Obama Budget Caps Donations to Charity
23.05.2011, 16:22
Independent Sector urges Congress to reject proposals to limit the value of itemized deductions for charitable donations. As no…
Fertility Drugs and Cancer
28.01.2012, 06:00
Do fertility drugs cause or increase your risk of cancer? A few studies seemed to find a connection between fertility drug use …
Poison Ivy
28.01.2012, 06:00
Learn how to get rid of these dangerous poison ivy plants if they invade your yard, including herbicides, chemicals, manual rem…
Being a smoker at time of prostate cancer diagnosis linked with increased risk of death
21.06.2011, 06:00
(JAMA and Archives Journals) Men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer and who are also smokers have an associated increased r…
Triple negative breast cancer is associated with an increased risk of residual invasive carcinoma af…
03.01.2012, 06:00
CONCLUSION:TN subtype has a statistically significant association with an increased risk of residual tumor. This suggests the p…
screeningGL
30.03.2012, 06:00
Colon cancer screening tests can save lives by finding polyps early, before they can turn cancerous. Learn about the recommende…
Health Insurance Premiums Will Surpass Median Household Income in 2033: Study
13.03.2012, 08:00
Title: Health Insurance Premiums Will Surpass Median Household Income in 2033: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/12/2012 6:0…
FDA Updates Ongoing Safety Review Of Actos (Pioglitazone) And Increased Risk Of Bladder Cancer
17.06.2011, 18:00
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week announced that use of the diabetes medication Actos (pioglitazon…
Avoiding or Controlling Diabetes May Reduce Cancer Risk and Mortality
04.04.2011, 15:00
April 4, 2011 (Newswise) — • Diabetes linked to an 11 percent increased risk for cancer mortality in women; 17 percent incr…
Resveratrol enhances radiation sensitivity in prostate cancer by inhibiting cell proliferation and p…
15.03.2012, 05:00
In this study, the effect of XRT in combination with the radiosensitizing agent resveratrol (RSV) was investigated in a radiore…
The incidence of basal cell carcinoma in the under†30s in the UK
23.12.2011, 06:00
Conclusions.  The reported incidence of BCC in those aged < 30 years has increased by 145% during this period, correspond…
5-alpha reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs): Label Change - Increased Risk of Prostate Cancer
09.06.2011, 19:58
Two large, randomized controlled trials showed an increased incidence of high-grade prostate cancer with finasteride and dutast…
Survivors Of Childhood Cancer Are At Increased Risk For Ongoing Post-Therapy GI Complications
05.05.2011, 11:00
Patients who received therapy for cancer during childhood have an increased risk of developing gastrointestinal (GI) complicati…
Revlimid (lenalidomide): Ongoing Safety Review - Increased Risk of Developing New Malignancies
09.04.2011, 04:15
Patients may be at an increased risk of developing new types of cancer compared to patients who did not take the drug. (Source:…
Longer-term use of pioglitazone associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer
22.06.2011, 21:36
FDA published an online safety communication on June 15, informing prescribers and patients that pioglitazone (Actos, Takeda Ph…
Antitumor Effect of Hedgehog Inhibition in Host Microenvironment
14.02.2012, 06:00
Hedgehog (Hh) signaling is implicated in bone development and cellular transformation. Here we show that inhibition of Hh pathw…
Avastin in combination with chemo associated with increased fatality
10.02.2011, 16:00
A team of researchers at Stony Brook University School of Medicine in New York published a paper in JAMA last week showing that…
TRAIL receptor I (DR4) polymorphisms C626G und A638C are associated with an increased risk for hepat…
08.03.2012, 06:00
Conclusions: The increased prevalence of patients with a 626 C allele and the homozygous 683 AA genotype in HCV-infected patien…
Longer-term use of pioglitazone associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer
22.06.2011, 18:54
FDA published an online safety communication on June 15, informing prescribers and patients that pioglitazone (Actos, Takeda Ph…
Longer-term use of pioglitazone associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer
23.06.2011, 00:39
FDA published an online safety communication on June 15, informing prescribers and patients that pioglitazone (Actos, Takeda Ph…
A record linkage study of outcomes in patients with mild primary hyperparathyroidism: The Parathyroi…
13.07.2011, 11:00
Conclusionsâ Patients with mild PHPT had an increased risk of mortality, fatal and nonfatal CVD, and the risk of developing o…
Being A Smoker At Time Of Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Linked With Increased Risk Of Death
21.06.2011, 22:00
Men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer and who are also smokers have an associated increased risk of all-cause, cardiovascu…
Hot water extract of Chlorella vulgaris induced DNA damage and apoptosis
19.02.2011, 19:48
CONCLUSIONS: Chlorella vulgaris may have anti-cancer effects by inducing apoptosis signaling cascades via an increased expressi…
MYC, PARP1, and Chemoresistance: BIN There, Done That?
