Viagra linked with higher risk of skin cancer
6/24/2015
Skin cancer had a higher incidence among men taking PDE5 inhibitors but the link may not be causal. Instead, it may be linked to other factors.
Men on Viagra show 'higher risk of skin cancer'
6/24/2015
Skin cancer had a higher incidence among men taking PDE5 inhibitors but the link may not be causal. Instead, it may be linked to other factors.
CT allows nonsurgical management of some lung nodules
6/24/2015
People who have nonsolid lung nodules can be safely monitored with annual low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.
Current blood cancer drug prices not justified, MD Anderson study finds
6/24/2015
The costs associated with cancer drug prices have risen dramatically over the past 15 years, which is of concern to many top oncologists.
Qantas first airline in the world to introduce exercise video to help prevent DVT
6/23/2015
Qantas has become the first airline in the world to launch an exercise video on all its international flights to help prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Award-winning agent developed for prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment
6/23/2015
Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) is a surface protein that is normally present on healthy prostate cells, but is found at much higher levels on prostate cancer cells.
Heart patients can stop blood thinners when undergoing elective surgery
6/23/2015
Patients with atrial fibrillation who stopped taking blood thinners before they had elective surgery had no higher risk of developing blood clots and less risk of major bleeding compared to patients...
Study could reduce unnecessary cancer screening
6/23/2015
Large clinical trial shows CT scanning does not improve cancer detection in people with unexplained blood clotsA large clinical trial led by researchers at The Ottawa Hospital and the University...
Stress hormones could undermine breast cancer therapy
6/23/2015
Stress hormones often given to patients to treat the side effects of therapy may cause a subset of breast cancers to become treatment-resistantRecently, researchers have discovered that the...
Cardio-oncology services may improve patient care if more widely available
6/23/2015
The impact of cancer treatments on cardiovascular health is an important consideration when treating cancer patients, but many hospital training programs have no formal training or services in...