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** BREAST CANCER News **
"Convenience" Of Screening Mammography Facilities Plays Major Role In Patient Retention
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/117022.php
Patients cite "convenience to home or work" as the main reason they changed mammography facilities, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and The Barrett Center in Cincinnati, OH.
Minorities Less Likely To Know About Breast Cancer Treatment Options
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/116737.php
Nearly half of women treated for breast cancer did not know that their odds of being alive after five years are roughly the same whether they undergo mastectomy or breast conserving surgery. Minority women were even less likely to be aware of this important factor of their treatment decision, according to a study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Breast Cancer Screening: Two Strategies Are Equally Effective
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/116728.php
An organized population-based breast cancer screening program in Norway and an approach to screening that relies on physician- and self-referrals in Vermont are equally sensitive for detecting cancer, researchers report in the July 29 online issue of the <i></i>Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Seattle Genetics Initiates SGN-70 Phase I Clinical Trial - Investigational Therapy For Autoimmune Diseases
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/117014.php
Seattle Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq:SGEN) announced that it has initiated a phase I clinical trial of SGN-70, a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting CD70 that is being developed as an investigational therapy for autoimmune diseases.
FDA Clears Test That Helps Identify Type Of Cancer In Tumor Sample
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/116963.php
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared for marketing a test that can help health care professionals determine what type of cancer cells are present in a malignant tumor. The Pathwork Tissue of Origin test compares the genetic material of a patient's tumor with genetic information on malignant tumor types stored in a database.
Tapes, Transcripts Might Help Cancer Patients Recall Medical Information
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/116877.php
Patients can find it hard to absorb what their doctors tell them during stressful moments. Recordings or transcripts of office visits could help people with cancer or their family members recall medical information they might otherwise have missed, a new review suggests.
Oncologists Not Providing Enough Information About Palliative Care
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/116694.php
According to a study published on <i><a href="http://www.bmj.com">bmj.com</a></i>, mostcancer patients make a decision about treatment with little or noinformation about the survival benefits of palliative chemotherapy.
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** CERVICAL CANCER / HPV VACCINE News **
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** COLORECTAL CANCER News **
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** LUNG CANCER News **
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** PROSTATE / PROSTATE CANCER News **
Disparities In Prostate Cancer Treatment Suggest Ways To Improve Care
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/117026.php
Quality of care varies greatly for the treatment of men with early-stage prostate cancer by region of the country and category of health care facility, suggesting the potential for improved patient outcomes with more standard treatment protocols, according to a new study that was published in the Aug.
Screenings Of Retired Players To Aid In Prostate Research
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/116811.php
The AUA Foundation and the NFL Player Care Foundation are teaming up to conduct a research project focused on prostate health in retired NFL players. The initiative will use data collected from prostate health screenings provided to retired NFL alumni in cities nationwide to assess prostate health among this population.
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