08.05.2011, 15:30
Authors: Ganesan S Dysregulation of c-MYC plays a critical role in the development of many human cancers. New evidence has unco…
[Cancer and Society] LIFE Before Death
30.07.2011, 17:42
Genesis of the LIFE Before Death project lay in remarks from WHO. “The project co-producer Mike Hill and I read a 2009 WHO st…
[Editorial] Cigarettes and plain packaging: the battle lines are drawn
30.07.2011, 17:42
On July 6, 2011, Australia became the first country to send a bill to their parliament on plain packaging for cigarettes. The l…
Impact of high electromagnetic field levels on childhood leukaemia incidence
21.03.2012, 05:00
AbstractThe increasing exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) has raised concern, as increased exposure may result in an incr…
Familial Aggregation of Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Myelodysplastic Syndromes [Hematologic Malignanci…
06.01.2012, 06:00
Conclusion We did not find evidence for familial aggregation of the severe end of the spectrum of myeloid malignancies (AML and…
No increased congenital defect risk from childhood cancer treatments
04.01.2012, 18:50
Children of childhood cancer survivors are not at any increased risk for congenital defects as a result of parental exposure to…
Patients with diabetes have increased risk for kidney cancer
11.02.2011, 18:03
Patients with diabetes have a significantly increased risk for developing kidney cancer compared with nondiabetics, suggest res…
Increased expression of Transcription Factor TFAP2 alpha correlates with chemosensitivity in advance…
14.04.2011, 01:00
Conclusions: High levels of nuclear and cytoplasmic TFAP2 alpha protein were a predictor of increased overall survival and prog…
Breast cancer risk increased to one in eight
04.02.2011, 01:00
The odds of getting the disease have increased by 3.5% since 1999Related items from OnMedicaEarly HRT may raise cancer riskHigh…
Cirrhosis Tied to Increased Risk of Liver Cancer in DiabeticsCirrhosis Tied to Increased Risk of Liv…
27.12.2011, 22:50
Cirrhosis and hepatitis are associated with the occurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with diabetes, and hep…
Supplementation with fish oil increases first†line chemotherapy efficacy in patients with advanced…
15.02.2011, 01:00
CONCLUSIONS:Compared with SOC, supplementation with FO results in increased chemotherapy efficacy without affecting the toxicit…
Image†guided methods for biopsy of suspicious breast lesions
22.02.2011, 16:27
AbstractThe widespread use of breast imaging has resulted in the increased detection of clinically occult suspicious breast les…
Increased NOS2 predicts poor survival in estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer patients
19.10.2010, 21:19
Inducible nitric oxide synthase (NOS2) is involved in wound healing, angiogenesis, and carcinogenesis. NOS2 upregulation and in…
Collaboration to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Low-Income Uninsured Patients
09.04.2011, 02:42
(Source: CDC Preventing Chronic Disease)
Epithelial Ovarian Cancer and the Occurrence of Skin Cancer in The Netherlands: Histological Type Co…
11.04.2011, 15:54
Conclusions. Patients with epithelial ovarian malignancies show an increased risk of skin cancer. A significantly increased ris…
Impact of PGC-1{alpha} on Cancer Metabolism
14.03.2012, 05:00
In this study, we asked whether ameliorating mitochondrial functions in cancer cells might limit their proliferative capacity. …
Possible Link Between Two Diabetes Drugs and Pancreatic Cancer
16.09.2011, 22:46
September 16, 2011 (Newswise) — Two newer drugs used to treat Type 2 diabetes could be linked to a significantly increased ri…
Longer-term use of pioglitazone associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer
22.06.2011, 18:46
FDA published an online safety communication on June 15, informing prescribers and patients that pioglitazone (Actos, Takeda Ph…
Colorectal and Other Cancer Risks for Carriers and Noncarriers From Families With a DNA Mismatch Rep…
16.03.2012, 05:00
Conclusion We confirmed that carriers of an MMR gene mutation were at increased risk of a wide variety of cancers, including so…
Evaluation of natural killer cell activity in pre and post treated breast cancer patients
24.02.2011, 01:00
Conclusions: Mastectomy may lead to increased activity of NK cells among patients suffering from breast cancer and their increa…
Breast Cancer Risk Increased in Early DiabetesBreast Cancer Risk Increased in Early Diabetes
08.12.2011, 20:59
In the first 4 years after a diagnosis of diabetes, breast cancer risk is 40% higher than in individuals without diabetes. Meds…
Increase in visceral and subcutaneous abdominal fat in men with prostate cancer treated with androge…
18.02.2011, 15:15
Conclusions  ADT for prostate cancer results in accumulation of both visceral and subcutaneous abdominal fat. Increased visce…
A functional single nucleotide polymorphism at the promoter region of cyclin A2 is associated with i…
24.02.2011, 01:00
CONCLUSIONS:The current results suggested that an SNP (rs769236) at the promoter of CCNA2 may be associated significantly with …
Cytoplasmic BRMS1 expression in malignant melanoma is associated with increased disease-free surviva…
22.02.2012, 06:00
Breast cancer metastasis suppressor 1 (BRMS1) is expressed in the cytoplasm and nucleus of melanocytic cells and high cytoplasm…
