Cancer specialists warn against monitoring of waiting times Aug 17, 2008
"For patients with squamous carcinoma of lung and a potential doubling time of less than two weeks, a 62-day target is clearly inappropriate.". The clinicians concede that there is "much to celebrate" in the form of the service developments that have stemmed from the waiting times initiative, and praise improvements in staffing, imaging facilities, diagnostic services and equipment. (Scotsman)
Improved therapeutic effectiveness by combining liposomal honokiol with cisplatin in lung cancer model Aug 17, 2008
The present findings may be of importance to the further exploration of the potential application of the honokiol alone or the combined approach in the treatment of lung carcinoma. The complete article is available as a. (BioMed Central)
Your skin cream can lead to cancer Aug 16, 2008
The cancers are not melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer, they stressed in their report in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, but another type called squamous cell carcinoma ... Jonathan Rees, an expert in dermatology at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, said squamous cell carcinoma was not a big health worry. (India Times, India)
Study: Popular Moisturizers May Cause Skin Cancer | Aug 16, 2008
The cancers were not melanomas, the researchers said in their report, but another type called squamous cell carcinoma ... Treatment for squamous cell carcinoma depends on how big the tumor is, its location and how much it has spread. (Fox News)
Hepatitis B Genotypes And Mutants May Influence Liver Cancer Risk Aug 16, 2008
It was not known the extent to which different HBV genotypes or mutations are associated with the risk for liver cancer, which is also called hepatocellular carcinoma ... Yang et al. Associations Between Hepatitis B Virus Genotype and Mutants and the Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. (Science Daily)
TODAY, Aug. 16 Aug 16, 2008
-- A benefit for Linda Little, who was diagnosed in December 2007 with small cell carcinoma, begins at 11 a.m. at Canton VFW, 1200 S. Fifth Ave. A barbecue and hot dog meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Live music, an auction and other activities are also planned. To volunteer or donate to the benefit, contact Janice Reneau at 647-0475, Stephanie Wright at 647-7957 or Becky Eyman at 649-9300. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Adenocarcinoma Of The Esophagus Increasing In White Men And Women Aug 15, 2008
14, 2008) The incidence of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus in the United States increased among both white men and women between 1975 and 2004, according to a study published in the August 12 online issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute ... Previous reports suggested that the increase in white men was due to an increase in one type of esophageal cancer called adenocarcinoma ... They identified 22,759 cases of esophageal cancer in white patients diagnosed between 1975 and 2004 and... (Science Daily)
Skin creams cause tumors on mice, study shows Aug 15, 2008
The cancers are not melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer, they stressed in their report in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, but another type called squamous cell carcinoma. Such tumors are slow growing, highly treatable and only fatal if patients fail to have them removed. (Reuters India)
Around the county Aug 14, 2008
Little, who will observe her birthday on Aug. 16, was diagnosed with small cell carcinoma in December of 2007 and has undergone extensive chemotherapy and radiation. Funds raised will help defray those medical costs. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Mid-Summer Skin Cancer Alert Aug 10, 2008
There are three basic types of skin cancer: melanoma, the most dangerous and deadly; basal cell carcinoma, the most common; and squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common form ... Basal cell carcinoma is the most common, and has the best prognosis, since it's easily treated when it's limited to the skin and soft tissue, and doesn't spread to other organs ... Squamous cell carcinoma is the most prevalent form in Caucasians, and the second most common overall. (CBS News)
Living with breast cancer: Register editor begins trek to recovery with positive attitude Aug 10, 2008
The mass contained ductal carcinoma in situ and invasive ductal carcinoma: fancy words for the c-word. Stromal fibrosis hardened breast tissue had wrapped around the cancer, and that s what more or less brought it to the surface. (New Haven Register, CT)
Shape, Not Just Size, Impacts Effectiveness Of Emerging Nanomedicine Therapies Aug 8, 2008
They then incubated the different particles with human cervical carcinoma epithelial (HeLa) cells, monitoring each type to see which ones the cells absorbed most effectively. For instance, the scientists discovered that long, rod-shaped particles (diameter, 150 nanometers; height, 450 nanometers) were internalized by cells approximately four times faster than lower aspect ratio particles (diameter, 200 nanometers; height, 200 nanometers), and traveled significantly further into the cells as... (Science Daily)
Row over NHS kidney drug decision Aug 7, 2008
Although there are treatments available, none of them "cure" advanced renal cell carcinoma or cancer that has spread from the initial tumour. But they can help extend a patients' life by around five to six months. (BBC News)
Pfizer, Roche Cancer Drugs Rejected by U.K. Agency on Cost-Effectiveness Aug 7, 2008
