Cancer

Breast cancer and tumor suppressor genes (book).
Tumor suppressor genes in breast cancer (book). by Marc Lacroix InTextoResearch, Baelen (Wallonia), Belgium Nova Sciences Publishers, New York, ISBN 978-1-60456-326-9 (October 2008) https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=6866 Breast cancer is characterized by the accumulation of... 2 Oct 2008 08:37

It would be helpful if doctors knew in advance which melanomapatients were likely to benefit from interferon.
I wish Dr. Kirkwood would figure out when stage 3 patents should use IL-2 and when they should use interferon..... Everyone kinda thinks IL-2 is probably better across the board, but no one will prescribe it unless you're stage 4. ... 4 Oct 2008 18:56

Breast cancer risk linked to larger birth size: study
Breast cancer risk linked to larger birth size: study http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2008/09/30/birth-size-breast-cancer.html Last Updated: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 | 12:23 PM ET CBC News Girls who were born heavier and longer than average may be at increased risk for breast cancer as adults, a new review s... 30 Sep 2008 22:49

Pfizer shifts focus to cancer and biotech drugs
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5haJ55eGwshez0IrsbjxH_DWDDrOAD93H9PTG2 Pfizer shifts focus to cancer and biotech drugs By LINDA A. JOHNSON � 4 hours ago TRENTON, N.J. (AP) � Pfizer Inc. is shifting its research focus to diseases that have high potential for big profits and for treatment improvements, such as... 30 Sep 2008 22:49

Leiomyosarcoma Treatment
Leiomyosarcoma Treatment http://www.leiomyosarcoma-cancer.com/articles/leiomyosarcoma-treatment/index.php According to the June 2002 issue of Journal of Clinical Oncology: "Current treatment options for recurrent or advanced leiomyosarcoma (LMS) of uterine or other organ origin are limited. Although approximately... 30 Sep 2008 22:49

Toxicity of IL2 and Interferon
Both IL2 and Interferon are considered highly toxic. I understand that there are severe "flu like" symptoms, and the possibility of triggering autoimmune disorders. What are the other long-term effects of these drugs? Do they damage the system like chemotherapy? Thanks. ... 30 Sep 2008 14:35

Leiomyosarcoma of the uterus - Update
Wife had surgery on 9/23. It was done using a daVinci machine www.davincihysterectomy.com Pathology says that all the lymph nodes tested were clear and that the cancer was confined to a few small spots on the uterus. The Gynecologic Oncologist is recommending no further treatment at this time. Ken ... 30 Sep 2008 21:48

Vitamin C and Cancer
I think this is a good, critical article on "vitamin C chemotherapy", for those interested. http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/?p=188#more-188 In our case, we have noted that "high dose" ascorbic acid is directly toxic to most melanoma cell lines at much lower concentrations than other cancers studied. ... 30 Sep 2008 00:14

Melanoma ~ More Questions (Long, Sorry)
A few days ago, my brother had a stage 3 melanoma removed from his right armpit in a "complete axillary node dissection" .. It was a very large rubbery mass, not the "rock hard" mass the surgeon was used to. Pathology said it was mostly healthy tissue with "nests of cells" and lots of swelling ("edema"), plus ... 30 Sep 2008 03:18

FDA Public Health Notification: Radiofrequency Ablation of Lung Tumors Clarification of Regulatory Status
FDA Public Health Notification: Radiofrequency Ablation of Lung Tumors - Clarification of Regulatory Status Issued: September 24, 2008 Dear Healthcare Practitioner: This is to clarify the message conveyed in the Public Health Notification entitled �Deaths Reported Following Radiofrequency Ablation of Lung ... 28 Sep 2008 08:41