The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for the diagnosis and treatment or prevention of cancers, particularly cancers that exhibit elevated expression of FOXA1 and / or FOXA1
gene targets, such as certain breast, liver and / or
prostate cancers, including luminal and / or ER-positive forms of
breast cancer. Three previously identified
adenosine receptor antagonists, CGS-15943, MRS-1220 and SCH-58261, as well as
furan ring
moiety-possessing derivatives of CGS-15943 are specifically provided for killing
cancer cells in a manner that appears to involve activation of the
aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) by such compounds. The instant disclosure therefore provides for selecting and / or administering CGS-15943, MRS-1220, SCH-58261 and / or a
furan-possessing derivative of CGS-15943, MRS-1220 and / or SCH-58261 as a therapeutic agent to target a
cancer cell and / or subject having or at risk of developing a
cancer. Methods and compositions for therapies that include such compounds are also provided.