As many as 2,000 patients are diagnosed with metastatic renal cell carcinoma per year in the U.K., or about 29 percent of total kidney cancer patients. To contact the reporter on this story: in London at. (Bloomberg -- UK)
New Male Circumcision Device For HIV Prevention Aug 5, 2008
Additional studies point to lower risk of invasive penile carcinoma, gonorrhea and chlamydia (in female partners). Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
World's Skin Cancer Hot Spots Aug 3, 2008
Behind The Numbers To find out which countries had some of the biggest health problems due to the sun's UV radiation, we used a 2006 World Health Organization report that showed or estimated the extent of cutaneous malignant melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma (the three main types of skin cancer) in 14 different regions of the world, as defined by the WHO.. Rather than looking at mortality rates (since not all skin cancers are deadly), we ranked the regions' per-capita... (Forbes)
French patient learned of flawed cancer tests online, inquiry hears Aug 2, 2008
Problems with the testing weren't detected until the spring of 2005, when doctors began questioning the hormone receptor test results of a patient with invasive lobular carcinoma, a form of breast cancer. After retesting, it was discovered that the initial test result was wrong, as were those for a small sample of other patients. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Eradicating Gut Bacteria Improves Stomach Cancer Outcomes Aug 2, 2008
"The results of our study suggest that treatment to eradicate H. pylori reduces the risk of developing new gastric carcinoma in patients who have a history of such disease and are thus at risk for developing further gastric cancers ... we believe that our data add to those from previous studies showing a causal relationship between H. pylori infection and gastric cancer, and also support the use of H. pylori eradication to prevent the development of gastric cancer," the researchers concluded. In... (MEDLINEplus)
Franklin County Relay for Life steps off Friday Aug 1, 2008
He was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma on the back of his tongue and voice box. His treatment included 35 units of radiation, three chemotherapy treatments and surgery to remove lymph nodes. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Nanoparticles + Light = Dead Tumor Cells Aug 1, 2008
In tests on human lung carcinoma cells, the process resulted in a 2-6 times lower tumor cell survival compared to radiation alone, but with minimal toxicity to nearby cells. Yang will describe the technique in his talk, "Enhanced Energy Transfer From Mega-Voltage Radiation to the Tumor Cell Killing Singlet Oxygen by Semiconductive Nanoparticles," on Tuesday, July 29, during the 50th annual meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), the largest medical physics... (Science Daily)
Oncolytics Biotech Inc. Announces 2008 Second Quarter Results Jul 30, 2008
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of Oncolytics Biotech Inc. as at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, and should also be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MDntained in our annual... (PR Newswire)
Cancer survivors want to give hope to others Jul 30, 2008
He was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma on the back of his tongue and voice box. His treatment included 35 units of radiation, three chemotherapy treatments and surgery to remove his lymph nodes. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Association between invasive cancer of the cervix and HIV-1 infection in Tanzania: the need for dual screening Jul 30, 2008
The cases were consenting women 18 years and above with histologically confirmed squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix, while the controls were consenting non-cancer adult women attendants or visitors. The participants were counselled and tested for HIV-1 and interviewed to assess risk factors for cancer of the cervix and HIV-1. (BioMed Central)
MAA Takaful unveils all-cancer coverage Jul 29, 2008
Moreover, an advance of 25% of the benefits would be paid if the person covered is diagnosed with the above even at the stage of Carcinoma in Situ (pre-cancer). It provides a tax relief of up to RM3,000 and funeral expenses of RM10,000 is payable should the person covered dies prematurely. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Nexavar Approved for Liver Cancer in China Jul 28, 2008
July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals and Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ONXX) today announced that the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) of China has approved Nexavar(R) (sorafenib) tablets for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), or liver cancer ... "We are proud to be at the forefront of liver cancer treatment with Nexavar and are hopeful that patients in China can potentially have their lives... (PR Newswire)
Advanced Liver Cancer Patients Live Longer By Taking Anti-cancer Drug Sorafenib Jul 26, 2008
(July 31, 2007) A combination of two drugs works better than either drug alone for patients with renal cell carcinoma, the most common form of kidney cancer, according to a pilot. . (Science Daily)
Imiquimod, an immune response modifier, is dependent on the OGF-OGFr signaling pathway Jul 25, 2008
Imiquimod (Aldara, R-837, S26308), the best characterized and most widely used, is highly efficacious in the treatment of external genital and anal warts, basal cell carcinoma, actinic keratoses, Kaposi's sarcoma, chronic hepatitis C infection, and intraepithelial carcinoma. Therefore, the underlying mechanism of imiquimod action is of clinical importance. (EurekAlert!)
