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BMC Cancer is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of research relating to cancer, including molecular biology,
genetics, pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical reports, and controlled trials.
BMC Cancer (ISSN 1471-2407) is indexed/tracked/covered by PubMed, MEDLINE, CAS, Scopus, EMBASE, Thomson Reuters (ISI) and Google Scholar.
BMC Cancer 2008, 8 :339
A 14-gene signature associated with distant metastasis in untreated, early stage, lymph node-negative, estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer patients could be valuable for tailoring adequate therapeutic interventions in patients with very low risk of metastasis and thus not necessarily in need of adjuvant systemic therapy.
BMC Cancer 2008, 8 :322
Three polymorphisms in the intronic regions of the estrogen receptor alpha gene (ESR1) are associated with the degree of risk of endometrial cancer in Swedish women, with one of the variations being linked to almost 50% reduction in risk.
BMC Cancer 2008, 8 :314
Integration of chromosomal aberration and gene expression data from rectal tumor tissue reveals five genes whose variation in expression is associated with chromosomal aberrations at different tumor stages and might therefore be useful for rectal cancer characterization.
BMC Cancer 2008, 8 :305
HER2 and the leptin receptor (ObR) are co-expressed in breast cancer cell lines and tissues, and their overexpression is associated with node involvement, suggesting that anti-ObR therapies may be valuable against HER2-positive breast tumors.
BMC Cancer 2008, 8 :271
In England, malignant melanoma and breast cancer are common among the wealthy, while lung and cervical cancer have a high incidence in more deprived groups, suggesting a need to tailor screening and prevention programs to the local population.
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The use of gamma-irradiation and ultraviolet-irradiation in the preparation of human melanoma cells for use in autologous whole-cell vaccines Donna H Deacon, Kevin T Hogan, Erin M Swanson, Kimberly A Chianese-Bullock, Chadrick E Denlinger, Andrea R Czarkowski, Randy S Schrecengost, James W Patterson, Mark W Teague, Craig L Slingluff Jr BMC Cancer 2008, 8 :360 (4 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Genetic polymorphisms of HER-2 and the risk of lung cancer in a Korean population Uk Hyun Jo, Sle Gi Lo Han, Jae Hong Seo, Kyong Hwa Park, Jae Won Lee, Hyo Jung Lee, Jeong Seon Ryu, Yeul Hong Kim BMC Cancer 2008, 8 :359 (4 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Benchmarking the quality of breast cancer care in a nationwide voluntary system: the first five-year results (2003-2007) from Germany as a proof of concept
Sara Y Brucker, Claudia Schumacher, Christoph Sohn, Mahdi Rezai, Michael Bamberg, Diethelm Wallwiener, Steering Committee BMC Cancer 2008, 8 :358 (2 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Association of the germline TP53 R337H mutation with breast cancer in southern Brazil Juliana G Assumpcao, Ana Luiza Seidinger, Maria Jose Mastellaro, Raul C Ribeiro, Gerard P Zambetti, Ramapriya Ganti, Kumar Srivastava, Sheila Shurtleff, Deqing Pei, Luiz Carlos Zeferino, Rozany M Dufloth, Silvia REGINA Brandalise, Jose ANDRES Yunes BMC Cancer 2008, 8 :357 (1 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Systematic review of the relation between smokeless tobacco and cancer of the pancreas in Europe and North America
Zheng Sponsiello-Wang, Rolf Weitkunat, Peter N Lee BMC Cancer 2008, 8 :356 (1 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Cancer survival among children of Turkish descent in Germany 1980-2005: a registry-based analysis Claudia Spix, Jacob Spallek, Peter Kaatsch, Oliver Razum, Hajo Zeeb BMC Cancer 2008, 8 :355 (28 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Endothelin receptor B antagonists decrease glioma cell viability independently of their cognate receptor Jennifer P Montgomery, Paul H Patterson BMC Cancer 2008, 8 :354 (28 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Expression of the RON receptor tyrosine kinase and its association with gastric carcinoma versus normal gastric tissues Dong-hui Zhou, Gang Pan, Chen Zheng, Jing-jing Zheng, Li-ping Yian, Xiao-dong Teng BMC Cancer 2008, 8 :353 (28 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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The Adnectin CT-322 is a novel VEGF receptor 2 inhibitor that decreases tumor burden in an orthotopic mouse model of pancreatic cancer Sean P Dineen, Laura A Sullivan, Adam W Beck, Andrew F Miller, Juliet G Carbon, Roni Mamluk, Henry Wong, Rolf A Brekken BMC Cancer 2008, 8 :352 (27 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Stereotactic body radiation therapy with or without transarterial chemoembolization for patients with primary hepatocellular carcinoma: preliminary analysis Byung Ock Choi, Ihl Bohng Choi, Hong Seok Jang, Young Nam Kang, Ji Sun Jang, Si Hyun Bae, Seung Kew Yoon, Gyu Young Chai, Ki Mun Kang BMC Cancer 2008, 8 :351 (27 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Research
Possible immunotherapeutic potentiation with D-Fraction in
prostate cancer cells
Paul Pyo, Brandon Louie, Srinivas Rajamahanty, Muhammad Choudhury, Sensuke Konno Journal of Hematology & Oncology 2008, 1 :25 (4 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Research
Geographical mapping of a multifocal thyroid tumour using genetic alteration analysis & miRNA profiling. Sinead T Aherne, Paul C Smyth, Richard J Flavin, Susan M Russell, Karen M Denning, JingHuan Li, Simone M Guenther, John J O'Leary, Orla M Sheils Molecular Cancer 2008, 7 :89 (4 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Analytic Perspective
Using the National Health Interview Survey
to understand and address the impact of tobacco in the United States: past perspectives and future considerations
Cathy L. Backinger, Deirdre Lawrence, Judith Swan, Deborah M. Winn, Nancy Breen, Anne Hartman, Rachel Grana, David Tran, Samantha Farrell Epidemiologic Perspectives & Innovations 2008, 5 :8 (4 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Review
Extravasation of leukocytes in comparison to tumor cells Carina Strell, Frank Entschladen Cell Communication and Signaling 2008, 6 :10 (4 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Case report
Prolonged hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis syndrome as an initial presentation of Hodgkin lymphoma: a case report Kathryn Chan, Eric Behling, David S. Strayer, William S. Kocher, Scott K. Dessain Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2 :367 (4 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Case report
Occult lung malignancy presenting with finger pain: a case report Matthew A Embley, Rebecca B Goody, Mahmood Mughrabi Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2 :364 (4 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Research
Aqueous fish extract increases survival in the mouse model of acute cytostatic toxicity Elmir Omerovic, Malin Lindbom, Truls Ramunddal, Ann Lindgard, Ingrid Undeland, Ann-Sofie Sandberg, Bassam Soussi Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research 2008, 27 :81 (4 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Anti-oestrogens but not oestrogen deprivation promote cellular invasion in intercellular adhesion-deficient breast cancer cells Annabel C Borley, Stephen Hiscox, Julia Gee, Chris Smith, Victoria Shaw, Peter Barrett-Lee, Robert I Nicholson Breast Cancer Research 2008, 10 :R103 (4 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Prophylactic cranial irradiation in locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer: Outcome of recursive partitioning analysis group 1 patients Aydin A Yavuz, Erkan Topkan, Cem Onal, Melek N Yavuz Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research 2008, 27 :80 (4 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Digoxin treatment is associated with an increased incidence of breast cancer: a population-based case-control study Thomas P Ahern, Timothy L Lash, Henrik T Sorensen, Lars A Pedersen Breast Cancer Research 2008, 10 :R102 (3 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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