News Release Archive

Cancer

Cancer center outreach group schedules Nov. 10 colorectal cancer play (November 5, 2009)
Immune therapy can protect against or treat later lymphoma (November 2, 2009)
Cancer Center continues sponsorship of plays promoting colorectal cancer prevention in Hispanic population (July 10, 2009)
Grant to further research into genomic instability of osteosarcoma (June 18, 2009)
Traditional colonoscopy recommended over virtual method (May 6, 2009)
Nuclear hormone receptors, microRNAs form developmental switch (April 2, 2009)
Play focuses on colorectal cancer prevention in Hispanic population (March 16, 2009)
Older men with smoking history needed for bladder cancer screening study (March 13, 2009)
Open access program speeds up colorectal cancer screening process (March 13, 2009)
Search reveals molecules that block Stat 3 (March 10, 2009)
Men need better prostate cancer education programs (March 5, 2009)
Experts say relax, but have safe Spring Break (February 27, 2009)
Hair not enough to protect scalp from sun damage (February 27, 2009)
Say goodbye to skin cancer, scars (February 27, 2009)
Multidisciplinary pancreatic cancer clinic advances personalized care (January 22, 2009)
Consortium unravels genetic picture of lung cancer (October 23, 2008)
Play promotes importance of colorectal cancer screening (October 7, 2008)
Egg whites solve the 3-D problem (October 3, 2008)
Increased clinical trial participation key to new breast cancer treatments (October 3, 2008)
Deactivating a cancer growth promoter (September 26, 2008)
Analysis of common brain tumor finds new gene mutations (September 4, 2008)
Models help scientists understand brain cancer (June 25, 2008)
Play promotes importance of colorectal cancer screenings (June 18, 2008)
HPV followup reduces chance of cervical cancer (May 19, 2008)
Protein 'nixes' mitochrondria (May 4, 2008)
Scientists 'REST' on new approach to cancer treatments (March 20, 2008)
Enzyme reinforces tumor-causing role of the nuclear coactivator SRC-3 (February 29, 2008)
Notch controls bone formation and strength (February 24, 2008)
Mesothelin engineered on virus-like particles provides treatment clues for pancreatic cancer (February 16, 2008)
Play promotes importance of colorectal cancer screenings (February 14, 2008)
Zinc transporters regulate pancreatic cancer (November 12, 2007)
Tumor genome analysis unveils new insights into lung cancer (November 4, 2007)
Enzyme's cancer-promoting activities linked to inactivation of 'genome guardian' (October 15, 2007)
$11.5 million SPORE grant spurs lymphoma research at Baylor College of Medicine, The Methodist Hospital and Texas Children's Hospital (September 14, 2007)
Immune cell may explain breast, prostate cancer vaccine resistance (July 27, 2007)
BCM awarded Cancer Genome Atlas grant (July 2, 2007)
Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center at BCM receives NCI designation (June 5, 2007)
Efforts of 10-year-old leukemia patient improve lives of others (May 17, 2007)
Hepatitis C associated with lymphomas (May 8, 2007)
Nasal passage new route for brain tumor removal (April 30, 2007)
Charity golf series to benefit prostate cancer research (April 13, 2007)
Less invasive liver surgery speeds recovery (March 29, 2007)
Regular screenings stop colon cancer before it begins (March 20, 2007)
Protein key to organ growth (February 20, 2007)
Fewer cancer-care providers equals more lives saved (January 26, 2007)
'Super' enzyme may lead way to better tumor vaccines (December 4, 2006)
Patients with rare cancer could find safety in numbers (November 27, 2006)
Collaboration key to cancer findings (September 8, 2006)
Baylor, St. Luke's study uses gene therapy as treatment for pancreatic cancer (June 9, 2006)
Protein turns off tumor suppressor (June 2, 2006)
Stem cell research to fight cancer gets boost from Lance Armstrong Foundation (February 15, 2006)
Baylor College of Medicine receives $100 million gift (January 31, 2006)
New pathway could present an intervention point for cancer treatment (January 27, 2006)
Research improves hopes for cancer vaccine (August 25, 2005)
Radiation prolongs, activates viral infections (June 15, 2005)
Baylor-led program addresses cancer health in minorities (May 16, 2005)
Colorectal cancer detected early with regular screenings (April 6, 2005)
Cosmetic program helps cancer patients 'look good, feel better' (March 28, 2005)
Everyday virus may factor in tomorrow’s cancer treatment (February 16, 2005)
Changing the timing of cancer vaccines (January 24, 2005)