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New Study Reveals Racial Disparities In Voice Box-Preserving Cancer Treatment
Jul 21, 2012
A new epidemiological study led by UC Davis researchers reveals significant racial disparities in the use of non-surgical larynx-preservation therapy for locally advanced laryngeal cancer... Read More
Improved Survival For Patients With Chronic Blood Diseases
Jul 21, 2012
New research from Karolinska Institutet shows that the survival for patients with chronic myeloproliferative diseases has improved in recent decades. This is despite the fact that no targeted drugs have yet been registered for this group of diseases. More than 9,000 patients have been included in a unique population-based study which has been published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology... Read More
Sun Damage Causes Newly Discovered Melanoma-Driving Genetic Changes
Jul 20, 2012
Melanoma researchers have been struggling with this question: Which mutations drive this cancer that lead to ultraviolet (UV)-induced genetic damage in tumor cells caused by sunlight exposure? There have yet to be any mutations conclusively tied to melanoma... Read More
Indoor Tanning Ban For Minors Hits New York
Jul 20, 2012
On Monday, July 16, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill that will ban children under the age of 16 from using indoor tanning beds. In addition, 17-year-olds will have to obtain parental consent in order to use tanning beds. The bill will go into effect in 30 days. Daniel M... Read More
African-Americans With Throat Cancer And HPV Have Greater Chance Of Survival
Jul 20, 2012
Even though the human papillomavirus (HPV) is a risk factor for certain head and neck cancers, its presence could make all the difference in terms of survival, especially for African Americans with throat cancer, say Henry Ford Hospital researchers... Read More
African-Americans With Throat Cancer And HPV Have Greater Chance Of Survival
Jul 20, 2012
Even though the human papillomavirus (HPV) is a risk factor for certain head and neck cancers, its presence could make all the difference in terms of survival, especially for African Americans with throat cancer, say Henry Ford Hospital researchers... Read More
As A Predictor Of Late-Stage Diagnosis Of Cervical Cancer, Lack Of Insurance Found To Be Second Only To Age
Jul 20, 2012
A large national sample of women diagnosed with cervical cancer between 2000 and 2007 finds lack of insurance was second only to age as the strongest predictor of late stage at diagnosis, a gap the authors say is likely attributable to lack of screening... Read More
Potential Key To New Treatment For Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)
Jul 20, 2012
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues have demonstrated that the inhibition of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) in mouse models of mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), an aggressive and incurable subtype of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that becomes resistant to treatment, can harness the immune system to eradicate residual malignant cells responsib... Read More
Potential Key To New Treatment For Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)
Jul 20, 2012
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues have demonstrated that the inhibition of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) in mouse models of mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), an aggressive and incurable subtype of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that becomes resistant to treatment, can harness the immune system to eradicate residual malignant cells responsib... Read More
Parents Should Be Involved In Decision For Adolescents To Get The HPV Vaccination That Protects Against Genital Warts, Cervical Cancer
Jul 20, 2012
Most U.S. adults support laws that allow teens to get medical care for sexually transmitted infections without parental consent. But when asked about the vaccine against the human papillomavirus (HPV), most adults want parents to have the final say on whether their teen or pre-teen gets the shots. The University of Michigan C.S... Read More
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