Clinical Oncology Week articles

Recent articles from Clinical Oncology Week

Less invasive CT-scan based colorectal cancer screening method shows good accuracy.
June 29, 2009... This release is available in Chinese (see also JAMA and Archives Journals). Computed tomographic (CT) colonography may offer patients at increased risk of colorectal cancer an alternative to colonoscopy that is less-invasive, is better-tolerated and has good diagnostic accuracy,...

Promising biomarker and candidate tumor suppressor gene identified for colorectal cancer.
June 29, 2009... Researchers have identified a new candidate tumor suppressor gene in colorectal cancer and examined its use as a potential biomarker in stool samples, according to a new study published online June 17 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (see also Journal of the National Cancer...

'Cannabis alters human DNA' -- new study.
June 29, 2009... A new study published by University of Leicester researchers has found "convincing evidence" that cannabis smoke damages DNA in ways that could potentially increase the risk of cancer development in humans (see also University of Leicester). Using a newly developed highly sensitive liquid...

Study finds segregation decreases access to surgical care for minorities.(Report)
June 29, 2009... New research published in the June issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons reveals that in counties with the highest levels of segregation, an increase in the African-American or Hispanic population was associated with a decrease in the availability and use of surgical...

Diet may reduce risk of prostate cancer.
June 29, 2009... A new review published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics assessed whether certain modifications in diet have a beneficial effect on the prevention of prostate cancer. Results suggest that a diet low in fat and red meat and high in fruits and vegetables is beneficial in...