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Drug reverses bone loss in men with prostate cancer during the first year of treatment
A common type of treatment used to protect bone density in menopausal women is also an effective therapy for advanced prostate cancer patients during the first year of hormone therapy. view more (2006-02-27)
Walking prevents bone loss caused from prostate cancer treatment
Exercise may reduce, and even reverse, bone loss caused by hormone and radiation therapies used in the treatment of localized prostate cancer, thereby decreasing the potential risk of bone fractures and improving quality of life for these men. view more (2007-10-29)
Screening MRI allows detection of more breast cancers in high-risk women
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) enables radiologists to accurately identify tumors missed by mammography and ultrasound, according to a multicenter study comparing the three screening methods in women at high-risk for breast cancer. view more (2007-07-31)
Saliva proteins could help detection of oral cancer
Clinicians could detect oral squamous cell carcinoma, a form of oral cancer, using a simple test that detects proteins in saliva, according to a report in the October 1, 2008, issue of Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. view more (2008-10-01)
Breast cancer survivors optimistic, yet lack critical information on reducing recurrence
The majority of breast cancer survivors consider themselves stronger after having the disease, according to new survey results released today. However, the data also suggest women's knowledge about actions they can take to lessen the likelihood of recurrence is surprisingly low. view more (2007-09-26)
VARIATION IN WORLDWIDE TESTICULAR CANCER MORTALITY (p 1853)
Death rates from testicular cancer remain inconsistent worldwide, with the overall trend in decreasing mortality being slower in eastern Europe compared with western Europe, USA, and Japan, conclude authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Testicular cancer is curable if treated appropriately. Fabio Levi and colleagues from... view more... (2001-06-06)
UVa Participates in Landmark Breast Cancer Screening Trial
Digital mammography that uses computers to detect breast cancer found significantly (up to 28%) more cancers than screen film mammography in women 50 and younger, premenopausal and perimenopausal women, and women with dense breasts, according to results from one of the largest breast cancer screening studies ever performed. view more (2005-09-21)
Palliative care access varies widely in the US according to new study in J Palliative Medicine
There has been rapid growth of new, innovative palliative care consultation services in the nation's hospitals. view more (2008-10-03)
Targeted agent shows promise in biliary cancer study
An experimental agent has shown promising results in people with advanced biliary cancer, according to a multi-institutional clinical trial led by cancer researchers at the Ohio State University. view more (2009-04-21)
Chemotherapy and tamoxifen reduce risk of second breast cancer
Among breast cancer patients, both chemotherapy and tamoxifen independently reduced the risk of developing a second cancer in the other breast, according to a study published online December 25 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The risk reduction persisted for at least 10 and 5 years, respectively. view more (2007-12-26)
HIV-1-Positive Women At Increased Risk Of Genital Cancer
A study in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggests that women who are HIV-1 positive are at an increased risk of invasive genital cancer. Authors of the study recommend that gynaecological examination of these women should include examination of the vulva and perianal region to identify genital warts, which can lead to the development of invasive... view more... (2002-01-11)
Heart disease most expensive disease in UK, costing more than £7 billion a year
Coronary heart disease is the most expensive disease in the UK, costing over £7 billion a year in lost productivity and its impact on health care, reveals research in Heart. view more (2002-11-18)
Drop in cancer deaths tied primarily to gains in behavior and screening
Improvements in behavior and screening have contributed greatly to the 13 percent decline in cancer mortality since 1990, with better cancer treatments playing a supporting role, according to new research from David Cutler of Harvard University. view more (2008-12-03)
1 in 10 advanced colon cancer patients worry about prescription drug costs
The vast majority of advanced colon cancer patients in a clinical trial were not concerned about the cost of prescription drugs for managing chemotherapy side effects, such as infection, pain and nausea and few adopted strategies to reduce drug cost burdens after joining the clinical trial. view more (2009-06-01)
Patients with history of cancer at increased risk for acquiring and dying from sepsis
Hospitalized patients with a history of cancer are at a ten-fold increased risk of acquiring and subsequently dying from sepsis— a severe immune response to an infection—compared to hospitalized patients without cancer. view more (2006-06-14)
Prostate size and other neglected factors influence prostate cancer treatment satisfaction
Men with prostate cancer and their partners face difficult decisions regarding treatment, and accurate information regarding expected outcomes can be hard to find, according to results of a multi-center study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. view more (2008-03-20)
Nursing study concludes few Ontario women with invasive ovarian cancer referred for genetic testing of breast cancer genes
An Ontario study of 491 women with invasive ovarian cancer found only a small proportion, 19%, were referred for genetic testing of BRCA1 and BRCA2, the breast cancer genes, which means family members are not informed of their cancer risk. view more (2008-12-05)
Royal Veterinary College's Kevin Corley becomes a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
Kevin Corley, Lecturer in Equine Medicine and Critical Care at The Royal Veterinary College has become a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Kevin is one of only two Diplomates in the United Kingdom and the only UK vet to have this qualification. There are nine equine veterinarians with this qualification... view more... (2002-11-15)
Liverpool to trial new pancreatic cancer therapy
Patients in Liverpool are to trial a new therapy for pancreatic cancer - a disease which sees most sufferers die within a year of diagnosis. view more (2007-03-16)
CANCER DOCTORS COULD BENEFIT FROM TRAINING IN COMMUNICATION SKILLS (p 650)
Senior doctors working in cancer medicine could benefit from intensive communication-skills training to assist the often complex and distressing issues surrounding cancer care, conclude authors of a UK study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Doctors' communication with patients is commonly hampered by a lack of communication-skills training.... view more... (2002-02-20)
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