News tagged with cancer treatment
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Many cancer institution websites lack nutritional guidance, others give mixed messages
Radiation oncologists at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital are stressing the need for evidence-based, standardized guidelines on dietary recommendations for cancer patients—and with good reason. A new analysis revealed ...
Cancer
Mar 26, 2013 |
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Ganetespib shows potency against ALK-positive lung cancer and overcomes crizotinib resistance
A drug that indirectly impairs the function of several cancer-driving proteins, including anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK), may be an effective new treatment for patients with ALK—positive non-small cell lung cancer.
Cancer
Mar 26, 2013 |
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Scientists examine proton radiography of brain mockup
Los Alamos researchers and German collaborators have investigated the application of giga-electron volt (GeV, or billion electron volts) energy proton beams for medical imaging in combination with proton ...
Medical research
Mar 26, 2013 |
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Detecting circulating tumor cells
A proof-of-concept device is nearly perfect in separating breast cancer cells from blood.
Cancer
Mar 25, 2013 |
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New treatment option for brain metastases associated with lung cancer
Lung cancer is the world's most common cause of death from cancer. In Austria, around 4,000 people develop this type of cancer every year. One particular problem is the development of brain metastases in ...
Cancer
Mar 25, 2013 |
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New chemo drug gentler on fertility, tougher on cancer
A new gentler chemotherapy drug in the form of nanoparticles has been designed by Northwestern Medicine® scientists to be less toxic to a young woman's fertility but extra tough on cancer. This is the first cancer drug tested ...
Cancer
Mar 22, 2013 |
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Cancer drug shortages mean higher costs and greater risk for patients
A national survey of health professionals showed that drug shortages are taking a heavy toll on cancer patients, forcing treatment changes and delays that for some patients meant worse outcomes, more therapy-related complications ...
Cancer
Mar 21, 2013 |
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'Do no harm': Patient-centered end-of-life care means happier patients who live longer
(Medical Xpress)—New doctors take an oath to do no harm, but many physicians, in their zeal to prolong people's lives, often end up exposing patients to aggressive treatments that don't improve outcomes and that drive up ...
Health
Mar 21, 2013 |
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'Toxicity map' of brain may help protect cognition for cancer patients
New research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is giving radiation oncologists who treat brain tumors a better understanding of how to preserve the brain's functions while still killing cancer.
Cancer
Mar 20, 2013 |
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Scientists discover mechanism of resistance to vital leukaemia treatment, opening door to new therapies
(Medical Xpress)—Research published in the journal Cancer Cell has revealed the mechanism by which leukaemia cells develop resistance to the ATRA (All-Trans-Retinoic Acid) treatment, used to treat an agg ...
Cancer
Mar 19, 2013 |
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Most men with erectile dysfunction remain untreated, scientists say
Despite the high erectile dysfunction (ED) prevalence most patients receive no treatment, according to a new US study, presented at the 28th Annual EAU Congress. Undertreatment of ED continues to be common, even though the ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 19, 2013 |
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Sorting out fertility after childhood cancer
As success rates in treating childhood cancers have improved, greater emphasis is being placed on quality of life issues following successful treatment. Many cancer treatments can lead to infertility, but there are few methods ...
Cancer
Mar 15, 2013 |
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Surgery is superior to radiotherapy in men with localized PCa, Swedish study says
Surgery offers better survival benefit for men with localised prostate cancer, according to a large observational study, conducted by a group of researchers in Sweden and the Netherlands.
Cancer
Mar 15, 2013 |
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Radiation for breast cancer can harm hearts, study finds
Women treated with radiation for breast cancer are more likely to develop heart problems later, even with the lower doses used today, new research suggests. The risk comes from any amount of radiation, starts ...
Cardiology
Mar 13, 2013 |
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Breakthrough in battle against leukemia
Scientists at Griffith University's Institute for Glycomics and The Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles have discovered a critical weakness in leukaemic cells, which may pave the way to new treatments.
Cancer
Mar 13, 2013 |
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