A new study published in Cancer Dietary Supplementation shows that higher levels of vitamin D are associated with a reduced risk of cancer. A new study conducted at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, led by Dr. Cedric Garland, has found that higher levels of vitamin D, specifically serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, are […]
Challenges in Cancer Genomics Research
Comprehensive analysis of cancer genomes has revealed a great deal of diversity in the genetic abnormalities found within cancers of a single type. Moreover, recurrent genetic alterations within these cancers are often involved in only a small percentage of cases. Discovering rare genetic alterations that drive cancers is therefore a challenge for the field. Another […]
Opportunities in Cancer Genomics Research
Although a large number of mutations that drive the development and progression of many types of cancer have been identified through large-scale research studies, some tumor types have not been deeply characterized. New technologies and the knowledge gained from previous genomic studies could be used to define the full set of driver mutations in many […]
Why Genomics Research Is Critical to Progress against Cancer
The study of cancer genomes has revealed abnormalities in genes that drive the development and growth of many types of cancer. This knowledge has improved our understanding of the biology of cancer and led to new methods of diagnosing and treating the disease. For example, the discovery of cancer-causing genetic and epigenetic changes in tumors […]
Colorectal Cancer Overview
Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. The colon and the rectum are parts of the large intestine, which is the lower part of the body’s digestive system. During digestion, food moves through the stomach and small intestine into the colon. The colon absorbs water and nutrients from the food and […]
Kidney Cancer Overview
There are two kidneys, one on each side of the spine, above the waist. The kidneys clean the blood to take out waste and make urine. Urine collects in the renal pelvis, the area at the center of the kidney, and then passes through the ureter, into the bladder, and out of the body. The […]
Pancreatic Cancer Overview
The pancreas lies behind the stomach and in front of the spine. There are two kinds of cells in the pancreas. Exocrine pancreas cells make enzymes that are released into the small intestine to help the body digest food. Neuroendocrine pancreas cells (such as islet cells) make several hormones, including insulin and glucagon, that help […]
Liver and Bile Duct Cancer Overview
The liver has many important functions in the body. For example, it cleans toxins from the blood, makes bile that helps digest fat, makes substances that help blood clot, and makes, stores, and releases sugar for energy. Primary liver cancer is cancer that starts in the liver. The most common type of primary liver cancer […]
