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Iraqi National Hopes to Find Affordable Treatment for His Cancer in India

After travelling to different countries in the Middle East, Abdul Ameer Ismail Yakoob, an Iraqi national, has expressed hope that he can finally get an

New Technique can Help Doctors Detect Pancreatic Cancer

Scientists at Mayo Clinic are currently testing a new technique which may help doctors to detect the presence of pancreatic cancer by shining a tiny ray of light in the small intestine.

Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors Probed

Patient experiences with colorectal cancer screening has been assessed by new research being presented at Digestive Disease Week (Regd) (DDW). The research also questions current screening guidelines.

Breast MRI 'Better Than Clinical Approach for Predicting Chemotherapy's Efficiency'

According to a new study, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides an indication of a breast tumor's response to pre-surgical chemotherapy considerably

No Need for PSA-Based Screening for Prostate Cancer: Task Force

The final recommendation for prostate cancer screening has been released by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The Task Force

Blocking Protein Reduces Risk of Heart Damage After Chemo

The risk of heart damage due to chemotherapy among cancer patients could be reduced by blocking a protein in the heart that is produced due to stressful

Researchers Identify Early-life Risk Factors for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Family characteristics, high fetal growth, older maternal age, low birth order and male gender are the factors influencing early life non-Hodgkin lymphoma, say researchers.

Researchers Identify New Strategy to Fight Cancer With Minimum Side Effects

Penn State University researchers have come up with a promising cancer-fighting strategy for 'reactivating' genes that cause cancer tumors to shrink and die.

Belly Fat Removal Reduces Skin Cancer Risk in Mice

Researchers found surgical removal of abdominal fat from mice fed with a high-fat diet reduces the risk of ultraviolet-light induced skin cancer. The

Higher Hospital Volume Shows Better Outcome Of Prostate Cancer Surgery

According to new research by Henry Ford Hospital older, high-risk patients who undergo one of the most common treatments for prostate cancer get better results in larger, busier hospitals.

Sigmoidoscopy Cuts Colorectal Cancer Rates

Flexible sigmoidoscopy is effective in reducing the rates of new cases and deaths due to colorectal cancer, reveals research. In a study that spanned

Upshot of Chemotherapy On Gross Survival Appears Amplified Based On Tumor Size

Possibility of a positive correlation amid tumor size and adjuvant platinum based chemotherapy in surgically resected patients with node negative non-small

Distinct Molecular Subtype of Prostate Cancer Discovered

A team of scientists have discovered the molecular subtype of prostate cancer. In the study, published online May 20 by the journal iNature

Aggressive Characteristics in Prostate, Bladder and Skin Cancers Linked to Protein RAL

Research has indicated that when the proteins RalA and RalB are present, cells in dishes copy toward aggressive forms of cancer. However, until this

HDAC Inhibitor Successfully Targets and Destroys Triple Negative Breast Cancer

A new study published in the journal Breast Cancer Research reveals that using histone de-acetylase (HDAC) inhibitor panobinostat can target and destroy triple negative breast cancer.

Study Shows Treating Early Stage Prostate Cancer Improves Quality of Life Among Men With Urinary Symptoms

A new study presented to the American Urological Association has found treating early stage prostate cancer can have an additional benefit of improved

Combining Capecitabine and Temsirolimus Safe and Effective in Patients With Advanced Malignancies

Combining capecitabine and temsirolimus for treating advanced malignancies is effective and can safely be given to patients, according to a phase I study

Cancer Relapse Forecast: High-Output Sequencing Trumps Flow Cytometry: Study

Next-generation, express DNA-decoding technology named high-throughput sequencing can note the earliest signs of potential relapse in almost twice the

Combination Of Lapatinib With Cetuximab To Overcome Resistance In EGFR-Driven Tumors: Study

Though targeted therapies have been studied for years recent laboratory research is providing robust clues about drugs that might work better in combination,

No Disparities in Imaging Before Breast Cancer Surgery: Fox Chase Researchers

According to new findings that will be presented by Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical

Search Engine Algorithm Employed To Hit Upon Cancer Biomarkers, Google

Google employs a strategy to decide relevant pages for a search query, which can also be used to determine which proteins in a person's cancer are relevant for the disease progression.

Study On Serious Immune Malfunction By Scientists

Scientists have found that defects in the gene that encodes the XIAP protein result in a serious immune malfunction. They used biochemical analyses to

Comprehending Breast Cancer

Researchers describe nine new genes that drive the development of breast cancer in a study published today in iNature/i. The tally of all genes associated

Find Experienced Gentle Surgeon To Avoid ED Following Prostate Cancer Surgery

The most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer in the U.S is prostate cancer. Radical prostatectomy, the surgical removal of the prostate gland, remains

Racial Disparities in the Results of Prostate Cancer Surgery

In a recent study it was found that black prostate cancer patients may not be getting better quality of care as white patients. While it is

Folic Acid may Decrease Some Childhood Cancers: Study

The incidence of kidney cancer and a type of brain tumors in children can be reduced by folic acid, reveals study. Incidence reductions were

Potential to Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence Via Hybrid Vaccine

New research indicates that a breast cancer vaccine has the ability to improve recurrence rates and is well tolerated in an adjuvant setting. This vaccine

Colonoscopy Video Improves Patient Compliance With Cancer Screening

Watching an online instructional video may help patients to keep their appointments and arrive prepared for a scheduled colonoscopy than those who do not.

