http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. (HealthDay)—Negative pigment network (NPN) can be used to distinguish melanoma from Spitz nevus and other benign lesions, according to a study published online Oct. 11 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-negative-pigment-network-distinguish-melanoma.html Cancer Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:00:06 EST news270397972 Water diffusion measurements with MRI could decrease false-positive breast cancer results and reduce preventable biopsies, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology. Researchers said the technique also could improve patient management by differentiating high-risk lesions requiring additional workup from other non-malignant subtypes. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-mri-technique-breast-biopsies.html Cancer Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:09 EST news268330126 Peter B. Bach, M.D., of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, and colleagues conducted a systematic review to examine the evidence regarding the benefits and harms of low-dose computerized tomography (LDCT) screening for lung cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer death. "Most patients are diagnosed with advanced disease, resulting in a very low 5-year survival rate," the authors write. "Renewed enthusiasm for lung screening arose with the advent of LDCT imaging, which is able to identify smaller nodules than can chest radiographs." http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-05-low-dose-ct-screening-benefit-individuals.html Cancer Sun, 20 May 2012 11:00:03 EST news256713347 Imaging surveillance is an acceptable alternative to surgical excision in patients with benign papilloma, diagnosed at breast core biopsy without cell abnormalities, a new study shows. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-05-surgical-excision-unnecessary-patients-benign.html Surgery Thu, 03 May 2012 02:52:35 EST news255232342