Since most colon cancers develop from polyps, colonoscopy can prevent the development of cancer through the detection and removal of lesions that might ultimately turn malignant.
Her father, an oncologist, consults with pharmaceutical companies in the development of cancer drugs.
Dr. Levine's discovery of gene p53 is aiding in the development of cancer therapies.
The evaluation is usually based on epidemiological studies showing the development of cancer in exposed humans.
BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are thought to act as tumor suppressors, helping to prevent the development of cancer.
About 200 ce Greco-Roman physician Galen of Pergamum attributed the development of cancer to inflammation.
Such inflammation has been linked to the development of cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Sunbeds emit ultraviolet (UV) rays that penetrate into the cells and cause genetic damage, which in turn can trigger the development of cancer.
The example of aristolochia's toxicities, unrecognized for centuries because of the long time between ingestion and the development of cancer, should give us pause.
Imbalances in the cascade effect are believed to be important factors in the development of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and nervous system disorders.
Vascular architecture changes during the development of cancer.
