PORTLAND, Ore. — After nearly 40 years as an internist, Dr. Ron Naito knew what the sky-high results of his blood test meant. And it wasn’t good. But when he turned to his doctors last summer to confirm the dire diagnosis — stage 4 pancreatic cancer ... [Continue Reading]
Topical treatment helps prevent actinic keratosis from developing into skin cancer
Actinic keratoses are small, red, scaly spots that can feel like dry, sandpapery skin. They are a direct result of ultraviolet radiation, which is why they most commonly occur in sun-exposed areas, such as the face, forearms, and hands. Why are ... [Continue Reading]
Human trials of HPV cancer vaccine expected to begin by year’s end
Researchers advance a cancer vaccine to human trials as part of pioneering research aimed at treating incurable HPV cancers of the head, neck, throat and tongue. SOURCE: Medical Research - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]