New guidelines for malignant melanoma
The German Cancer Society has worked out new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of malignant melanoma - a disease with unfavourable prognosis and of particular interest in countries such as South Africa, with strong sunlight most of the year. 22 Dec 2008 05:56
Why extra-virgin olive oil is so good for you
Good quality extra-virgin olive oil contains health-relevant chemicals, ‘phytochemicals' that can trigger cancer cell death. 19 Dec 2008 10:28
Good news for young male cancer patients
"Young men undergoing treatment for cancer often want to know how the disease and its treatment affect their chances of fathering healthy children. Our large-scale study shows that there is a slightly higher risk of deformities, but the actual risk of having a child with deformities is nevertheless extremely low. I think this is good news!" 15 Dec 2008 12:54
Cytotoxic therapies to feel sting of generics
[Chandni Surti] Cytotoxic therapies will continue to gain market value, but according to a leading UK-based research company, from 2013, that value will begin to decline as generics become a more common form of treatment. 2 Dec 2008 06:09
Treatment for cancer may result in bone loss
Treatment for breast and prostate cancer may cause bone loss. 17 Nov 2008 07:39
Tarceva brings new hope to patients with advanced lung cancer
Study confirms earlier Tarceva treatment delays lung cancer progression. 11 Nov 2008 14:49
Activity cuts breast cancer risk
Post-menopausal women who exercise vigorously reduce their risk of breast cancer, but only if they are of normal weight. 3 Nov 2008 08:01
Sensitive ultrasound to spot early-stage cancer
European researchers have developed highly sensitive ultrasound equipment that can detect tiny quantities of reflective microbubbles engineered to stick to specific tumour cells. The technique should pick up tumours early and improve patients' chances of survival. 27 Oct 2008 07:38
One dose chemo treatment the best for testicular cancer
New research from the UK has found that one dose of chemotherapy is the best way to cure testicular cancer in many patients. 22 Oct 2008 07:39
Thickening palms may be linked to underlying malignancy
Thickening of the facia of the palms may be linked to underlying ovarian cancer. 14 Oct 2008 16:07
Talc may increase risk of ovarian cancer
Using talc in the genital area may increase a woman's risk of ovarian cancer. 11 Oct 2008 14:41
Regular use of painkillers may cut the risk of breast cancer
Common pain killers such as aspirin and ibuprofen may reduce the risk of breast cancer. 8 Oct 2008 16:13
Hepatitis B virus associated with pancreatic cancer
Past exposure to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) might be associated with the development of pancreatic cancer, researchers report. 5 Oct 2008 12:16
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