Sun Lover Battles Skin Cancer Jul 25, 2008
It was Tufaro who biopsied the lesions and diagnosed her with basal cell carcinoma, which is not only the most common type of skin cancer, it is the most common form of cancer overall. Basal cell carcinoma grows slowly but can spread if ignored for several years. (ABC News)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Jul 24, 2008
Taichung MetroHarbor Hospital said the patient, a 56-year-old man surnamed Chen, was suffering from myoepithelial carcinoma, a cancer so rare that there are fewer than 10 known cases worldwide. Surgeons removed the tumor in April and Chen has been undergoing radiation therapy since then, the hospital said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sorafenib in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma Jul 24, 2008
Background No effective systemic therapy exists for patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. A preliminary study suggested that sorafenib, an oral multikinase inhibitor of the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor, the platelet-derived growth factor receptor, and Raf may be effective in hepatocellular carcinoma ... Methods In this multicenter, phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, we randomly assigned 602 patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma who had not... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Sorafenib in Liver Cancer — Just the Beginning Jul 24, 2008
The major risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma are chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C virus infection, alcoholic cirrhosis, and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis ... Sorafenib's Survival Benefit in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma. (New England Journal of Medicine)
How The Immune System And Brain Communicate To Control Disease Jul 23, 2008
Indeed, isolated splenic metastasis from colorectal carcinoma is not a common occurrence. Its. (Science Daily)
Skin cancer and Benign Skin Lesions... Jul 18, 2008
Malignant skin lesions include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma ... Squamous Cell Carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common malignant lesion of the skin, also resulting from long term sun exposure and damage ... SCC lesions may be confined to the superficial layer of the skin (carcinoma in situ, or Bowen s disease) or can penetrate the deeper skin layers (invasive SCC). (Suite101.com)
Breast Self-Exams: Don't Let the News Confuse Jul 18, 2008
It was an aggresive stage 2b lobular carcinoma. I am now a survivor. (U.S. News & World Report)
Skin Cancer: How to Spot the Bad Spots Jul 17, 2008
Basal cell carcinoma ... Squamous cell carcinoma ... Like basal cell carcinoma, this is usually a non-aggressive type of cancer, but it can metastasize if it starts on a mucous membrane such as the lips or eyes. (Fox News)
The quiet hero Jul 17, 2008
But then, in 1998, Conneely was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common form of skin cancer and the most common form of cancer found in the sinuses. The cancer attacked Conneely s sinonasal tracts. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Concern over GP skin cancer ops Jul 15, 2008
In 2006, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence issued guidance in England and Wales which said that appropriately trained GPs could remove most 'basal cell carcinomas', which are the most common and least threatening skin cancers. However, it said that they needed to work as a team with hospital-based dermatologists, and make sure that if they suspected other types of skin cancer - including squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma - they should refer them onwards ... Separate... (BBC News -- Health)
Spreading HIV awareness the folk way in J&K Jul 14, 2008
We have already initiated this process of fourfold awareness programme in Gojri, the language of nomad Gujjars through oral traditions and folk-poetry, poster making and folk-theatre having indigenous settings all over the tribal areas of the state," said Dr Rahi adding their innovative approach to address to these vulnerable diseases including HIV-AIDS includes use of folk artists, story tellers, folk-painters and theatre performers. We hope that the awareness through folk medium will prove... (The Statesman)
Fighting cancer a mammogram can't catch Jul 13, 2008
After Googling "infiltrating ductile carcinoma," her mother-in-law's diagnosis, she came across a term she'd never heard before: inflammatory breast cancer ... About 85 percent of breast cancer patients have ductal carcinoma, which begins in the milk ducts and slowly infiltrates the surrounding tissue. (CNN -- Health)
Molecule Uses Cellular Recycling to Treat Kidney Cancer Jul 13, 2008
In this study, Giaccia and his colleagues focused on renal cell carcinoma (RCC), the most common form of kidney cancer. In most cases, RCC is caused by a mutation of the von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) tumor suppressor gene and often fails to respond to treatment. (MEDLINEplus)
