Sentences with phrase «as the tumors continue»

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As the pregnancy continued, the tumor grew.

«We know that 70 - 75 percent of glioblastoma patients undergo surgery for tumor debulking, and we have previously shown that MSCs encapsulated in biocompatible gels can be used as therapeutic agents in a mouse model that mimics this debulking,» he continued.

Following cancer therapy, the dominant cells may die first, and other cells that were originally not as fit may find themselves better able to compete for necessary space and nutrients and continue to grow and take over the tumor.

Global Cancer Facts and Figures, 2nd Edition, a report released in 2011 by The American Cancer Society, notes that cancers related to changing lifestyles as nations become wealthier, including lung, breast, and colorectal tumors, continue to rise in the developing world http://www.cancer.org/Research/CancerFactsFigures/GlobalCancerFactsFigures/global-facts-figures-2nd-ed

By performing a genome - wide screen in breast cancer cells, Dr. Oesterreich and her colleagues identified a gene called HOXC10 as one that the cancer seems to modify to allow continued tumor growth in patients whose cancer becomes resistant to traditional therapies.

The study — Genomic profiles of low - grade murine gliomas evolve during progression to glioblastoma — published April 7, shows how these tumors continue to rapidly evolve, becoming ever more genetically diverse, as they become malignant and progress.

As the cost of DNA sequencing continues to plummet, the lab will move ever closer to a once - elusive goal: economically processing every patient's complete genome in both tumors and healthy cells.

They're continuing to sequence prostate tumors to learn how frequently different mutations occur, as well as studying which of the rearranged genes are actually driving cancer.

As genomic sequencing methods continue to identify large numbers of novel cancer mutations, how can we identify the mutations in a given tumor that are most critical to the maintenance of its oncogenic phenotype?

«As the evidence continues to mount and prove the Gamma Knife's efficacy, more oncologists are surveilling patients and finding brain tumors earlier — enabling us to be more proactive and to avoid neurological symptoms,» says Dr. Kondziolka.

However, as demonstrated by a recent report from Stuelten and colleagues [13], the complexity of CSC markers continues to pose challenges for identifying and isolating the putative tumor stem cell populations by the cell - sorting approach.

Gack says her goal is to continue to unravel molecular mechanisms that might someday yield antiviral vaccines and drugs not only for emerging and re-emerging viruses but also tumor - inducing viruses, such as certain herpesviruses and human papillomaviruses.

She continued to develop these models and to investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying human tumor dormancy as an instructor in Folkman's lab and later as an Assistant Professor at the Center of Cancer Systems Biology at Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston.

«As we continue to advance our knowledge of tumor biology, we have learned that cancer cells have a remarkable ability to adapt and become resistant to targeted therapies.

However, he did discuss the continuing challenge of mutation heterogeneity in tumors — we can no longer refer to mutations as present or absent, but instead should report their frequency, which represents the proportion of clones with each mutation.

Diana joined City of Hope in the department of Cancer Immunotherapeutics and Tumor Immunology in November 2011 where she continues to elucidate mechanisms of immune dysfuction in breast cancer patients as well as aid in identifying antigens recognized by anti-tumor T cells.

Continuing research suggests that astragalus boosts immunity, acts as an anti-inflammatory, aids in the proper regulation of insulation and related illnesses, can slow tumor growth and protects the cardiovascular system.

Complete removal is the same as a cure whereas if any part of the tumor was missed, the cancer could continue to spread.

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Most cats need higher daily dosages over time, as the thyroid tumor continues to grow.

The Cambridge - educated writer was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor two years ago and continued to work virtually throughout his illness, submitting articles even as he incrementally lost control over his speech.

Surgery continues to be used as a viable option to treat the disease, particularly if the patient is in generally good health and the tumor is localized.