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A Cancer Therapy Nearing Breakthrough
An approach to treating cancer known as monoclonal antibody therapy, that has already effectively proven itself, is on the threshold of becoming yet more powerful, according to an overview of recent research.
“We believe that antibody therapy has the capacity to immunize people against cancer,” said Louis Weiner, director of the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University Medical Center. “Treatment modifications might be able to prolong, amplify and shape a continuous immune response to cancer cells.” ( Read more about A Cancer Therapy Nearing Breakthrough)
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Expert Commentary: Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D., April 30, 2009
I think a better term for the therapies recently reported in Cancer Research would be targeted small molecules. Nanoparticles are formulations of various chemotherapeutic drugs that improve the delivery of chemotherapy. The most commonly used nanoparticle medication is nanoparticle bound paclitaxel, sold as Abraxane. This allows this particular chemotherapy to be dissolved in water. This could not be achieved without having tiny particles attached to the molecule. ( Read more about Expert Commentary: Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D., April 30, 2009)
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Cellular "Danger Receptor" Alerts Immune System to Cancer
A chemical “danger receptor” on certain specialized cells senses the cell death characteristic of bodily injury or malignant tissue and then mobilizes the body’s immune system to repair the flaw, a recent study has revealed.
The results, which were reported in the journal Nature, may explain the mechanism behind some cancer-fighting drugs that partly work by stimulating an immune response. The scientists, based at Cancer Research UK’s London Research Institute, in Britain, speculated that knowledge of the receptor could assist in developing strategies to use the immune system to shrink tumors. ( Read more about Cellular "Danger Receptor" Alerts Immune System to Cancer)
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Viruses Being Used to Fight Cancer
It’s common knowledge that viruses make us sick. But a new, counterintuitive logic is coming into play in the war on cancer, namely, that viruses can also make us well.
So far, the results of various genetically engineered virus studies are tentative and are just beginning to progress into dozens of clinical trials. Results in some cases are quite encouraging for these oncolytic, or cancer-destroying, viruses. And some therapies could be ready for physicians’ use in the next two or three years, said Frank McCormick, a cancer researcher at the University of California at San Francisco. ( Read more about Viruses Being Used to Fight Cancer)
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Viruses Zap Tumors, Not Healthy Tissue
Scientists have developed a new virus through genetic engineering that invades and bursts cancer cells while leaving healthy cells entirely alone. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic engineered the genome of the oncolytic (or cancer dissolving) virus to recognize the so-called microRNAs of normal tissue and therefore pass by those cells, infecting only cancerous tissue. MicroRNAs are short snippets of 20 or so nucleotides that don't code for proteins but rather seem to have the effect of regulating gene expression. ( Read more about Viruses Zap Tumors, Not Healthy Tissue)
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New Boon for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
A new drug therapy that annihilates the blood vessels that grow to feed malignant tumors is showing considerable promise in increasing the longevity of patients with inoperable pancreatic cancer. Recent research, led by Matthias Löhr of the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, shows that a drug called EndoTAG-1 (chemical name: cationic lipid complexed paclitaxel), when infused with gemcitabine, can substantially extend life. In his study involving 200 subjects with pancreatic adenocarcinoma, Löhr treated half of them, the control group, with gemcitabine alone. ( Read more about New Boon for Pancreatic Cancer Patients)
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What is the Polypill?
Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses the Polypill. The Polypill is being developed in response to an important reality surrounding cardiovascular disease. There are three important drugs that can help prevent heart disease (statins, ACE inhibitors, and aspirin). These drugs are not taken for two major reasons. First, the drugs are simply too expensive for much of the world, including countries as developed as Russia. And secondly, in developed nations where the drugs are affordable patients too often fail to comply - after three years 70% of patients do not take the medications as prescribed. ( Read more about What is the Polypill?)
