Cancer is a class of diseases or disorders characterized by uncontrolled division of cells and the ability of these cells to invade other tissues, either by direct growth into adjacent tissue through invasion or by implantation into distant sites by metastasis. Metastasis is defined as the stage in which cancer cells are transported through the bloodstream or lymphatic system. Cancer may affect people at all ages, but risk tends to increase with age. It is one of the leading causes of death in developed countries.
There are many types of cancer. Severity of symptoms depends on the site and character of the malignancy and whether there is metastasis. A definitive diagnosis usually requires the histologic examination of tissue by a pathologist. This tissue is obtained by biopsy or surgery. Most cancers can be treated and some cured, depending on the specific type, location, and stage. Once diagnosed, cancer is usually treated with a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. As research develops, treatments are becoming more specific for the type of cancer pathology. Drugs that target specific cancers already exist for several cancers. If untreated, cancers may eventually cause illness and death, though this is not always the case.
The unregulated growth that characterizes cancer is caused by damage to DNA, resulting in mutations to genes that encode for proteins controlling cell division. Many mutation events may be required to transform a normal cell into a malignant cell. These mutations can be caused by chemicals or physical agents called carcinogens, by close exposure to radioactive materials, or by certain viruses that can insert their DNA into the human genome. Mutations occur spontaneously, or are passed down generations as a result of germ line mutations.
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AC Immune SA. - Focus on CNS conformational diseases and oncology, using a combination of antibodies produced to non-covalent complexes of peptide sequences, presented as liposomes. Technical and corporate overviews of company in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Meta Description: [ AC Immune SA is a product company with a focus on the area of CNS (conformational) diseases and cancer. Its approach consists of the combination of an immunology and a chemistry platform technology. ]
Acrongenomics Inc. - Company researching and developing molecular diagnostic kits for micrometastatic tumor cells in blood. Includes corporate profile, plans and contacts in Greece and Calgary, Alberta.
Meta Description: [ Acrongenomics, Inc. is a publicly traded company that focuses on investing and commercializing novel technology platforms concerning the Life Sciences sector. Acrongenomics brings novel and realistic concepts to market by transforming scientific innovations into tangible, consumer-oriented applic... ]
Allos Therapeutics, Inc. - Develops and commercializes innovative small molecule drugs, initially for improving cancer treatments. Based in Westminster, Colorado. (Nasdaq: ALTH)
Meta Description: [ Allos Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTH) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of cancer. ]
Altarex Corp. - Focused on photoactivation and multi-epitopic development of foreign antibodies that activate and modulate the immune system for the treatment of ovarian tumors and multiple myeloma. Profile of company, clinic and science, with investor data and contacts at University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
Amynon Biotech GmbH. - Develops compounds for the diagnosis of viral and non-viral induced tumour-related diseases in Innsbruck, Austria.
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Australian Cancer Technology Pty Ltd - Company developing three approaches for cures; Chk1 kinase inhibitor, mutated p53 gene and retroviral display vaccines. Includes announcements, media releases, overview of projects incollaboration with UK, a hospital in Sydney, and corporate details at West Perth, Western Australia.
Aventis Cancer Vaccine Program - Studying the possibilities of using an immunotherapeutic approach for melanoma, breast and colorectal and tumors. Includes results of clinical research, FAQ, contact form, and profile of research partners in Canada.
Meta Description: [ Ongoing clinical trials for a new treatment approach for cancer will examine another way of treating colorectal, melanoma and breast cancer: using a vaccine. ]
Biomira Inc. - Develops organic chemistry and immunotherapy technology to produce synthetic therapeutic vaccines targeting proliferative tumors. Resources for patients and professionals and investors, with profile of company based in Edmonton, Alberta. (Nasdaq: BIOM)
Meta Description: [ Biomira is a biotechnology company applying its leading
technology in immunotherapy and organic chemistry for the development of
cancer therapeutics. The Company's commitment to the development of
products for the treatment of cancer is currently focused on synthetic
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Biomoda, Inc. - Offers products for diagnosis, imaging and treatment of tumors, especially in lung. Technologies in sputum sample and pap smear screening, certifying cell lines, inflammatory focus imaging, Cu-TCPP treatment in pre-clinical development at Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Meta Description: [ The first products to be developed will be used for early diagnosis of cancer, followed by products that will aid in the imaging and treatment of cancer. ]
Biotica - Company focused on the discovery and development of anti-cancer drugs through synthetic biology of natural polyketides and rapamycin analogues. Describes technology, pipeline, and facilities near Saffron Walden, England.
Meta Description: [ Biotica is a pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel anti-cancer drugs through synthetic biology of natural products known as polyketides, such as rapamycin analogues ]
Boston Life Sciences, Inc. - Researches and develops novel therapeutic and diagnostic products to treat chronic debilitating diseases such as cancer, central nervous system disorders and autoimmune diseases. Based in Massachusetts. (Nasdaq: BLSI).
Meta Description: [ Alseres Pharmaceuticals develops diagnostic and therapeutic products such as ALTROPANE, INOSINE, and DAT blockers for neurodegenerative disorders, CNS disorders, movement disorders, and spinal cord injuries. ]
Cancer Survival Toolbox - Introduction the mechanisms, with resources in oncology, vascular medicine and immunolgical disease, including possible therapies and links to related organizations, presented by Genentech, Inc.
Meta Description: [ The Cancer Survival Toolbox is a free, self-learning audio program that has been developed by leading cancer organizations. ]
Cancer Therapeutics, Inc. - Developing tumor-derived activated cell technology for therapy and vaccines. Overview of principles and contacts in Thomasville Georgia, USA.
