| What's the Best Way to Detect Breast Cancer Early? Does Self Examination Wo |
| Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in women, however questions have been raised about the screening programme in place and in light of the early age at which breast cancer can present, is self examination good enough o (more) |
| Melanoma survivors gather to celebrate |
| MORE than 50 people gathered at Mount Annan Botanic Gardens recently with one thing in mind to raise awareness of melanoma cancer Organiser Jay Allen, of Ambarvale, said Macarthur's Melanoma Patients Australia barbecue in the park was a success (more) |
| Clinical Features of Bronchioloalveolar Carcinoma with New Histologic and S |
| Journal of Thoracic Oncology, 09 02 2010 Ebbert JO et al For patients with pure BAC, the new pathologic system favorably affects survival and the new staging system may more accurately reflect prognosis in advanced stage cancer These results have (more) |
| Oncolytics Biotech(R) Inc. Announces Randomized Phase II Ovarian Cancer Stu |
| Oncolytics Biotech Inc ('Oncolytics') (TSX:ONC, NASDAQ:ONCY) announced today that the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) intends to conduct a randomized Phase II trial of weekly paclitaxel versus weekly paclitaxel with REOLYSIN(R) in patients with (more) |
| Cancer Drug Points Way to New Alzheimer's Approach |
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| Oncolytics Biotech(R) Inc. Announces Randomized Phase II Ovarian Cancer Stu |
| Oncolytics Biotech Inc ('Oncolytics') (TSX:ONC, NASDAQ:ONCY) announced today that the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) intends to conduct a randomized Phase II trial of weekly paclitaxel versus weekly paclitaxel with REOLYSIN(R) in patients with (more) |
| Herbert A. Fritsche, Ph.D., Former M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Professor an |
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| Agensys, An Affiliate Of Astellas, Announces Initiation Of Phase I Clinical |
| Santa Monica, CA PRNewswire Agensys, Inc , an affiliate of Tokyo based Astellas Pharma Inc , today announced that they have initiated a Phase I clinical trial of AGS 16M8F an antibody drug conjugate (ADC) that is being developed for the treatment (more) |
| Mayo Clinic and UNF Host Sixth Annual Upbeat Pink:A Musical Tribute to Brea |
| A Musical Tribute to Breast Cancer Survivorship JACKSONVILLE, Fla ' October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Mayo Clinic and the University of North Florida are honoring the occasion by hosting the sixth annual 'Upbeat Pink: A Musical (more) |
| Harford mother loses son, continues fight against pediatric cancer |
| Nicole Spagna's 7 year old son Dominick Osorio inspired a comic book Related Health and fitness calendar Picture of Health blog X Text Size bs md ha mother fights cancer 20100902 Nicole Spagna fought for her young son's life for nearly two years She (more) |
| Star in cancer patient's video 1 minute ago |
| HOLLYWOOD star Hugh Jackman has made a cameo appearance in a poignant video given as a birthday present by a cancer patient to his wife Australian Kristian Anderson, 35, diagnosed with the condition last October, got in touch with the X Men actor (more) |
| Diabetes drug may keep lung cancer at bay |
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| Giant congenital nevi may pose threat of melanoma |
| If congenital nevi are small, there is insufficient evidence to suggest they should be removed, for they are not likely to transform into melanoma, according to the chief dermatologist at Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix However, giant n (more) |
| Skin cancer recurrence may be prevented with combo of surgery, adjuvant the |
| Key Points For SCC with perineural invasion, expert suggests surgery and postop radiation therapyImiquimod may be considered prior to surgery for certain larger skin cancers Dr SpencerOrlando, Fla ? While surgical and medical oncologists do not thi (more) |
| Diabetes Drug May Keep Lung Cancer At Bay |
| The common diabetes drug metformin may hold promise as a way to keep smokers from developing lung cancer, U S researchers said on Wednesday They said metformin prevented lung tumor growth in mice exposed to a cancer causing agent found in tobacco (more) |
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| HealthKey: Cancer patients in 20s, 30s cope with unique challenges |
| Amy Babst woke up in the middle of a summer night, and for 15 minutes, she was barely able to breathe She called 911 and was rushed to the hospital, where a chest X ray determined that she had a 'ginormous' tumor squeezed between her lungs, she says (more) |
| Study Indicates Targeted Strategies Needed To Find, Prevent And Treat Breas |
| Specific prevention and education strategies are needed to address breast cancer in Mexican origin women in this country, according to a study at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, which was published online in the journal Cancer Amo (more) |
| Connection between light at night (LAN) and cancer revealed in additional s |
