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Personalized treatment approach may be best for second-most common breast cancer subtype
Feb 28, 2014
The second-most common type of breast cancer is a very different disease than the most common and appears to be a good candidate for a personalized approach to treatment, according to a multidisciplinary team led by University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) scientists. Read More
Mailing free test kits improves colon cancer screening rates
Feb 27, 2014
Colon cancer screening rates went up by nearly 40% in a Kaiser Permanente study that mailed test kits to patients' homes. The pilot study, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), was part of a program to address disparities among uninsured, low-income and Latino patients. The findings are to be published in the journal BMC Cancer.Lead author Dr. Read More
Mailing free test kits improves colon cancer screening rates
Feb 27, 2014
Colon cancer screening rates went up by nearly 40% in a Kaiser Permanente study that mailed test kits to patients' homes. The pilot study, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), was part of a program to address disparities among uninsured, low-income and Latino patients. The findings are to be published in the journal BMC Cancer.Lead author Dr. Read More
UCLA study finds robotic-assisted prostate surgery offers better cancer control
Feb 27, 2014
An observational study from UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer comparing robotic-assisted prostate surgery to open surgery for prostate cancer found that patients who had robotic surgery had fewer instances of cancer cells at the edge of the surgical specimen, or fewer positive margins, and less need of additional cancer treatments, such as hormone therapy or radiation, than patients who had... Read More
Sunburns strike twice
Feb 27, 2014
Melanoma is particularly dangerous because it can form metastases in vital organs such as the lungs, liver or brain. UV radiation is considered to be the most significant triggering factor. Read More
Leading gastroenterology practices announce formation of digestive health physicians association
Feb 27, 2014
Eleven of the country's leading gastroenterology (GI) practices have announced the formation of the Digestive Health Physicians Association (DHPA), a trade association comprised of independent gastroenterology physician practices with the aim of promoting and preserving the integrated model of healthcare delivery. Read More
New research to revolutionise healthcare through remote monitoring of patients
Feb 27, 2014
Researchers from the University of Surrey have launched a new programme of research called eSMART (Electronic Symptom Management using ASyMS Remote Technology), that uses mobile phone technology to remotely monitor patients who are undergoing chemotherapy to treat breast, bowel and blood cancers. Read More
UCLA study finds robotic-assisted prostate surgery offers better cancer control
Feb 27, 2014
An observational study from UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer comparing robotic-assisted prostate surgery to open surgery for prostate cancer found that patients who had robotic surgery had fewer instances of cancer cells at the edge of the surgical specimen, or fewer positive margins, and less need of additional cancer treatments, such as hormone therapy or radiation, than patients who had... Read More
Sunburns strike twice
Feb 27, 2014
Melanoma is particularly dangerous because it can form metastases in vital organs such as the lungs, liver or brain. UV radiation is considered to be the most significant triggering factor. Read More
Leading gastroenterology practices announce formation of digestive health physicians association
Feb 27, 2014
Eleven of the country's leading gastroenterology (GI) practices have announced the formation of the Digestive Health Physicians Association (DHPA), a trade association comprised of independent gastroenterology physician practices with the aim of promoting and preserving the integrated model of healthcare delivery. Read More
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