Renal Cell Carcinoma Treatment
October 4, 2016
A new molecular discovery will allow doctors to select more effective treatment approaches based on the 9 subtypes of Renal Cell Carcinoma....
The Hidden Reasons of Cancer Metastasis and Drug Resistance: Tumor Heterogeneity
October 4, 2016
The problems of metastasis and drug resistance caused by the Tumor Heterogeneity are getting tremendous attention from oncologists and cancer researchers....
Art with a Heart
September 30, 2016
Sales from Dana Rosenberg's artwork during September and October 2016 will fund cancer research via NFCR, Shriner’s Hospital for Children & St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital....
Taste the Cancer-Fighting Power of Curcumin
September 30, 2016
Some studies have shown curcumin may be helpful in treating or preventing certain cancers. Cook with the spice TUMERIC - it’s active ingredient is curcumin....
Taste the Cancer-Fighting Power of Black Bean Brownies
September 23, 2016
Diets high in sugar and refined carbohydrates can lead to weight gain and obesity, which increases cancer risk over time. Research now links certain cancers—including breast, prostate, colorectal, esophageal, endometrial, kidney and pancreatic—to obesity. Today I’d like share with you a very special dessert that is...
Taste the Cancer-Fighting Power of Brazil Nuts
September 15, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]NFCR-sponsored researchers have been investigating the links between nutrition and cancer prevention for decades. The latest research from Dr. Helmut Sies focuses specifically on the role of selenium, a nutrient that may play a critical role in reducing the risk of certain cancers. So what can we...
What You Should Know About the 2016-2017 Influenza Season
September 9, 2016
Before we know it, Autumn will be here. Along with cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, pumpkin patches and football games comes flu season. The flu can wreak havoc. Every year, millions of people get sick, hundreds of thousands are hospitalized and thousands die from the flu.[1] What do...
Research by NFCR Scientists Reveals New Insights into Treatment Resistance of Metastatic Breast Cancer
Oscillating expression of a key cancer gene may impact treatment approaches for patients NFCR-supported scientist Dr. Daniel Haber and his team at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center have identified a dynamic gene expression in metastatic breast cancer that may contribute to disease progression and resistance to...
Genetic Sequencing and Diagnosis Sets a Guinness World Record
August 29, 2016
Can you imagine that a Guinness world record could be related to genetic sequencing and disease diagnosis? A world record for fastest genetic diagnosis was recently set by Dr. Stephen Kingsmore, president and CEO of Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine. Dr. Kingsmore is able...
Genetic Testing for Cancer: What You Should Know
August 26, 2016
Genetic testing, including the tests using the second generation sequencing technology, is becoming an very important tool to improve the quality of medical care to cancer patients and high risk population. But, unless the right testing is selected, the results of the gene sequencing won’t...