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Study Evaluates Biochemical Recurrence and Mortality in Men with Prostate Cancer (September 9, 2010)
A biochemical recurrence refers to an increase in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) after prostate cancer treatment. In a recent study of U.S. veterans, biochemical recurrence was linked with an increased... Continue Reading
The Global Task Force on Expanded Access to Cancer Care and Control in Developing Countries (GTF.CCC), made up of global health and oncology experts, works toward developing and implementing strategies... Continue Reading
Among women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation, prophylactic mastectomy (preventive removal of the breasts) reduces the risk of getting breast cancer. Prophylactic salpingo-oophorectomy (preventive removal... Continue Reading
Some of the elevated risk of prostate cancer among those with a family history of the disease may be due to increased prostate cancer testing and detection in this population. These findings were recently... Continue Reading
Among patients with previously treated non-small cell lung cancer, the combination of Sutent® (sunitinib) and Tarceva® (erlotinib) delays cancer progression but does not improve overall survival compared... Continue Reading
Although alcohol is a well-established risk factor for breast cancer, it may be more strongly linked with lobular breast cancer than with ductal breast cancer. These results were published in the Journal... Continue Reading
Although still relatively uncommon in young people, the incidence of rectal cancer appears to be increasing in this population. These results were published in the journal Cancer. Colorectal cancer is... Continue Reading
The Dream Foundation offers patients and loved ones dignity and hope during their end-of-life journey. By Diana Price Many of us are familiar with the idea of a “bucket list,” or a compilation of things... Continue Reading
Confused about rumors you’ve heard about cancer? Read on. The risk of dying from cancer in the United States is increasing. According to a comprehensive collaborative report by the American Cancer... Continue Reading
Palliative care is care that is focused on symptom management, psychosocial issues, decision-making, and quality of life. Among patients with newly diagnosed, metastatic, non-small cell lung cancer, the... Continue Reading
Final results from a Phase II clinical trial provide additional evidence that Istodax® (romidepsin) is active against refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. These results were published in the Journal... Continue Reading
Among postmenopausal women, hormone therapy with estrogen alone does not appear to increase the risk of getting or dying from lung cancer. These results were published in the Journal of the National Cancer... Continue Reading
