Tumor : Science World Report

May 05, 2015 10:56 AM EDT

Moderate Exercise Helps Cancer Treatments Work More Effectively

Researchers at Kansas State University have discovered that moderate exercise on a regular basis can improve radiation treatments in cancer patients.

Oct 06, 2014 01:02 PM EDT

Tumors May Grow Faster at Night: New Schedule for Cancer Treatments

It turns out that tumors don't grow continuously. Instead, they seem to prefer to emerge at night.

Mar 11, 2014 08:27 PM EDT

90-Pound Mucus-Tumor Removed from Belly of Brazilian Woman

Over ten years ago, an 88-pound mucus tumor was removed from a 57-year-old Brazilian woman after she complained about an unusually expanding waistline. Her medical case was officially published last week.

Feb 14, 2014 02:33 PM EST

Next-Gen Surgical Microscopes See Tumor Cells in Real Time

The latest generation in surgical microscopes enables a surgeon to directly observe cell and microvasculature structures. This device developed by the EPFL spin-off Samantree makes it possible, for example, to ensure that all cancer cells have been removed during the extraction of a tumor.

Jan 28, 2014 01:06 PM EST

Melatonin May Slow Tumor Growths in Breast Cancer

Scientists have determined that melatonin may have the potential to help slow the growths of certain breast cancer tumors. Although the study is still in its early stages, the findings have been promising so far.

Nov 25, 2013 03:15 PM EST

Tumor Growth Slows When Reducing Copper Intake, Scientists Show

EPFL researchers have shown that copper is essential for the energy production of malignant cells, and that reducing its intake via food and water can slow down tumor growth. Copper imbalances have been associated with a number of pathological conditions, including cancer.