[Errata] Erratum
31.03.2012, 07:43
Burki TK. End of the road for red meat? Lancet Oncol 2012; published online March 23. DOI:10.1016/S1470-2045(12)70129-8. In thi…
Lower Income, Education Can Hamper Skin Cancer Care
19.10.2010, 21:00
Lack of knowledge might place patients at higher risk for recurrence, researchers say (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Emergence of the rtA181T/sW172* mutant increased the risk of hepatoma occurrence in patients with la…
21.09.2011, 06:00
Conclusions: Emergence of the rtA181T/sW172* mutant in LAM-resistant patients increased the risk of HCC development in the subs…
Three†dimensional external beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer increases the risk of hip fractur…
16.03.2011, 01:00
CONCLUSIONS:In men with prostate cancer, pelvic 3†D conformal EBRT was associated with a 76% increased risk of hip fracture. …
Breast Cancer Survivors' Perceptions of Survivorship Care Options [Breast Cancer]
06.01.2012, 06:00
Conclusion Breast cancer survivors are comfortable with both PCPs and NPs providing follow-up care, although they indicate a pr…
Minority, lower-income patients more likely to report unmet needs for symptom management
13.03.2012, 09:17
(Source: HemOncToday.com) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Please have a look at this new site driven by MedWorm: The Breast Cancer Dai…
Lower Income, Education Can Hamper Skin Cancer Care
20.10.2010, 02:00
Lack of knowledge might place patients at higher risk for recurrence, researchers say (Source: Cancercompass News: Other Cancer…
Trends in the local treatment of breast cancer: Should we be worried?
22.02.2011, 16:27
AbstractThe overall rates of BCS have remained stable or slightly increased over the past decade in the United States. The CPM …
Consumption Of Processed Meats Associated With Prostate Cancer
27.11.2011, 09:00
Increased consumption of ground beef or processed meat is positively associated with aggressive prostate cancer, according to a…
E†selectin rs5361 and FCGR2A rs1801274 variants were associated with increased risk of gastric can…
22.07.2011, 01:44
AbstractHost immune responses are critical steps for carcinogenesis. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in immunoregulatory…
Possible Link Between Two Diabetes Drugs And Pancreatic Cancer
17.09.2011, 09:00
Two newer drugs used to treat Type 2 diabetes could be linked to a significantly increased risk of developing pancreatitis and …
[Articles] Association between endometriosis and risk of histological subtypes of ovarian cancer: a …
31.03.2012, 07:43
Clinicians should be aware of the increased risk of specific subtypes of ovarian cancer in women with endometriosis. Future eff…
Actos (pioglitazone): Ongoing Safety Review - Potential Increased Risk of Bladder Cancer
21.06.2011, 15:44
June 21, 2011 (FDA) — Use of the diabetes medication Actos (pioglitazone) for more than one year may be associated with an in…
Cancer Patients' Partners Become Ill Themselves
04.03.2011, 12:00
Katarina Sjövall has studied partners of individuals with colorectal cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer or prostate cancer. …
Men in low income neighbourhoods drink more than women: study
04.03.2011, 11:30
Study finds variation in drinking patterns between men and women depending on neighbourhood type (Source: St. Michael's Hospita…
One Woman In Eight Will Get Breast Cancer, UK
06.02.2011, 09:00
The lifetime risk of getting breast cancer has risen from one woman in nine to one in eight1 - according to Cancer Research UK.…
Increased Survival of Glioblastoma Patients Who Respond to Antiangiogenic Therapy with Elevated Bloo…
16.01.2012, 06:00
In this study, we used MRI to assess tumor blood perfusion in 30 recurrent glioblastoma patients who were undergoing treatment …
Death Rate Higher In Minorities With Acute Leukemia
20.09.2011, 10:00
Blacks and Hispanics have fewer cases of acute leukemia compared to whites but they die at a substantially higher rate, accordi…
Exposure To Low-Dose Radiation Following Heart Attack Increases Cancer Risk
08.02.2011, 11:00
Exposure to low-dose radiation from cardiac imaging and other procedures after a heart attack is associated with an increased r…
Red meat consumption linked to increased risk of total, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality
12.03.2012, 05:00
(Harvard School of Public Health) A new study from Harvard School of Public Health researchers has found that red meat consumpt…
Writing a Blog Again
20.01.2012, 23:09
As I talk about what I have learned from others I have begun to appreciate what I learn from my own experience and my own stori…
Danger: Avastin In Combo With Chemo Increases Cancer Death Risk
02.02.2011, 19:00
Combining two methods of cancer treatment has resulted in increased death rates among patients dealing with the already deadly …
Diabetes mellitus: new drugs for a new epidemic
17.06.2011, 01:00
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is increasing rapidly in the 21st century as a result of obesity, an ageing population…
No increased cancer risk with statins
27.08.2011, 17:26
(Source: Reactions)
Spin doctors: More harm than good
17.02.2011, 11:47
Hot cups of tea, grapefruit and bacon sandwiches have all been alleged to cause cancer – better learn to read the risks right…
TKTL-1 expression in lung cancer.
