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New test indicates oestrogen receptor activity on breast cancer cells
Researchers said on Thursday they had developed a test with the potential to accurately predict which women with breast cancer […]
Transarterial chemoembolization shrinks liver metastases
Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) can be used to shrink liver tumors in preparation for laser-induced thermotherapy (LITT) for patients with...
Prompt bladder cancer surgery aids disease control
A delay of more than about 3 months before performing radical cystectomy for muscle invasive bladder cancer can result in […]
Low-Tar Cigs May Not Help Smokers Quit
Smokers who trade in their regular cigarettes for low-tar cigarettes may be kidding themselves if they think it will help […]
Tips for Changing Jobs After Cancer Treatment
When you look for a new job after cancer treatment, it is important to anticipate the concerns that your cancer […]
Going back to work- what you can expect
Many cancer survivors wonder whether having a cancer history will make a difference in their job prospects. Common questions include: […]
Immunofluorescence sensitive for intraoperative evaluation of lymph nodes
Intraoperative evaluation of axillary by immunofluorescence (IF) staining on touch imprints is a fast, sensitive, and specific means of...
Prolonged aspirin use linked to pancreatic cancer in women
Women who take aspirin on a regular basis may be at increased risk for pancreatic cancer, according to a presentation […]
Cosmetic Injections May Cause Infection
From New York City to Santiago, Chile, outbreaks of infections caused by difficult-to-treat bacteria — called mycobacteria — have...
Cell Infusion Helps Heal Damaged Hearts
Infusing a person’s own cells into a heart that’s been damaged by heart attack may help speed up the healing […]
Delay in diagnosing lung cancer does not affect outcome
A delay in diagnosing lung cancer after a patient first presents with symptoms does not affect cancer stage or survival, […]
West Nile encephalitis reported in stem cell recipients
In a new report, US researchers describe two patients who developed fatal West Nile virus (WNV) infections after undergoing stem […]
Seeds Help Recurrent Prostate Cancer
Implanting radioactive seeds — called brachytherapy — into the prostate of men with recurrent prostate cancer is safe and effective....
CXCR4 receptor supplants Id1 gene as major player in tumor angiogenesis
New research contradicts the theory that Id gene products control angiogenesis and vascularization in tumors. Instead, scientists report in the...
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