Health News
Liver Cancer's Inheritance
The link between viruses that cause hepatitis and the development of cancer is believed to be why several areas in Asia have higher rates of liver cancer. New research indicates that may not be the full story.
Genetics Are Half the Cancer Story
Genetics gets a lot of press, but sometimes the old fashioned biopsy is the only way to get the information you need.
Natural Compound Pounds Breast Cancer
Imagine that instead of toxic chemotherapies, natural compounds in foods could be used to fight back against aggressive cancers. Celery and parsley may be vegetable gems of the future.
Lung Cancer, More Than Meets the Eye
While there are three main kinds of lung cancer, it seems that the genetics of each are more complicated than anyone had guessed.
Why are Men Vulnerable to Skin Cancer?
While there are entire industries built around adding sunscreen and sunblock to the normal skin products women use, men are far less likely to use skin care products. Why?
Pfizer Reports Results From Torisel Study
Pfizer Inc announced today that the Phase 3 INTORSECT ( B1771003 ) study, evaluating TORISEL ( temsirolimus ) in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma ( RCC ) whose disease had progressed on or after SUTENT ( sunitinib malate ) therapy, did not meet the primary endpoint of prolonging progression free survival ( PFS ) when compared to sorafenib .
Suntans Sexier Than Skin Cancer?
Sure, a bronze, suntanned look is youthful and sexy. The thing is, young people - particularly young women - are putting their long-term health at risk by going after that look.
So What About Plastics and Breast Cancer?
You've heard stories about a compound found in plastics called BPA. It's been linked to all sorts of health issues. So what about BPA and breast cancer?
PEAK1 Enzyme Sees Into Pancreatic Cancer
No signs or symptoms. No screening tests. No effective treatment. These are the qualities of pancreatic cancer that make it so devilish. The discovery of an early biomarker may change the whole outlook for cancer of the pancreas.
Identifying Aggressive Leukemia
There are two main types of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and knowing whether a patient has the aggressive or the slow version is very important to determine treatment early on.