News ArticlesMovie of the month: Early steps in development of breast cancerIn this movie, some characteristics of breast cancer is demonstrated using light sheet microscopy. The technique allows for visualizing structural alterations in breast cancer compared to normal breast...Read more Colorectal Cancer Awareness MonthInternational Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is held in March every year and offers a good opportunity to globally educate as well as promote awareness of the importance of colorectal cancer screening, prevention and treatment...Read more Cancer Immunotherapy - A Dramatic Advancement towards Gentle Cancer TreatmentThe 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, awarded jointly to Dr. James P. Allison and Dr. Tasuku Honjo for their contribution to cancer immunotherapy, highlighted the dramatic advancement of our understanding of cancer immunology in recent decades. Previously untreatable groups of cancer patients are now given a chance to prolong their lives...Read more The Story Behind the Cancer StatisticsCancer rates are steadily increasing worldwide and are projected to continue to rise during the next decade. But what part of it is a true increase and what part is influenced by other factors, such as reporting and quality of various cancer registries, is unclear. In this week's blog post, we will highlight some of the common terms used when discussing cancer statistics and what to consider when interpreting it...Read more Breast Cancer Awareness MonthThis month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a global effort to promote awareness and support education and research about breast cancer...Read more |