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Carcinoma is cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs.

Association between marijuana use and the incidence of transitional cell carcinoma suggested

Like tobacco smoking, marijuana smoking has been implicated as a causative factor in tumors of the head and neck and of the lung.

28 Jun 2006

Liver cancer is likely caused by cycles of liver cell death and renewal

Research at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine shows that liver cancer is likely caused by cycles of liver cell death and renewal.

27 Jun 2006

For men with prostate cancer, treatment information fails to address fears

Men with prostate cancer make emotionally driven treatment decisions influenced by anecdote and misconception rather than consideration of clinical trial evidence, according to a new study.

27 Jun 2006

Is there an increased risk of other malignancies in patients with renal cell carcinoma?

There have been conflicting reports in the literature regarding the association of other malignancies with renal cell carcinoma (RCC).

14 Jun 2006

Comparative study of ileocecal vs. ileal neobladders in radical cystectomy patients

The use of orthotopic urinary diversion has gained increasing popularity in the past 20 years.

14 Jun 2006

Sunitinib shows promise in treating metastatic renal cell cancer

A new study suggests that sunitinib is a promising agent for treatment of metastatic renal cell cancer, currently a disease without highly effective treatment options, according to an article in the June 7 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

7 Jun 2006

Sunitinib malate drug shows significant benefits over standard treatment for advanced kidney cancer

According to a new study, the drug sunitinib malate (Sutent.) is more effective than the current standard cytokine treatment given as an initial therapy for patients with advanced kidney cancer, also known as metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC).

5 Jun 2006

Taxotere combined with standard chemotherapy improves survival in advanced head and neck cancers

The addition of docetaxel (Taxotere) to an initial chemotherapy regimen for inoperable head and neck cancers reduced mortality by nearly 30 percent over three years following treatment compared to the standard two-drug combination.

5 Jun 2006

Largest U.S. hepatitis C trial yields treatment insights

Community-Based WIN-R Study Shows Significantly Better Outcomes with Weight-Based Dosing

24 May 2006

Study provides evidence supporting recommended 10 year interval for colonoscopies for most patients

Patients with a negative colonoscopy examination have a reduced risk of developing colorectal cancer for more than 10 years, compared to the general population, according to a study in the May 24/31 issue of JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association.

23 May 2006

Role of partial nephrectomy in the treatment of upper tract transitional cell carcinoma

Traditionally, upper tract transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) is managed with nephroureterectomy with excision of a bladder cuff.

22 May 2006

Comparative study of ileocecal vs. ileal neobladders in radical cystectomy patients

The use of orthotopic urinary diversion has gained increasing popularity in the past 20 years.

18 May 2006

First animal model that mimics human head and neck cancer

An Oregon Health & Science University Cancer Institute research laboratory has developed a novel mouse model designed specifically to study the often devastating head and neck squamous cell cancers.

16 May 2006

Renal cell carcinoma in the pediatric population

While the incidence of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is rising, it remains a relatively uncommon malignancy in the pediatric population, where it represents only 2-6% of solid renal malignancies.

16 May 2006

The management of renal cell carcinoma in the elderly

The median age of presentation for patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is in the 6th decade of life, but urologists are not uncommonly confronted with an elderly patient with a renal mass seeking treatment.

10 May 2006

What is the best laparoscopic approach for laparoscopic radical nephrectomy?

Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy is rapidly becoming the gold standard as the surgical procedure of choice in patients with localized renal cell carcinoma.

10 May 2006

Circulating tumor cells in the bone marrow of patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma may be prognostic of outcome

Circulating tumor cells in the blood and bone marrow have been examined in a variety of malignancies, including colorectal, breast, and head & neck cancers, to determine their prognostic significance.

8 May 2006

Breast removal not the only treatment option for non-invasive breast cancer

Breast conserving surgery, long known to be successful at treating the more common invasive cancer, can also be effective for this pre-invasive condition, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.

8 May 2006

Breast conserving surgery is a good option for early breast cancer

For women diagnosed with a type of non-invasive breast cancer, removing the breast is not the only treatment option.

8 May 2006

Selecting patients for breast conserving therapy: The importance of lobular histology

Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) of the breast can be treated with breast conserving surgery (BCT), as is invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), without greater future risk of radical surgical treatment or additional surgeries, according to a new study.

8 May 2006

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Association between marijuana use and the incidence of transitional cell carcinoma suggested

Liver cancer is likely caused by cycles of liver cell death and renewal

For men with prostate cancer, treatment information fails to address fears

Is there an increased risk of other malignancies in patients with renal cell carcinoma?

Comparative study of ileocecal vs. ileal neobladders in radical cystectomy patients

Sunitinib shows promise in treating metastatic renal cell cancer

Sunitinib malate drug shows significant benefits over standard treatment for advanced kidney cancer

Taxotere combined with standard chemotherapy improves survival in advanced head and neck cancers

Largest U.S. hepatitis C trial yields treatment insights

Study provides evidence supporting recommended 10 year interval for colonoscopies for most patients

Role of partial nephrectomy in the treatment of upper tract transitional cell carcinoma

Comparative study of ileocecal vs. ileal neobladders in radical cystectomy patients

First animal model that mimics human head and neck cancer

Renal cell carcinoma in the pediatric population

The management of renal cell carcinoma in the elderly

What is the best laparoscopic approach for laparoscopic radical nephrectomy?

Circulating tumor cells in the bone marrow of patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma may be prognostic of outcome

Breast removal not the only treatment option for non-invasive breast cancer

Breast conserving surgery is a good option for early breast cancer

Selecting patients for breast conserving therapy: The importance of lobular histology

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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