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Monthly archives: June 2012

New technology improves detection of prostate cancer cells in a patient’s bloodstream

Posted on June 25, 2012 by wallacej

VCU Massey Cancer Center continues to test new technology by ApoCell, Inc. that can detect circulating tumor cells (CTC) in a patient’s bloodstream. In April, Massey reported on a pilot study of the device in liver cancer patients, and now … Continue reading →

Novel radiation therapy safely treats prostate cancer and lowers the risk of recurrence

Posted on June 22, 2012 by wallacej

A recent Phase I/II clinical trial has shown that a new combination of radiation therapies developed at Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center  escalates radiation doses to safely and effectively treat prostate cancer and lower the risk of recurrence with … Continue reading →

Scientists discover mechanism that promotes lung cancer growth and survival

Posted on June 18, 2012 by wallacej

A multi-institutional research study has uncovered a new mechanism that may lead to unique treatments for lung cancer, one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The study recently published in the journal Genes & Development was a collaboration between … Continue reading →

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