Why Low Folate Transporter Levels May Help Stop Colon Cancer
Researchers discovered an unexpected twist in how folate (a B vitamin) affects colon cancer. While folate normally helps protect cells, cancer cells with low …
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Vitamin D Levels May Help Predict Breast Cancer Treatment Success
Researchers studied 223 breast cancer patients to see if vitamin D levels could predict how well they'd respond to chemotherapy before surgery. They found that …
Read MoreNew Quick Test Could Help Detect Ovarian Cancer Earlier
Scientists have created a new, affordable testing device that can quickly detect four special proteins in the blood that may signal ovarian cancer. The device …
Read MoreNew Tool Helps Doctors Find Hidden Cancer Markers in Liver Cells
Scientists created a special material that can catch and identify tiny protein pieces called glycopeptides in liver cancer cells. These protein pieces could …
Read MoreNew Clues About Vitamin D and Breast Cancer Risk
Researchers studied a protein called osteoprotegerin and its connection to breast cancer, along with vitamin D and calcium levels. They compared blood samples …
Read MoreNew Tool Could Help Doctors Spot Ovarian Cancer Earlier
Scientists created a tiny automated machine that can quickly find special molecules called aptamers that stick to a cancer marker found in ovarian cancer …
Read MoreNew Markers Found in Rare Uterine Cancer Could Guide Future Treatment
Researchers studied a rare and serious type of uterine cancer called carcinosarcoma to find biological markers that might help doctors choose better …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Affects Your Colon Cancer Risk in Just 12 Weeks
Researchers wanted to understand how different diets affect the body's risk of developing colorectal cancer. They studied 103 healthy adults for 12 weeks who …
Read MoreTwo Cancer Proteins May Work Together in Aggressive Uterine Cancer
Scientists studied aggressive uterine cancers to see how two important proteins, HER2 and FOLR1, might be connected. They looked at tissue samples from 62 …
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