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New Blood Test Could Assist in Cancer Detection

By: Jo Jackson

The Children's Medical Research Institute in Australia has developed a blood test which will help both in the early diagnosis of aggressive cancers and their treatments. more...

The Role of MicroRNAs in Cancer

By: David Olle

MicroRNAs regulate gene expression and are playing an emerging role in the diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic strategies for many cancers. more...

Revised Cancer Screening Recommendations

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

Recent changes in screening guidelines for breast and cervical cancer are based on population dynamics, not individual perceptions, needs, or fears. more...

The Patient Advocate

By: Tracy Stewart

An introduction to the professional patient advocate, including suggestions on how to get help in navigating cancer treatment and care. more...

CDC Tips on How to Prevent Cancer

By: Feature Writer Melissa Murfin

The Centers for Disease Control have published recommendations for ways to prevent many types of cancer. more...

Military Metaphors in Cancer Discourse

By: Rebekah Richards

Cancer is often portrayed through a military metaphor: as a battle, a fight, or a struggle. more...

Colon Cancer Tumor Spread and Treatment

By: John Wu

Many tumors found on the liver actually come from the colon due to the way blood flows through the colon. However, treatment for metastatic colon cancer exists. more...

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