News Posts List
Outcome Predictors of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
08/02/2011
Although whole brain radiation therapy (WBRT) has been a standard palliative management for brain metastases from renal cell carcinoma, its benefit has been elusive because of radiobiological resistance.
Dangers of Government Healthcare: Mother-of-three dies after waiting months for X-ray
08/02/2011
A mother-of three who repeatedly visited her GP suffering from breathlessness over seven months was finally sent for an X-ray... which revealed a tumour the size of a football in her chest.
Study: Importance of Updating Family Cancer History
08/02/2011
When was the last time you updated your family cancer history at the doctors office? If its been more than 5 or 10 years, you may want to inform your doctor of any changes.
Complete response to sunitinib in a patient with relapsed irresectable renal cell carcinoma
07/29/2011
The authors report a case with a complete pathologyproven remission after sunitinib treatment of a relapsed irresectable clear cell renal carcinoma.
WSJ: Why Medicare Patients See the Doctor Too Much
07/11/2011
Relying on unelected bureaucrats, such as ObamaCare's Independent Payment Advisory Board, to ratchet down Medicare price controls won't control overutilization.
Lift for Life tops $90,000 in donations
07/10/2011
For the second year in a row, the Penn State football team surpassed $90,000 in donations through the Lift for Life fundraiser for the Kidney Cancer Association, totaling $94,410.09 as of Saturday morning's figures.
How safe are "generic" biologic medicines?
07/08/2011
Biologics are next-generation prescription drugs to treat cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and other debilitating diseases. In November 2010, the Food and Drug Administration began consultation with patient groups, physicians and industry on how to approve the first "generic" versions of these drugs, known as follow-on biologics or biosimilars. As the FDA moves forward in implementing this pathway, the Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines will work to ensure patient safety remains in the foreground.
WHEN IT COMES TO FIGHTING CANCER, ONE SIZE DOESNT FIT ALL
07/08/2011
Why disease-specific organizations are vital to research, patient support and advocacy
Mass. General Team Identifies New Class Of Antiangiogenesis Drugs
07/04/2011
Natural plant compound blocks vessel growth by interfering with cellular adhesion
Arsenic linked to kidney cancer
07/04/2011
People with moderately elevated levels of arsenic in their urine may have an increased risk of kidney cancer -- particularly if they have high blood pressure and kidney disease, a new study suggests.