The USPSTF changed its position on PSA testing, so where does that leave active surveillance? Howard Wolinsky a journalist based in the Chicago area, was diagnosed with early prostate cancer in 2010. In an ongoing series of articles for MedPage Today, he describes his journey from diagnosis to the decision to chose active surveillance. InContinue reading “When do we stop following lame tumors? PSA tests”
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Depriving Deadly Brain Tumors Of Cholesterol May Be Their Achilles’ Heel
Summary: Depriving glioblastoma brain cancer cells of cholesterol caused tumor regression and prolonged survival in mouse models of the disease, a new study reports. Source: UCSD. In mouse models, alternative approach proves promising against hard-to-treat cancer. Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research and The Scripps ResearchContinue reading “Depriving Deadly Brain Tumors Of Cholesterol May Be Their Achilles’ Heel”
New OU photothermal therapy may eliminate tumors without affecting healthy cells
A staggering 1.7 million persons in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer in 2016, with 600,000 cases ending in death. University of Oklahoma researchers have collaborated to design a novel, non-invasive cancer therapy that could eliminate tumors without affecting the healthy cells in the body. The cancer therapy targets specific cancer cells usingContinue reading “New OU photothermal therapy may eliminate tumors without affecting healthy cells”
Valproic acid for cell regeneration and for slowing tumors
Posted on 7. September 2010 by Vincent Giuliano Note: In March 2013, some studies have shown that Valproic acid can be used to slow the progression of some tumors. The chemical valproic acid has been around for a very long time. It was first synthesized in 1882 and for a great many years it seemedContinue reading “Valproic acid for cell regeneration and for slowing tumors”