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Calcium May Reduce Colon Cancer Risk
Calcium seems to protect high-risk people from developing the polyps that can lead to colorectal cancer -- and the benefits appear to last long after calcium supplementation ends.
Cut Fat, Lose Weight and Prevent Cancer
There's now yet another compelling reason to lose weight and cut consumption of unhealthy Omega-6 fats from vegetable sources. Research released from the Institute of Food Technologists indicates that as many as 1 in 3 cancer deaths could be prevented by reducing consumption of corn and vegetab
Cognitive Complaints After Breast Cancer Treatments
Cognitive complaints are reported frequently after breast cancer treatments. Do they correlate with neuropsychological test results?
New Targeted Therapies in Melanoma
Get updates on the latest developments in signal transduction inhibitors and in immune modulators for the treatment of melanoma.
Pharmacogenomic Testing and Warfarin Management
Learn how advances in pharmacogenomic research can improve anticoagulant management.
Biological Therapy to Treat Breast Cancer
Learn how Herceptin and other biological therapies work in treating breast cancer.
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Can targeted therapies trump conventional chemotherapeutic approaches and improve outcomes for patients with this B-cell lymphoma?
Apoptotic Mechanism provide strategy for Cancer Treatment
All cells are mortal. They're developed to die at some part. This mechanism permits your body to take care of homeostasis. That old cells die to allow for the spreading of younger cells. When
Blocking Stress Responses May Be Key to Better Cancer Surgery
Although surgery aims to help cancer patients extend their lives, it causes considerable chaos in the immune systems of these patients. The release of stress hormones often makes the situation worse by allowing tumors to spread. Fortunately, researchers at Tel Aviv University are developing a new cl
Chemotherapy Effective Treatment For Stomach Cancer
A new study suggests that stomach cancer patients will live longer if they get chemotherapy before and after surgery
FDA Reports Progress in Breast Cancer Care, Screenings
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration marked October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month by highlighting a number of advancements that have been made in recent years in both the detection of and treatment for breast cancer. ...
How to Dramatically Decrease Cancer Deaths
Since 2000, numerous research studies have shown a link between vitamin D deficiency and cancers-including breast, prostate, colon, pancreatic, ovarian and kidney. Researchers now believe increasing the active level of vitamin D, 25-hydroxyvitamin D would ...
Explanations About Cancer
There are well over one hundred various types of cancers that a person may develop. This is a type of disease that involves the process of abnormal cells developing and dividing within the body. When an individual has this issue going on, it is difficult to gain control over the cells that are consi
Breast Cancer and Brain Metastasis Proton Therapy
When breast cancer spreads or metastasizes, the brain is often affected. Different therapy methods are available including proton therapy. Side effects may occur. Proton therapy centers are available at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Mass General Hospital, Indiana University, the University o
Foods To Eat To Prevent Cancer
CRISPS, MOTHERBOARDS, BISCUITS IN ADDITION TO BREAD New study shows long term high intakes of acrylamide -- a chemical present in baked, fried and grilled foods such as crisps, poker chips, bread, toast, crackers, and ...
Renal Cell Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]-Stages of Renal Cell Cance
After renal cell cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the kidney or to other parts of the body. The process used to find out if cancer has spread within the kidney or to other parts of the body is called staging. The information gathered from the s
Skin Cancer: What You Need to Know
Dr. Marc D. Brown, president of the American College of Mohs Surgery, explains the fundamentals of skin cancer that all people should know. They include the cause, the various types, and important signs to watch ...
How to Prevent Breast Cancer
There is no sure way to prevent breast cancer fatal disease but you can do much to reduce your risk of developing it significantly. Women should focus on keeping breast health through good lifestyle and dietary choices to prevent breast cancer.
Treating Isolated Bilateral Axillary Lymph Node Positivity?
What would you recommend for a 44-year-old woman with bilateral axillary lymph node positivity?