Monthly Archives: February 2012

Translating Genomics into Action in Pediatric Cancer

The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) hosted the Pediatric Cancer Translational Genomics conference in Scottsdale, AZ on February 6-8. The 180 attendees were described as a “dream team” in pediatric oncology. They represented 29 U.S. states and 11 overseas nations, and their discussions focused on how to translate pediatric genomic data for personalized or precision [...]

Good News For Patients With Prostate Cancer

On the eve of the ASCO GU Symposium, a January 31st Presscast previewed 5 important studies with important clinical ramifications for patients with prostate cancer. Topics covered include a genetic explanation for the ability of vigorous exercise to prevent prostate cancer recurrence and death, comparative data on effectiveness and cost of radiation techniques and prostatectomy, [...]