Cancer
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PublishedMay 14, 2017
The U.S. barely regulates personal care products, despite the many chemicals they contain
A new proposed law, co-sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins, is long overdue.
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PublishedMay 1, 2017
FDA OKs immune-boosting drug to treat advanced bladder cancer
It was developed by British drugmaker AstraZeneca.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2017
Increased screening for colorectal cancer could save thousands of Mainers’ lives
Help educate those over 50, and even offer to give a life-saving ride to get someone to their screening.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2017
Alfond cancer center teams with Jackson Lab to create genomics research hub
The program in Augusta will let Maine oncologists share their methods and ideas for patient treatments.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2017
Colorectal cancer rates rising sharply among Gen X and millennials
One explanation might be the same factors that have contributed to the obesity epidemic – changes in diet, a sedentary lifestyle, excess weight and low fiber consumption.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2017
Gene therapy to fight blood cancer succeeds in major study
One hopeful sign is that 36 percent of non-Hodgkin lymphoma study patients were in complete remission at six months.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2017
Bridging chasms: An open letter in support of science
Why do we believe cancer research but not climate research?
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PublishedDecember 28, 2016
Northeast shines in showing decline of melanoma cases and deaths
A study involving nine states suggests the results could link to strong prevention efforts in the region, like public sunscreen dispensers.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2016
UNE researcher discovers potential blood test for aggressive breast cancers
Srinidi Mohan, an associate professor of pharmacy, happened upon a promising molecular marker while doing unrelated research on nutritional supplements.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2016
As turkey farmer fights cancer, his birds couldn’t be in better hands
In the years since Scott Greaney of Mercer got cancer, relatives have pulled their weight.
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