Subscribe to this tag In Kids, Genes May Affect Leukemia Treatment
Health - January 27, 2009
Finding could help tailor therapy regimen to individuals, experts say
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Supplement Hampers Thyroid Cancer Treatment
Health - January 21, 2009
Iodine from kelp in dietary aid compromised therapy, researchers say
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Risk Info for Breast Cancer Patients Too Confusing
Health - December 12, 2008
Could lead to bad treatment decisions, study shows
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Non-Hormonal Therapies Aid Breast Cancer Patients
Health - December 9, 2008
This applies to women with metastatic or recurrent inoperable disease, report says
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Statin Use Doesn't Inhibit Lymphoma Drug Therapy
Health - December 9, 2008
Cholesterol-lowering meds may actually help patients on rituximab, study suggests
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Higher Chemo Drug Dose Prolongs Lives of Leukemia Patients
Health - December 4, 2008
Side effects similar to those seen with standard dose of daunorubicin, study shows
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Health Tip: Before You Begin Chemotherapy
Health - December 4, 2008
Questions to ask your doctor
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Transfusing Anemic Cancer Patients Boosts Clot Risk
Health - November 28, 2008
But the danger is about the same as using drugs for treatment, study suggests
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Gene Test Could Predict Colon Cancer's Return
Health - November 25, 2008
Key DNA might also help guide treatment choices, researchers say
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Iressa as Good as Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer
Health - November 21, 2008
Daily pill easier to take, has fewer side effects than chemotherapy, experts say
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Colorectal Cancer Treatment Costs Vary Widely
Health - November 20, 2008
Chemotherapy figures alone may differ by almost $37,000 per patient, study finds.
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Freezing Ovaries Preserves Fertility, Scientists Report
Health - November 10, 2008
New technique could help cancer patients or women who want to delay childbirth
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Tailored Treatment Boosts Kidney Cancer Survival
Health - November 1, 2008
Study concludes one-size-fits-all therapy needs to be changed
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Poverty Raises Mortality Risk With Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Health - October 20, 2008
Getting chemotherapy did improve chances of survival, study found
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Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Chemotherapy
Health - October 16, 2008
Besides hair loss and nausea, side effects include fatigue, vomiting, mouth sores and pain
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Chemo Alone Effective in Treating Kids' Brain Tumors
Health - October 10, 2008
Delaying, avoiding radiation could lessen long-term side effects, study finds
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Obesity, Insulin Level Impact Prostate Cancer Survival
Health - October 6, 2008
Heavy men with high output of the hormone had quadruple the death risk, study found
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Breast Cancer Survivors Report High Quality of Life After Treatment
Health - September 21, 2008
Even 15 years after lumpectomy, radiation, less than 5% complain of pain, survey finds
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Anti-Nausea Patch Approved for Chemo Patients
Health - September 18, 2008
Protects for up to 5 days
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Drug Combo Fights Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Cell Growth
Health - September 18, 2008
Researchers say trabectedin showed promise in Phase III trial, hope for FDA approval
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Signaling Protein Could Be Target for Leukemia Chemo
Health - September 17, 2008
GSK3 apparently plays double role in activating and inhibiting cell growth, study finds
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Gene Boosts Resistance to Chemo Drug
Health - September 15, 2008
SIRT1 was major factor in reaction to cisplatin, study finds
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Stopping Cancer From Rebounding After Treatment
Health - September 10, 2008
The body helps tumors recover from chemo, but there may be a way to blunt that response, scientists say
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Health Tip: Getting Ready for Cancer Treatment
Health - September 5, 2008
Proper diet is crucial
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Risk of Breast Cancer Relapse Can Linger
Health - August 12, 2008
Study shows recurrence after five-year mark, but numbers aren't as high as some might suspect, study says
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