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All Types of Alcohol Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
A recent study by Kaiser Permanente Researchers has found that the effects of alcohol on breast cancer are the same, regardless of whether a woman drinks wine, beer, or liquor. The ethyl alcohol found in those drinks and the quantity consumed are the factors that weigh heavily on breast cancer risk. Researchers believe the increased risk from three or more drinks a day is similar to the increased breast cancer risk from smoking a pack of cigarettes a day or more. They claim that "Population studies have consistently linked drinking alcohol to an increased risk of female breast cancer, but until now there has been little data, most of it conflicting, about an independant role played by the choice of beverage type." ( Read more about All Types of Alcohol Linked to Breast Cancer Risk)
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Health Wrap - Week of June 5th
The cervical cancer vaccine that was approved Thursday called Gardisil also appears to protect women against vulvar and vaginal cancers. HPV, or human papillomavirus, is present in 80 percent of the 6,000 cases of vaginal and vulvar cancers diagnosed in the United States each year. The Gardasil vaccine was 100 percent effective against vulvar and vaginal pre-cancerous lesions caused by HPV types 16 and 18, and 81 percent effective against all hpv types. --- The power of persuasion might be found in a cup of coffee. New research shows caffeine makes us more likely to say yes. Australian scientists found it was easier to change the opinions of volunteers who drank orange juice laced with caffeine compared to those who drank straight orange juice without caffeine. Positive mood is associated with more agreeability. This might be particularly useful if you’re trying to get someone to like you…so a cup of coffee might be a great first date. ( Read more about Health Wrap - Week of June 5th)
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What is Cancer? Searching for the Cause
By Dr. Chitti Moorthy -Director, Departments of Radiation Medicine and Radiology, New York Medical College, Valhalla , NY The cause of cancer lies deep within the building blocks of a person's cells (genes and DNA). If these blocks become disorganized, cancer may develop. ( Read more about What is Cancer? Searching for the Cause)
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 Dr. Bridget Freeman
Atlantis Medical Center PA
1617 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville,
Florida
32207
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Heavy metals are everywhere in our daily lives. It is in our food, our drinking water, and in nature itself. Dr. Bridget Freeman, M.D., and the professionals at Atlantis Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida, can help you detox your body from harmful heavy metals and get your system back on the right track.
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 Dr. Bennie Chiles
Westchester Spine and Brain Surgery, PLLC
280 N. Central Ave Suite 235
Hartsdale,
NY
10530
Call (888) 281-4568
Spine surgery is a serious decision and undertaking. So you should look for a spine surgeon who takes his profession seriously and has the strong academic background you need to feel confident in working with her. Based in Westchester, NY Dr. Bennie Chiles III, is a double board certified spine surgeon at Westchester Spine and Brain Surgery. In addition he is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at New York Medical College / Westchester Medical Center.
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 Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum
Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx,
NY
10469
Call (888) 860-7136
Looking for a radiation oncologist? Avail of as IMRT and Radiosurgery at the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx with Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology. You can expect personalized care at Eastchester.
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 Emil J. Freireich, M.D., D.Sc.
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston,
TX
77030
Call 713-792-2121
Dr. Freireich has served as a pillar in the development of a therapy for cancers, mainly leukemia. He began his career ad the National Cancer Institute in 1955 before moving to his present position as the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in 1965. He was one of the pioneers in the development of the platelet replacement transition for the management of thrombocytopenia.
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 Dr Fabio Volterra
Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx,
NY
10469
Call (888) 860-7136
You have cancer and need to go in for chemotherapy? There isn’t a better place than the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx for chemotherapy with Dr. Fabio Volterra. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology and hematology. You can expect state-of-the-art cancer treatment with unparalleled care at Eastchester.
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Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
2520 Elisha Avenue
Zion,
Illinois
60099
Call (888) 353-8036
Cancer leaves no part of your life untouched. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer it can be a frightening and emotional time for you. At Cancer Treatment Center of America, we believe in providing powerful and innovative therapies to heal the whole person, improve quality of life, and restore hope. Here, you are treated like family. Our physicians, practitioners and support staff put patients first and work together to treat the whole person. Here, the focus is on you. Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Midwestern Regional Medical Center, located near Chicago, Illinois, offers advanced conventional treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy combined with complementary medicine therapies to treat all of you, not just your disease. |
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Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
900 SW 16th Street, Suite 100
Renton,
WA
98057
Call (888) 353-8036
At Seattle Cancer Treatment & Wellness Center, we offer a variety of options for cancer treatment. Our integrative approach to cancer care brings together advanced conventional treatments with complementary therapies. We strive to use the best cancer fighting tools at our disposal, while still having your quality of life as a priority. We offer our comprehensive cancer treatments to residents of Seattle, Washington and patients who travel from across the country.
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Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
2520 Elisha Avenue
Zion,
Illinois
60099
Call (888) 353-8036
At Cancer Treatment Centers of America, we have been able to bring hope and happiness back into the lives of many patients dealing with cancer. Our integrated method of treatment makes us different from any other cancer treatment center. It is our dedication to treating you as a whole that has attracted patients from locations like Milwaukee, Wisconsin to our Midwestern center.