| A new study from the Center for Interdisciplinary Chronobiological Research at the University of Haifa has found an additional link between Light At Night (LAN) and cancer This research joins a series of earlier studies carried out at the University (more) |
| Lentigo maligna melanoma, UV light exposure associated, study finds |
| Key Points Lifetime UV exposure significantly associated with LMM, but not other melanoma subtypes, study co author saysFuture studies will compare differences in LMM vs non LMM melanoma risk with more detailed measurements of UV exposure Palo Alto, (more) |
| Mobile phone set to detect cancer |
| A hospital in cooperation with a research group here, has conceptualised and launched a health service that uses mobile phones to detect cancer The Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre (MSCC) of the Narayana Hrudayalaya, a well known hospital along with the (more) |
| Herbert A. Fritsche, Ph.D., Former M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Professor an |
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| Generex Oncology Announces Consultancy of Dr. George E. Peoples, MD |
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| Research: Exercise can stop people developing breast cancer |
| Experts believe that people can reduce the chances of developing breast cancer by undertaking plenty of exercise According to the London based World Cancer Research Fund, even moderate activities, such as brisk walking, can reduce the risk of gettin (more) |
| Ablative Therapies for Renal Tumors |
| Diagnostic imaging for evaluating patients with abdominal conditions has increased the number of incidentally discovered kidney masses Learn how using ablative therapy can help treat these patients Therapeutic Advances in Urology (more) |
| Michael Douglas Has Stage IV Throat Cancer; Experts Weigh In |
| Actor Michael Douglas last night stunned a television audience with the announcement that he has 'late stage IV throat cancer ' WebMD Health News (more) |
| Longterm follow-up after transarterial chemotherapy for hepatocellular carc |
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| Utility of preoperative imaging in evaluating colorectal liver metastases d |
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| Microneedle, Quantum Dot Study Opens Door to New Clinical Cancer Tools |
| News From the Field Source North Carolina State University The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering In fiscal year (FY) 2010, (more) |
| European Collaborative Research To Develop Lab-on-chip System For Cheap And |
| Detection of circulating and disseminated tumor cells in blood is a promising methodology to diagnose cancer dissemination or to follow up cancer patients during therapy Today, the detection analyses of these cells are performed in medical laborator (more) |
| Acupuncture as a Treatment Modality for the Management of Cancer Pain: The |
| Allergy Immunology Anesthesiology Cardiology Dentistry Dermatology ENT Emergency Medicine Endocrinology Family Medicine Gastroenterology Hospital Administration Infectious Disease Internal Medicine Medical Student Nephrology Neurology Nurse Practitio (more) |
| Effectiveness of communication skills training of nurses on the quality of |
| Fukui S et al The authors findings underscore the importance of CST for healthcare professionals to improve the QOL of patients as well as their satisfaction with these professionals > Showing Latest Articles (more) |
| Study: Preemptive Surgery May Help Prevent Cancer For Some Women |
| A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that women with a gene mutation linked to breast and ovarian cancer face lower risks of developing such cancer after receiving mastectomies or having their ovaries removed, (more) |
| Bee Venom to Target Cancer Cells |
| medschool wustl eduNew research revealed that a peptide derived from bee venom could deliver liposomes bearing drugs or diagnostic dyes to specific cells or tissues A toxic protein in bee venom, when altered, has been shown to improve significantly (more) |
| CASE REPORT: Meibomian carcinoma of the eyelid in a Simmental cow |
| Objective To describe the clinical and pathomorphological features of meibomian carcinoma (MC) diagnosed in a Simmental cow Material and methods A 7 year old Simmental cow was admitted to the Veterinary Surgery Clinics of Faculty of Veterinary (more) |
| Scientists Develop Natural Substance Combination to Help Prevent Skin Cance |
| Scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center have reported that a combination of resveratrol, grape seed extract, calcium D glucarate and ellagic acid may suppress damage that can cause skin cancer The scientists believe that this (more) |
| Scientists pinpoint how most aggressive breast cancers grow |
| Scientists searching for the source of aggressive breast cancers may have been looking in the wrong place, research suggests The findings shed light on how the most dangerous breast cancers grow and could lead to new treatments and prevention (more) |
| Connection between light at night (LAN) and cancer revealed in additional s |
| A new study from the Center for Interdisciplinary Chronobiological Research at the University of Haifa has found an additional link between Light At Night (LAN) and cancer This research joins a series of earlier studies carried out at the University (more) |
