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May 19, 2012 09:48PM
May 19, 2012 08:36AM
Elderly Cancer Patients Have Different Needs
Cancer is still primarily a disease of the elderly. By the time a person reaches their seventh decade, it's common for them to have other conditions, known as co-morbidities.
May 19, 2012 05:42AM
Kidney Drug Works for Other Cancers
Despite being tailor-made for specific targets, some of the newer cancer drugs are useful in other types of cancer. A new kidney cancer drug has shown to be effective in metastatic cancer.
May 19, 2012 05:37AM
Young Women Not Going All the Way
Since 2006, the human papillomavirus (HPV) has been suggested for girls and young women to cut their risks of developing cervical cancer. Young men are also being urged to complete the 3-shot series.
May 18, 2012 04:06PM
Parasites, Cancer, Genetics ...Oh My
While parasites in raw fish increase the risk for bile duct cancer in Southeast Asia, it may not be the cancer's most common cause. Insights into the cancer's genetic mutations apply a lot more broadly.
May 18, 2012 10:21AM
Esophageal Cancer on the Rise. Why?
There's a lot of good news on the cancer front these days. People with the disease are living longer. There are more cancer champions in the United States than ever before.
Then there are some types of this horrible disease that are on the increase, and esophageal cancer is one of them. It's been on the rise since the 1970s.
We wondered why and ran into some interesting - and surprising - findings.
May 18, 2012 05:24AM
Elderly patients with leukemia may not be able to tolerate chemotherapy as well as they once could, or simply may not want to deal with the serious side effects anymore.
May 17, 2012 05:46PM
Although it's extremely rare, melanoma can be found on nearly any surface tissue, from unlikely places like the eye or underneath a fingernail.
May 17, 2012 04:46PM
Racial Differences in Cancer Treatment
For historical reasons that are sometimes still valid, some people are not comfortable disclosing everything to a health professional, or even trusting them to tell them the truth.
May 17, 2012 03:50PM
Each cancer in a given organ can be quite different. For an uncommon cancer, a large enough population to study is necessary for doctors to make decisions on future cases.
May 17, 2012 02:14PM
Googling for Cancer Biomarkers
The Google algorithm for searching and prioritizing pages on the Internet is constantly changing. Researchers have developed their own version of this coveted equation and put it to work to find new cancer answers.
Cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and are able to invade other tissues.
Use this link to learn about various types of cancer medications that are available to you.
Use this link to find a health care professionals including cancer specialists, treatment centers and local hospitals.
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May 19, 2012 01:54AM
May 18, 2012 08:56PM
Cholesterol Drugs Help Most Heart Patients
Cholesterol-lowering statins, typically prescribed only to patients at elevated risk of heart attack or stroke, also appear to benefit patients with a low risk of suffering adverse heart events.
May 18, 2012 07:02PM
Early detection of autism is important because intervening early can increase the odds that children will succeed. New research shows that some warning signs at 6 months of age may help in early detection of autism.
May 18, 2012 04:29PM
Prosthetic Retina Restores Vision
Vision loss from age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can be a trying and frustrating experience. However, an interesting option may help some AMD patients regain sight.
May 18, 2012 04:25PM
Smoking Worsens Back Arthritis
A little over half a century ago, cigarettes were not seen as a danger. Some doctors even recommended them. Today, we know that cigarettes are linked to a variety of health problems, including arthritis.
May 18, 2012 04:06PM
Parasites, Cancer, Genetics ...Oh My
While parasites in raw fish increase the risk for bile duct cancer in Southeast Asia, it may not be the cancer's most common cause. Insights into the cancer's genetic mutations apply a lot more broadly.
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