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Eflornithine and sulindac to prevent recurrence of high risk adenomas and second primary colorectal cancers

Posted by on Apr 19, 2013 in Colorectal cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This phase III trial aims to determine the benefits of using the drugs eflornithine and sulindac (Clinoril) in the prevention of high risk adenomas and secondary colorectal cancers. Researchers will look at the number of recurrences over a 3 year period while administering the drugs. The details Patients previously treated for...

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Can patients with rectal cancer be treated with pre-operative chemoradiation alone?

Can patients with rectal cancer be treated with pre-operative chemoradiation alone?

Posted by on Mar 13, 2013 in Colorectal cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell The present study evaluated the outcomes of patients with rectal cancer who were treated with non-operative management (NOM) after complete clinical response (cRC) to neoadjuvant chemoradiation (nCRT).  Some background Rectal cancer involves the final part of the large intestine, or rectum. The first choice of treatment for...

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Treating Chemobrain: Rehabilitation Therapies Emerge

Treating Chemobrain: Rehabilitation Therapies Emerge

Posted by on Mar 11, 2013 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

‘Chemobrain’ is the colloquial term for changes in cognitive functioning following chemotherapy for cancer treatment. As a result of a growing need, more cancer centers started testing interventions for cancer-related cognitive dysfunction, notably cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The paper presents an overview on current studies...

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Breast reconstruction for breast cancer patients

Breast reconstruction for breast cancer patients

Posted by on Mar 7, 2013 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

The present review discusses the principles, methods and complications of breast reconstruction surgery for breast cancer patients who need mastectomy (surgical removal of the entire breast). Women with breast cancer often need extensive surgeries to eliminate the cancer, along with healthy breast tissue, skin or the nipple and areola (the darker area...

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The association between insulin blood levels and risk of death in breast cancer patients

Posted by on Feb 28, 2013 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell The present study evaluated the relationship between high insulin levels in the blood stream and the risk of cancer-related mortality. Its authors report that women with higher-than-normal insulin levels are at higher risk of death due to breast cancer. Some background Breast cancer has been shown to be more common in people who...

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Benefits of postoperative chemotherapy vary according to breast cancer type

Benefits of postoperative chemotherapy vary according to breast cancer type

Posted by on Feb 25, 2013 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study questioned the benefit of adding chemotherapy to postoperative hormonal treatment in the case of lobular breast cancer. Their findings were that chemotherapy seems to offer no additional beneficial effects in women with lobular breast cancer receiving hormonal therapy. Some background There are two main types of breast...

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