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Double mastectomies are unnecessary in women with breast cancer, says study

About 70 percent of women who have both breasts removed following a breast cancer diagnosis do so despite a very low risk of facing cancer in the healthy breast, new research from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center finds

22 May 2014

University of New Mexico scientist wins prestigious C-Change Comprehensive Cancer Control Champion Award

University of New Mexico Cancer Center scientist Barbara Damron, RN, PhD, FAAN, recently won the prestigious C-Change Comprehensive Cancer Control Champion Award.

19 May 2014

New X-ray phase-contrast mammography for breast investigations

Phase contrast X-ray imaging has enabled researchers at ETH Zurich, the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) and the Kantonsspital Baden to perform mammographic imaging that allows greater precision in the assessment of breast cancer and its precursors.

15 May 2014

Veracyte's revenue increases 71% to $7.5 million in Q1 2014

Veracyte, Inc. today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014, and provided an update on recent business progress. For the first quarter of 2014, revenue was $7.5 million, an increase of 71%, compared to $4.4 million for the first quarter of 2013.

9 May 2014

Researchers analyze living cells quickly and accurately using Raman spectroscopy

In order to investigate inflammation, tumors or stem cells, medical practitioners analyze living cells. Non-invasive optical procedures such as Raman spectroscopy accelerate this procedure. Researchers have now developed it to industrial scale.

5 May 2014

No increased HPV-linked oral cancer risk for long-term partners, says study

Partners of patients diagnosed with human papilloma virus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) were no more likely to test positive for oral HPV infection than people in the general population, according to a study published in the April 28 online edition of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

2 May 2014

Possible link between aggressive prostate cancer and vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency was an indicator of aggressive prostate cancer and spread of the disease in European-American and African-American men who underwent their first prostate biopsy because of abnormal prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and/or digital rectal examination (DRE) test results, according to a study published in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

1 May 2014

Two internationally known scholars join Huntsman Cancer Institute

Two internationally known scholars, one in the field of cancer prevention and the other in the field of molecular biology, will join Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah as early as Sept. 1.

29 Apr 2014

Researchers recommend early colorectal cancer screening guidelines for cervical cancer survivors

Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston are the first to recommend that young women treated with radiation for cervical cancer should begin colorectal cancer screening earlier than traditionally recommended.

17 Apr 2014

EventusDx completes $2.72M financing to support development, commercialization of Octava breast cancer tests

Eventus Diagnostics, Inc. today announced completion of a $2.72 million financing. The financing was led by a new family office private investor, and existing investors also participated. Proceeds of the financing will mostly be used to support the continued development and commercialization of the company's Octava breast cancer tests.

15 Apr 2014

bioTheranostics, Prime Health Services sign contract to expand genomic tests

bioTheranostics, Inc., the leading genomic solutions provider for cancer diagnosis, has signed a contract with Prime Health Services, Inc., a national preferred provider organization network, to cover the company's genomic tests for breast cancer patients and patients with metastatic disease.

9 Apr 2014

Concord Medical to establish cancer hospital in Shanghai New Hongqiao International Medical Center

Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited, a leading specialty hospital management solution provider and operator of the largest network of radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging centers in China, today announced the Company will establish Shanghai Concord Cancer Hospital ("Shanghai Concord") - a premium cancer hospital - in Shanghai New Hongqiao International Medical Center.

4 Apr 2014

BronchoGen genomic test meets primary endpoint in AEGIS-2 clinical trial

Allegro Diagnostics Corp. today announced that the AEGIS-2 clinical trial has met its primary endpoint, demonstrating that the BronchoGen genomic test improves the accuracy of lung cancer diagnosis when used in combination with bronchoscopy.

3 Apr 2014

Susan G. Komen announces new grants to seven breast cancer organizations

Susan G. Komen today announced more than $1.89 million in new grants to seven breast cancer organizations serving the National Capital Region. The announcement came during the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure Media Kickoff Event and Survivor Roundtable marking the official start of activities leading up to the 25th Global Race for the Cure May 10 on the National Mall.

3 Apr 2014

Quarter of breast cancer survivors are worse off financially due to treatment

Four years after being treated for breast cancer, a quarter of survivors say they are worse off financially, at least partly because of their treatment, according to a new study led by University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers.

27 Mar 2014

Scientist receives $275,000 grant to study human papillomavirus that causes head and neck cancer

Basic scientists focus on understanding how things work, so most don't get the chance to directly impact other people's lives. That's why Michelle Ozbun, PhD, is very excited about her recent grant to study human papillomavirus.

25 Mar 2014

Psychosocial support needed after a breast cancer diagnosis

One out of every ten women in Sweden is affected by breast cancer at some time in her life. Despite this, the psychosocial support aspects of a breast cancer diagnosis are poorly researched, and there is today a lack of scientifically based knowledge about what psychosocial support interventions the affected women ask for.

20 Mar 2014

Cancer Diagnosis News and Research

Double mastectomies are unnecessary in women with breast cancer, says study

University of New Mexico scientist wins prestigious C-Change Comprehensive Cancer Control Champion Award

New X-ray phase-contrast mammography for breast investigations

Veracyte's revenue increases 71% to $7.5 million in Q1 2014

Researchers analyze living cells quickly and accurately using Raman spectroscopy

No increased HPV-linked oral cancer risk for long-term partners, says study

Possible link between aggressive prostate cancer and vitamin D deficiency

Two internationally known scholars join Huntsman Cancer Institute

Researchers recommend early colorectal cancer screening guidelines for cervical cancer survivors

EventusDx completes $2.72M financing to support development, commercialization of Octava breast cancer tests

bioTheranostics, Prime Health Services sign contract to expand genomic tests

Concord Medical to establish cancer hospital in Shanghai New Hongqiao International Medical Center

BronchoGen genomic test meets primary endpoint in AEGIS-2 clinical trial

Susan G. Komen announces new grants to seven breast cancer organizations

Quarter of breast cancer survivors are worse off financially due to treatment

Scientist receives $275,000 grant to study human papillomavirus that causes head and neck cancer

Psychosocial support needed after a breast cancer diagnosis

Real-time cervical cancer diagnostics: an interview with Sameer Kothari, Chief Executive of Zilico

Mutations in gene associated with leukaemia may affect growth, intellectual development in children

Molecular subtyping determines breast cancer patients at high risk of disease recurrence

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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