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-- Results and best practices will be shared at AHIP Institute 2013 -- LAS VEGAS, June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Association for Health Insurance Plan's (AHIP) conference this Thursday, medical directors from Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions and Aetna (NYSE: AET) will provide expert insight into how collaboration between payers and physicians can directly lead to better cancer care that is more effective and costs less. Beginning in 2010, Aetna and Cardinal Health...
-- Galectin Therapeutics and Earle A. Chiles Research Institute - NORCROSS, Ga., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Galectin Therapeutics (NASDAQ: GALT), the leading developer of therapeutics that target galectin proteins to treat fibrosis and cancer, today announced that preclinical studies have shown that combining the galectin inhibitor GR-MD-02 with monoclonal antibodies that function as immune checkpoint blockade inhibitors enhance shrinkage of prostate and breast cancer...
New Study investigated precancerous polyp growth in patients over time. It provides invaluable data on the growth and regression of small polyps STONY BROOK, N.Y., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatronix Incorporated announced today that its dedicated CT Colonography (CTC) software--V3D-Colon was exclusively used in another important clinical study relating to colorectal cancer screening. The latest CTC study, "Assessment of volumetric growth rates of small colorectal polyps with CT...
Men’s Cancer Awareness Month in June: Myths about Prostate Cancer Plainview, NY (PRWEB) June 11, 2013 Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men, with one in six men having a prostate cancer diagnosis, yet it remains one of the most elusive. “There’s a lot of information about prostate cancer, but there’s even more misinformation about the disease,” says Olga Falkowski, M.D., a board-certified pathologist who serves as the Medical Director and Director of...
The Lung Cancer Asbestos Victims Center is urging US Navy Veterans who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, or any kind of lung cancer to contact them immediately, if they had significant exposure to asbestos on a US Navy ship, because the financial compensation for mesothelioma, or asbestos related lung cancers can be very substantial. For more information victims of mesothelioma, lung cancer, or their family members are encouraged to contact the Lung Cancer Asbestos Victims Center...
New live chat feature enhances The Cancer Support Community’s helpline services. Washington, D.C (PRWEB) June 11, 2013 The Cancer Support Community, an international cancer nonprofit organization, announced today an expansion of its signature toll-free Cancer Support Helpline services to include an online live chat feature. The live chat feature allows people seeking support during their cancer experience to reach a licensed mental health professional online in a text-based private chat...
California residential treatment center sponsored Reseda Relay for Life as tribute to survivorship of all kinds (PRWEB) June 11, 2013 Substance abuse and cancer have among the highest statistics for mortality in the United States. A healthy and disease-free life is the ultimate hope for anyone, family or patient, dealing with cancer or substance abuse. These diseases painfully affect not only the individual, but also everyone who cares for them. The Discovery House, a residential...
Recently approved Xofigo, formally known as Alpharadin, is now available for men with CRPC, and until June 30, 2013 Prostate Cancer Conference attendees can register for a discounted rate. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 11, 2013 The Prostate Cancer Research Institute announced recent FDA approval of Xofigo (radium 223), and discounted early registration for the 2013 Prostate Cancer Conference until June 30. The recent FDA approval of Xofigo, formally known as Alpharadin, is a new drug for...
With breast cancer currently being the leading threat to women all over the world, Dr. Sam Speron talks about options and what steps to take to be able to identify whether someone or their family are at risk. Park Ridge, IL (PRWEB) June 11, 2013 Dr Sam Speron reveals thoughts on Breast cancer & Angelina Jolie. Breast cancer is the most frequently occurring cancer and is the second most prominent cause of death for women all over the world. Breast cancer has been a major health...
Spirited 10-week fundraising competition introduced powerful new techniques to raise money for vital blood cancer research and patient services. San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 11, 2013 The Greater Bay Area Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will announce the results of its 23rd annual “Man & Woman of the Year” campaign – in which candidates introduced innovative cancer fundraising techniques that garnered headlines around the world – at the Grand Finale at...
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The British Journal of Cancer (BJC) is a professional medical journal published biweekly by the Nature Publishing Group (a division of Macmillan Publishers Ltd.) on behalf of Cancer Research UK. It provides a forum for clinicians and scientists to communicate original research findings that have relevance to understanding the etiology of cancer and to improving patient treatment and survival. Papers are published both in print and online. The journal publishes full research papers and...
Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCV or MCPyV), first discovered in January 2008, is one of seven human tumor viruses. It is suspected to cause most of Merkel cell carcinoma which is a rare, aggressive form of skin cancer. Around 80% of Merkel cell carcinoma tumors are found to be infected with MCV. It is found in respiratory secretions suggesting that it may be transmitted by a respiratory route. Usually the tumors with MCV viruses go through at least two mutations that render the virus...
A human papillomavirus (HPV), a member of the papillomavirus family, is capable of infecting humans. HPVs establish productive infections in the skin or mucous membranes. Most of the 200 known types cause no symptoms in most people. Some types can cause warts, while others can lead to cancer. There are more than 30 to 40 types of HPV that are typically transmitted through sexual contact and infect the anogenital region. High risk HPV, can lead to cancer, in fact HPV infection is a cause of...
Asbestos (Greek a-, "not"; sbestos, "extinguishable") is a group of fibrous metamorphic minerals. The name is derived for its historical use in lamp wicks; the resistance of asbestos to fire has long been exploited for a variety of purposes. It was used in fabrics such as Egyptian burial cloths and Charlemagne's tablecloth, which, according to legend, he threw in a fire to clean. When asbestos is used for its resistance to fire or heat, the fibers are typically mixed with cement or woven...
Cancer Constellation -- The constellation Cancer, the crab, is known in astronomy and astrology as one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac. Cancer is small and dim, and does not resemble a crab. It lies between Gemini to the west and Leo to the east, Lynx to the north and Canis Minor and Hydra to the south. Notable features The brightest star in Cancer is β Cancri, called Al Tarf ("the end" of the crab's leg). Other stars include Acubens (α), and the Aselli (the...
