Porterville QB bounces back from cancer Oct 17, 2009
It was there that doctors removed a tumor diagnosed as Stage II testicular teratoma, a form of cancer that typically strikes males 15-25 ... Doctors have told Coppenbarger that testicular teratoma is curable 98% of the time with no side effects. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Medical Mystery: Brain Swelling Solved Sep 25, 2009
Kolp diagnosed Amanda's cyst as a teratoma. Teratomas can form virtually any tissue or organ in the body -- often growing teeth and hair ... In Amanda's case, doctors believed her teratoma might actually be making brain cells which her immune system recognized as foreign. (CBS News -- Health)
Jonathons Walk brings help a step closer for patients (6) Sep 8, 2009
Only 10 months old, Jonathan died on July 19, 2004, of a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer called atypical teratoid rhabdoid teratoma ... All the proceeds go to St. Jude Children s Hospital to aid in the research of atypical teratoid rhabdoid teratoma, which typically strikes babies and toddlers. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Mom wont give up fight to find cure for cancer that took son Sep 1, 2009
When atypical teratoid rhabdoid teratoma claimed young Jonathon s life, his mother waged war against her son s killer. I told him I would never give up, said a tearful Rebekah VanNierop, who, even five years later, finds it difficult to talk about what her baby endured. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Human Embryonic Stem Cells Could Safely Treat Eye Diseases, Research Suggests Jun 16, 2009
"Everything looks great so far. Based on these and other studies, we're on schedule to file an IND with the FDA to begin human clinical trials sometime in the next 3 or 4 months. Barring any surprises, Stargardt disease and macular degeneration are likely to be the next two clinical applications of ES technology. Since their discovery over a decade ago, hESCs have been considered a promising source of replacement cells for clinical studies. However, problems continue to plague clinical... (Science Daily)
2-Lb. Tumor Removed From Baby's Face May 30, 2009
The tumor, called an epignathus teratoma, almost killed Jordan during pregnancy and during the birth. Jordan s mother, Kimberly Robinson, was advised to abort the pregnancy, as an ultrasound showed the tumor. (Fox News)
Method To Neutralize Tumor Growth In Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy Discovered May 8, 2009
A major drawback to the use of stem cells, however, remains the demonstrated tendency of such cells to grow into a specific kind of tumor, called teratoma, when they are implanted in laboratory experiments into mice. It is assumed that this tumorigenic feature will be manifested upon transplantation to human patients as well. (Science Daily)
Stem Cells: Ideology Or Science? Feb 21, 2009
Problem is, they're hard to control and tend to develop into one of the most primitive and terrifying forms of cancer, a tumor called a teratoma ... Tragically, within a year of the last injection, teratomas developed in the boy's brain and spinal cord ... And, they say, embryonic stem cell companies get around the teratoma problem by genetically altering the cells to a point where researchers are more certain the cells will develop into the desired tissue and not simply run amok. (Investors Business Daily)
