The Stand Up To Cancer campaign is opening the nation's eyes to the need and the benefit of cancer research dollars. Top cancer experts are embarking on groundbreaking research, which include a look at active surveillance therapy in prostate cancer and investigation of the mineral selenium in ovarian cancer.
Upcoming Stand Up To Cancer campaign being used as springboard for discussion to remind and further educate cancer patients about a comprehensive website listing of all cancer clinical trials in New Jersey. Experts available to discuss need and benefit of such a resource.
New research to be published in JAMA shows a lack of survival benefit for older men with localized prostate cancer when administered a common hormone therapy. Authors say the treatment did not show any increase in the overall survival rate compared to conservative management.
With July being "Health-Promoting Lifestyles for Cancer Prevention Month," cancer experts are available to discuss the role of healthy eating for the summer barbecue season.
New research findings indicate the potential for more targeted treatment of ovarian cancer through the use of the mineral selenium in combination with the standard treatment for the disease.
Future treatment implications for melanoma and ovarian cancer were discussed at the annual AACR meeting in San Diego April 12 "“ 16. Use of the ALS drug Riluzole on melanoma and the effects of the mineral selenium on ovarian cancer when combined with the standard of care were among highlighted studies presented.
When one thinks of collections of books, a public library may come to mind. But during this National Library Week, one of the country's top cancer centers gets to highlight it's very own on-site library, where cancer-related materials are made available to patients and the community at large.
With 40,000 breast cancer deaths expected in the U.S. this year, cancer researchers continue with their mission to unlock the mysteries surrounding this disease. Implications for fine-tuned prognosis for breast cancer patients were unveiled at the annual AACR meeting in San Diego April 12 "“ 16.
More than one million people nationwide are affected by skin cancer each year. This year alone, 68,000 new cases are projected, with a majority being classified as the most serious type "“ melanoma. As Memorial Day Weekend and the opening of the summer beach season fast approaches, prevention is key.
Internationally recognized cancer researchers to be honored at AACR meeting in San Diego April 12 - 16. Dr. Arnold Levine to receive $100,000 Landon prize for p53 work, while Dr. Joseph Bertino to receive the Burchenal award for lifetime work on finding curative treatments for leukemia and lymphoma.
A world-renowned leader in cancer bioinformatics, who is heading up a new program in New Jersey, will discuss translational implications of the intellectual marriage of math, science and computers at the annual AACR meeting in San Diego April 12 "“ 16.
April 20 "“ 26 is National Minority Cancer Awareness Week, a period highlighted by cancer facilities across the country due to high cancer incidence and death rates for these populations living in the U.S. Experts are available for comment on the prevention, treatment and detection of cancer for these groups.
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