Archive for October, 2007

Tamoxifen Prevents Breast Cancer in High-Risk Women, Study Confirms »

The initial findings from the Italian trial showed no significant reduction in breast cancer risk with tamoxifen use. However, the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project’s Breast Cancer Prevention Trial found that tamoxifen reduced the risk of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer.
Umberto Veronesi, M.D., of the European Institute of Oncology in Milan, and colleagues randomly [...]

Accuracy Of Breast Cancer Prognoses Improved »

ScienceDaily (Oct. 17, 2007) — One of the many unknowns facing women who are diagnosed with breast cancer is predicting the likelihood that the cancer will spread to other parts of the body — metastasize. Researchers from UC San Diego are looking to change that. UCSD bioengineering professor Trey Ideker is pioneering a more accurate [...]

Cancer study shows racial, cultural divide »

by Chris Clackum, NBC News
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A new report from the National Institutes of Health offers mixed news about cancer survival rates.
More people are beating the disease, according to the study, except for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
Dr. Edward Benz, Jr., with the Dana Farber Cancer Institute said researchers have found increased rates in [...]

D’excellentes chances de guérison pour l’épouse de Calvillo »

Le Dr Ahmed Galal, qui supervise les traitements subis par la femme d’Anthony Calvillo à l’hôpital Royal Victoria, a beaucoup rassuré le vétéran quart arrière des Alouettes, hier. «Les chances de guérison sont excellentes, affirme le Dr Galal. Il y a même 60% de chances de guérison après un premier traitement en chimiothérapie et en [...]