| Pharmacogenetic Testing to Predict Serious Toxicity From 5-Fluorouracil (5- |
| Severe toxicity occurs in about 30% of patients treated with 5 fluorouracil (FU) based chemotherapy regimens 5 FU has a narrow therapeutic window and the drug concentration required for tumor response is within the general range where toxicity may (more) |
| Study finds that cancer-causing gene crucial in stem cell development |
| Contact: Stephen Dalton Athens, Ga ? Stem cells might be thought of as trunks in the tree of life All multi cellular organisms have them, and they can turn into a dazzling variety other cells?kidney, brain, heart or skin, for example One class, (more) |
| Oncolytics Biotech(R) Inc. Announces Randomized Phase II Ovarian Cancer Stu |
| TORONTO, Sept 2 PRNewswire FirstCall Oncolytics Biotech Inc ('Oncolytics') (TSX:ONC, NASDAQ:ONCY) announced today that the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) intends to conduct a randomized Phase II trial of weekly paclitaxel versus weekly paclit (more) |
| Epigenetics Therapeutics to 2017 - High Market Potential for Epigenetics Dr |
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| Diabetes drug might fight cancer |
| An ancient herbal remedy that constitutes the active ingredient in a modern diabetes drug may soon play a new role in combating cancer, two studies show The findings, published in the September Cancer Prevention Research, support earlier population (more) |
| Study: Preemptive Surgery May Help Prevent Cancer For Some Women |
| Main Category: Breast Cancer Also Included In: Genetics | Ovarian Cancer A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that women with a gene mutation linked to breast and ovarian cancer face lower risks of developing (more) |
| Diabetes 2 Drug Metformin May Protect Against Lung Cancer In Smokers |
| Two studies reveal that smokers may have a significantly lower risk of developing lung cancer and colorectal cancer with the drug metformin, which is commonly prescribed for diabetes type 2 treatment, the medical journal Cancer Prevention Research (more) |
| Metformin May Protect Against Lung Cancer |
| Metformin, a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, shows potential in the prevention of tobacco induced lung tumors, according to early research conducted at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Results of this study will be published in the (more) |
| Microsoft Excel-Based Algorithm Predicts Cancer Prognosis |
| Using readily available computer programs, researchers have developed a system to identify genes that will be useful in the classification of breast cancer The algorithm, described in BioMed Central's open access Journal of Experimental & Clinic (more) |
| Related: Lung cancer patients lived longer with palliative care, study find |
| In a study that sheds new light on the effects of end of life care, doctors have found that patients with terminal lung cancer who began receiving palliative care immediately upon diagnosis not only were happier, more mobile and in less pain as the e (more) |
| UPDATE 1-Oncolytics stock rises on cancer study approval |
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| Diabetes 2 Drug Metformin May Protect Against Lung Cancer In Smokers |
| Main Category: Lung Cancer Also Included In: Cancer Oncology | Diabetes | Smoking Quit Smoking Two studies reveal that smokers may have a significantly lower risk of developing lung cancer and colorectal cancer with the drug metformin, which is (more) |
| Michael Douglas Says He Has Stage Four Throat Cancer |
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| Proteomic and PROTEOMEX profiling of mammary cancer progression in a HER-2/ |
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| Mitochondrial comparative proteomics of Human Ovarian Cancer Cells and Thei |
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| Proteomic characterization of Her2/neu-overexpressing breast cancer cells |
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| Identified eight symptoms of cancer might help detect the illness in an ear |
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| Novel nanotechnology collaboration leads to breakthrough in cancer research |
| One of the most difficult aspects of working at the nanoscale is actually seeing the object being worked on Biological structures like viruses, which are smaller than the wavelength of light, are invisible to standard optical microscopes and difficu (more) |
| Imec European collaborative research to develop lab-on-chip system for chea |
| The MIRACLE project aims to develop an operational lab on chip for the isolation and detection of circulating and disseminated tumor cells (CTCs and DTCs) in blood The new lab on chip is an essential step towards faster and cost efficient diagnosis (more) |
| Mobile phone set to detect cancer |
| Bangalore (ANI) A hospital in cooperation with a research group here, has conceptualised and launched a health service that uses mobile phones to detect cancer The Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre (MSCC) of the Narayana Hrudayalaya, a well known hospit (more) |
