like Origer, had not been helped by conventional treatments. Origer had only three months to four months left to live when the experimental treatment began." "These ordinary blood cells, called T cells, were genetically engineered to become cancer-fighting cells that could recognize and attack the life-threatening melanoma." 09-06 -09-07-05 New Cure for Cancer - Telomerase Inhibitor (MSN Health) "In normal cells, the telomeres get shorter as cells divide and age. When they get short enough, the cell stops dividing. But that doesn't happen in cancer cells, because telomerase prevents the telomeres from getting short, so the malignant cells continue their ultimately fatal growth." " 'Over the years, what we have seen in screening a number of different human tumors is that telomerase is turned on in 90 percent of human cancers,' Shay said. 'We're trying to find ways of inhibiting this enzyme.' " "A number of approaches have been tried, including a telomerase vaccine, he said. The attack described in the new report uses a synthetic molecule, made up of 13 nucleotides, the basic building blocks of genes, that prevents telomerase from reaching the cell." 9-05 -10-11-06 Dramatic Improvements in Cancer Treatment (CBS News) "Herceptin is a drug that targets proteins on the surface of the cell. Gleevec works inside the cell to block cancer's growth. Avastin shuts down the blood vessels that feed the tumor, literally starving it to death. These are all called targeted therapies." "Those discoveries could pave the way for the development of other cancer drugs that destroy the dangerous runaway cells without destroying the patient's quality of life." 10-06 -12-25-07 New Proton Machines for Combating Cancer (New York Times) "The machines accelerate protons to nearly the speed of light and shoot them into tumors. Scientists say proton beams are more precise than the X-rays now typically used for radiation therapy, meaning fewer side effects from stray radiation and, possibly, a higher cure rate." "X-rays, which are high-energy electromagnetic waves, pass through the body, depositing their energy all along the way, not just in the tumor. By contrast, protons — subatomic particles with a positive electrical charge — can be made to stop on the tumor and dump most of their payload there." 12-07 Cancer-Fighting Drug Found in Soil (Live Science) "The bark of certain yew trees can yield a medicine that fights cancer. Now scientists find the dirt that yew trees grow in can supply the drug as well, suggesting a new way to commercially harvest the medicine." "Scientists originally isolated the drug paclitaxel—now commonly known as Taxol—in 1967 from the bark of Pacific yew trees (Taxus brevifolia) in a forest near the Mount St. Helens in Washington. This yew also yields related compounds known as taxanes that can be converted to paclitaxel. Research since then has revealed other yew species generate paclitaxel and taxanes as well, as do some fungi and certain hazelnut varieties." 04-07 Cervical Cancer Breakthrough (WebMD.com) "Scientists have successfully destroyed cervical cancer cells using a new technique that is being hailed as one of the most important developments in medicine for decades." "The technique, called RNA interference (RNAi), completely eliminated all the cancer cells growing in a test tube, yet left healthy cells unharmed. The scientists called the results 'absolutely remarkable.' " "Professor Jo Milner, who led the investigation at the University of York, said that in her long career as a cell biologist she had never before witnessed such a powerful anti-cancer agent that was so highly specific in selecting tumour cells." 9-02 Papers Cancer - Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society) Describes the diagnosis and treatment of AML. 2-03 Cancer Cure Approved (HHMI.org) Describes the research on the new drug, STI-571 or Gleevec, which has been shown to attack only cancer cells and provide a very high rate of cure in leukemia. The FDA approved its use. 5-02 Cancer Information (American Cancer Society) Provides news, medical updates, and more. Center - Johnsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCLA) Provides news about cancer research, availability of therapies, and a search engine for information about cancer (oncology). 6-99 Choosing Treatment Facilities and Health Professionals (American Cancer Society) "Find the doctor or health center that meets your specific needs. We'll help you explore your options, learn about the health care system, and find the right treatment professionals and facilities for you." 1-04 Complementary and Alternative Therapies (American Cancer Society) "The terms 'alternative' or 'complementary' are used to refer to non-traditional methods of diagnosing, preventing, or treating cancer. Many cancer patients find that these therapies relieve symptoms or side effects, ease pain, and enhance their lives during treatment. How can you know if these approaches are safe and if they can help you?" 1-04 Decision-Support Tools (American Cancer Society) "Treatment Decision Tools, like these Cancer Profilers, can help you make an informed decision about your treatment. Using these tools, you can access the detailed analysis of your specific condition, uncover a statistical breakdown of treatment types, and pinpoint the exact topics you should discuss with your doctor." Requires registration. 1-04 Finding Treatment Centers (American Cancer Society) "Search these databases and directories for hospitals, healthcare facilities, and physician information. Get information about services offered, treatments available, and doctor specialties to help find the right treatment center for you." 1-04 Helping Children Cope with Cancer (ABC News) "Truth, Harpham says, is the most important thing parents with cancer can offer their children." "She says tell children to keep doing what children do — going to school and playing with friends. And make sure your children don't feel guilty for worrying about themselves." "There are few children who haven't heard about the ravages of cancer, so experts say remind them not all cancers are the same." 01-06 Leukemia - Cancer Cure Approved (CenterWatch) Describes the research on the new drug, STI-571 or Gleevec, which has been shown to attack only cancer cells and provide a very high rate of cure in leukemia. The FDA approved its use. 5-02 Nutrition After Treatment (American Cancer Society) "Cancer treatment can greatly affect your nutritional needs. Whether you need help dealing with side effects or simply want to make sure you maintain your health, these resources will help." 1-04 Proton Radiation Therapy for Cancer (Proton-Therapy.org) "There is a significant difference between standard (x-ray) radiation treatment and proton therapy. If given in sufficient doses, x-ray radiation techniques will control many cancers. But, because of the physician's inability to adequately conform the irradiation pattern to the cancer, healthy tissues may receive a similar dose and can be damaged. Consequently, a less- than-desired dose is frequently used to reduce damage to healthy tissues and avoid unwanted side effects. The power of protons is that higher doses of radiation can be used to control and manage cancer while significantly reducing damage to healthy tissue and vital organs." 07-08 Staying Active During Treatment (American Cancer Society) "Find the doctor or health center that meets your specific needs. We'll help you explore your options, learn about the health care system, and find the right treatment professionals and facilities for you." 1-04 Study: Curry Spice Kills Cancer (BBC News) "An extract found in the bright yellow curry spice turmeric can kill off cancer cells, scientists have shown." "The chemical - curcumin - has long been thought to have healing powers and is already being tested as a treatment for arthritis and even dementia." 10-09 Talking About Cancer (American Cancer Society) "Talking about cancer isn't easy. And, there are different considerations when you're talking to family or friends, doctors, insurance and financial companies, and your employer. Get tips on taking this important step and find communities to discuss issues you have along the way." Assists with finding a support group and more. 1-04 Types of Treatment (American Cancer Society) "What treatment is best for you? Which methods have proven to be most effective? Here you can find answers to your questions, plus learn about what to ask your physician, what's new in research, and what you can expect after treatment is over." 1-04

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