Oncology & Cancer
Research team discovers new method to test for oral cancer
Oral cancers and precancerous mouth lesions are considered especially difficult to diagnose early and accurately.
Mar 4, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
New 3-D colonoscopy eases detection of precancerous lesions
MIT researchers have developed a new endoscopy technology that could make it easier for doctors to detect precancerous lesions in the colon. Early detection of such lesions has been shown to reduce death rates from colorectal ...
Jul 31, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Study identifies enhanced impact of treatment for hereditary cancer patients
People with an inherited syndrome called familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) have a 100% lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer if they do not seek appropriate medical care. Recent findings published by researchers ...
Nov 6, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Compound's dual action inhibits oral cancer without observable side effects
The compound licofelone inhibited oral cancer growth by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase and 5-lipoxygenase pathways, with no observable side effects, according to data from a rat study presented at the 11th Annual AACR International ...
Oct 19, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Assessing performance of colonoscopy procedures improves quality
A new study reports that the use of a quarterly report card is associated with improved colonoscopy quality indicators. Endoscopists at the Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Indianapolis, Ind., who participated ...
Jun 21, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
New drug combination could prevent head and neck cancer in high-risk patients
(Medical Xpress)—A new drug combination shows promise in reducing the risk for patients with advanced oral precancerous lesions to develop squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. The results of the study, which included ...
Feb 19, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
FDA advisers back Exact Sciences colon cancer test
A panel of Food and Drug Administration advisers has voted to endorse an experimental stool test that uses DNA to detect colon cancer and precancerous growths.
Mar 27, 2014
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