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 Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call (888) 287-5593
A new testicular cancer diagnosis can be a frightening experience. That is why you need a testicular cancer doctor who can treat the sickness and the mental anguish, fear, and anger that accompany this terrible disease. The Osceola Cancer Center in Florida has a full team of oncologists ready to take you through the physically and emotionally demanding battle that is cancer.
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 Dr. Delong Liu, M.D., Ph.D.
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
Leukemia specialist, Delong Liu, M.D. is the Director of the Adult Leukemia Service at WOHG. Dr. Liu came to the group from Mt. Sinai Medical Center and Shanghai Medical University where he gained invaluable experience in the treatment of patients with acute leukemias, myelodysplasia and other hematologic malignancies. |
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Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call (888) 287-5593
Prostate Cancer is a risk that all men face as they get older. Fortunately, there are treatments available to help you win the fight; getting prostate cancer treatment is imperative in this battle. The team of licensed professionals at Osceola Cancer Center located in Florida has the most innovative treatment techniques and many years of experience in helping patients.
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 Dr. Helen Pass, M.D.
Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call 888-468-9351
Have your struggling to find breast cancer treatment services that you can rely on? The battle with cancer is tough, and in order to be successful you need a team of specialists that can match the strength and dedication that those fighting cancer show each day. At the Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery, breast cancer center Dr. Helen Pass, MD uses her 17 years of experience to give the people of Bronxville, Westchester County, New York more then a fighting chance. Certified by the American board of surgery, Dr. Pass has written dozens of articles relating to breast cancer, and is sought by people all over the North East for her expertise. She is here to guide you and your loved ones all the way through the cancer battle.
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 Zalmen A. Arlin Cancer Institute
The Zalmen A. Arlin Cancer Institute
19 Bradhurst Ave, Ste 2100
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
Westchester County's, Zalmen A. Arlin Cancer Institute at WCMC's Hawthorne / Valhalla campus is solely dedicated to delivering comprehensive cutting edge tertiary level diagnostic, therapeutic and supportative oncologic services.
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Best Cance Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
10109 E. 79th Street (81st Street & Highway 169)
Tulsa,
Oklahoma
74133
Call (888) 353-8036
At Cancer Treatment Centers of America, we are the home of integrative and compassionate cancer care. Our cancer treatment center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is a beacon to patients from across the Southwest, including Kansas City, Kansas who are seeking comprehensive cancer care that treats them as a person, not just a disease.
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Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
10109 E. 79th Street (81st Street & Highway 169)
Tulsa,
Oklahoma
74133
Call (888) 353-8036
At Cancer Treatment Centers of America, our compassionate professionals work with you to discuss your options for cancer treatments. Our centers are unique because we take a whole person approach to your care. We work on treating not only your cancer, but also on healing the effect it has on your life. Our Southwestern Regional Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma has received patients from across the nation
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The Columbia University Comprehensive Breast Center at Lawrence Hospital
Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call 888-468-9351
If you are looking for a team of sensitive, experienced and focused physicians who specialize in Breast Cancer Oncology, you may be in luck if you reside in Westchester, New York. The team at Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery has a state of the art facility to go with a national reputation as one of the best hospitals in the United States according to U.S. News and World Report.
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 Dr. Bennie Chiles
Westchester Spine and Brain Surgery, PLLC
280 N. Central Ave Suite 235
Hartsdale,
NY
10530
Call (888) 281-4568
Suffering from a herniated disc? Consider spine surgery with Double Board Certified Dr. Bennie Chiles III. He is an attending neurosurgeon at a number of prominent hospitals in the New York area. Dr. Chiles offers treatment for a range of spinal disorders. |
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 Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.
Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30338
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Your skin is a precious commodity that you do not want to compromise. Even with melanoma, you want to try everything to restore your skin to a pristine state. That's why the trained personnel at The Immune Recovery Clinic of the Immune Recovery Foundation serving Charlotte, North Carolina offer an alternative to surgery with effective, non-invasive treatment.
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 Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
With so many doctors to choose from these days, it's hard to make a decision without at least some doubt. But if you're looking for the best skin cancer doctor around, go ahead and lay those doubts to rest; Dr. Tauseef Ahmed serves Manhattan and is the one specialist you'll want to have on your side when the going gets tough. He is an authority in the world of oncology and has the resume to show for it. |
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