Scientists from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit presented preliminary data that shows nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates, therapeutic agents used to promote bone health and inhibit resorption, may cause a slightly poorer survival rate in post-menopausal women with early stage breast cancer who take them for their anti-osteoporosis [...]
Study examines reasons patients with early stage lung cancer do not have surgery Despite a greater likelihood of poorer outcomes, many patients newly-diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer do not undergo surgery. New research indicates that among the factors associated with this decision include misunderstandings of the prognosis, negative perceptions of patient-physician communication and older age, with [...]
Patients with stage III colon cancer treated with 5-FU-based chemotherapy after complete surgical removal of their tumor after 1995 had improved overall survival with no change in time to recurrence compared to patients treated before 1995. Source: General Cancer News Articles Provided by Cancer Compass
Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. announced that clinical activity seen in the first stage of its trial for STA-9090 in Stage IIIB and Stage IV patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), support advancing to the second stage of the trial. This result was achieved in the first pre-defined patient cohort [...]
Facts on Stage 3 Breast Cancer – Treatment & diagnosis from Dr. Jay Harness, Pres American Society of Breast Surgeons. St. Joseph Hospital Comprehensive Breast Center. Share your Breast Cancer story EmpowHer.com, post this video to help women.