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2008
Studies Assess the Economic Impact of Cancer Deaths The estimated annual loss of productivity due to cancer deaths is the equivalent of approximately 1 percent of the 2007 U.S. gross domestic product. Dec 17, 2008 Annual Report to the Nation Finds Declines in Cancer Incidence and Death Rates A new report from the nation's leading cancer organizations shows that, for the first time since the report was first issued in 1998, both incidence and death rates for all cancers combined are decreasing for both men and women, driven largely by declines in some of the most common types of cancer. Dec 2, 2008 High Dose Chemotherapy Significantly Prolongs Survival for Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia Preliminary results from a large, randomized clinical trial for patients ages 16 to 60 with previously untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) show that patients who received a high dose of daunorubicin during initial therapy lived longer than patients who received a standard dose of the same drug. Nov 21, 2008 Review of Prostate Cancer Prevention Study Shows No Benefit for Use of Selenium and Vitamin E Supplements Initial, independent review of study data from the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT) shows that selenium and vitamin E supplements, taken either alone or together, did not prevent prostate cancer. Nov 14, 2008 Large, Multi-Center Trial Demonstrates Comparable Accuracy for Virtual Colonoscopy and Standard Colonoscopy Virtual colonoscopy, is comparable to standard colonoscopy in its ability to accurately detect cancer and precancerous polyps and could serve as an initial screening exam for colorectal cancer. Sep 25, 2008 Study Provides Clues about How Cancer Cells Develop Resistance to Chemotherapy Drug Researchers have shown that increased expression of a gene called SIRT1 in cancer cells plays a significant role in the development of resistance to the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. Sep 25, 2008 Alternative Vaccine Strategy Shows Promise in Prostate Cancer Patients New research indicates that giving patients a continuous low dose of an immune system booster is safe and produces similar immune responses and fewer side effects than the more common dosing method, which is not well tolerated by many patients. Aug 27, 2008 Panel Recommends Against PSA Testing in Men 75 or Older In updated recommendations released today, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is advising against the routine use of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing to screen for prostate cancer in men age 75 and older. Aug 12, 2008 Nanoparticles Deliver Chemotherapy and Block Cancer's Spread By using targeted nanoparticles carrying significantly reduced doses of chemotherapy, researchers have demonstrated the ability to preferentially block the spread of cancer, while largely sparing the surrounding tissues. Jul 24, 2008 Beth Robertson of Tampa Florida has committed to walk and has agreed to raise a minimum of $2,200 to help fight breast cancer The Breast Cancer 3-Day is a weekend of hope, as we honor lives lost, celebrate survivors, promote breast cancer research and help bring breast cancer care to those who so desperately need it. Jul 19, 2008 |
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