Cancer
Longevity and Age Management
Pittsburgh Cancer Center Warns of Cell Phone Risks
The head of a prominent cancer research institute issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and staff Wednesday: Limit cell phone use because of the possible risk of cancer. ... Continue Reading
Experts debate extent of sun exposure risk
UK consultant dermatologist Sam Shuster and melanoma specialist Scott Menzies from the University of Sydney have entered a debate regarding the association between sun exposure and skin cancer. ... Continue Reading
Acute GVHD prediction could aid liver cell transplants
A new study claims to have reached a landmark in predicting how a patient will react to allografts as a treatment for liver cancer. ... Continue Reading
Sunbeds cause more aging damage to skin
While physicians use UV treatment for specific skin disorders such as psoriasis, using a sunbed to improve a skin condition will only cause more long-term damage, the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) warns. ... Continue Reading
Potential markers found for stomach cancer prognosis
Researchers in Rhode Island have discovered two potential biomarkers that may be used to predict outcomes for stomach cancer patients. ... Continue Reading
Study sheds new light on transplant, cancer link
Targeted therapies in patients who have undergone organ transplantation could help reduce risk of cancer, new findings suggest. ... Continue Reading
Gastrointestinal health problems 'the last taboo'
Health issues relating to bowel cancer remain taboo for many people, however, ignoring digestive problems could have serious implications, experts warn. ... Continue Reading
Half of over 50s not tested for colorectal cancer
It is estimated that only half of adults aged 50 and over in the US are screened for colorectal cancer as recommended, according to a new report. ... Continue Reading
Drug-Infused Nanoparticles Stop Cancer From Spreading
By using tumor-targeting nanoparticles filled with chemotherapy drugs, scientists kept kidney and pancreas cancers from spreading through the bodies of mice. ... Continue Reading
The Link between Inflammation and Cancer
A research team from the Center for Environmental Health Sciences (CEHS) at MIT has confirmed that when DNA repair mechanisms are compromised, chronic inflammation expedites intestine cancer in mice. The results suggest that people with a decreased ability to repair DNA damage might be more susceptible to developing cancer associated with chronic inflammation, such as ulcerative colitis. This discovery may lead to the development of treatments for the prevention of various types of cancer and will hopefully raise the awareness to the importance of early detection and treatment of inflammation. ... Continue Reading
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