15.04.2012, 06:00
Authors: Fritz P, Coy JF, Mürdter TE, Ott G, Alscher MD, Friedel G Abstract Study of the physiological changes associated with …
Starch Intake May Influence Risk For Breast Cancer Recurrence
09.12.2011, 11:00
Researchers have linked increased starch intake to a greater risk for breast cancer recurrence, according to results presented …
Starch Intake May Influence Risk For Breast Cancer Recurrence
12.12.2011, 09:00
Researchers have linked increased starch intake to a greater risk for breast cancer recurrence, according to results presented …
Avoiding Plateaus
28.01.2012, 06:00
Learn how to avoid weight loss plateaus from your About Exercise Guide (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
What are biosimilars?
19.03.2011, 15:53
Click here to learn why understanding biosimilars is important to your health. 03/19/2011 (Source: Kidney Cancer Association)
miR-107 promotes tumor progression by targeting the let-7 microRNA in mice and humans
16.08.2011, 00:30
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) influence many biological processes, including cancer. They do so by posttranscriptionally repressing target…
When is active surveillance the appropriate treatment for prostate cancer?
29.05.2011, 08:45
Authors: Albertsen PC The incidence of prostate cancer has increased dramatically worldwide during the past few decades in part…
bloody stool
27.12.2011, 06:00
Blood in the stool is not normal. Read more to learn about the causes and diagnosis of rectal bleeding. (Source: About.com Colo…
Increased incidence of childhood, prostate and breast cancers in relatives of childhood cancer patie…
25.11.2011, 18:57
Abstract Whether cancer predisposing familial factors are associated with childhood tumors is unclear. The purpose was to study…
Cancer Patients Are At An Almost Five-Fold Increased Risk Of Developing Listeria
19.12.2010, 09:00
Research by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has shown that cancer patients have a five-fold increased risk of developing lis…
Bloodstream infections increased risk for colorectal cancer
21.09.2011, 12:43
(Source: HemOncToday.com)
No Overall Increased Cancer Risk Found For Arthritis Patients Taking Newer Treatments
29.05.2011, 12:00
Only three percent (n=181) of patients in the study cohort receiving anti-tumour necrosis factor agents (anti-TNFs) for treatme…
Thyroid Cancer: Caring for the Pediatric Patient
04.07.2011, 18:20
Thyroid nodules are relatively uncommon in the pediatric patient. Estimates are that 1%–1.8% of pediatric-aged patients will …
UA Receives Grant for Cancer Education
27.04.2011, 20:57
Arizona Cancer Center researcher Jesse Nodora has received a five-year, $687,000 American Cancer Society grant to help low-inco…
Structural insights into the binding of MMP9 inhibitors.
