Oncology & Cancer
Researchers restore drug sensitivity in breast cancer tumors
A team of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine cancer researchers has uncovered one way certain tumors resist vital medication.
Aug 11, 2016
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Pathologists often disagree on breast biopsy results when diagnosing DCIS
A study applying B-Path (Breast Pathology) Study results to patient populations found that pathologists disagree with one another about 8 percent of the time when diagnosing a single breast biopsy slide. Discordance was more ...
Mar 21, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Meditation eases pain, anxiety and fatigue during breast cancer biopsy
Meditation eases anxiety, fatigue and pain for women undergoing breast cancer biopsies, according to researchers at the Duke Cancer Institute. They also found that music is effective, but to a lesser extent.
Feb 4, 2016
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Biopsy robot combines MRI and ultrasound
Researchers at the University of Twente in The Netherlands are working on a biopsy robot that combines the best features of MRI and ultrasound, aiming to improve the diagnosis of breast cancer and muscle diseases.
Jan 21, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer screening has never been shown to 'save lives,' argue experts
Cancer screening has never been shown to "save lives" as advocates claim, argue experts in The BMJ today.
Jan 7, 2016
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MAMMOCARE Project achieves earlier and more accurate breast cancer diagnosis
Breast cancer is by far the most frequent cancer among women, and one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality and early diagnosis is essential to reduce the risk of mortality. First diagnostic tool is clinical imaging ...
Oct 22, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Adding benign breast dz to risk model may boost preventive care
(HealthDay)—Greater numbers of high-risk women eligible for primary prevention of breast cancer are identified by incorporating benign breast disease (BBD) diagnoses into the Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium (BCSC) ...
Sep 25, 2015
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'Smarter' ordering of breast biomarker tests could save millions in health care dollars
A review of medical records for almost 200 patients with breast cancer suggests that more selective use of biomarker testing for such patients has the potential to save millions of dollars in health care spending without ...
Jun 23, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Revolutionary technology to improve bedside tumor diagnosis in patients
Researchers from the Universities of Leicester and Nottingham are developing a revolutionary mini gamma ray camera that will improve the diagnosis of tumours and lymph nodes from patients' bedsides.
Jun 1, 2015
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New blood tests, liquid biopsies, may transform cancer care
A new type of blood test in the U.S. is starting to transform cancer treatment, sparing some patients the surgical and needle biopsies long needed to guide their care.
May 11, 2015
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