Another possibility is that they prevent tumors from growing a blood supply.

It is also used for preventing noncancerous tumors in the colon (colorectal adenomas).

These substances also may prevent certain tumors from metastasizing.

Preventing new tumors in people with head and neck cancer, or lung cancer.

This tissue is not vascularized, which prevents tumors from growing greater than 2mm in diameter without recruiting new blood vessels to feed itself.

In the lab these substances slowed tumor growth and prevented tumors from releasing substances that damage nearby cells.

By then the existence of the oncogene was confirmed by others and it was clear that vaccines could be developed to prevent tumors.

For preventing colorectal cancer and recurrent colorectal benign tumors (adenomas): Calcium 1200-1600 mg/day.

In their collaboration, the companies will aim for drugs that single out cells with defective tumor suppressor genes, which prevent tumors from developing.

Many compounds have been isolated from food that prevent tumors from growing, slow down damage from oxygen radicals and promote enzyme efficiency.