Topic: National Cancer Institute
Tests for genes don't predict breast cancer better
Reuters US Online Report Health News
BOSTON (Reuters) - Studying genes linked to breast cancer may someday lead to better treatments, but they do little to improve a doctor's ability to predict who is likely to develop a tumor, researchers reported on Wednesday. Their study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that testing for ...
Lung cancer gene tests not ready: U.S. report
Reuters US Online Report Health News
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Genetic tests designed to predict how well lung cancer patients will fare after treatment do very little to guide doctors, government researchers said on Tuesday. Their review of studies aiming to show a gene signature for lung tumors found serious problems in the design and analysis of the ...
Pelvic symptoms unlikely to mean ovarian cancer
Reuters US Online Report Health News
<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Only one in 100 women with symptoms typical of ovarian cancer, such as persistent bloating or pelvic pain, actually has the disease, researchers reported on Thursday.</p><p>Several medical societies recommend the use of these ...
Biotech investors waiting for partnership announcements
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<div id="subtitle">Cancer drug developer soars on hopes for news</div><div><p>Shares of PharmaGap (TSX: V.GAP, Stock Forum) rallied 31% to 19 cents on Wednesday.
</p><p>The company is a drug developer working ...
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