Introgen cuts 29% of jobs as it moves to market cancer therapy Jul 8, 2008
The FDA submission is based on positive phase II and III clinical trials involving patients with recurrent, end-stage squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Reader Comments. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Researchers discover cancer-killing molecule Jul 8, 2008
"There is no effective chemotherapy to treat renal cell carcinoma," Giaccia said. Radiation therapy has also been ineffective. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Can Recycling Be Used To Treat Cancer? Jul 8, 2008
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC), the most common form of kidney cancer, is nearly always caused by mutation of the von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) tumor suppressor gene and often does not respond well to treatment. "Since RCCs have a poor prognosis and are refractory to standard chemotherapies, there is a need to develop new therapies for kidney cancer," says senior author Dr. Amato J. Giaccia. (Science Daily)
Molecule That Kills Kidney Cancer Cells Discovered Jul 8, 2008
Giaccia said his lab focused on renal cell carcinoma, or kidney cancer, because there is no known cure for it short of removing a damaged kidney from a patient's body. "There is no effective chemotherapy to treat renal cell carcinoma," said Giaccia, also a researcher at the Stanford Cancer Center ... Patients with renal cell carcinoma who have higher levels of a. (Science Daily)
Asbestos and Mesothelioma Jul 5, 2008
Once researchers discovered a clear association between asbestos and lung cancer, specifically bronchogenic carcinoma and malignant mesothelioma, production of asbestos stopped in the latter half of the 20th century. By inhaling the fine silicate fibers of asbestos, the lungs become inflamed and develop permanent damage. (Suite101.com)
Motesanib Diphosphate in Progressive Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Jul 3, 2008
Results Of the 93 patients, 57 (61%) had papillary thyroid carcinoma. The objective response rate was 14. (New England Journal of Medicine)
How has cancer affected your life? Jul 2, 2008
Stacey Jul 1, 2008 11:29 AM August 15,2007 I was diagonsed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma at the age of 37. I learned that I have to be very aggressive and extremely involved with every thing from diagnosis to treatments. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Local briefs Jul 2, 2008
Doctors diagnose cancer lesion removed from Dyer A skin cancer lesion removed from Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer's face has been diagnosed as an ulcerated basal cell carcinoma, police spokesman Jeff Cardinale said Tuesday. Cardinale said the chief's physician reported 100% of the skin cancer was removed. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Introgen stock rises as company seeks FDA approval of cancer drug Jul 1, 2008
The FDA submission is based on positive phase II and III clinical trials involving patients with recurrent, end-stage squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. "This is an important milestone in the clinical application of gene therapy for cancer patients," says Dr. Jack Roth, inventor of Advexin and professor at in Houston. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Metastatic susceptibility locus, an 8p hot-spot for tumour progression disrupted in colorectal liver metastases: 13 candidate genes examined at the DNA, mRNA and protein level. Jul 1, 2008
Interestingly, however, instead of harbouring a single candidate colorectal metastasis suppressor 8p21-22 appears to be a hot-spot for tumour progression, encoding at least 13 genes with a putative role in carcinoma development. Thus, we propose that this region of 8p comprises a metastatic susceptibility locus involved in tumour progression whose disruption increases metastatic potential. (BioMed Central)
8 Ways to Spot Skin Cancer Before It Kills Jun 29, 2008
Both are common sites for squamous and basal cell carcinoma ... basal cell carcinoma. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
GlaxoSmithKline, Exelixis to end 6-year collaboration Jun 28, 2008
The compound, now called GSK089, is in Phase II trials for papillary renal cell carcinoma, gastric cancer and head and neck cancer. GSK can pick an additional compound among six programs: XL184, which will start Phase III trials this summer for glioblastoma, medullary thyroid cancer and non-small cell lung cancer; XL820, in Phase II for gastrointestinal stromal tumor; XL281, in Phase I for patients with advanced solid tumors; XL228, in Phase I for chronic myelogenous leukemia, Philadelphia... (San Francisco Business Journal)
9-year-old tri-athlete spins into action for prostate cancer Jun 28, 2008
On his 40th birthday her father, Michael Vinecki, announced to his family that he had sarcomatoid carcinoma, an especially aggressive form of prostate cancer. Shocked by this rapid change in her world, Winter s reaction as a young triathlete was to utilize her sporting skills to raise money for prostate cancer research. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Thallion Receives Health Canada Approval to Initiate Phase II Study for TLN-232 in Metastatic Melanoma Patients Jun 26, 2008
