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Types of Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| Doctors Transplant Ovary to Woman's Arm to Preserve Fertility
- A new study finds surgery to transplant an ovary to the upper arm is feasible and preserves hormonal function in women undergoing treatment for cervical cancer. The report details the technical proced ...
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Types of Cancer >> Pancreatic Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| Smoking Triggers Early Onset of Pancreatic Cancer
- A new study finds tobacco may act as an environmental trigger for patients with an inherited genetic predisposition to pancreatic cancer. The authors of the report say the findings underscore the impo ...
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Types of Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| New HPV Vaccines May Prevent Cervical Cancer
- Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection is the most important risk factor of cervical cancer. There are many different types of HPV, and the seven most common HPV types found related to cervical cancer ...
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Types of Cancer >> Leukemia >> In the Spotlight
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| Stem Cell Transplantation From Sibling Donors Improves Survival in High-Risk Adult Patients With ALL
- With intensive chemotherapy, adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can achieve complete but, unfortunately, short-lived remission. Studies have suggested that stem cell transplantation (SCT) ...
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Types of Cancer >> Skin Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| Protein Found to Be Skin Cancer Catalyst
- HOUSTON (Cancer Online) - Researchers at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center have discovered an important link between the protein referred to as signal transducer and activator of tr ...
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Management >> Alternative Therapy >> In The Spotlight
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| Lengthy Jail Sentence for Vendor of Laetrile - A Quack Medication to Treat Cancer Patients
- NEW YORK (Cancer Online) - Jason Vale was sentenced to 63 months in prison and three years of supervised release after being convicted of the illegal sale of Laetrile to cancer patients. During the F ...
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Conditions >> Cancer Pain >> In The Spotlight
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| The Role of Hypnosis in Cancer Treatment
- Hypnosis is under study to determine its effectiveness as a cancer pain treatment and its role in extending life expectancy for cancer patients. Adult patients have reported improvement in symptoms of ...
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Types of Cancer >> Melanoma >> In the Spotlight
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| UV Radiation No Longer the Prime Suspect in the Development of Melanoma Skin Cancer?
- It's not just the sun that we need to worry about when we're dealing with the prevention of melanoma skin cancer. A recent study indicates that things like radio waves, alcohol and dietary habits may ...
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Types of Cancer >> Breast Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| Exercise - the Runaway Winner Against Breast Cancer
- Whether it is playing a hectic game of soccer, swimming, or even a leisurely walk around the block, studies have found a possible remedy for prolonging life for women who have survived breast cancer. ...
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Types of Cancer >> Breast Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| MRI Holds Promise for Early Detection in Women with Inherited Risk of Breast Cancer
- NEW YORK (Cancer Online)- For women whose risk of developing breast cancer is increased as a result of inheriting abnormal BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, recent research suggests that an MRI may be more effect ...
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Types of Cancer >> Breast Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| Women Starting Mammography on Time, but Failing to Follow Up
- A new study finds most women now follow the recommendation to receive their first screening mammogram at age 40, but there is widespread failure to return promptly for subsequent exams and several su ...
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Types of Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| Cancer Survivors' Other Medical Problems Poorly Managed
- People who survive cancer are less likely to receive necessary care for a wide range of other non-cancer-related medical problems according to a new study published September 13, 2004 in the online e ...
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Types of Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| Oncologists Issue Guidelines for Stage II Colon Cancer
- NEW YORK (Cancer Online) - Results of a meta-analysis conducted by researchers from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) suggest treatment of stage II colon cancer patients with adjuvant ...
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Types of Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| Calcium More Protective Against Some Polyps
- NEW YORK (Cancer Online) - Researchers at Dartmouth Medical School in Lebanon, NH have reported that ingestion of more than 1,200mg of calcium per day may decrease the risk of colon polyps.
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Types of Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| Calcium May Cut Cancer Risk for Every 2 Glasses of Milk
- NEW YORK (Cancer Online) - In the July 7 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Eunyoung Cho, ScD of Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston reported that "moderate milk and calcium i ...
