New Molecule Discovery Shows Promise Against Tamoxifen-Resistant Breast Cancers (HealthDay)

HealthDay - MONDAY, June 16 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have identified a new group of compounds that might one day be added to the armamentarium of therapies designed to fight estrogen-fueled breast cancer.

Gene Profiles Might Help Guide Lung Cancer Care (HealthDay)

HealthDay - SUNDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- A sweeping genetic analysis suggests that the activity of certain genes might someday allow doctors to predict which lung cancer patients need more aggressive therapies and which do not.

Massachusetts to spend $1 billion on biotechnology (Reuters)

Reuters - Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick signed a bill on Monday that will direct $1 billion of state funds toward biotechnology over 10 years, aiming to fill a federal funding shortfall caused by White House opposition to embryonic stem cell research.

Gene Profiles Might Help Guide Lung Cancer Care (HealthDay)

HealthDay - SUNDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- A sweeping genetic analysis suggests that the activity of certain genes might someday allow doctors to predict which lung cancer patients need more aggressive therapies and which do not.

Prostate cancer drug gives hope to 'untreatable' patients

Scientists have unveiled a new drug for prostate cancer which they say could help up to 80 per cent of patients with the aggressive and previously untreatable form of the disease.

Gene Profiles Might Help Guide Lung Cancer Care (HealthDay)

HealthDay - SUNDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- A sweeping genetic analysis suggests that the activity of certain genes might someday allow doctors to predict which lung cancer patients need more aggressive therapies and which do not.