Oncology & Cancer
Oxygen in tumors predicts prostate cancer recurrence
Low oxygen levels in tumors can be used to predict cancer recurrence in men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer even before they receive radiation therapy.
Apr 1, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
More U.S. men holding off on prostate cancer surgery
(HealthDay)—Many more American men are now saying no to surgery for low-risk prostate cancer, and choosing to monitor the disease instead, a new study finds.
Feb 12, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers present new findings for novel pancreatic cancer vaccine
A novel pancreatic cancer vaccine shows promise in improving survival when added to standard treatment, according to new research out of University Hospitals Case Medical Center's Seidman Cancer Center and Case Western Reserve ...
May 22, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Ensuring the safety of radiation therapy
Radiation oncologists took a blow in a series of front-page newspaper stories published last year on injuries that occurred nationwide in the delivery of radiation treatment. Radiation oncologists at North Shore-LIJ Health ...
May 19, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Mathematical models out-perform doctors in predicting cancer patients' responses to treatment
Mathematical prediction models are better than doctors at predicting the outcomes and responses of lung cancer patients to treatment, according to new research presented today (Saturday) at the 2nd Forum of the European Society ...
Apr 20, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Supplement found to improve quality of life for female cancer survivors
A natural nutritional supplement, marketed for the last decade as a sexual aid, has been shown to significantly improve overall quality of life for female cancer survivors, according to researchers at Wake Forest Baptist ...
Jun 6, 2011
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Survey reveals reasons doctors avoid online error-reporting tools
"Too busy," and "too complicated." These are the typical excuses one might expect when medical professionals are asked why they fail to use online error-reporting systems designed to improve patient safety and the quality ...
Oct 5, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Despite advances, breast cancer patients eschew potentially life-saving radiation
Accelerated partial breast irradiation was designed to be a faster, more convenient and potentially safer way for many women with breast cancer to reduce their mortality risk and help keep their cancer from returning after ...
Oct 9, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
New radiation techniques could improve quality of life for lung cancer patients
While palliative radiation therapy is used to ease pain in patients with advanced lung cancer, it often has adverse effects on the esophagus which leads to symptoms like heartburn and difficulty swallowing. Through the PROACTIVE ...
Jan 29, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Hold your breath to protect your heart
Women who have breast cancer on their left side present a particular challenge to radiation oncologists. Studies have shown that the risk of heart disease is higher in this group of women after radiation treatment because ...
Jan 5, 2015
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