The chemical acrylamide, which is classified as a probable cancer-causing agent, does not appear to increase overall risk for mouth, throat, voice box, or thyroid cancers, with one possible exception, study findings hint. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Head and Neck Cancer, Thyroid Cancer
Virus May Drive Some Prostate Cancers
Posted by mamie 75 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Testing for XMRV might help spot more aggressive disease, experts say
New Compound Shrinks Skin Cancers
Posted by mittan 80 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Study found more than half of advanced basal cell carcinomas responded to treatment Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topic: Skin Cancer
Blood Flow Mismatch Seen in Pancreatic Cancers
Posted by mamie 87 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Findings may help explain why many patients respond poorly to chemo and radiation
Primary liver cancers 'soaring'
Posted by donny_blitz 95 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
Cases of primary liver cancer, an often preventable disease, have trebled in the last 30 years, figures suggests.
Many Prostate Cancers Grow Too Slowly to Kill
Posted by mittan 117 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
A large 15-year study of men who had surgery for prostate cancer found only a small percentage died from cancer, adding to evidence that some men might be able to skip radical surgery to treat the often slow-growing tumors, U.S. researchers said on Monday. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topic: Prostate Cancer
More Mammograms May Mean More 'Harmless' Cancers
Posted by mamie 136 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Experts stress, though, that screenings remain vital
Cell Pathway May Be Key to Lung Cancer's Spread
Posted by mamie 142 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Researchers express hope that finding will lead to treatments
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