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Social Network, Early Breast Cancer Prognosis Link Explored


Nov 14, 2012
For women with early-stage breast cancer, large social networks predict better prognosis, and this association varies based on social support and burden, according to a study published online Nov. 9 in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment.

Negative Pigment Network Able to Distinguish Melanoma


Oct 26, 2012
Negative pigment network can be used to distinguish melanoma from Spitz nevus and other benign lesions, according to a study published online Oct. 11 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Chemo Combo Promising for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors


Jul 17, 2012
The combination of temozolomide and bevacizumab seems to benefit patients with advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, according to a study published online July 9 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Cervical Cancer Mortality Similar in U.S. and Netherlands


Mar 27, 2012
The cervical cancer screening program used by the Netherlands is as effective as the screening protocol used in the United States, producing similar cervical cancer mortality rates in spite of less screening, according to research published in the March issue of the Milbank Quarterly.

Everolimus Ups Survival in Carcinoid Syndrome


Nov 29, 2011
For patients with low- or intermediate-grade advanced neuroendocrine tumors (carcinoids), everolimus plus octreotide long-acting repeatable (LAR) improves progression-free survival versus placebo plus octreotide LAR, according to a study published online Nov. 25 in The Lancet.

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