AIDS raises risk for stomach and esophageal malignancies
A large study showed that people with AIDS are 6.9-fold more likely than the general population to develop stomach malignancies and 2.7 times more likely to have esophageal malignancies.
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Overall cancer mortality rates decrease, but incidence of some cancers increases
Overall, cancer incidence rates fell approximately 1% annually and overall death rates decreased by an average of 1.6% annually between 2003 and 2007.
Low increased risk of second cancer after radiotherapy
Only a relatively small proportion of second cancers in adults is related to routine radiotherapy administered for initial disease, according to the findings of a recent study.
BNCT of some benefit in recurrent head-and-neck cancer
Boron neutron capture therapy garners a good response in inoperable, locally advanced head-and-neck carcinoma that has recurred at a previously irradiated site—but cancer recurrence is frequent.
Prognosis much worse for head-and-neck radiation patients who smoke
Active smokers undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancer demonstrated significantly worse survival rates than former smokers, according to a recent review of medical records.
Protein may predict cancer metastasis
The presence of high levels of a particular protein in tumors drives metastasis, providing a valuable biomarker for predicting the spread of cancer.
Dry mouth less of a problem when IMRT is used for head and neck cancer
Salivary function can be spared and xerostomia reduced when intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is used instead of conventional therapy to treat squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
TPF better than PF regimen for HNC
A three-drug treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC) improves long-term survival so significantly that researchers are calling for the trio to become the standard of care for patients suitable for first-line therapy.
Estrogen role in head and neck cancer explored
Estrogen may promote the spread of head and neck cancer by increasing the movement of precancerous cells in the mouth, suggest new study findings.
A broad assessment of symptoms revealed an atypical presentation
The patient’s symptoms suggested a hypopharyngeal tumor, but imaging studies showed the mass in an unexpected location.
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