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June 07, 2012

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12:25 PM | ASCO 2012 – best of the rest
In her third and final report from this year’s ASCO conference, Nell Barrie reflects on her personal highlights of the meeting. Even though ASCO is one of the world’s biggest cancer treatment conferences, it’s not all about new drugs. Some … Continue reading →
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June 06, 2012

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5:24 PM | ASCO 2012 – a new treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer?
In this second report from the ASCO conference, Nell Barrie discusses an experimental “armed antibody” for the treatment of breast cancer. While patriotic Britons sheltered under their umbrellas over the rainy Jubilee weekend, the ASCO cancer conference in Chicago brought … Continue reading →
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12:32 PM | ASCO 2012: Is immunotherapy finally coming of age?
While the UK enjoyed the rather wet Jubilee celebrations this weekend, thousands of cancer experts gathered in Chicago for the world’s largest annual cancer conference, ASCO. Cancer Research UK’s Nell Barrie was there to hear about the latest treatment advances. … Continue reading →

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May 06, 2012

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11:01 PM | New trial to test spice extract curcumin against bowel cancer
Headline writers take note: curry doesn’t cure cancer. But over the years, several studies have given researchers a tantalising glimpse of the cancer-fighting potential of a chemical called curcumin, an extract of the yellow curry spice turmeric. This is the … Continue reading →
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