13.03.2011, 06:45
Authors: Tandon A, Sinha S Matrix Metalloproteinase are family of enzymes responsible for degradation of extracellular matrix. …
Lower eGFR associated with increased risk for renal, urothelial cancer
10.03.2012, 10:54
(Source: HemOncToday.com)
Hormone Therapy Use By Postmenopausal Women Associated With Increased Incidence Of More Advanced Bre…
20.10.2010, 09:00
Follow-up of about 11 years of participants in the Women's Health Initiative finds that among postmenopausal women, use of estr…
Daycare Syndrome
28.01.2012, 06:00
Learn about frequent infections in children that attend daycare and what the signs of a primary immunodeficiency or immune syst…
Serum/glucocorticoid†regulated kinase 1 expression in primary human prostate cancers
12.05.2011, 04:28
CONCLUSIONSSGK1 expression is high in most untreated prostate cancers and declines with androgen deprivation. However, these da…
Chromosome Instability: Chaos From Within
15.04.2011, 13:04
Learn a bit more about aneuploidy, the gain or loss of chromosomes, that’s thought to arise from mutations that disrupt mitos…
Regulation of Glucose Metabolism by CD44 in Cancer Cells
14.03.2012, 05:00
In this study, we found that CD44, a cell surface marker for cancer stem cells, interacts with pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) and th…
Organ transplantation and skin - principles and concepts.
07.04.2012, 02:36
Authors: Hofbauer GF, Freiberger SN, Iotzova-Weiss G, Shafaeddin B, Dziunycz PJ Abstract Solid organ transplantation influences…
Rescue from TNF-{alpha}-Induced Apoptosis by IL-6
14.02.2012, 06:00
In this study, we investigated molecular mechanisms by which such resistance may emerge using tumor cells in which the overexpr…
Tumor†platelet interaction in solid tumors
20.01.2012, 14:05
AbstractElevated platelet counts in patients diagnosed with malignant tumors were first described more than a hundred years ago…
Dose-intensive R-ACVBP improved survival, increased adverse effects in LBCL
10.12.2011, 03:02
(Source: HemOncToday.com)
Diesel exhaust exposure linked to increased risk for lung cancer mortality
20.03.2012, 08:31
(Source: HemOncToday.com)
Alcohol consumption linked to increased cancer risk
03.05.2011, 11:56
Winstanley MH. Med J Aust. 2011;194:479-482. (Source: HemOncToday.com)
The First-Line Pancreatic Cancer Patient Population Will Experience A Dynamic Change In Treatment Pr…
18.11.2010, 16:00
Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds alth…
Increased signalling of EGFR and IGF1R, and deregulation of PTEN/PI3K/Akt pathway are related with t…
27.03.2012, 06:00
Increased signalling of EGFR and IGF1R, and deregulation of PTEN/PI3K/Akt pathway are related with trastuzumab resistance in HE…
TRPS1 Targeting by miR-221/222 Promotes the Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition in Breast Cancer.
20.06.2011, 13:45
Authors: Stinson S, Lackner MR, Adai AT, Yu N, Kim HJ, O'Brien C, Spoerke J, Jhunjhunwala S, Boyd Z, Januario T, Newman RJ, Yue…
Predicting pain during and after Mohs micrographic surgery: The need to consider psychological facto…
17.03.2011, 17:35
To the Editor: I read with interest the recent study by Firoz et al analyzing pain and analgesia use after Mohs micrographic s…
Fasting increased efficacy of chemotherapy in mice
23.02.2012, 10:15
Lee C. Sci Transl Med. 2012;doi:10.1126/scitranslmed.3003293. (Source: HemOncToday.com)
Castor Oil
28.01.2012, 06:00
What is castor oil? What are the health benefits of using castor oil? Learn where to get it and what the potential safety conce…
Asthma
28.01.2012, 06:00
is a serious and potentially life threatening illness that affects many children. Learn the basics about asthma to help control…
Beat the Winter Blahs with Exe
28.01.2012, 06:00
Learn how to spice up your workouts to beeat the winter blahs from your About Exercise Guide (Source: About.com Eating Disorder…
treatment
09.12.2011, 06:00
Learn more about how colon cancer is treated including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and target therapies. (Source: About.co…
Physical and mental health status of survivors of multiple cancer diagnoses
15.12.2011, 06:00
CONCLUSIONS:Diagnosis of 2 or more primary cancers (excluding nonmelanoma skin cancers) is associated with increased risk for p…
