Selenium, Aspirin May Have Benefit in Prostate Cancer
An observational study suggests that selenium and aspirin may modify a high genetic risk for prostate cancer.
All articles by Greg Otis
More Activity, Less Television Reduces Mortality in Colorectal Cancer Survivors
Researchers identify a relationship between exercise activity and television habits in relation to mortality in survivors of colorectal cancer.
Biochemotherapy Shows Benefits in High-Risk Melanoma, But Newer Agents Will Get More Use
Biochemotherapy prolongs relapse-free survival in malignant melanoma compared with high-dose interferon, but newer agents are safer and more effective.
Cancer Treatment During Pregnancy Called Safe for Child
Case-control studies found no evidence of neurological or cardiac impairment in children exposed to chemotherapy or radiotherapy in utero.
Combination Approach May Prevent Drug Resistance in Hematologic Malignancies
Using the right combination of drugs at a critical point in tumor evolution may stop the progression of heterogeneous tumors.
New ASCO/CCO Prostate Cancer Guidelines Emphasize Quality of Life
The right time for American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) on metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
FDA Approves Stool DNA Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening
The new test is more sensitive than fecal occult blood tests but carries a higher risk of false-positives.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test May Be More Accurate Than Pap Test for Cervical Cancer Screening
A review of data suggests that HPV testing alone every 3 years provides a high level of reassurance against cervical cancer.
Transformation of White Fat to Brown Fat Drives Cachexia
Changes in adipose tissue precede the development of cachexia symptoms, and suggest a treatment approach.
Topical Gel May Be as Effective as Oral Tamoxifen in DCIS
A topical gel containing an active metabolite of tamoxifen suppressed cell proliferation equally as well as the oral form.
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