Cancer

Breast Cancer Surgery: Your Options

Mar 22, 2018 · · Cancer
Breast cancer treatment has made great strides in the last decade, with the development of new drugs and studies that have helped refine the use of radiation therapy. Individual treatment plans depend on the type of breast cancer you have, how advanced the disease is, and your overall health status … Read More

Newsbrief: Brain Tumor Treatment

Mar 22, 2018 · · Cancer
Breakthrough in Brain Tumor Treatment. Research at the University of Leeds and the Institute of Cancer Research in the UK shows that a therapeutic virus injected into the bloodstream can target aggressive brain tumors. The virus, part of the reovirus family, can infect cancer cells without affecting healthy cells, and … Read More

Simple Blood Test to Detect Cancer Is in the Works

Mar 22, 2018 · · Cancer
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University’s Kimmel Cancer Center have taken a giant step forward in cancer detection, with a simple blood test that screens for eight common cancer types—ovarian, liver, stomach, pancreatic, esophagus, colorectal, lung, and breast—and helps identify the location of the cancer. These cancers are responsible for more … Read More

Globally, Liver Cancer Is Fourth Leading Cause of Cancer Death

Feb 27, 2018 · · Cancer
The incidence of liver cancer grew by 75 percent between 1990 and 2015, according to the 2015 Global Burden of Disease study. While causes differ widely among different populations, most cases can be prevented through various interventions, such as vaccination, antiviral treatment, safe blood transfusion and injection practices, and reduction … Read More

Thyroid Cancer Rates Are on the Rise

Jan 30, 2018 · · Cancer
Rates of thyroid cancer have tripled in the past 30 years. So, if you find or have a test that shows you have a lump on your neck, it’s normal to be a little worried. But, what’s also normal are benign neck lumps. “Most of the time a lump on … Read More

Self-Checks May Help You Avoid Deadly Skin Cancer Recurrence

Dec 28, 2017 · · Cancer
Melanoma (the most serious form of skin cancer) is rare, but the number of cases is still cause for concern—according to the American Cancer Society, more than 87,000 people are diagnosed with melanoma every year, and nearly 10,000 die from the disease. Arash Akhavan, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at … Read More

Ask The Experts: Cancer; Laxatives; Fiber & Cholesterol

Dec 21, 2017 · · Cancer
Q. Colon cancer runs in my family, so I want to do everything I can to lower my risk. I’ve heard that taking extra calcium can help. Is this true? A. Joel Mason, MD, director of the Vitamins and Carcinogenesis Laboratory at the HNRCA, explains: “Your dietary pattern does help … Read More

Enter Your Login Credentials
This setting should only be used on your home or work computer.

×