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Imaging Techniques May Help Predict Response to Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
November 16, 2009 — A combination of imaging tests conducted six to eight weeks after patients complete chemoradiotherapy for head and neck cancer may help identify patients who will respond to treatment and those who ... > full story -
Genetic Changes Shown to Be Important Indicators for Disease Progression in Cervical Cancer Patients
November 13, 2009 — Cervical cancer patients with specific changes in the cancer genome have a three- or fourfold increased risk of relapse after standard treatment compared to patients without these changes, according ... > full story -
FDA-Approved Drugs Eliminate, Prevent Cervical Cancer In Mice
November 9, 2009 — Researchers have eliminated cervical cancer in mice with two FDA-approved drugs currently used to treat breast cancer and ... > full story -
Age-Specific Evaluation Of HPV DNA Testing Vs. Cytology Screening
November 9, 2009 — Human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing with cytology triage is more sensitive than conventional cytology screening for detecting cervical lesions, according to a new study. Cytology triage in ... > full story -
Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy Restores Walking Ability In Rats With Neck Injuries
November 9, 2009 — The first human embryonic stem cell treatment approved by the FDA for human testing has been shown to restore limb function in rats with neck spinal cord injuries -- a finding that could expand the ... > full story -
Novel Cancer Detection Method Uses Tiny Silica Beads To Adhere To Cells
November 6, 2009 — A novel method of detection of cervical cancer cells has now been developed. The method uses nonspecific adhesion of silica beads to ... > full story -
How Differing Asian Cultures And Attitudes Impact Cancer Screening Rates
October 30, 2009 — Asian-Americans have higher instances of certain types of cancer, yet screening rates remain dismal. A new study calls for culturally sensitive materials to stress the importance of early screening, ... > full story -
Alternative To Pap Test Does Not Appear To Be Better For Detecting Cervical Cancer
October 27, 2009 — A Dutch study that included nearly 90,000 women finds that liquid-based cytology, a commonly used alternative to conventional Pap tests, is not superior to Pap tests for the detection of cervical ... > full story -
Screening Guidelines For Breast, Cervical And Colorectal Cancers Redefined
October 26, 2009 — Drawing on years of experience in cancer research and patient care, medical researchers have just released the most comprehensive, risk-based screening guidelines publicly available to date for ... > full story -
Girls Aware Of HPV Vaccine's Benefits
October 15, 2009 — A new study finds girls and young women do not believe the human papillomavirus vaccine protects them against other sexually transmitted infections, nor do they believe they should stop cervical ... > full story
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