Hypomethylation of the 14†3†3σ promoter leads to increased expression in non†small cell lung …
16.07.2011, 16:46
In this study, we examined the expression of one of the 14†3†3 family members, 14†3†3σ, since it was shown previously …
Intermediate Exerciser
27.12.2011, 06:00
If you're an intermediate exerciser, you may need to concentrate on new challenges, weight loss plateaus and motivation. Learn …
Immediate Bisphosphonate Use With Endocrine Therapy Reduced Recurrence And Increased Survival In Pos…
09.12.2011, 09:00
The addition of zoledronic acid to adjuvant endocrine therapy increased bone mineral density and reduced the risk for disease r…
SirT1 regulates radiosensitivity of hepatoma cells differently under normoxia and hypoxia conditions
26.03.2012, 06:00
In this study, we furnished novel evidence indicating that over expression of SirT1 in hepatoma HepG2 cells allowed the cells t…
Adjuvant Therapy Perhaps Not Necessary For Older Breast Cancer Patients
02.09.2011, 10:00
Breast cancer patients over the age of 60 with early-stage, hormone-responsive small tumors who forego adjuvant endocrine, also…
CombiMatrix Corporation Reports First Quarter 2011 Financial Results
11.05.2011, 22:00
IRVINE, Calif., May 11, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CombiMatrix Corporation (Nasdaq:CBMX), a molecular diagnostics company perform…
Role of JNK in Mammary Gland Development and Breast Cancer
16.01.2012, 06:00
In this study, we employed a compound deletion of the murine Jnk1 and Jnk2 genes in the mammary gland to evaluate the requireme…
Sulfonylureas and insulin linked to increased risk for pancreatic cancer
16.03.2012, 09:36
Bodmer M. Am J Gastroenterol. 2012;doi:10.1038/ajg.2011.483. (Source: HemOncToday.com)
Patients with Nonaffective Psychosis Are at Increased Risk for Heroin Use Disorders
21.02.2012, 00:00
Eur Addict Res 2012;18:124–129 (DOI:10.1159/000334613) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Cancer associated with increased risk for gastrointestinal infection
20.12.2010, 11:17
Mook P. Emerg Infect Dis. 2010;doi:10.3201/eid1701.101174. (Source: HemOncToday.com)
Estimated Effects of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program on Breast Cance…
15.03.2011, 20:38
Conclusions: These estimates suggest that NBCCEDP breast cancer screening has reduced mortality among medically uninsured and u…
Antitumor activity of a novel STAT3 inhibitor and redox modulator in non-small cell lung cancer cell…
13.04.2012, 13:13
Authors: Liu X, Guo W, Wu S, Wang L, Wang J, Dai B, Kim ES, Heymach JV, Wang M, Girard L, Minna J, Roth JA, Swisher SG, Fang B …
Breast cancer mammogram education needed
05.07.2011, 02:18
DETROIT, July 4 (UPI) -- Medical practitioners should educate low-income African-American women on the importance of getting ma…
Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia
27.12.2011, 06:00
, or fear of the number 666, is surprisingly common. Shrouded in religious belief, the fear can be quite pervasive. Read on to …
Increased mammography screening linked to reduced treatment, recurrence in women aged 40 to 49 years
14.03.2012, 13:45
Malmgren JA. Radiology.2012;262:797-806. (Source: HemOncToday.com)
Sunitinib use increased incidence of congestive heart failure
16.08.2011, 13:26
Results confirm cardiotoxicity associated with the TKI, but the drug’s benefit may outweigh the risks. (Source: HemOncToday.c…
Phosphoglucose Isomerase/Autocrine Motility Factor Mediates Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition Regula…
29.04.2011, 01:00
Phosphoglucose isomerase/autocrine motility factor (PGI/AMF) plays an important role in glycolysis and gluconeogenesis and is a…
Do Men Make Informed Decisions about Prostate Cancer Screening? Baseline Results from the "Take the …
04.02.2011, 01:00
Conclusions. Many men undergo CaP screening without being fully informed about the decision. These findings support the need fo…
CD98 expression modulates intestinal homeostasis, inflammation, and colitis-associated cancer in mic…
02.04.2011, 14:41
Expression of the transmembrane glycoprotein CD98 (encoded by SLC3A2) is increased in intestinal inflammatory conditions, such …
Effect of organ size and position on out-of-field dose distributions during radiation therapy.
