Scientists in Berlin have pioneered a new "carbon ion therapy" which will fire carbon ions at 73% of the speed of light for the extremely precise treatment of inoperable tumors. »»»
Progen Pharmaceuticals Limited announced positive preliminary efficacy results from a phase 2 investigator-initiated trial of PI-88 in combination with the chemotherapeutic agent Taxotere(R)... »»»
A combination of hormones used to treat symptoms of menopause appears to increase the risk of abnormal mammograms and breast biopsies, according to a national study that included about 30... »»»
A report, 'Partial breast irradiation versus whole breast radiotherapy for early-stage breast cancer: a decision analysis,' is newly published data in International Journal of Radiation, Oncology,... »»»
CHICAGO -- The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso Foundation) has established the Mary and Bob Cosentino Travel Grant Program to help newly-diagnosed patients consult with an expert on... »»»
LOS ANGELES -- U.S. scientists have discovered biomarkers that predict which patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer will better respond to specific treatments. »»»
Oak Brook, Ill. -- Each year more than 150,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with colon cancer and over 50,000 will die from the disease. »»»
Older men with early-stage prostate cancer are not taking a big risk if they keep an eye on the disease instead of treating it right away, suggests the largest study to look at this issue since PSA... »»»