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. »»»
CHICAGO -- People with advanced colon cancer who have smoked cigarettes or used other tobacco products for many years may have an increased risk that their colon cancer will return, according to... »»»
Agendia BV, a world leader in the rapidly evolving field of molecular diagnostics, announced that data from two studies involving its MammaPrint(R) breast cancer prognosis test will be presented at... »»»
COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Genmab A/S announced today it has initiated a Phase I/II study of zalutumumab (HuMax-EGFr(TM)) in combination with irinotecan chemotherapy to treat colorectal cancer (CRC). »»»
CHICAGO -- Pre-menopausal breast cancer survivors who were treated with chemotherapy following surgery were more likely to have diminished ovarian reserve - the capacity of the ovaries to provide... »»»
PARIS -- Collaborative groups set out to confirm potential benefits of anticancer therapies to treat women with breast cancer A new international study for women with HER2-positive breast cancer is... »»»
TORONTO -- Canadian experts say they are offering a free test to Jewish women to determine if they have a strong chance of getting ovarian and breast cancers. »»»
The investigational chemotherapeutic agent eribulin mesylate (E7389) demonstrated activity in a heavily pretreated population of women with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer, according to... »»»
In women at increased risk for breast cancer, adding a screening ultrasound examination to routine mammography revealed 28 percent more cancers than mammography alone. »»»
INDIANAPOLIS -- Lung cancer patients whose histology is factored into treatment decisions may fare better as a result, according to data from a pivotal non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) clinical... »»»
GRAZ, Austria -- New data from an extended follow-up study show that GlaxoSmithKline cervical cancer candidate vaccine, CERVARIX(R) generates sustained high levels of neutralizing antibodies against... »»»
DENVER -- As a prostate cancer survivor, General Colin Powell is doing his part to inform men across the United States of the importance of prevention. »»»