20.11.2010, 02:03
Authors: Scarboro SB, Stovall M, White A, Smith SA, Yaldo D, Kry SF, Howell RM Mantle field irradiation has historically been t…
The “Episode-of-Care†Payment Model: One Practice’s Experience
09.12.2011, 13:00
The episode-of-care project is the first program in which a payer has partnered with the oncology community to reduce costs whi…
VIDEO: Kidney Cancer News
10.02.2011, 05:27
Learn about the MDX-1106 clinical trial and proposed funding cuts for NIH/NCI in our daily newscast. Watch it on Facebook® or Y…
cbiopsy
23.02.2012, 06:00
The definitive test for colon cancer is a colon biopsy. Learn how this exam is performed, why your doctor ordered it, and what …
Extending the indications and anatomical limits of pelvic lymph node dissection for prostate cancer:…
21.07.2011, 23:23
(Source: BJU International)
Pelvic inflammatory disease associated with increased risk for ovarian cancer
11.08.2011, 17:49
Lin H. Lancet Oncol. 2011;doi:10.1016/S1470-2045(11)70165-6. (Source: HemOncToday.com)
Early Transient Hypoglycemia Is Associated with Increased Albumin Nitration in the Preterm Infant
26.07.2011, 16:51
Neonatology 2011;100:387–397 (DOI:10.1159/000326936) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Deficit of IL-10 tied to increased risk for ALL
20.06.2011, 12:00
Chang JS. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2011;doi:10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-11-0162. (Source: HemOncToday.com)
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia cells drive the global CD4+ T cell repertoire towards a regulatory phe…
05.08.2011, 17:24
AbstractAdvanced Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is associated with a profound immunodeficiency including changes in T regu…
Empathy an Especially Important Skill for Oncologists
28.01.2011, 17:28
Clinical empathy is not a magical, innate personality trait given to a gifted few, according to an essay from a trio of experts…
HPV 16 associated with increased risk for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
25.03.2012, 17:48
Guo F. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2012;doi:10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-11-1206. (Source: HemOncToday.com)
Restoration of NFKBIA gene inhibited tumor growth, increased chemosensitivity in glioblastoma multif…
17.01.2011, 10:28
Bredel M. N Engl J Med. 2010;doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1006312. (Source: HemOncToday.com)
Boston Herald: FDA's ration game
18.12.2010, 16:40
"Welcome to the wonderful world of 'universal' health care." Learn how the United Kingdom rations health care (Public Radio Int…
Skin Cancer in Transplant Recipients, Out of the Woods. Scientific Retreat of the ITSCC and SCOPE
30.07.2011, 04:28
The International Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative (ITSCC) is an organization of more than 300 members dedicated to the stu…
Breast phantom with silicone implant for evaluation in conventional mammography.
07.06.2011, 15:15
Authors: Silva FA, Souza LF, Salmon CE, Souza DN With the increased incidence of cancer and a similarly increased number of sur…
ALCAM (CD166) expression and serum levels are markers for poor survival of esophageal cancer patient…
20.08.2011, 15:01
AbstractThe expression of the activated leukocyte cell adhesion molecule (ALCAM, CD166) is increased in various types of cancer…
chemo
24.02.2012, 06:00
A detailed description of chemotherapy for colon cancer. Learn more about the types of chemotherapy, how it is administered, th…
Seed Oil of Brucea javanica Induces Apoptotic Death of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells via Both the Dea…
02.07.2011, 16:08
Seed oil of Brucea javanica (BJO) is extracted from the seeds of herb medicine Brucea javanica (L.), and its emulsion formulati…
Increased Mortality Rates in the JUPITER Trial
14.02.2012, 22:59
Cardiology 2011;120:235 (DOI:10.1159/000336161) (Source: Karger Publishers) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Find the best January Sale…
Radiation therapy for Hodgkin’s lymphoma associated with increased risk for bilateral breast cance…
17.06.2011, 11:32
Elkin EB. J Clin Oncol. 2011;doi:10.1200/JCO.2010.32.4079. (Source: HemOncToday.com)
Increased Uric Acid and Glucose Concentrations in Vitreous and Serum of Patients with Diabetic Macul…
13.01.2011, 15:37
Ophthalmic Res 2011;46:73–79 (DOI:10.1159/000322994) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Endothelin†1 stimulates motility of head and neck squamous carcinoma cells by promoting stromal†…
03.02.2011, 01:00
AbstractThe invasion and migration of cancer cells is increasingly recognised to be influenced by factors derived from adjacent…
Implementation of WiMAX (IEEE802.16.d) OFDM Baseband Transceiver-Based Multiwavelet OFDM on a Multi-…
14.04.2011, 16:48
This paper investigates a new approach to the adaptation of the WiMAX IEEE802.16d baseband, the physical layer performance of w…
Images: 12 Ways To Cut Your Cancer Risk
17.05.2011, 11:00
Learn 12 simple ways you can dramatically cut your cancer risk. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Sleeping pills linked to increased cancer risk
09.03.2012, 17:47
Kripke DF. BMJ Open. 2012;doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2012-000850. (Source: HemOncToday.com)
Increased Fat Mass and Cardiac Septal Hypertrophy in Newborn Infants of Mothers with Well-Controlled…
23.03.2011, 16:18
Neonatology 2011;100:147–154 (DOI:10.1159/000323741) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Seasonal Changes in Testes Vascularisation in the Domestic Cat (Felis domesticus): Evaluation of Mic…
08.02.2012, 14:24
The objective of this study was to understand the effect of seasonality on: (i) microvasculature of cat testes; (ii) angiogenic…
What Is an Intravenous Pyelogram?
