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New Anti-Brain Tumor Treatment Developed

This is an example on how a special genetically engineered virus can be used to target malignant cancer cells to kill them. Learn about a new treatment option for brain malignant glioma.

Published by Rafael B. (8,334 pts

) on Nov 10, 2009 to
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Breast Cancer "Dipstick Test" Being Developed at Harvard

Imagine simple test that, with a few drops of urine, could detect breast cancer. Could it be possible? Yes, at Harvard, it is being developed. Read on to learn more:

Published by Rafael B. (8,334 pts

) on Jul 13, 2009 to
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Should Oncologists Care About Cost-Effectiveness Analyses?

It is easy to understand why payers like insurance companies or policy makers like FDA care about economic evaluations. But should physicians care about them too?

Published by GiangNguyen (2,711 pts

) on Jun 15, 2009 to
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COLARIS: A Genetic Test for Hereditary Colon Cancer

Patients with hereditary colon cancer have an 80% chance of having colon cancer or rectum cancer by the age of 70. COLARIS helps to identify whether you have inherited the disease.

Published by GiangNguyen (2,711 pts

) on Jun 11, 2009 to
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Aspirin Lowers The Risk of Colorectal Cancer

Recent studies confirm the observations that use of aspirin prevents colorectal cancer. However, studies also suggested that aspirin use has to be more than 10 years to have any effect.

Published by GiangNguyen (2,711 pts

) on Dec 11, 2008 to
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Using Nanotechnology to Detect Cancer Cells

With the use of the Atomic Force Microscope, which work at the nanometer level, a softness value can be assigned to a cell from a patient and classify it as cancerous or not cancerous.

Published by Rafael B. (8,334 pts

) on Dec 11, 2008 to
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Statin Reduces Risk of Cancer: Hype of Hope?

Statin is used to lower cholesterol. Recent studies suggested that statin may reduce risk of colorectal, breast and lung cancer. Read more about it here.

Published by GiangNguyen (2,711 pts

) on Dec 11, 2008 to
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New Anti-Brain Tumor Treatment Developed

Breast Cancer "Dipstick Test" Being Developed at Harvard

Should Oncologists Care About Cost-Effectiveness Analyses?

COLARIS: A Genetic Test for Hereditary Colon Cancer

Aspirin Lowers The Risk of Colorectal Cancer

Using Nanotechnology to Detect Cancer Cells

Statin Reduces Risk of Cancer: Hype of Hope?