Category: Research News

Mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to airborne asbestos fibers, is diffuse and can spread throughout the body by entering the blood stream or the lymphatic system. Due to the aggressive nature of the cancer, it is rare that mesothelioma cells remain confined to the site of origin and have not invaded …

Mesothelioma, the signature cancer of asbestos exposure, is difficult to treat due to its resistance to many cancer treatments. The aggressive disease often fights off even the strongest of medicines allowing the cancer cells to continue to grow and divide. Many researchers have looked at a defective p53 protein as one cause of metastasis in …

Technorati code: ZN3NJ8FCSHJN  Stem cell research is one area that has shown promise in the fight against cancer. Last year researchers at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center reported that lung cancer stem cells can lead to a “new avenue” for immunotherapy treatment options that specifically target stem cells. Now, researchers at Johns Hopkins have …