17.09.2011, 06:00
An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is a test that can sometimes be useful for detecting an enlarged prostate. Learn more about IVP …
Kenya: Hospital Battles With Cancer Crisis
10.02.2011, 04:27
When James Mwangi's father was taken to Kenyatta National Hospital's cancer unit for radiotherapy last month, he was shocked to…
Membrane sialidase NEU3 is highly expressed in human melanoma cells promoting cell growth with minim…
02.09.2011, 01:00
NEU3 is a membrane sialidase specific for gangliosides. Its increased expression and implication in some cancers have been repo…
Chemo Venous Access
18.06.2011, 01:00
Chemotherapy for breast cancer may be given as shots, pills, and infusions. There are different ways to take IV chemotherapy. L…
Children's Sleep Quiz Results
28.01.2012, 06:00
Thanks for taking our quiz. Learn about children's sleep needs and problems by reading the articles in our sleep resources area…
Sucrose may be associated with increased risk for endometrial cancer
12.08.2011, 13:32
Friberg E. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2011;doi:10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-11-0402. (Source: HemOncToday.com)
Age Differences in Brain Activity during Emotion Processing: Reflections of Age-Related Decline or I…
20.06.2011, 16:59
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000328465) (Source: Karger Publishers)
High BMI associated with increased risk for FASN-negative colorectal cancer
21.02.2012, 17:09
Kuchiba A. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2012;doi:10.1093/jnci/djr542. (Source: HemOncToday.com)
Sucrose may be associated with increased risk for endometrial cancer
12.08.2011, 12:57
Friberg E. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2001;doi:10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-11-0402. (Source: HemOncToday.com)
bowel prep
04.01.2012, 06:00
The colonoscopy bowel prep may be the most dreaded part of this vital screening exam. Learn how to mitigate the discomfort, wha…
Stress Reduction in Cancer Patients May Pay Off
02.04.2011, 21:00
Cancer patients who learn to cope with their stress can have improvement in stress-related biomarkers after a short time, new r…
Helpful Hints for the New Year
08.01.2012, 14:00
The end of another year usually inspires us to interesting if not profound reflections, but in my case I am just trying to reme…
Candidate pathways linking inducible nitric oxide synthase to a basal-like transcription pattern and…
15.02.2011, 01:00
Authors: Ambs S, Glynn SA Inducible nitric oxide synthase (NOS2) is an inflammation responsive enzyme (EC 1.14.13.39) that is i…
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment and ResearchPancreatic Cancer Treatment and Research
16.08.2011, 13:04
Learn about the most important strides that have been made in improving outcomes with pancreatic cancer therapy. Annals of Onco…
Atypia
01.02.2011, 01:00
is a state in which something is not typical but is abnormal. Learn more about atypia and breast cancer. (Source: About.com Bre…
Non-AIDS-defining cancers increased during 15-year period in US AIDS population
11.04.2011, 18:04
Shiels MS. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2011;doi: 10.1093/jnci/djr076 (Source: HemOncToday.com)
Activation of telomerase by seminal plasma in malignant and normal cervical epithelial cells
08.04.2011, 23:46
AbstractSeminal fluids are involved in the development of cervical cancer but the underlying mechanism is unclear. Because cell…
Percutaneous Absorption of Pimecrolimus Is Not Increased in Patients with Moderate to Severe Atopic …
20.11.2010, 03:08
Dermatology (DOI:10.1159/000320125) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Crampfaqs
01.04.2012, 06:00
Stomach cramps can be a sign of colon cancer, but they are also indicative of many other, less-serious conditions. Learn more a…
Management of Anemia in Cancer Patients
17.05.2011, 13:04
Correcting anemia in cancer patients has the potential to improve treatment efficacy and increase survival. Learn about traditi…
Analysis of Androgen-Induced Increase in Lipid Accumulation in Prostate Cancer Cells
28.08.2011, 03:40
Increased metabolic activity is a hallmark of proliferating cancer cells. One common deregulated metabolic pathway in prostate …
Ate Too Much Over the Holidays
27.12.2011, 06:00
It's easy to eat too much and stuff yourself over the holidays, leading to stress and a food hangover that has you feeling bloa…
Packed red blood cells increased infection risk after cardiac surgery
03.02.2012, 08:55
(Source: HemOncToday.com) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Please support the Doctors In Chains campaign for the medics tortured and se…
Uncommitted precursor cells might contribute to increased incidence of embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma in…
23.05.2011, 01:00
Authors: F Nitzki, A Zibat, A Frommhold, A Schneider, W Schulz-Schaeffer, T Braun & H Hahn (Source: Oncogene)