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Test Predicts Breast Cancer Recurrence
A test that characterizes each breast tumor by its unique genetic fingerprint may soon allow doctors to identify those women whose cancer is most likely to recur despite tamoxifen therapy, Dutch researchers report.
Acupuncture May Help Chemotherapy Side Effects
Nausea and vomiting -- never a lot of fun -- can be among the most distressing and disabling side effects of chemotherapy for breast cancer patients.
Why Don’t We Have Annual Ultrasounds Instead of Mammograms?
Why don't doctors ask for an annual ultrasound instead of a mammogram? A mammogram is painful and uses radiation - an ultrasound is comfortable and uses sound waves. Why do we still need mammograms? Learn more about mammograms and ultrasounds for breast cancer screening here.
Procedure Offers Hope for Those With Hard-to-Treat Tumors
Doctors are using heat to 'cook' and kill malignancies, with encouraging results in tumors in a variety of organs, according to cancer researcher Bradford J. Wood, MD.
Different Well-Known Malignancies
There are a number of well-known malignancies that unfortunately, have taken its toll on children, men, and women across the globe. Currently in the U.S., people are finding a high number of cancer incidences from prostate cancer to kidney cancer. Other disorders span anywhere from colon and rectal
Breast Cancer Stages
Breast cancer stages are based on whether the cancer is invasive or non-invasive, whether the lymph nodes have been affected, whether the cancer cells have already spread beyond the breast, and the size of the tumor.
Bringing The Pleural And Peritoneal Mesothelioma Menace To Light
There are a myriad of studies examining pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma resulting from asbestos exposure.
Eight Years And Counting
It's been eight years since I heard the words nobody wants to hear:YOU HAVE CANCER.Not the sort of call anyone wants to get from your doctor, especially in the middle of a busy day at the office.
Neil Shah, MD, PhD: How I Treat Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Jerald Radich, MD, poses a series of questions on the management of chronic myeloid leukemia to Neil Shah, MD, PhD, who describes his approach to managing the disease.
Ask the Experts - Chemotherapy-Related Amenorrhea?
A 31-year-old woman presented with stage II breast cancer with more than 4 positive nodes. She received postoperative doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide and paclitaxel plus radiotherapy. After the last dose of paclitaxel, she complained of prolonged menstrual periods. I know there is no role for ovarian a
Breast Cancer Is A Threat For Men Too
Everyone knows that breast cancer is a big problem for women. Did you know that many men suffer in silence with the disease? This being the case, it is important for men to know the ...
Preventing Cancer With Food
Diet and lifestyle play an important role in reducing the risk of cancer. With that in mind, the American Cancer Society (ACS) promotes the consumption of healthful foods while discouraging the consumption of products that may increase the risk of cancer in some individuals. Although there is no gua
What Does an ASCUS Pap Smear Result Mean?
Learn more about ASCUS pap smears, the most common type of abnormal pap smears. An ASCUS pap smear result is considered to be abnormal.
Effective Therapies For Asbestos Inhalation And Disease Development
Asbestos disease must be studied carefully if we are to find a cure
Lobular Carcinoma in Situ and Synchronous Malignant Lesions
What is the role of LCIS as a precursor in the development of ductal and lobular cancers?
Are New Wonder Drugs Only for the Select Few?
These days you cannot pick up a newspaper without reading of some new wonder drug that has been discovered. Scientists have made great leaps in their knowledge and understanding of the body's DNA and the ...
Cancer Health News and Features Page
Find special feature stories and news on Cancer Health at WebMD
DCIS and the Power of Words
The word carcinoma impacts how patients and physicians think about ductal carcinoma in situ. Dr. Kathy Miller considers whether a change in name could influence a change in practice.
Colon Cancer Prognosis 101
Colon cancer prognosis is the expected outcome of the disease in the individual.This varies from patient to patient, and depends on the type, stage and location of the cancer in the body.Other factors that can change the prognosis of colon...
How to Treat Leukemia
The goal of treatment is remission, that is, a return to a somewhat more normal white blood cell (WBC) count. These are the most common therapies.