Cancer

Larynx cancer symptoms like dysphonia and voice change may mimic sore throat and laryngitis; recognizing throat cancer symptoms can lead to early diagnosis and treatment.

Dec 11, 2009 - Lakshmi Ananth

Proteomics, the study of the full complement of proteins expressed in the body, promises improved detection, diagnosis and monitoring of cancer.

Dec 9, 2009 - David Olle

Understanding larynx cancer symptoms can help early detection and treatment of this throat cancer which is a head and neck cancer with good prognosis.

Dec 8, 2009 - Lakshmi Ananth

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.

Nov 25, 2009 - Jo Jackson

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

Nov 23, 2009 - David Olle

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

Nov 20, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

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

Nov 19, 2009 - Tracy Stewart

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

Nov 17, 2009 - Melissa Murfin

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

Nov 15, 2009 - Rebekah Richards

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.

Nov 14, 2009 - John Wu

Many patients experience impaired cognitive function during and after cancer chemotherapy. Progress has been made in understanding and treating the condition.

Nov 12, 2009 - David Olle

Many cancer patients would chose alternative medicine instead of conventional cancer drugs. This new finding offers a potential alternative to traditional intervention.

Nov 11, 2009 - Alicia Richardson

Asbestos mesothelioma treatment plans involve chemotherapy, surgery or radiation therapy. Researchers are also learning how to kill mesothelioma with clinical trials.

Nov 11, 2009 - Leigh Zaykoski

Each year, more than 160,000 people worldwide are diagnosed with melanoma. A targeted therapy known as PLX4032 is showing remarkable trial results. Trials continue.

Nov 10, 2009 - Jo Jackson

Research reveals facts about obesity that suggest excess weight causes cancer. Evidence also indicates a link between cases of cancer and diet.

Nov 9, 2009 - Jennifer Graham

November is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and it is vital to spread the word about the importance of increasing awareness to find a cure.

Nov 7, 2009 - Rhonda Day

It could be any Halloween event - glamorous witches, girlfriends gossiping over wine and fake cobwebs - but Jasleen Lamba's party was more than just a Hallow's Eve bash.

Nov 5, 2009 - Rachel Williamson

Screening can detect prostate, breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers, but evaluations of risks versus benefits of the procedures make recommendations uncertain.

Nov 3, 2009 - David Olle

A cancer patient takes her cause one step further. She plans to walk from Toronto to the University of Alberta in the spring of 2010.

Nov 2, 2009 - Malene Jorgensen

Rob Dyer's desire to spread cancer awareness grows on a daily basis. The next step for him is to expand his organization and gain a base for those in need.

Nov 2, 2009 - Malene Jorgensen

While some protest, others search for funding. One young man skates in hopes of spreading awareness and educating people about cancer.

Nov 2, 2009 - Malene Jorgensen

Benefits of cancer screening for breast and prostate cancer may have been overstated because there has not been a significant reduction in deaths from the two diseases.

Nov 2, 2009 - Martha R. Gore

Survival rates for mesothelioma patients increase significantly when mesothelioma cancer is diagnosed in its early stages, and many methods of detection exist.

Nov 2, 2009 - David Harris-Gershon

A curry a day keeps the doctor away? Not quite, but scientists have discovered that a chemical contained in the spice turmeric can kill of some cancer cells.

Nov 1, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

Mesothelioma cancer patients often show symptoms present in other diseases, making early diagnosis difficult. However, a new technique allows for earlier detection.

Oct 28, 2009 - David Harris-Gershon