Well Crap.

[BespinReactorShaft]

:sun:

 

[dmcowen674]

This is better than the drug compunds like Hertnu etc that have proven to be ineffective beyond 3 yrs.

7-27-2005 Genes linked to spread of breast cancer discovered

LONDON - Scientists have identified genes enabling breast cancer cells to spread to the lungs, a discovery that could improve diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

The set of genes not only reveals where the cancer will spread, but also how virulent it is likely to be. The genes could be potential targets for existing or new breast cancer drugs, according to the researchers.

Massague and his team discovered the pattern of gene activity by studying tumors from 82 patients whose breast cancer had spread to the lungs.

They analyzed data from a similar group of patients from the Netherlands and found the same genetic signature.

Massague said the genes were not just markers for cancer spreading, but were also mediators that caused it to spread. The proteins they produced could become prime targets for existing or new drugs to prevent metastasis -- the spread of cancer.

"Compounds already exist to block some of the genes we have identified or the cell function they regulate. The next step is to begin testing these compounds in animal models to see if they can block metastasis," Massague said.

If someone is diagnosed with cancer and the tumor is found to have the genes, doctors may be able to provide drugs preventively, or at least have them ready for whenever the metastasis is detected.

The scientists believe the technique could be expanded to pinpoint genes involved in the spread of breast cancer to other organs or other types of cancer.

"We have already identified a set of genes that mediate metastasis to the bone," said Massague.

 

[narzy]

great find McOwen!

 

[conjur]

Heard that on the news last night. Wonderful news. Something about a "Switch" that effectively stops the cancer from spreading (at least in the lab mice they tested)


Sorry to hear about your mother's condition, narzy.


May all work out well....and soon!

 

[Xemus]

Sorry to hear that, but we're all here for you and wishing you the best.
Here's hoping they get that new data crunched as soon as possible!

 

[Wolfsraider]

Just found out my mother in law has it too 🙁

 

[Pokey]

Mike,
Well, that sucks..............hope that it was detected early enough to knock it out.

 

[Wolfsraider]

Dont know yet she was just diagnosed, We don;t have all the details yet.

I hope so, i know what its like to lose a mom. I would hate to see her go thru that, I really love my mother in law, she is the nicest person I have ever met besides my grandpa.

She is samoan and speaks very little english, I know only a few small sentences. The wife is trying to get the details but it may be next week before We know anything 🙁

You are still in our prayers as well 😛

Mike

 

[petrusbroder]

Mike, you have my sympathies.
It is very hard to realise that a very much loved person has such frightening disease.
Your mom, you and your family are in my prayers, as well as narzy's mom and narzy.

There certainly is a lot more of hope today than there was 10 or even 5 years ago. I know that because my wife was a breast cancer researcher.

God bless!

 

[Wolfsraider]

Originally posted by: petrusbroder
Mike, you have my sympathies.
It is very hard to realise that a very much loved person has such frightening disease.
Your mother in law, you and your family are in my prayers, as well as narzy's mom and narzy.

There certainly is a lot more of hope today than there was 10 or even 5 years ago. I know that because my wife was a breast cancer researcher.

God bless!

Thank you

its my wifes mom though, I lost my mother in 1993 but I never lose her memory, to this day I light a candle on her birthday. I love you mom

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: Wolfsraider
Just found out my mother in law has it too 🙁

🙁