Uncovering potentially 'concerning' variation in cancer screening follow-ups
12/21/2015
Follow-up times for colorectal cancer screening abnormalities lag behind those for breast and cervical cancers, according to new study of one million patients.
IU researchers find magnesium intake may be beneficial in preventing pancreatic cancer
12/21/2015
Indiana University researchers have found that magnesium intake may be beneficial in preventing pancreatic cancer.
NYU study identifies method for detecting latent stage of lymphedema
12/21/2015
Many are aware that hair loss is a common side effect associated with chemotherapy.
Not just a toothache: periodontal disease linked to breast cancer
12/21/2015
Periodontal disease has been linked to many serious conditions; new research shows high prevalence among women with breast cancer, especially among those who smoke.
Researchers develop new method for looking into the lungs
12/21/2015
For the first time, researchers have succeeded in producing 3D images showing oxygen and CO2 transport in the lungs. The new method provides hope for better treatment of COPD and lung cancer.
BAP1 mutation passed down over centuries and is associated with high incidence of several cancers
12/21/2015
Michele Carbone and colleagues, from the University of Hawaii, discovered that members of 4 families, apparently unrelated and living in different US States, shared the identical mutation of a gene...
Study finds that more than one-third of patients with metastatic cancer continue to work
12/21/2015
Symptoms Related to their Disease Play an Important Role in Whether Patients Remain Employed.
Bloodcurdling movies might actually curdle blood
12/19/2015
The term 'bloodcurdling' has its routes in the language of medieval Europe, but only now is science beginning to test this ancient adage.
Michele Carbone and colleagues, from the University of Hawaii, discovered that members of 4 families, apparently unrelated and living in different US States, shared the identical mutation of a gene...
Asian women with endocrine-resistant breast cancer benefit from combination therapy
12/18/2015
Data collected in Japanese and Korean patients included in the global PALOMA3 trial provides evidence that combining palbociclib with fulvestrant is an effective strategy to overcome endocrine...