Here are a few worthy news items in the world of cancer research:

• Researchers from the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center have developed and tested a nano-tech based sensor to measure microRNAs in blood that could lead to the design of new diagnostic strategies and, potentially, for the prognosis and treatment of pancreatic and other cancers. Read more on their findings in ACS Nano.
• A new model has been developed to predict breast cancer risk for Hispanic women. Dr. Matthew Banegas, lead investigator presented his tool at the Eighth American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved. Read more in ScienceDaily.
• The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has launched Project GENIE (Genomics, Evidence, Neoplasia, Information, Exchange), a multiphase, multiyear project that will provide the “critical mass” of genomic and clinical data required to improve clinical decision-making and spur new research.
• In a recent study published in the journal Cancer, researchers found that survivors often have poor diets, which can affect their long-term health. The study revealed that cancer survivors ate less fiber, less green vegetables, and less whole grains as compared to the non-cancer group.