Low-risk prostate cancer in older men is still being overtreated, according to two separate studies that examined the issue from different perspectives, both of which were published online July 14 in...
The use of minimally invasive surgery for appendectomy, colectomy, hysterectomy, and lung lobectomy varies widely in the United States, even though the complication rates were lower from each...
Testicular germ cell tumors are on the rise among Hispanic adolescents and young men, a new study has shown.
From 1992 to 2000, the incidence among Hispanic whites increased 58% – significantly more...
CHICAGO – Cisplatin, etoposide, and irinotecan provide a significant survival advantage over topotecan as second-line chemotherapy in sensitive relapsed small cell lung cancer, but the toxicity of...
CHICAGO – Adjuvant exemestane is more effective at preventing recurrence than tamoxifen is when either is given with ovarian function suppression in premenopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast...
A telephone-based lifestyle intervention can have a significant effect on weight loss in overweight breast cancer survivors, according to a study that also highlights the dilemmas of funding large...
CHICAGO – The prevalence of erosive esophagitis and Barrett’s esophagus is comparable in individuals regardless of whether they have gastroesophageal reflux symptoms, according to a population-based...
An inexpensive telephone intervention raised the rate of annual colorectal cancer screening using fecal occult blood testing to 82% in an underserved population at particular risk for poor health,...
SAN FRANCISCO – Among diabetes patients, the risk of cancer was significantly increased before diagnosis and 3 months after diabetes diagnosis, but not beyond that time point, results from a...
PHILADELPHIA – Whether you want to build an entire oncofertility clinic or just elevate the level of care your current facility offers, an integrated approach to care is key, according to Dr. Leslie...
