Early vs Late Relapse in ER Positive Breast Cancers
Find out if proliferation markers and estrogen receptor activity combined can predict early vs late relapses in ER-positive breast cancer.
Category : Cancer & Oncology : Health & Medical
About Colon Cancer
When cells that are not normal grow in the rectum or in the colon, colorectal cancer occurs. This is also called cancer of the colon or rectal cancer. It forms tumors as it grows.
The Consequences of Stopping Targeted Therapy
Cancer patients who stop targeted therapy often show a rapid increase in cancer growth. Dr. Maurie Markman considers why this occurs and what it means.
Evolving of Immune system into Immune- Oncology
To bamboozle your site you have to arrange the outline and design. In this article we will dig into website development planning with its proper documentation and requirements
Gastric Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]-Stage 0 Gastric C
Standard treatment options:Surgery.Stage 0 is gastric cancer confined to mucosa. Experience in Japan, where stage 0 is diagnosed frequently, indicates that more than 90% of patients treated by gastrectomy with lymphadenectomy will survive beyond 5 years. An American series has confirmed these ...
Mesothelioma: More About this Asbestos Cancer
Cancers and other forms of diseases are usually named according to the part of the body or the internal organ where abnormal growth of malignant cells takes place. In the case of Mesothelioma, the abnormal cells grow in the mesothelium.
The Truth About Cancer
Medical School Rankings are out, but who cares? You may have thought that no one cares, but they do. In fact there are three types of people that care about the medical school rankings.
What Are the Different Types of Biopsy Needles?
Biopsy needles are of utmost importance in the diagnosis of certain diseases such as cancer. Doctors get samples of the tissues that need to be studied in order to get a better picture of what is really the general status of the organ or other parts of the body that needs evaluation. Before a doctor
Hepatic Arterial Infusion of Chemotherapy for Hepatic Metastases
Regional perfusion chemotherapy for hepatic metastases can be logistically and technically complicated. This review looks at the indications and technical aspects of hepatic artery infusion.
Brain Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise
Experimental Therapy Prevents Tumors in Rats
Therapy Options for Primary Pulmonary NHL?
A 69-year-old woman with incidental findings of a follicular lymphoma of the mid-lobe of the right lung showed minimal evidence of follicular (small-cell) lymphoma. What would you recommend?
Study Focuses on Asbestos and Mesothelioma Risk in Firefighters
Firefighting is a highly risky profession, not only because of the dangers posed by flames and fragile burning buildings themselves. In addition to smoke and soot, firefighters are routinely exposed to chemical substances, such as ...
Management of Irritant Contact Dermatitis and PICCs
For patients with cancer, changes in central line care and chemotherapy protocols have paved the way for irritant contact dermatitis. How can the trend be reversed?
How to Choose a Breast Cancer Oncologist
Getting a diagnosis of breast cancer is a blow, and getting good treatment is essential. How do you choose the right oncologist to work with? What should you look for, and what should you avoid? Here's some ideas, based on my experience with different oncologists.
What Is Lactobacillus Plantarum?
It might surprise you to learn that bacteria can be good for you. Our world has become inundated with antibacterial products in an attempt to slow the spread of disease. However, some bacteria are good for us and even necessary to maintain good health. Lactobacillus plantarum, or L. plantarum, is on
Improvements in Cervical Cancer Testing Needed
America's health professionals generally do a good job of screening for cervical cancer, but they could do even better, says Women In Government, a nonprofit lobbying group.
Multiple Myeloma & Bone Pain
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of a type of white blood cells called plasma cells. White blood cells function to rid the body of foreign matter. As the white blood cells grow out of control, they produce antibodies which cause the body's other white blood cells to attack the bones. This leads to decre
How to Cure Carcinoid
Carcinoid tumors are a type of slow growing and cancerous tumors that usually start in either a person's digestive tract or lungs. In rarer cases, the carcinoid's origin can begin in the ovaries or testes. Symptoms of carcinoid tumors can include abdominal pain, bowel obstruction, rectal pain, diarr
When is Blood in Urine a Symptom of Cancer?
Blood in the urine can be common with some minor conditions, but can also indicate more serious diseases like cancer. Learn what to do if you experience blood in your urine and what may be causing it.
Breast Cancer Drug Does Not Cause Sexual and Mood Effects
Women with a high risk of breast cancer who take the drug tamoxifen as a preventive therapy do not appear to experience the mood changes or anxiety that some researchers had predicted.