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Esophageal Cancer Associated with HPV: A Different Disease?
Esophageal Cancer Associated with HPV: A Different Disease?
10/4/2010
Esophageal cancers associated with HPV infection are associated with multiple sexual partners and have a different prognosis than other esophageal cancers. The differences may mean that treatments for the diseases should also differ.
Patient-Friendly Cancer Treatment Guidelines Available
Patient-Friendly Cancer Treatment Guidelines Available
10/4/2010
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has released patient friendly versions of their cancer treatment guidelines. The NCCN is a 'go to' place for oncologists and now patients can learn from the same source.
Survivors of Childhood Cancer Have Reduced Lifespans
Survivors of Childhood Cancer Have Reduced Lifespans
10/4/2010
Over 80% of childhood cancer patients survive at least 5 years.  New evidence suggests that their expected lifespan is still reduced.
Cancer Fighting Compound Produced by Bacteria in Florida Keys?
Cancer Fighting Compound Produced by Bacteria in Florida Keys?
9/29/2010
A bacteria found in the waters off of Key Largo, Florida has been found by University of Florida researchers to produce a chemical, largazole, that has shown the ability to reduce the growth of colorectal cancer cells in experimental systems.  The researchers have shown that the chemical interferes… more