Kaposi’s sarcoma risk factors revealed
Scientists have uncovered an intriguing relationship between the risk for Kaposi’s sarcoma, smoking, and the use of highly active antiretroviral therapy. (Source: MedWire News - Oncology)
Source: MedWire News - Oncology - February 26, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Predictive value of prostate cancer gene 3 validated
Researchers have confirmed that the prostate cancer gene 3 is a valid predictor for current cancer and future biopsy outcomes. (Source: MedWire News - Oncology)
Source: MedWire News - Oncology - February 20, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
‘Liver first’ approach first choice for metastatic rectal cancer
Using the “liver first” approach to treat locally advanced rectal cancer and synchronous liver metastases allows nearly three-quarters of patients to receive optimal neoadjuvant therapy and resection for both their primary tumor and metastases, researchers report. (Source: MedWire News - Oncology)
Source: MedWire News - Oncology - February 20, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Growth in opioid use prompts safety concerns
Prescriptions for opioid drugs have increased significantly in Germany over the past decade, a survey of insurance data has found. (Source: MedWire News - Oncology)
Source: MedWire News - Oncology - February 20, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Clonal evolution explains unpredictable leukemia disease course
Scientists have revealed the complicated clonal evolution of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, giving insight into the variation in disease course and its response to treatment. (Source: MedWire News - Oncology)
Source: MedWire News - Oncology - February 19, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Gene mutation findings classify renal cell carcinoma
Researchers have identified mutation-defined subtypes of clear cell renal cell carcinoma that have distinct clinical outcomes. (Source: MedWire News - Oncology)
Source: MedWire News - Oncology - February 19, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Consortium database model compares favorably for RCC prognosis
The International Metastatic Renal-Cell Carcinoma Database has been externally validated and is now ready for application, researchers report. (Source: MedWire News - Oncology)
Source: MedWire News - Oncology - February 19, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
COX-2 inhibitor extends sunitinib activity in renal cell carcinoma
The effectiveness of sunitinib for the treatment of renal cell carcinoma could be enhanced with the addition of a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor, study findings show. (Source: MedWire News - Oncology)
Source: MedWire News - Oncology - February 19, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Metastatic tumors best for sunitinib response evaluation in mRCC
When evaluating treatment response in non-nephrectomized patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma, the primary lesion does not have to be selected as the target lesion, researchers report. (Source: MedWire News - Oncology)
Source: MedWire News - Oncology - February 19, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Possible alternative to biopsy discovered for renal cancer diagnosis
Combining positron emission tomography scanning with iodine-124 (124I)–girentuximab may offer an effective noninvasive method of diagnosing clear cell renal cell carcinoma in patients who present with a renal mass, US study results suggest. (Source: MedWire News - Oncology)
Source: MedWire News - Oncology - February 19, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Optimal lung cancer screening nodule size questioned
Researchers challenge the definition of a positive result in first-round lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography in the Annals of Internal Medicine. (Source: MedWire News - Oncology)
Source: MedWire News - Oncology - February 19, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Copper depletion may prevent breast cancer recurrence
Early trial findings suggest that copper depletion may promote tumor dormancy in patients at high risk for recurrent breast cancer. (Source: MedWire News - Oncology)
Source: MedWire News - Oncology - February 18, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Tumor texture analysis has prognostic potential
Tumor texture analysis, determined by computed tomography, holds promise as a prognostic biomarker in patients with esophageal cancer, research indicates. (Source: MedWire News - Oncology)
Source: MedWire News - Oncology - February 16, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
DNA repair mechanisms tied to reproductive aging
Age-related decline in the efficacy of DNA repair may underlie reproductive aging, say researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Oncology)
Source: MedWire News - Oncology - February 15, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
