Oncology & Cancer
Clinical trial to target ovarian and breast cancers
The Australian first Women's Health, Creating Change trial will focus on women's reproductive cancers, such as ovarian, breast and endometrial cancer.
Nov 19, 2014
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Endometrial Cancer
Genetics
Unsuspected gene found frequently mutated in colorectal, endometrial cancers
Scientists say they have identified in about 20 percent of colorectal and endometrial cancers a genetic mutation that had been overlooked in recent large, comprehensive gene searches. With this discovery, the altered gene, ...
Oct 26, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Study sheds light on factors that may contribute to pancreatic cancer
New research that provides a better understanding of pancreatic cancer may help identify individuals at increased risk. The findings are published early online in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.
Oct 14, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Study indicates possible new way to treat endometrial, colon cancers
Scientists love acronyms. In the quest to solve cancer's mysteries, they come in handy when describing tongue-twisting processes and pathways that somehow allow tumors to form and thrive. Two examples are ERK (extracellular-signal-related ...
Oct 2, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
RT and concurrent chemotherapy after surgery is effective treatment for high-risk endometrial cancer
Radiation therapy with concurrent paclitaxel chemotherapy following surgery is an effective treatment for patients with high-risk endometrial cancer, according to a study published in the September 1, 2014 edition of the ...
Sep 9, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Genetic 'hotspot' linked to endometrial cancer aggressiveness
Parents of twins often tell them apart through subtle differences such as facial expression, moles, voice tone and gait. Similarly, physicians treating women with endometrial cancer must be able to distinguish between different ...
Sep 3, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Leukemia drug shows promise for skin, breast and other cancers
A leukemia drug called dasatinib shows promise for treating skin, breast and several other cancers, according to researchers at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.
Aug 19, 2014
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
No link found between soy food and endometrial cancer risk, say researchers
Researchers have found no evidence of a protective association between soy food and endometrial cancer risk, says a new study published (18 June) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Jun 18, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Sedentary behavior increases the risk of certain cancers
Physical inactivity has been linked with diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease, but it can also increase the risk of certain cancers, according to a study published June 16 in the JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer ...
Jun 16, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
ASTRO issues guideline on the role of postoperative radiation therapy for endometrial cancer
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has issued a new guideline, "The Role of Postoperative Radiation Therapy for Endometrial Cancer: An ASTRO Evidence-Based Guideline," that details the use of adjuvant radiation ...
Apr 23, 2014
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