November 28, 2007
NCI to Update Breast Cancer RIsk Calculator
By: Rob Stein
Source: Washington Post
Studies have found that the current calculator underestimates the breast cancer risk of black women.
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November 13, 2007
Ultrasound Effective in Differentiating Malignant from Benign Ovarian Tumors
By: Will Dunham
Source: Reuters
Study finds ultrasound was better than CA-125. However, ultrasound success relies on an examiner who is experienced at using pattern recognition to assess ovarian tumors.
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October 30, 2007
Participants Not Always Informed When Medical Trials Halted
By: Barry Meier
Source: New York Times
Experts say that some patients in clinical studies are never told about test results or halted trials.
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October 30, 2007
Vitamin D Does Not Appear to Reduce Cancer Deaths
By: Lauran Neergaard
Source: AP/Washington Post
A new study has found no indication that vitamin D lowers the risk of dying from any type of cancer--except for colorectal cancer.
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October 30, 2007
Being Overweight Increases Risk for SIx Types of Cancers
By: Tina Marie Marcias
Source: Los Angeles Times
Two leading cancer research groups are reporting that excess body fat increases risk for cancers of the uterus, esophagus, pancreas, colon and rectum, endometrium and kidney, along with breast cancer in post-menopausal women.
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