Breast cancer screening with tomosynthesis and mammography found to be cost-effective
10/30/2014
Adding tomosynthesis to biennial digital mammography screening for women with dense breasts is likely to improve breast cancer detection at a reasonable cost relative to biennial mammography...
New drug combination shows promise as powerful treatment for breast cancer
10/30/2014
The uncontrolled growth of cancer cells arises from their ability to hijack the cell's normal growth program and checkpoints.
Study examines availability of tanning beds on and near college campuses
10/29/2014
Among the top 125 colleges on a list compiled by U.S. News & World Report, 48 percent have indoor tanning facilities either on campus or in off-campus housing despite evidence that tanning is a...
Study examines availability of tanning beds on and near college campuses
10/29/2014
Among the top 125 colleges on a list compiled by U.S. News & World Report, 48 percent have indoor tanning facilities either on campus or in off-campus housing despite evidence that tanning is a...
Pancreatic cancer blood test: scientists discover more potential markers
10/29/2014
A new study finds the blood of pancreatic cancer patients contains high levels of small RNA molecules - adding further hope that diagnosis via a simple blood test may be possible.
A major pan-European survey into the burden of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and the delivery of care has revealed changing trends in many important GI and liver diseases and worrying...
The uncontrolled growth of cancer cells arises from their ability to hijack the cell's normal growth program and checkpoints.
FDA approves expanded use of Lymphoseek® for lymphatic mapping in solid tumors
10/29/2014
Navidea Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on precision diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, has announced that the U.S.
UF researchers discover leukemia's hiding places
10/29/2014
In patients with leukemia, cancer cells can embed within the walls of blood vessels and hide from chemotherapy, according to a University of Florida study published in the journal Leukemia.
Pancreatic cancer blood test: scientists discover more potential markers
10/29/2014
A new study finds the blood of pancreatic cancer patients contains high levels of small RNA molecules - adding further hope that diagnosis via a simple blood test may be possible.