Radiation And Chemotherapy Can Make Solid Tumor Cells Stronger
Because of the way solid tumors adapt the body's machinery to bring themselves more oxygen, chemotherapy and radiation may actually make these tumors stronger."In a sense, these therapies can make the tumor healthier, " said Mark W. Dewhirst, D.V.M.
Author Reveals What Feeds Cancer
'All of us have cancer cells in our bodies. But not all of us will develop cancer.'At the age of 31 David Servan-Schreiber was a rising neuroscientist with his own laboratory and funding for brain imaging. During the course of testing new brain imaging equipment, he discovered a tumour the size of a walnut lodged in his own brain.
FDA Announces New Labeling Changes For Regranex
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the addition of a boxed warning to the label of Regranex Gel 0.01% (becaplermin) to address the increased risk of cancer mortality in patients who use 3 or more tubes of the product. Regranex is a topical cream indicated for the treatment of leg and foot ulcers that are not healing in diabetic patients.
Quality Of Surveillance For Stage 1 Testis Cancer In The Community
ORLANDO, FL (UroToday.com) - As part of the Urologic Diseases in America Project, the authors evaluated compliance with surveillance protocols for Stage I testis cancer in the community setting. Surveillance protocols, developed at large referral centers, were only loosely followed in the community.
Relay Is The Way To Help Cancer Research UK
This year, Cancer Research UK is bringing together thousands of people from across the country to raise vital funds to beat cancer and celebrate the lives of those touched by the disease. Cancer Research UK's Relay For Life is an inspirational event that celebrates life and honours those touched by cancer.
Fastest Ever Treatment For Cancer Patients
New figures published show that cancer patients in Wales are receiving treatment faster than ever before. Statistics for the first quarter of 2008 show that 98 per cent of patients referred by their GP as urgent suspected cancer cases started treatment within two months.
BioCurex Develops NEW Format For Its RECAF Cancer Blood Test - Results Confirm Its Accuracy
BioCurex Inc. announced that it has developed an ELISA blood test using RECAF technology and reports results comparable to its other test formats. The advantage of the ELISA test format is that it is the most commonly used type of immuno-assay and as such, the majority of clinical and research laboratories have the instrumentation for its use.
One Step Closer To Tailored Treatment For Lung Cancer
A major study released in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has shown that doctors could increase the survival of patients with a specific type of lung cancer to over 12 months, if they match choice of chemotherapy with the type of tissue in a patient's tumour.
England Footballer Geoff Thomas Demands Government Funding To Beat Leukeamia
Former England footballer, Geoff Thomas is pressing the Government for urgently needed cash to develop and deliver new leukaemia treatments. Thomas, a leukaemia survivor himself, is leading a presentation to the All Party Cancer Group of MPs at Westminster, at the invitation of MP's Julie Kirkbride and the committee Chairman Dr Ian Gibson on Monday June 9th.
For Some Patients, Cancer Is Just Half The Battle
This time of year, we don't think twice about mowing the yard or an occasional mosquito bite - they're typical spring and summertime things. For patients undergoing cancer treatments, they can be dangerous situations. Of the one million people who will get cancer this year, * thousands will undergo treatments that raise their own set of challenges.