Lung cancer is a disease of uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. This growth may lead to metastasis, invasion of adjacent tissue and infiltration beyond the lungs. The vast majority of primary lung cancers are carcinomas of the lung, derived from epithelial cells. Lung cancer, the most common cause of cancer-related death in [...]

Cabazitaxel Increased Survival for Patients with Advanced Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Sanofi-aventis (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) announced today results from a Phase 3 trial which demonstrated cabazitaxel, an investigational compound, plus prednisone/prednisolone significantly improved overall survival and progression-free survival in patients with metastatic (advanced) hormone-refractory prostate cancer whose disease …
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Malignant cells appear in the mesothelium, the sac that acts as protective cover for many of the internal organs in the body.New Lung Cancer Staging System A mesothelium is made of two cell layers – one that directly covers the organ and another that surrounds it. The mesothelium is responsible for producing a fluid that [...]

The latest discoveries in medical technology are using certain antibodies for cancer prevention. These medical miracles are called monoclonal antibodies, or “Mabs”, and can be used to help ward off all kinds of cancers. The technology to aid doctors and nurses fight cancer has only come about within the last several decades. Further research continually [...]

Product DescriptionUnderstanding Colorectal Cancer Anatomical Chart -9780781773331 : Understanding Colorectal Cancer Anatomical Chart Pub Date: June 2007 Product Type: Print Author/s: Anatomical Chart Company Understanding Colorectal Cancer Anatomical Chart defines colorectal cancer and [...]

 
When someone is first diagnosed with breast cancer they are in a state of shock and denial and will automatically turn to the health provider they trust the most to help them overcome their problem. We have been programmed to think that when we get cancer we should go straight to our doctor as he [...]