In a nutshell This study evaluated the effect of endoscopic procedures on subsequent surgical outcomes. Some background Most colorectal cancers start as small polyps; an abnormal growth of tissue that starts in the inner lining of the colon or rectum. Although most polyps are not malignant, some represent early stage cancer, and early removal...
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In a nutshell This review examined the effectiveness of chemotherapy in the treatment of extensive-disease small-cell lung cancer. Some background Small cell lung cancer is an aggressive form of lung cancer, which often progresses very quickly. In the majority of cases the cancer has already metastasized (spread) beyond the lungs by the time of...
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In a nutshell The aim of this analysis was to determine the prognostic factors that can lead to the best results of Interferon treatment (as IFN or PEG-IFN) on patients with high-risk melanoma. The results indicate that tumor stage and ulceration were predictive factors for the efficacy of IFN/PEG-IFN therapy. Some background Malignant melanoma is...
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