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Hollings researchers find frankincense extract shows anti-cancer activity in breast cancer patients

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In a small early-stage clinical trial, Nancy Klauber-DeMore, M.D., and her lab tested the effects of an extract of the Boswellia tree, a plant used in traditional medicine for centuries.

“We saw a statistically significant reduction in tumor proliferation compared to the non-treated group, so the implications are that Boswellia, this extract of frankincense, does have anti-cancer activity in humans,” Klauber-DeMore said.

Read about the study

 

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Cancer in Puerto Rico

Cervical cancer rates are increasing in Puerto Rico, and researchers from Hollings and the island are working together to increase screening rates.

Dr. Jorge Munera in his laboratory at MUSC.

Miniature Human Colons

Researchers at MUSC and Cincinnati Children’s develop a novel colon organoid model with naturally occurring immune cells.

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher Katherine Sterba

Caregiver Burnout

Caregiving for family members with cancer can take an emotional and physical toll. Yet few caregivers are screened for distress or connected to resources.

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Pancreatic Cancer

An MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher shows that SFRP2 is especially abundant in pancreatic cancer.

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Vaping on the Rise

New research shows that, for the first time, there are more young people who begin to use nicotine through vaping rather than through cigarettes.

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New Targets

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers believe that some already-approved drugs could be used in certain cases where breast cancer has become resistant.
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Cervical Cancer

An increase in cervical cancer deaths in Appalachian Kentucky could point to hidden issues in other regions of persistent poverty.

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Radiation Therapy

A clinical trial at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is testing a shorter course of radiation therapy for sarcoma patients to ease the logistics of getting care.

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Cannabis Usage

Surveys at 12 cancer centers across the U.S. looked at cannabis usage among cancer patients.