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Researchers Find Men Less Willing To Be Screened For Cancer
Nov 26, 2011
Although men have higher cancer mortality rates than women, they are less willing to be screened for cancer, according to a study conducted by researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla., and colleagues at Sanoa Consulting LLC, Muscle Shoals, Ala., and the New York University College of Dentistry... Read More
New Paper In The Lancet Describes Proof-of-Concept Study Involving Implantation Of Synthetic Tissue-Engineered Windpipe
Nov 26, 2011
Tracheal tumors can be surgically removed, but most are too large for the surgery to be successful by the time they are discovered. Therefore, new therapeutic options are needed. Even in patients with operable tumors, the proportion of complete tumor resection is less than 60%... Read More
T-Cell Ability To Target Cancer Restored By Arginine
Nov 26, 2011
In many cases, tumors suppress a patient's immune system in a way that keeps the cancer safe from immune system attack. This is particularly true for patients with glioblastoma, a primary brain tumor that carries a prognosis of only 12-15 months survival after diagnosis... Read More
No Link Between Depression, Anxiety And Delayed Resolution Of Abnormal Mammograms, Pap Tests
Nov 26, 2011
In what is believed to be the first study of its kind to examine the relationship between pre-existing depression (with and without anxiety) and the amount of time to diagnostically resolve an abnormal mammogram and/or Pap test, researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found suffering from depression was not associated with a prolonged time to diagnosti... Read More
Patients With Autoimmune Disorders Have Higher Risk Of Pulmonary Embolism
Nov 25, 2011
According to a report published Online First by The Lancet, individuals admitted to hospital for an autoimmune disorder have a significantly higher risk of experiencing a pulmonary embolism during the next 12 months. Therefore prophylaxis may be permitted in these individuals... Read More
Benefits Of Cobas® HPV Test For Primary Screening, England
Nov 25, 2011
According to an investigation recently published online in The Lancet Oncology, data from a sub-analysis of the Addressing THE Need for Advanced HPV Diagnostics (ATHENA) landmark study, showed that the HPV test Roche cobas, may be used for initial screening of cervical cancer... Read More
Reform Required In Cancer Screening
Nov 25, 2011
According to a commentary published online Nov... Read More
RCGP Says Three Quarters Of Cancer Patients Referred Within A Month, UK
Nov 25, 2011
According to a new report from the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), in England three quarters of individuals with cancer symptoms are evaluated, examined and referred within one month of presenting their symptoms to their GP. The report, the first of its kind, is published by the RCGP's Clinical Innovation and Research Center (CIRC)... Read More
Key To Melanoma Metastasis
Nov 25, 2011
Researchers from UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center are part of a team that has identified a protein, called P-Rex1, that is key to the movement of cells called melanoblasts. When these cells experience uncontrolled growth, melanoma develops. Melanoma is one of the only forms of cancer that is still on the rise and is one of the most common forms of cancer in young adults... Read More
Hopes That Bat Plant Could Provide Cancer Meds
Nov 25, 2011
In a new study published this month in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, researchers with The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have pinpointed the cancer-fighting potential in the bat plant, or Tacca chantrieri. Susan Mooberry, Ph.D... Read More
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