Meta Description: [ Cancer Therapeutics, Inc.™ (CTI) is the leader in activated cell technology offering Tumor Derived Activated Cells (TDAC) and Autologous Tumor Cell Vaccines. ]
CancerVax Corp. - Development and commercialization of vaccines, and treatments, such as telomere homologs and angiogenesis inhibition. Includes product pipeline, clinical trials, corporate profile and contacts in Carlsbad, California.
Meta Description: [ CancerVax is a biotechnology company focused on research, development, and commercialization of novel products for treatment and control of cancer. ]
Crusade Laboratories Ltd. - Start-up focusing on the discovery, development and commercialisation of novel treatments for tumors and neurodegenerative diseases. Includes investor information, technology in GM-HSV targeting glioma and clinical trials in Glasgow, UK.
Dominion Pharmakine - Preclinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that designs, develops and commercializes technologies for cancer metastasis research and treatment. Worldwide news, products and contacts in Bizkaia, Spain.
Genentech Biooncology - Resource treatments aimed at chronic management, focusing on anti-angiogenesis, apoptosis, B-cell biology and HER signaling. Includes sections for professionals, customers and patients, with contacts in South San Francisco, California.
Meta Description: [ Learn how Genentech BioOncology is fundamentally transforming the way cancer is treated, with the goal of moving cancer toward a more chronic and manageable disease. As part of our commitment, BioOncology.com is dedicated to sharing information and ideas about a new approach to cancer therapy. ]
GeneSegue - Focusing on the development of delivery systems to target solid tumors, such as prostate with nanoencapsulated biotherapeutics. Includes brief overview of concepts from Chaska, Minnesota.
Hexal Gentech ForschungsGmbH. - Develops and markets novel molecular therapeutics and diagnostics for tumor markers and a cell enrichment device. Includes related projects, publications and contacts in Holzkirchen, Germany.
Meta Description: [ HEXAL Gentech is an innovative company dedicated to develop and to market novel molecular therapeutics and diagnostics for cancer and infectious diseases. ]
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Igeneon - Developing vaccines and monoclonal antibodies to delay formation of metastases of epithelial origin. Includes progress of clinical trials and invetor data for company in Vienna, Austria.
Ilex Oncology, Inc. - Develops pharmaceuticals relating to anti-cancer therapeutics. Includes product portfolio, with clinical trials and licensing details, conferences, international careers from San Antonio, Texas. (Nasdaq: ILXO).
InterGenetics Inc. - Company with platform technology, called CombiSNiP, that genetically quantifies an individual's risk for development, and is involved in pharmacogenetics research on treating breast cancer. Includes corporate overview, directions and contacts in Oklahoma City.
Karyon - Offers products in angiogenesis and cell growth regulation, focusing on protected ligands that target specifically to sarcomas and melanomas. Includes research and technology overview, and information for investors in Helsinki, Finland.
Meta Description: [ Karyon-CTT - TARGETING THE CURE Karyon-CTT is a product-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovery and development of novel and innovative peptide-based tumor targeting systems. The primary function of the Targeting Units is to serve as vehicles that home in on tissues expressing th... ]
Maxim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Researches and develops therapy products and vaccines for the prevention and treatment of tumors and leukema. Based in San Diego, California. (Nasdaq: MAXM)
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Molecular Diagnostics Inc. - Engaged in the design, development and commercialization of tumor screening systems. Information for investors, clinicians and patients, about their technologies, product timeline, and headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.
NeoRx Corp. - Develops diagnostics and treatments of cancer, with skeletal targeted radiotherapy. Includes information for investors, partnering and licensing, with manufacture in Texas and headquarters in Seattle, Washington. (Nasdaq: NERX)
Oncogene Science - Diagnostic and therapeutic products relating to prostate specific antigen and oncoproteins, within a division of Bayer in Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Onyvax Ltd. - Conducts research and development for marketing cell-based vaccines and human monoclonal antibody against CD55 in tumour cells. Includes explanation of products in pipeline, and clinical studies in phase II of prostate cancer vaccine at Bournemouth, and their contacts in London, UK.
Meta Description: [ Onyvax is an early-stage biotechnology company focussed on the development of cancer therapies that employ the selectivity and power of the immune system to seek and destroy tumour cells. ]
Pivotal BioSciences, Inc. - Management and pipeline of cancer therapeutics licensed from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles, California.
Meta Description: [ Pivotal BioSciences is an early-stage company dedicated to the development and commercialization of innovative cancer therapies. ]
PNP Therapeutics, Inc. - Company developing gene therapy system, using the E. coli enzyme, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, to induce suicide in tumor cells. Includes technology background, research, patents, publications, key staff, and contacts in Birmingham, Alabama.
Meta Description: [ PNP Therapeutics, Inc. - Biotechnology for the treatment of cancer - Birmingham, Alabama USA ]
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Predictive Diagnostics - Developing diagnostics to identify biomarker fingerprints for ovarian, breast, lung, prostate, and pancreatic cancer. Includes overview of company in Vacaville, California.
Siam Life Science - Developing stem cell products and therapies for hepatic diseases, offering human hepatocytes and microsomes for pre-clinical research. Overview of services, references, related links and contacts in Pathumthani, Thailand.
Meta Description: [ liver cancer and adult stem cell research and development of liver cancer therapy in Thailand ]
Tapestry Pharmaceuticals - Develops, produces and licenses natural products, such as quassinoids and taxanes. Includes introduction to targeted oncology, investment data and profile of company in Boulder, Colorado. (Nasdaq: NPRO)
Topotarget - Oncology studies in small molecule histone deacetylase and topoisomerase II inhibitors, with clinical trials in solid tumours, CNS and extravasation. Technology and profile of company with facilities in Copenhagen and Abingdon, England.
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Maxim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Researches and develops therapy products and vaccines for the prevention and treatment of tumors and leukema. Based in San Diego, California. (Nasdaq: MAXM)
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