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Friday October 30, 2009
Artificial pancreas helpful after pancreatic resection
Combination therapy with sorafenib more effective in advanced liver cancer
IL-6 level predicts risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in women with HCV infection
In prostate CA, sexual function better with external beam radiotherapy vs cryoablation
Letrozole and bevacizumab promising against breast cancer
Thursday October 29, 2009
Breast augmentation safely performed with liposuctioned fat
NSAIDs linked to lower mortality after colorectal cancer diagnosis
Wednesday October 28, 2009
Anticonvulsants thought to inhibit chemotherapy actually prolong glioblastoma survival
Levothyroxine should be taken in a fasting state
Nulliparity, late age at first childbirth linked to aggressive breast cancer
Tuesday October 27, 2009
Cancer risk increased in diabetics with low LDL cholesterol and albuminuria
Families with Lynch syndrome have 8-fold higher risk of pancreatic cancer
Inhaled carbon nanotubes may reach subpleural tissue
Liquid-based cytology not better than Pap test at detecting cervical neoplasia
Risk of thyroid cancer increased in childhood cancer survivors
Videorecording may improve colonoscopy performance
Monday October 26, 2009
Cancer underestimated in breast reduction specimens
Cervical cancer prevention approaches not infallible
Intralesional interferon shows promise for localized prostate cancer
Friday October 23, 2009
Suicidal ideation seen in adult survivors of childhood cancer
Tuesday October 20, 2009
Genital warts decline after Australia introduces free HPV vaccine program
Monday October 19, 2009
Premature delivery common after cancer diagnosis
Thiopurines for IBD raise risk of lymphoproliferative disorders
Thursday October 15, 2009
Biochemical failure of high-intensity ultrasound for prostate CA redefined
Mutations in breast cancer gene linked to heart dysfunction
Plerixafor enhances autologous stem-cell mobilization and transplantation
Zoledronic acid may improve survival of lung cancer with bone metastases
Wednesday October 14, 2009
Age tied to esophageal cancer surgery outcome
Tuesday October 13, 2009
First-line chemo for colon cancer should not include planned discontinuation
Pros and cons seen with minimally invasive vs. open radical prostatectomy
Monday October 12, 2009
Trastuzumab-anastrozole combo improves metastatic breast cancer outcomes
Friday October 9, 2009
Balloon kyphoplasty effective for malignant spinal fractures
Lipid screening recommended for radiation-treated Hodgkin's survivors
Thursday October 8, 2009
Bevacizumab safe, effective in phase II glioblastoma study
Diet supplements do not affect colorectal cancer markers
High seroprevalence of HPV vaccine types seen in US
Wednesday October 7, 2009
New report spotlights breast tumor "evolution"
Tuesday October 6, 2009
CYP2D6 genetic variants influence tamoxifen treatment outcome
Monday October 5, 2009
Clothing size may serve as a proxy measure for body size
No major pregnancy complications seen in childhood cancer survivors
Patients with "limited number of brain metastases" advised to forego whole brain radiation
Friday October 2, 2009
High fiber intake linked to reduced risk of breast cancer
Thursday October 1, 2009
Jaundice spread won't predict bilirubin levels
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