| Connection Between Light at Night (LAN) and Cancer Revealed |
| Source: University of Haifa Newswise ' A new study from the Center for Interdisciplinary Chronobiological Research at the University of Haifa has found an additional link between Light At Night (LAN) and cancer This research joins a series of earli (more) |
| Oncolytics stock rises on cancer study approval |
| The randomized phase II trial by the Gynecologic Oncology Group and funded by the U S National Cancer Institute, will measure the effectiveness and side effects of using chemotherapy in combination with Oncolytics' Reolysin versus chemotherapy alone (more) |
| Fertility concerns linked to depression among young breast cancer survivors |
| Breast Cancer Res Treat 2010; 123: 477 485 MedWire News: Concerns about fertility after breast cancer treatment contribute to long term depressive symptoms among young breast cancer survivors, US researchers report 'Breast cancer treatment can affec (more) |
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| Percent-free PSA could reduce overdiagnosis after prostate cancer screening |
| Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis; 2010; Advance online publication MedWire News: Percent free prostate specific antigen (%fPSA) should be included alongside standard measures in early prostate cancer screening programs to better detect pathologically (more) |
| Prostate cancer mortality rates do not mirror incidence in Nordic countries |
| MedWire News: Prostate cancer mortality rates have remained stable and even declined in Nordic countries over the past 2 decades, despite a substantial rise in the incidence of the disease, study results show The findings indicate that 'recent trend (more) |
| Oncolytics stock rises on cancer study approval |
| TORONTO (Reuters) Oncolytics Biotech Inc stock climbed as much as 7 percent on Thursday after it said a mid phase ovarian cancer study involving its proprietary formulation of the human reovirus was approved The randomized phase II trial by the (more) |
| Diabetes drug may keep lung cancer at bay |
| They said metformin prevented lung tumor growth in mice exposed to a cancer causing agent found in tobacco smoke, and because it is already widely used in people, it may be worth further study Metformin has been shown to switch on an enzyme that bloc (more) |
| LifeVantage Corp. (LFVN.OB) Announces Published Review of Protandim's Abili |
| Science based nutraceutical company LifeVantage Corp today announced the publication of a peer reviewed study involving Protandim®, the company's clinically proven therapy for oxidative stress More News Must Read Can Apple TV transform living room (more) |
| Mobile phone set to detect cancer |
| By Shweta, Bangalore, Sep 2 : A hospital in cooperation with a research group here, has conceptualised and launched a health service that uses mobile phones to detect cancer The Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre (MSCC) of the Narayana Hrudayalaya, a (more) |
| UPDATE 1-Oncolytics stock rises on cancer study approval |
| * Mid stage ovarian cancer study using Reolysin approved (more) |
| The number of lymph node metastases influences survival and International U |
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| ESC: Statins Do Not Raise Cancer Rates and Mortality |
| THURSDAY, Sept 2 (HealthDay News) Statin therapy does not appear to be associated with increased cancer rates and mortality, according to research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, held from Aug 28 to Sept 1 in Stockholm (more) |
| Too much light at night leads to higher cancer rates, says study |
| Light at night?high powered light bulbs that lead to so called environmental light pollution?appears to lead to higher cancer rates, according to a study the University of Haifa According to researchers at the university, too much light at night lea (more) |
| LifeVantage Corp. (LFVN.OB) Announces Published Review of Protandim's Abili |
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| Researchers Link Protein to Tumor Growth |
| Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine Newswise ' Johns Hopkins researchers working on mice have discovered a protein that is a major target of a gene that, when mutated in humans, causes tumors to develop on nerves associated with hearing, as well as (more) |
| Research and Markets: Daily Updates: Cancer Immunotherapy - Tracking Breaki |
| DUBLIN (BUSINESS WIRE) Research and Markets () has announced the addition of the '' subscription to their offering DailyUpdates was launched in 2002 by the pharmaceutical analysts (more) |
| Elekta Opens South Korea Office to Support Countrys Growing Cancer Manageme |
| STOCKHOLM (BUSINESS WIRE) Expansion to seventh Asia Pacific office reflects accelerating growth in region?s healthcare markets The Asia Pacific region continues to demonstrate strong growth, fueling demand for healthcare services and technology in (more) |
| Capsaicin can act as co-carcinogen, study finds; Chili pepper component lin |
| ScienceDaily (Sep 2, 2010) A study in the journal Cancer Research by researchers at The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, links capsaicin, a component of chili peppers, to skin cancer While the molecular mechanisms of the cancer promoting (more) |