Subsequent to that trial, Thallion recently completed a Phase II trial in renal cell carcinoma patients. Full results will be presented in the near future. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
LSUHSC inventor awarded patent for new procedure to detect cancer spread Jun 25, 2008
Dr. Woltering's new method can be used with solid tumors from a number of cancers including melanoma, breast cancer, head and neck cancers, lung cancer, neuroendocrine cancers, squamous carcinoma and colorectal cancer. The current techniques for identifying the sentinel lymph node involve the use of a radioactive colloid compound, a vital dye, or both. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
* When cancer is no longer a death sentence Jun 24, 2008
Nizar Tannir, a specialist in genitourinary cancer at the Houston center, said that before 2005 there was not much to offer patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma. But within two years, three new drugs became available that have resulted in a 50 percent increase in overall survival. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Robotic surgery at AIIMS for rare neuro disorder Jun 24, 2008
Incidentally, thymectomy is also done on patients with thymic carcinoma (a rare type of thymus gland cancer) and non-metastic thymoma. More Delhi. (Times of India)
Certain anticancer agents could be harmful to patients with heart disease Jun 24, 2008
Studies suggest that abnormal activation of the hedgehog pathway is implicated in many different types of cancer, and drugs that impede hedgehog signaling are being tested against several of these cancers, including basal cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer), prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer and medulloblastoma (a type of brain tumor). These trials are still in the early stage. (EurekAlert!)
Protect Yourself from Skin Cancer Jun 21, 2008
The two most common forms of cancer are basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. Basal cell carcinomas occur when there are malignancies in the deepest layer of the epidermis ... An open sore, reddish patch, shiny bump, pink growth, or scar-like area are all warning signs of basal cell carcinomas. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
PET Scans Reveal Hormone Replacement Therapy May Be Beneficial For Postmenopausal Women Jun 20, 2008
(June 10, 1999) Using hormone replacement therapy during menopause increases a woman's risk for developing some types of breast cancer that occur rarely, but not the more commonly occurring ductal carcinoma that. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Mammogram Screening Day In Langford Jun 19, 2008
Certain breast changes on biopsy-A diagnosis of atypical hyperplasia (a noncancerous condition in which cells have abnormal features and are increased in number) or lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) (abnormal cells found in the lobules of the breast) increases a woman's risk of breast cancer. Women who have had two or more breast biopsies for other benign conditions also have an increased chance of developing breast cancer. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
New Study Shows Potential To Treat Or Prevent Viral Cancers Jun 19, 2008
Viral cancers include cervical cancers caused by infection with a human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease; hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a cancer of the liver; various lymphomas and carcomas in patients with AIDS/HIV; and other cancers ... The study involved treating experimental cervical cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma in nude mice with antibodies to respective viral antigens expressed on these tumors. (Science Daily)
An HIV-Positive Man with Cutaneous Merkel-Cell Carcinoma Jun 19, 2008
NEJM -- Case 19-2008 -- A 63-Year-Old HIV-Positive Man with Cutaneous Merkel-Cell Carcinoma ... Case 19-2008 A 63-Year-Old HIV-Positive Man with Cutaneous Merkel-Cell Carcinoma ... Dr. Gregory K. Robbins (Infectious Diseases): A 63-year-old man was referred to the clinic for head and neck cancer, a multidisciplinary unit of this hospital, for management of cutaneous Merkel-cell carcinoma. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Combining Radiation And Surgery Significantly Improves Survival For Head And Neck Cancer Patients Jun 15, 2008
Between 1988 and 2001, 5,297 patients with a median age of 59 who were diagnosed with node-positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma were treated with surgery and/or adjuvant radiation therapy. The patients were surveyed approximately 4. (Science Daily)
Cancer Drug Appears to Help with Aggressive Multiple Sclerosis Jun 14, 2008
Cyclophosphamide has been used in combatting a number of cancers, including lymphomas, multiple myeloma, leukemia, mycosis fungoides, neuroblastoma, ovarian carcinoma, retinoblastoma and breast cancer. The drug affects the function of immune cells known as T and B cells. (MEDLINEplus)
