Wednesday, July 9, 2008

cancer

USN Current Issue

Men Often Not Told of Severity of Wife's Cancer

Study finds almost 40% say docs never said condition was terminal until near death more >>

Low Iron Levels Cut Cancer Risk in Men With PAD

Those who had phlebotomy were 37% less likely to develop disease more >>

Can Some Prostate Cancer Patients Skip Hormone Therapy?

If a tumor hasn't spread from the organ, the unpleasant treatment doesn't extend life, research shows. more >>

Hormone Therapy Shows Little Benefit Against Prostate Cancer

Survival rates no different than 'watchful waiting,' study shows more >>

College-Educated Fare Better When Cancer Strikes

They've gained most from recent advances in treatment, survival, study finds more >>

FDA Approves Genetic Test for Breast Cancer

Kit will help identify which patients are most likely to respond to Herceptin more >>

Thickness, Location Predict Skin Cancer's Spread

Thicker tumors boost risk almost fivefold, German study finds more >>

Molecule Uses Cellular Recycling to Treat Kidney Cancer

Finding represents a major shift for targeted therapy, study says more >>

Dietary Supplement May Prevent Breast Cancer

Resveratrol, found in red wine, grape skins, inhibits abnormal cells, study finds more >>

New Drug Slows Thyroid Cancer

Research also uncovers a genetic mutation that improves response to therapy more >>

Circulating Tumor Cells Reveal Insights Into Lung Cancers

Technology could one day help tailor treatments to individual patients, study says more >>

Hallucinogen Gives Lasting Spiritual Boost

Psilocybin may help treat patients with cancer, depression, drug abuse, study says more >>

Scientists Find Way to Dim Cancer Switch

Research could pave the way for better treatments of certain malignancies more >>

Promising Cancer Treatment Ready for Human Trial

Tumor-fighting white blood cells would be transfused into patients with advanced malignancy more >>

Experimental Imaging System Helps Detect Breast Cancer

It's less expensive and nearly as accurate as MRI, study says more >>

The Indoor Tanning Industry Wants You

Its ads say tanning has beneficial health effects. What you need to know. more >>

Host of Health Benefits Attributed to Sunlight

But to avoid skin cancer, you have to be careful not to get too much. more >>

Social, Health Care Factors Drive Colon Screen Disparities

Economic status, access and language barriers affect who goes for tests, study concludes more >>

Research Uncovers Clues to Lymphoma

Findings from mouse model could lead to new therapeutic targets more >>

Poorer Patients Have Poorer Survival After Cancer Diagnosis

Less affluent individuals had more advanced disease and were less likely to receive needed treatment more >>

Symptoms Plus Blood Test Boost Ovarian Cancer Detection

The combo uncovered 80% of early-stage tumors, researchers say more >>

Forces of Darkness Make Pitch to Congress to Fight Light Pollution

Experts speak to staffers about wasted energy and threats to health and wildlife. more >>

Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Boosts Melanoma Incidence

Patients treated with methotrexate had a threefold increased risk of disease, report says more >>

CT Screens for Lung Cancer Not a Cure-All

Study says patients should think carefully about test that has no direct evidence of benefit more >>

Cancer Drug Gleevec Linked to Muscle Damage

French researchers say the problem can probably strike small percentage of patients more >>

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