| Connection between light at night and cancer revealed in additional study |
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| Michael Douglas Has Stage IV Throat Cancer; Experts Weigh In |
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| Targeting hit-and-run cancer viruses |
| Viruses that can invade host cells, initiate cancer and then flee from their own trail of destruction could be stopped in their tracks, say researchers writing in the September issue of the Journal of General Virology Scientists at the University (more) |
| International Cancer Specialists Make House Calls |
| The International Cancer Care Foundation (ICCF) has launched a new 'house call' program designed to bring the worlds most cutting edge cancer treatments to your home According to the foundation medical director Antonio Jimenez, M D , staff physic (more) |
| Trial To Test Experimental Drug For Advanced Pancreatic Cancer |
| Cancer Research UK's Drug Development Office has launched a clinical trial* to test an experimental drug in patients with advanced (Stage IV) pancreatic cancer one of the most difficult cancers to treat Around 60 patients with advanced pancreatic (more) |
| Connection between light at night (LAN) and cancer revealed in additional s |
| A new study from the Center for Interdisciplinary Chronobiological Research at the University of Haifa has found an additional link between Light At Night (LAN) and cancer This research joins a series of earlier studies carried out at the University (more) |
| Statins do not cause cancer: Study |
| Statins, which help to slash cholesterol levels, do not cause cancer, a recent major study has revealed Statins had previously been linked to an increased risk of developing tumours However, the latest research conducted by statins expert Professor R (more) |
| Device developed that can detect breast cancer in minutes |
| British scientists have developed a hand held device named the CliniHUB that is able to detect fatal diseases in minutes The device analyses a patients blood sample, urine sample or saliva to indicate the presence of a disease The samples react to (more) |
| Near Infrared Light May Open New Frontier in Fighting Cancer, Tay-Sachs |
| 51:28 2010 Pacific Time ORLANDO, Fla , Sept 1 (AScribe Newswire) A 'game changing' technique using near infrared light enables scientists to look deeper into the guts of cells, potentially opening up a new frontier in the fights against cancer an (more) |
| Studies: Molecular imaging improves management of cancer patients |
| The September issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine features several studies that demonstrate the value of molecular imaging in cancer treatment and patient management One of the studies showed that data provided by SPECT CT eliminated the need f (more) |
| Lisa Ray Says Key to Cancer Fight Lies in Right Attitude |
| Model turned actress Lisa Ray revealed that having the right attitude is key to overcoming the fears and isolation associated with cancer The 38 year old Canadian born model was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer of blood cells known as multiple (more) |
| Personalized Chemotherapy Improves Lung Cancer Survival Rates |
| Although chemotherapy is essential to prevent the cancer from reccuring after surgery, it is difficult to say which course of drugs will benefit which patient Building on existing knowledge, a study published in the September edition of the Journal (more) |
| Leukaemia patient appeals for help |
| U Kushan Udayanga Perera of Rajagiriya is in urgent need of bone marrow transplant operation as he is suffering from Leukaemia He is a student of Grade 10 at Janadipathi Vidyalaya, Rajagiriya After several medical investigations carried out, he wa (more) |
| Medical device that can detect breast cancer in minutes |
| British scientists have developed a hand held device named the CliniHUB that is able to detect fatal diseases in minutes The device analyses a patients blood sample, urine sample or saliva to indicate the presence of a disease The samples react to (more) |
| Only 4% of school nurses favor cervical cancer vaccination at school |
| OKAYAMA Only 4% of about 200 school nurses think it appropriate to inoculate girls against cervical cancer at school, an Okayama University survey showed Thursday, apparently mirroring the teachers concerns about their ability to deal with possible (more) |
| Generex Oncology Announces Consultancy of Dr. George E. Peoples, MD |
| Cancer Vaccine Specialist to Assist in the On Going Clinical & Regulatory Development of the Companys Proprietary Breast Cancer Vaccine WORCESTER, MA, September 2, 2010 (GlobeNewswire) Generex Biotechnology Corporation (more) |
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| Nicotine directly linked to breast cancer development |
| The alpha 9 subunit of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor is overexpressed in breast cancer cells, suggesting that nicotine could directly contribute to the molecular mechanism of breast cancer development, researchers report (Source: MedWire News (more) |
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