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Obesity linked to poor colon cancer prognosis
PHILADELPHIA March 9, 2010 Obese patients with colon cancer are at greater risk for death or recurrent disease compared to those who are within a normal weight range, according to a report in Clinical Cancer Research.
Colorectal drug fails to boost survival
LONDON Mar. 8, 2010 Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca, reported on Monday that its colorectal cancer drug failed to show that it is better than a competitor's drug.
New biomarkers for predicting the spread of colon cancer
HANGZHOU, China Mar. 8, 2010 (cancerfacts.com) Two proteins present in the blood of people with colon cancer may accurately serve as markers to predict whether the disease will spread, say scientists in China.
Common osteoporosis drugs may prevent breast cancer
SEATTLE Mar. 2, 2010 (cancerfacts.com) Women who take some types of drugs used to prevent and treat osteoporosis may be at lower risk of breast cancer, according to a new study.
Breast removal may only reduce cancer risk for younger women
HOUSTON Feb. 25, 2010 (cancerfacts.com) Women over 60 with early stage cancer in only one breast need not consider removal of the unaffected breast to prevent a recurrence, say researchers.
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ASCO Expert Corner: HPV Vaccination for Cervical Cancer (Yesterday)
Most cervical cancers are caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Although many women infected with the virus eventually clear the infection, some women develop a persistent (lasting) infection, which is a risk factor for cervical cancer. Approval of two HPV vaccines has prompted questions about the use and effectiveness of these vaccines. To help answer common questions, Cancer.Net discussed the HPV vaccine with Maurie Markman, MD. If you have specific questions, talk with your doctor about whether one of these vaccines is appropriate for you. ASCO Expert Corner: Talking With the Doctor About Prognosis (10/15/2009)
After a diagnosis of cancer, one of the first questions asked by a person is whether the cancer can be treated successfully. For tips on bringing up prognosis with the doctor and to learn what patients should know, Cancer.Net talked with Ira R. Byock, MD. Top Cancer Advances in 2008 (12/21/2008)
What were the top advances in clinical cancer research in 2008? Thats the question editors from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) answer in the report, Clinical Cancer Advances 2008: Major Advances in Cancer Treatment, Prevention, and Screening. The report explains the most significant achievements in cancer this year. ASCO Expert Corner: What Makes a Quality Clinical Trial Site (7/16/2008)
To help oncologists integrate clinical trials into their practice, the American Society of Clinical Oncology recently made recommendations for the minimum standards and exemplary attributes of clinical trial sites. To learn what patients should know about exemplary clinical trial sites, Cancer.Net talked with Richard L. Schilsky, MD. ASCO Expert Corner: Addressing the Emotional and Social Needs of People With Cancer (11/4/2007)
Delivering high-quality cancer care must include addressing patients' emotional and social needs, according to an October 2007 report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM). The study, "Cancer Care for the Whole Patient: Meeting Psychosocial Health Needs," recommends specific actions that health-care providers should take to meet these requirements. Psychosocial care includes focusing on a patient's psychological and social needs. Cancer.Net talked with Diane Blum, MSW, a member of the IOM panel that developed the report, to learn more about the findings and what it means for people with cancer.
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