The epidemiology of vitamin D and cancer incidence and mortality
... countries, where the potential (uncontrolled) confounders may differ [51]. Given that cancers have diverse risk factors, it is remarkable that the inverse correlation with regional UV-B radiation would be consistent across cancer sites. Although 24,000 cancer deaths appears to be a relatively modest ...
... countries, where the potential (uncontrolled) confounders may differ [51]. Given that cancers have diverse risk factors, it is remarkable that the inverse correlation with regional UV-B radiation would be consistent across cancer sites. Although 24,000 cancer deaths appears to be a relatively modest ...
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... Treatment of estradiol in intact Noble rats caused massive atrophy in the prostate [66,67]. This may be due to suppression of LHRH stimulation of the pituitary gland by the estrogens. The treatment indirectly decreases production of testicular testosterone. As the prostate largely depends on androge ...
... Treatment of estradiol in intact Noble rats caused massive atrophy in the prostate [66,67]. This may be due to suppression of LHRH stimulation of the pituitary gland by the estrogens. The treatment indirectly decreases production of testicular testosterone. As the prostate largely depends on androge ...
The endothelial lipase protein is promising Open Access
... most ideal solution to the problem, which allows testing for gastric cancer through blood or urine tests during annual physical examinations. Several diagnostic serum markers have been proposed for gastric cancer, such as MG7-Ag [5], carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), MUC1 and MUC5AC [6]. The state of ...
... most ideal solution to the problem, which allows testing for gastric cancer through blood or urine tests during annual physical examinations. Several diagnostic serum markers have been proposed for gastric cancer, such as MG7-Ag [5], carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), MUC1 and MUC5AC [6]. The state of ...
Regulation of Androgen Receptor Signaling and Cancer
... morbid disease termed castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Significantly, bone metastases often occur in 90% of men with CRPC and can produce serious morbidity with the development of severe pain, pathological fractures and spinal cord compression, cranial neuropathies related to bone metast ...
... morbid disease termed castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Significantly, bone metastases often occur in 90% of men with CRPC and can produce serious morbidity with the development of severe pain, pathological fractures and spinal cord compression, cranial neuropathies related to bone metast ...
Prostate Cancer in California: Special Report
... In this monograph, several aspects of prostate cancer epidemiology and treatment in California are discussed. The descriptive epidemiology of the disease (i.e. how it is distributed in the population by characteristics of person, place, and time) is discussed, as is the analytic epidemiology concern ...
... In this monograph, several aspects of prostate cancer epidemiology and treatment in California are discussed. The descriptive epidemiology of the disease (i.e. how it is distributed in the population by characteristics of person, place, and time) is discussed, as is the analytic epidemiology concern ...
Treatment planning comparison of IMPT, VMAT and 4π radiotherapy
... It is estimated that in the year 2015, there will be around 220,800 new cases of prostate cancer and around 27,540 deaths. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death for men in the United States [1]. External beam radiation therapy is commonly used ...
... It is estimated that in the year 2015, there will be around 220,800 new cases of prostate cancer and around 27,540 deaths. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death for men in the United States [1]. External beam radiation therapy is commonly used ...
Screening for Colorectal (Bowel) Cancer
... The Cancer Society acknowledges that from recent randomised controlled trials [1, 2] and from evaluation of population based screening programmes[3] there is evidence of benefit in terms of mortality reduction, for asymptomatic people over the age of 50 to 55 years, from screening for colorectal can ...
... The Cancer Society acknowledges that from recent randomised controlled trials [1, 2] and from evaluation of population based screening programmes[3] there is evidence of benefit in terms of mortality reduction, for asymptomatic people over the age of 50 to 55 years, from screening for colorectal can ...
Diet, nutrition, physical activity and prostate cancer
... on how to reduce the risk of developing the disease. As part of the CUP, scientific research from around the world is collated and added to a database of epidemiological studies on an ongoing basis and systematically reviewed by a team at Imperial College London. An independent panel of world-renown ...
... on how to reduce the risk of developing the disease. As part of the CUP, scientific research from around the world is collated and added to a database of epidemiological studies on an ongoing basis and systematically reviewed by a team at Imperial College London. An independent panel of world-renown ...
Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Prostate Cancer. 2014
... on how to reduce the risk of developing the disease. As part of the CUP, scientific research from around the world is collated and added to a database of epidemiological studies on an ongoing basis and systematically reviewed by a team at Imperial College London. An independent panel of world-renown ...
... on how to reduce the risk of developing the disease. As part of the CUP, scientific research from around the world is collated and added to a database of epidemiological studies on an ongoing basis and systematically reviewed by a team at Imperial College London. An independent panel of world-renown ...
(Std 1.4) Helpful Tips for Cancer Committee Meeting Agendas and
... Results: Positive - all case of DCIS had receptor studies performed. Negative - that Quality Study Std 4.7 & sometimes there was a delay (due to Pathologists not following the protocol). No one & Quality Std 4.8 individual was at fault, but we all have to try to do better. Improvement Improvement: I ...
