Cancer & Chemotherapy
Cancer, known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a broad group of various diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with an antineoplastic drug or with a combination of such drugs into a standardized treatment regimen.
Screening for Lung Cancer Might Benefit Those at Highest Risk Using low-dose CT scans to screen for lung cancer might save the lives of patients at the greatest risk for the disease... Prevention New York > USA
Making Sense of Breast Cancer Screening Breast cancer has gone from a taboo topic to one that's discussed everywhere women go. That includes mixed advice about screening and the good news that earlier detection has helped reduce mortality... Prevention Chicago > USA
Low oxygen levels drive cancer growth Low oxygen levels in cells, not genetic mutations, may fuel uncontrollable cancer growth... Prevention Washington D.C. > USA
Aspirin taken daily 'cuts bowel cancer death risk' Bowel cancer patients who take daily aspirin could cut their chance of dying from the disease by about a third, experts believe... Prevention London > United Kingdom
Vitamin E guards against many cancers Two forms of vitamin E - gamma and delta-tocopherols - found in soybean, canola and corn oils as well as nuts do prevent colon, lung, breast and prostate cancers, according to a new study... Prevention Washington D.C. > USA
Cellular ‘glue’ may help suppress breast cancer Involved in suppressing breast cancer and offers a potential new target for future treatment... Prevention Washington D.C. > USA
Cancer rising among India's youth More youngsters are developing cancer in India, doctors said at a conference here Thursday. However, most of those affected by the disease remain ignorant about it, which leads to delays in diagnosis and treatment, they said... Medications New Delhi > India
Study suggests breast cancer is clutch of 10 diseases Cancer Research UK (CRUK) charity also found several completely new genes that drive breast cancer... Medications London > United Kingdom
Exercise May Boost Breast Cancer Patients' Quality of Life Exercise can help improve breast cancer patients' quality of life while they undergo treatment, a new study indicates... Prevention New Orleans > USA
Breast Cancer Treatment Side Effects May Last for Years Treatment-related complications are common in breast cancer patients long after their therapy has been completed, a new study says... Medications Philadelphia > USA
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