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Types of Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| CEA Vaccine Combined with Celebrex Prevents Colon Tumor in Mice
- NCI researchers have shown that the potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib (Celebrex), when used with the relatively new CEA cancer vaccine, is effective in preventing colon tu ...
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Types of Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| Pre-Surgical Chemoradiation Provides Better Control For Rectal Cancer
- SALT LAKE CITY OCT 28, 2003 (Cancer Online) - It is estimated that in 2003, more than 130,000 new cases of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed in the United States. Surgery is the standard initial t ...
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Types of Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| Abnormal CT Detects Malignant Causes of Iron Deficiency Anemia
- NEW YORK (Cancer Online) - Recent studies conducted by Dr. Michael Lishner and colleagues at Meir Hospital in Kfar-Saba, Israel have found that computed tomography (CT) scans are comparable to endosc ...
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Types of Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| U.S. Study Suggests Colonoscopies Are Overdone
- NEW YORK (Cancer Online) - Although it is estimated this year 147,000 Americans will develop colorectal cancer and 57,000 will die from it, a recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine reported t ...
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Types of Cancer >> Breast Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| Race a Factor in Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
- African-American women are less likely to be treated with breast reconstruction after mastectomy than women of other races, independent of age and clinical and socioeconomic factors. According to a n ...
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Types of Cancer >> Breast Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| Mammography Has Low Risk of Recall for False Positive Findings
- A new long-term study finds over 20 years, only one in five women who have mammograms every two years will have to undergo follow up evaluation for a false positive finding. Only one in 16 will have ...
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Types of Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| A Step Towards Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer
- The key to treating ovarian cancer lies in its early detection. A new screening test, focused on identifying protein patterns, may make such early detection possible, especially for high-risk groups. ...
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Types of Cancer >> Advanced Cancers >> In the Spotlight
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| Should Cancer Patients Get a Second Opinion?
- The answer to this question can be deeply personal. There are various factors to consider.
An individual diagnosed with a rare form of cancer should probably seek a second opinion. For those with ...
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Types of Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| New Drugs Aim to Check Cancer Growth
- New drug therapies such as Iressaź (ZD1839) and TarcevaTM (OSI-774) have been developed to block the epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptor, which stimulates the growth and division of cancer cells.
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Conditions >> Involuntary Weight Loss >> In the Spotlight
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| Delayed Nausea and Vomiting often Underestimated
- Delayed nausea, vomiting often underestimated
Nausea occurring after chemotherapy may be more frequent than normally expected by health professionals, according to a recent study, the results of wh ...
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Types of Cancer >> Breast Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| More Frequent Screening Advisable for Women with BRCA
- More Frequent Screening Advisable for Women with BRCA
Women with BRCA mutations may need to undergo more frequent screening for breast cancer, according to a recent study, the results of which wer ...
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Types of Cancer >> Breast Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| Various Factors Predict Breast Cancer Outcome
- The prognosis for women diagnosed with node-negative breast cancer depends on various indicators, the best in terms of long disease-free survival being diploid status and low percent S-phases analysi ...
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Types of Cancer >> Bladder Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| Pre-Operative Chemotherapy And Radical Surgery Should Be Used For Patients With Locally Advanced Bla
- Pre-Operative Chemotherapy and Radical Surgery Should be Used for Patients with Locally Advanced Bladder Cancer
Carcinoma of the urinary bladder is a very common malignancy. In the United States, ...
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Types of Cancer >> Bladder Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| Bladder Cancer Outcomes Best Predicted by Tumor Marker Combinations
- Finding altered expression of four key cell cycle regulators, especially when these are viewed in combination, may make it possible for physicians to predict the clinical outcome for transitional cel ...
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Types of Cancer >> Breast Cancer >> In the Spotlight
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| Estrogen Replacement Shows Limited Health Benefits
- Estrogen replacement therapy following menopause offers limited health benefits, and may even increase the risk of stroke, according to the latest data analysis undertaken by the WomenĄŻs Health Initi ...
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