Patients With Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer may be Helped by Accelerated Chemotherapy Before Surgery

It has emerged that for patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, oncologists may begin treatment before they undergo surgical removal of the bladder.

Cause for LGL Leukemia Identified

Extensive research has found that LGL leukemia is a relatively rare, malignant blood disease of the mature T-cells. Furthermore, in many cases, it is

Operating Prostate Cancer Patients in Accredited Hospitals may Yield Better Results

Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital have found that treating patients undergoing radical surgery for prostate cancer in accredited hospitals with residency

Molecular Biomarkers in Tissue and Lining of Lungs Provide Another Technique for Lung Cancer Screening

Using the molecular biomarkers present in the tissue and fluid lining of the lungs may be another technique that can be used in lung cancer screening,

BI-RADS Terminology Helps Detect Malignancy of Breast Lesions

A new study published in the journal Radiology has revealed that the Breast Imaging and Reporting Data Systems (BI-RADS) terminology used by radiologists

Disease Control for Multiple Myeloma Patients Prolonged by Lenalidomide

A study co-authored by a physician with the Oregon Health (and) Science University Knight Cancer Institute reveals that after stem cell transplant, multiple

Lung Cancer Screening Via Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery

Video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is a valuable tool in managing lesions detected in a lung cancer screening program, according to the most recent

Cracking Bile Duct Cancer With Findings Of New Gene Mutations: Scientists

An international scientists unit has made a momentous breakthrough in comprehending the cause of bile duct cancer, a fatal form of liver cancer. By identifying

Celery And Parsley Could Help Fight Breast Cancer

A new study has revealed that Apigenin, a natural substance found in celery and parsley, holds promise as a non-toxic treatment against aggressive breast cancer.

Guidance is Non-Specific, but Drugs Reduce Bone Cancer Damage

A new review finds that bone cancer-related fractures and pain can be reduced by drug treatment, but no one drug is superior. The review is published in The iCochrane Library/i.

Poorer, Sicker Medicare, Medicaid Patients may Not Get Safer Kidney Cancer Surgery

A new study by researchers at Henry Ford Hospital says that a common and safer type of surgery for kidney cancer is not as likely to be used for older,

Commonly Used Chemo Drug Could Aid the Spread of Cancer Cells into Bones by Fertilizing Bone Marrow

A new study conducted by researchers at University of Michigan School of Dentistry has found that instead of preventing the spread of cancer, a commonly

New Drug Kills Off Cancer Cells by Restoring Mutated "Tumor Suppressor" Protein

Researchers from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey have identified a new compound that can restore the structure and function of a commonly mutated protein,

Effect of Gender on Kidney Cancer Procedures

Women do better than men after surgical removal of part or all of a cancerous kidney, but need more blood after kidney cancer surgery, reveals study.

Dietary Supplements Boost Cancer Risk

Higher levels of beta-carotene, selenium and folic acid supplements increase the risk of developing a host of cancers, reveals study. "It's

Robot-assisted Surgery to Treat Kidney Cancer

Robot-assisted surgery replaced invasive operation as the primary treatment to treat kidney cancer, reveals research conducted by Henry Ford Hospital urologists.

Study Says Current Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines Based on Studies That Were too Limited

A team of authors have claimed that current guidelines of colorectal cancer screening for people who have first-degree relatives with precancerous colon

Focusing Concentrated Irradiation as Effective as Breast Radiotherapy: Study

A study conducted by Hungarian researchers has found that focusing a highly targeted dose of radiation is as effective as irradiating the whole breast without any effect on survival chances.

New Drug Destroys Cancer Cells by Blocking Its Recycling Mechanism

Researchers from Perelman School of Medicine, the Abramson Cancer Center and University of Pennsylvania have developed a new drug that blocks the recycling

Respiration in Radiotherapy - Striking The Treatment Target Minus Collateral Damage

Respiratory motion while in radiotherapy complicates hitting the right treatment target. This in turn is capable of leading to an under-dose of radiation

Researchers Identify Early Biomarker for Pancreatic Cancer

New biomarker for pancreatic cancer has been discovered by researchers. The paper will be published May 15 in iCancer Research/i. Pancreatic

Scientists Identify Genetic Predictor of Breast Cancer Response to Chemotherapy

While, chemotherapy is a major first line defense against breast cancer, a patient's response is often variable and unpredictable. A study published