Howard Simon, MD, Director, Newly Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, State University Hospital Syracuse, discusses adrenal masses. References and Resources Pacak, K., Eisenhofer, G., Grossman, A., Gavras, I. The…
This study discusses four serum proteins: carcinoembryonic antigen, retinol binding protein, alpha1-antitrypsin, and squamous cell carcinoma antigen, and how they were collectively found to correctly classify the majority…
Scientists suspect that overnight work is dangerous because it disrupts the circadian rhythm, and is a potential cause of breast and prostate cancer. References and Resources Stevens RG,…
Avastin shows promise in a phase II study in glioblastoma multiforme. References and Resources Avastin Clinical Trial Information Click Here to view information. Vredenburgh J, Desjardins A, Herndon…
There has been an ASCO 2007 update of recommendations for the use of tumor markers in breast cancer. References and Resources ASCO 2007 Update of Recommendations for the…
New guideline recommendations for the use of anticoagulation in the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer have been released. References and Resources Lyman G,…
A recent study has found that cancer-specific survival of a patient can be predicted from previous parental survival from cancer at the same site. References and Resources Lindstrom…
This study shows there is an inverse relationship between 25(OH)D levels and colorectal cancer mortality. References and Resources Freedman M, Looker A, Chang S, Graubard B. Prospective Study…
A study published in the journal Cancer Research has found that higher levels of aromatase may be the hallmark of a more aggressive type of lung cancer in…
Curtis Miyamoto, MD, Chairperson/Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT). References and Resources A Message from Curtis Miyamoto, MD…