... Results: Positive - all case of DCIS had receptor studies performed. Negative - that Quality Study Std 4.7 & sometimes there was a delay (due to Pathologists not following the protocol). No one & Quality Std 4.8 individual was at fault, but we all have to try to do better. Improvement Improvement: I ...
Is CA-125 the Leading Biomarker in Determining Early
... tests are not recommended by major medical or professional organizations for routinely screening ovarian cancer due to their inaccuracy. TVUS uses sound waves to look at the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries through using an ultrasound wand. It is able to find a mass in the ovary, but it cannot d ...
... tests are not recommended by major medical or professional organizations for routinely screening ovarian cancer due to their inaccuracy. TVUS uses sound waves to look at the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries through using an ultrasound wand. It is able to find a mass in the ovary, but it cannot d ...
Ward Based Mobile Cervical Cancer Screening
... (HPV) which is sexually transmitted infection. Cervical cancer usually develops slowly and starts as pre-cancerous cells which if not detected and uncontrolled will ultimately develops into cervical cancer within a period up to 20 years (refer to Fig 1. below). Cervical cancer can therefore be preve ...
... (HPV) which is sexually transmitted infection. Cervical cancer usually develops slowly and starts as pre-cancerous cells which if not detected and uncontrolled will ultimately develops into cervical cancer within a period up to 20 years (refer to Fig 1. below). Cervical cancer can therefore be preve ...
Guest Expert: Edward Chu, MD Colon Cancer Awareness Month
... Good morning Ken. Healthline, with the Yale Cancer Center, is our way of providing you with the most up-to-date information on cancer care every Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. Healthline features some of the nation’s leading oncologists and cancer specialists who are in the forefront of the battle to f ...
... Good morning Ken. Healthline, with the Yale Cancer Center, is our way of providing you with the most up-to-date information on cancer care every Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. Healthline features some of the nation’s leading oncologists and cancer specialists who are in the forefront of the battle to f ...
curriculum vitae - Τμήματος Ιατρικής (www.med.uth.gr)
... prostate cancer from a hormone-dependent to a hormone-independent disease. My effort was rewarded with very interesting results, which were broadly accepted and presented in several International meetings. Besides, they were published in reputable scientific journals Prostate (1997) and Nature Medic ...
... prostate cancer from a hormone-dependent to a hormone-independent disease. My effort was rewarded with very interesting results, which were broadly accepted and presented in several International meetings. Besides, they were published in reputable scientific journals Prostate (1997) and Nature Medic ...
Invasive and Metastatic Properties of Advanced Prostate Cancer
... serine protease prostate specific antigen (PSA), also known as kallikrein III is perhaps one of the most well known secreted protein from the prostate.5 The prostate gland remains relatively small throughout childhood and begins to grow at puberty under the stimulus of testosterone. It reaches an al ...
... serine protease prostate specific antigen (PSA), also known as kallikrein III is perhaps one of the most well known secreted protein from the prostate.5 The prostate gland remains relatively small throughout childhood and begins to grow at puberty under the stimulus of testosterone. It reaches an al ...
Shifting Paradigms in Cancer Rehabilitation
... person with cancer beyond the diagnosis and treatment phases. Survivorship includes issues related to the ability to get health care and follow-up treatment, late effects of treatment, second cancers, and quality of life. Family members, friends, and caregivers are also part of the survivorship expe ...
... person with cancer beyond the diagnosis and treatment phases. Survivorship includes issues related to the ability to get health care and follow-up treatment, late effects of treatment, second cancers, and quality of life. Family members, friends, and caregivers are also part of the survivorship expe ...
The Power of Community-Based Cancer Care: Live
... At CentraState Medical Center, we are looking at cancer care as an all-encompassing array of services designed to fulfill the patient’s needs and offer all the treatment options for the best possible outcomes. From prevention through survivorship, The Cancer Center at CentraState Medical Center prov ...
... At CentraState Medical Center, we are looking at cancer care as an all-encompassing array of services designed to fulfill the patient’s needs and offer all the treatment options for the best possible outcomes. From prevention through survivorship, The Cancer Center at CentraState Medical Center prov ...
Cancer Prevention - Moffitt Cancer Center
... Epidemiologic data suggest a direct relationship between total fat intake or consumption of animal fat and increased cancer risk at several sites, including the postmenopausal breast, the colon/rectum, and the prostate.5,6,10-12 Migrant studies show that changes toward a high-fat, low-fiber "Western ...
... Epidemiologic data suggest a direct relationship between total fat intake or consumption of animal fat and increased cancer risk at several sites, including the postmenopausal breast, the colon/rectum, and the prostate.5,6,10-12 Migrant studies show that changes toward a high-fat, low-fiber "Western ...