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Cancer Archive
Endoxifen Shows Promise as Breast Cancer Treatment
Posted on December 11th, 2013 by Dana Sparks
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A Phase I trial of endoxifen, an active metabolite of the cancer drug tamoxifen, indicates that the experimental drug is safe, with early evidence for anti-tumor activity. Mayo Clinic oncologist and lead author of the study Matthew Goetz, M.D., says, “We achieved up to sixtyfold higher levels of endoxifen compared to endoxifen levels achieved with the standard dose of […]
Breast Cancer Desicions
Posted on December 11th, 2013 by Admin
In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Sarah McLaughlin discusses some of the important decisions that come following a diagnosis of breast cancer. To listen, click the link below. Breast Cancer Decisions
Pain Drugs Used in Prostate Gland Removal Linked to Cancer Outcome
Posted on December 10th, 2013 by Dana Sparks
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The methods used to anesthetize prostate cancer patients and control pain when their prostate glands are surgically removed for adenocarcinoma may affect their long-term cancer outcomes. A study led by Mayo Clinic found opioids, painkillers commonly given during and after surgery, may suppress the immune system’s ability to fight cancer cells. Anesthesiologist and senior author Juraj Sprung, M.D., Ph.D., […]
Shape-Shifting Stops Migrating Cancer Cells
Posted on December 4th, 2013 by Dana Sparks
Like a car with a front and back end, a steering mechanism and an engine to push it forward, cancer cells propel themselves through normal tissues and organs to spread cancer throughout the body. Researchers at Mayo Clinic in Florida, however, have managed to turn these cells into shapes like a round fried egg and […]
Tuesday Q & A: Successful pancreas transplant can restore body’s ability to secrete insulin
Posted on November 26th, 2013 by Dana Sparks
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My wife is 31 and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 7. She had a baby three months ago, and her blood sugar levels were never really controlled. Doctors tested her kidney function and said there is “a little damage” but nothing to worry about. They said a pancreas transplant might […]
Pancreatic Cancer: Warning Signs, Screening and Risk Factors
Posted on November 22nd, 2013 by Dana Sparks
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Join #pancreaticchat Tuesday, November 26 1-2 pm ET With experts from @mayoclinic and @PanCAN Moderated by @USAToday’s @LizSzabo Topics will include: Scope of problem and who it impacts Warning signs, screening and risk factors Why is it so hard to predict and often caught so late Treatments Biomarkers Promising research and therapies on the […]
MAYO CLINIC RADIO
Posted on November 15th, 2013 by Dana Sparks
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness Month. On Saturday, Nov. 16, Timothy Moynihan, M.D., and Jacob Strand, M.D., will join us to discuss what are important conversations each patient needs to have with their family and health care team. What is palliative care and how is it different from hospice? Join us. Myth […]
Flying High after Successful Laparoscopic Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
Posted on November 14th, 2013 by Dana Sparks
Pancreatic cancer affects 45,000 people every year in the U.S. and is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths. As we observe Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, it’s important to focus on survivors and on viable options for fighting this disease. Barbara Nehr is a patient at Mayo Clinic in Florida who was able to have laparoscopic Whipple surgery […]
That’s a FACT: Blood and Marrow Transplant Program Earns National Accreditation Renewal
Posted on November 14th, 2013 by Dana Sparks
The Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program of Mayo Clinic; Nemours Children’s Clinic, Jacksonville; and Wolfson Children’s Hospital has been awarded a three-year accreditation renewal by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT). The foundation awarded the accreditation renewal after thorough site visits at all collection, transplantation and laboratory facilities at the three locations. The joint […]
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month (pkg)
Posted on November 7th, 2013 by Dana Sparks
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It’s often very aggressive and tough to treat. But research is offering great hope for patients in terms of early diagnosis and better treatments. As a matter of fact, the woman in this report that first aired two years ago, tells us today … she’s cancer free […]