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Tiny tech sparks cell signal find
(BBC 05/11/2009)
Tiny metal particles have been shown to cause changes to DNA across a cellular barrier - without having to cross it. The nanometre and micrometre scale particles resulted in an increase of damage to DNA across the barrier via a never-before-seen cell signal process. Reporting in Nature Nanotechnology, the researchers say the mechanism could be both a risk and an opportunity. Nanoparticle-based approaches are being considered for use to improve MRI images or direct the delivery of cancer drugs.
Scientists discover protein that stops cells becoming vulnerable to cancer
(Daily Mail 16/10/2008)
Dr Lesley Walker, Cancer Research UK's director of cancer information, said: 'Establishing RTEL1's role in human cells allows us to start to think about how we might protect cells from DNA damage that is caused when this protein is amplified. ' This opens up the possibility for new avenues of drug development in the future which is very encouraging.'
Shark blood 'offers cancer hope'
(BBC 13/10/2008)
Sharks have immune systems similar to humans, but their antibodies - the molecules which actually fight disease - are exceptionally resilient. Researchers believe this quality could be harnessed to help slow the spread of diseases such as cancer. Potentially, it could lead to a new generation of drug treatments.
Research fear over Christie money
(BBC 13/10/2008)
A cancer treatment centre, which invested £7.5m in an Icelandic bank, has said research could be jeopardised if it does not get its money back. The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Withington, Manchester, invested the money with Kaupthing Singer and Friedlander (KSF) in May and July 2008. Of that amount, £6.5m is charity money and £1m is NHS cash.
NHS to allow 'private' drugs for cancer
(The Independent 12/09/2008)
Approval of top-up payments for cancer and certain other treatments is being widely anticipated from the review being conducted by Professor Mike Richards, the Government's national cancer adviser, despite fears that it could introduce a two-tier NHS.
Man convicted over cancer 'cure'
(BBC 10/09/2008)
A man who advertised a cure for cancer and charged victims hundreds of pounds for 'natural' tablets is convicted under a historic law. Andrew Harris, 49, of Sale, advertised "Triamazon" on two websites as a natural alternative for treating all types of cancer. He was convicted under the Cancer Act of 1939 of taking part in the publication of adverts offering to treat people for cancer.
NHS funding 'risk to cancer care'
(BBC 26/08/2008)
Cancer services risk missing out on money because the funding system is not sophisticated enough, a report says.
Cancer specialists warn against monitoring of waiting times
(The Scotsman 17/08/2008)
A DOZEN top cancer specialists have urged the Scottish Government to drop its focus on waiting-time targets for treatment, saying they are placing audit staff under "exce
Cancer patients 'failed by NHS'
(BBC 14/08/2008)
A survey of cancer patients, carers and professionals suggests Scotland's NHS is failing those with the disease.
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