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SABCS 2011 Report – New standards in the management of HER2+ breast cancer tumours

Written by | 14 May 2012

by Dr Sunil Upadhyay – The San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2011 was as exciting as ever with much new data and up-dates presented. Despite the ‘hot off… read more.

SABCS 2011 Report – Environmental and lifestyle influences on the development of breast cancer

Written by | 14 May 2012

by Dr Sunil Upadhyay – Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies in women all over the world and its complex and multi-factorial aetiology remains unclear…. read more.

SABCS 2011 Report – Tumour markers for patient selection in treatment with VEGF inhibitors

Written by | 14 May 2012

by Dr Sunil Upadhyay – It is well known that HER2-positive marker positively regulates VEGF expression and VEGR levels correlate with HER2 over-expression. There is emerging evidence to… read more.

SABCS 2011 Report – It’s time to bend the cost of cancer care downwards

Written by | 14 May 2012

by Dr Sunil Upadhyay – There is clear evidence that the USA spends twice as much as any other country per GDP on cancer treatment but, except for… read more.

SABCS 2011 Report – Progress in the management of HER2-positive breast cancer

Written by | 14 May 2012

by Dr Sunil Upadhyay – Patients with HER2-positive tumours are known to carry a poor prognosis. The standard recommendation is that the majority of newly diagnosed patients with… read more.

SABCS 2011 Report – Age dependent variation in the management of breast cancer

Written by | 14 May 2012

by Dr Sunil Upadhyay – Age is the number one risk factor for the development of breast cancer. Not only the incidence but also the mortality from breast… read more.

Breast cancer and survivorship

Written by | 14 May 2012

by Dr Alison Louise Jones (pictured) – The headline figures are that the majority of women survive a diagnosis of breast cancer: 78% of those women currently diagnosed… read more.

A review of the EMAS clinical guide: Selective oestrogen receptor modulators for postmenopausal osteoporosis

Written by | 3 May 2012

In  Europe,  osteoporotic  fractures account  for  more  Disability  Adjusted  Life  Years  (DALYs)  lost than common cancers with the exception of lung cancer.

Urgent research needed to determine most effective follow-up care for lung cancer patients

Written by | 23 Apr 2012

Latest study says regular follow-up positive.  Scientist say there is an urgent need for research into all aspects of follow-up care in lung cancer. The study presented in… read more.

Stanford-spawned nanoparticles home in on brain tumours, boost accuracy of surgical removal

Written by | 23 Apr 2012

Like special-forces troops laser-tagging targets for a bomber pilot, tiny particles that can be imaged three different ways at once have enabled Stanford University School of Medicine scientists… read more.

Latest research confirms genetic susceptibility to lung cancer

Written by | 23 Apr 2012

Japanese have higher vulnerability to certain lung cancers.  Previous research has shown that Asian patients with lung cancer are more likely to harbor epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)… read more.

Exercise improves quality of life during breast cancer treatment

Written by | 23 Apr 2012

A University of Miami study shows that women with non-metastatic breast cancer who are physically active and receive stress management intervention during treatment may reduce depression and lessen… read more.

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