Tasmanian devil colony shows immunity to cancer (AP via Yahoo! News)
The discovery of a genetically distinct colony of Tasmanian devils may save the species from being wiped out by a contagious cancer that has decimated the population, Australian scientists said Wednesday.
Transgene Sells Option on Cancer Vaccine to Novartis (Update3) (Bloomberg)
March 10 (Bloomberg) -- Transgene SA , the French biotechnology company backed by the billionaire Merieux family, sold Novartis AG an option on rights to the experimental TG4010 cancer vaccine in a deal that may fetch as much as $960 million.
"Spartacus" halted after star's cancer diagnosis (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Starz's freshman drama "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" has halted series production due to star Andy Whitfield being diagnosed with cancer.
Spartacus Star Diagnosed With Cancer; Production Halted (TV Guide)
Starz's epic drama Spartacus: Blood and Sand halted production after star Andy Whitfield was diagnosed with cancer, reports The Hollywood Reporter . Whitfield, who plays Spartacus in the freshman series, was diagnosed with ... Read More Other Links From TVGuide.com Andy Whitfield Spartacus: Blood and Sand
Transgene Sells Option on Cancer Vaccine to Novartis (Update1) (Bloomberg)
March 10 (Bloomberg) -- Transgene SA , the French biotechnology company whose biggest shareholder is the Merieux family, sold an option on the rights to the experimental TG4010 vaccine for treating cancer to Novartis AG for as much as $960 million.
Neutropenia: Research findings expected to ease treatment of low neutrophil counts in cancer patients (Science Daily)
New research may change neutropenia treatment for all childhood cancer patients. Neutropenia is the dangerous drop in white blood cells that leaves cancer patients at increased risk for infections and can delay chemotherapy.
Breast cancer drug fulvestrant appears more effective in the presence of CK8 and CK18 (Science Daily)
Women's responsiveness to the second-line breast cancer drug fulvestrant may depend on whether the cancer cells are expressing two key proteins, scientists report.
First inherited prostate cancer genetic mutation in African-American men identified (Science Daily)
Researchers have discovered, for the first time, a genetic mutation in African-American men with a family history of prostate cancer who are at increased risk for the disease. The team identified an inheritable genetic defect in the receptor for the male hormone, androgen (testosterone), that may contribute to the development of prostate cancer and its progression.
Cancer agency to offer free mammograms (The Indianapolis Star)
The Little Red Cancer Agency is bringing free mammograms to an Eastside location later this month. St. Vincent's Mobile Mammography Unit will operate from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on April 14 at the People's Health Center, 2340 E. 10th St.
Fewer platelets could be used for some cancer and bone-marrow transplantation patients (EurekAlert!)
( UT Southwestern Medical Center ) Physicians may be able to safely lower the platelet dosage in transfusions for cancer and bone-marrow transplant patients without risking increased bleeding, according to new research involving UT Southwestern Medical Center and 28 other medical institutions.
