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University Of Oklahoma Scientists Discover Way To Stop Pancreatic Cancer In Early Stages

Researchers at the Peggy and Charles Stephenson Oklahoma Cancer Center have found a way to stop early stage pancreatic cancer in research models - a result that has far-reaching implications in chemoprevention for high-risk patients.

Blood test Accurately Predicts Death from Prostate Cancer up to 25 Years in Advance

For men over age 60, a blood test can now accurately predict risk of death from prostate cancer, according to studies at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Endometrial cancer screening

British scientists have found that screening for endometrial cancer is feasible by using broad-based screening. The screening would be done by performing ultrasound testing. However, in the United States, women are not usually provided this cancer screening.

Length of fingers can indicate risk of prostate cancer say British scientists

The relative length of a man's index and ring fingers may be predictive of his chances of contracting prostate cancer. This correlation was observed in a study. It may be due to the levels of certain hormones that the individual was exposed to in the womb before birth. Fetal exposure to hormones can influence the risk of disease decades later.

Annaul CT scans can reduce lung cancer deaths

Recent study indicates CT scans can be effectively used in lung cancer cases.

New Treatment for Advanced Prostate Cancer

A new clinical research study has identified a new option for treatment of advanced prostate cancer. Read more at BergerLagnese.com

New Study Gives More Hope for Surviving Aggressive Prostate Cancer

It has traditionally been thought that radical surgery for certain aggressive prostate cancers was not effective. However, newly revealed clinical research offers new hope, showing a 92% 10 year survival rate after radical prostate surgery.

New Prostate Cancer Drug Treatment May Increase Survival Time

The new chemotherapy drug cabazitaxel has shown promising results in prostate cancer patients whose cancer has progressed after standard docetaxel chemotherapy, and may increase survival time.

Early detection of cancer of esophagus -- new alternative to endoscopy

A new test called the 'Cytosponge'can diagnose a disease known as Barrett's esophagus which can result from chronic heartburn among other conditions. By catching this pre-cancerous condition early it may be possible to prevent a type of cancer of the esophagus, a very common cause of death from cancer.

New Study on PSA Test Screening for Prostate Cancer Raises More Questions

This is another in a series of studies that are getting at the concern about overtreatment for prostate cancer in older men who are diagnosed at low PSA levels. The American Cancer Society recommends that men at high-risk for prostate cancer and those 50 and over talk with their doctors about the risks and benefits of screening. However, the ACS also recommends an individualized approach in each case, since in some cases -- such as men over 50 who are not expected to live for another 10 years -- such tests should not be offered because they will likely cause more harm than good, with treatments that can cause side effects like incontinence and impotence.

New Drug Treats Metastatic Skin Cancer

Learn more about a breakthrough drug more effective than chemotherapy in treating metastatic melanoma (skin cancer).

Rectal Cancer Rates Rising for People Under 40 -- Better Screening Recommended

A newly published study shows that rates of rectal cancer have been steadily increasing since the 1980s among people under age 40. Those with symptoms of possible rectal cancer should be tested. This age group is subject to delayed diagnosis of the cancer because physicians wrongly assume that benign conditions are causing the symptoms without further investigation.

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Affected by Common Medicines

Widely used medicines such as cholestrol-lowering statin drugs and certain pain relievers may skew PSA prostate cancer test results lower.

New Study Says Certain Type of Sugar May Promote Cancer Growth

One type of sugar, fructose, may feed cancer growth according to a newly published study. Fructose is present in many foods, including those made with high fructose corn syrup.