Mayo Clinic Minute: Why early treatment of esophageal cancer is critical
Esophageal cancer, which is cancer that occurs in the esophagus — a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach — is on the rise in the U.S. "We think esophageal cancer is on the rise with the obesity pandemic as well as with the problem with the increase in reflux in the United States," says Dr. Shanda Blackmon, a Mayo Clinic thoracic surge on.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Blackmon will discuss… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 27, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Midtherapy PET/CT predicts response in patients with esophageal cancer
Performing PET/CT scans while patients are undergoing radiotherapy prior t...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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PET directs esophageal cancer treatment for better outcomes (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 22, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Consumer Health: Reducing your risk of esophageal cancer
April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this good time to learn what you can do to reduce your risk of developing esophageal cancer. Approximately 20,640 new cases of esophageal cancer ― 16,510 in men and 4,130 in women ― will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, and 16,410 people ― 13,250 men and 3,160 women ― will die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Esophageal cancer usually begins in the cells… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 15, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
John Thaw: Actor died from 'difficult' battle with oesophagus cancer - condition explained
JOHN THAW, who was best known for his titular role in television series Inspector Morse, sadly passed away in 2002 after a battle with oesophagus cancer. Having first revealed his diagnosis to the public back in 2001, Thaw underwent treatment on his oesophagus until he sadly lost his battle with the condition in February the following year. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 6, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Castle Biosciences to acquire mental health testing co. AltheaDX in deal worth up to $140M
Castle's current portfolio consists of tests for skin cancers, uveal melanoma and Barrett ’s esophagus, the firm said. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - April 5, 2022 Category: American Health Authors: Chris Mathews Source Type: news
Model Predicts Recurrence After Eradication of Early Barrett's Neoplasia Model Predicts Recurrence After Eradication of Early Barrett's Neoplasia
A new model that predicts recurrence after endoscopic eradication of Barrett ' s esophagus with dysplasia or early cancer can help establish a personalized follow-up strategy for patients, researchers say.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - April 1, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Toss Up for Second-Line IBD Tx; Screening for Esophageal Cancer; 100 Colon Polyps
(MedPage Today) -- Effectiveness of vedolizumab (Entyvio) and tofacitinib (Xeljanz) for ulcerative colitis or vedolizumab and ustekinumab (Stelara) for Crohn's disease did not significantly differ among patients who failed on tumor necrosis factor... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - March 31, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Roche provides update on phase III SKYSCRAPER-02 study in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art.53 LRRoche provides update on phase III SKYSCRAPER-02 study in extensive-stage small cell lung cancerSKYSCRAPER-02, the firstrandomized study oftiragolumab in extensive stage small-cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC),did not meet its co-primary endpoint of progression-free survivalES-SCLC is a hard-to-treat disease andTecentriq plus chemotherapy remains a standard of careTiragolumab continues to be evaluated in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and other cancer types through additional phase III trials as plannedBasel, 30 March 2022 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced that the p...
Source: Roche Media News - March 30, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Roche provides update on phase III SKYSCRAPER-02 study in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art.53 LRRoche provides update on phase III SKYSCRAPER-02 study in extensive-stage small cell lung cancerSKYSCRAPER-02, the firstrandomized study oftiragolumab in extensive stage small-cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC),did not meet its co-primary endpoint of progression-free survivalES-SCLC is a hard-to-treat disease andTecentriq plus chemotherapy remains a standard of careTiragolumab continues to be evaluated in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and other cancer types through additional phase III trials as plannedBasel, 30 March 2022 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced that the p...
Source: Roche Investor Update - March 30, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Metastasis Rate High After Resection of High-Risk Esophageal Cancers Metastasis Rate High After Resection of High-Risk Esophageal Cancers
The annual metastasis rate after radical endoscopic resection of high-risk intramucosal esophageal adenocarcinoma is nearly 7%, indicating a need for close follow-up, a retrospective study suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 23, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Artificial Intelligence in the Diagnosis of Esophageal Diseases Artificial Intelligence in the Diagnosis of Esophageal Diseases
This review summarizes and evaluates the latest evidence for the use of AI in the diagnosis of both malignant and benign esophageal diseases.Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 22, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Esophageal Cancer: RFA Has Long-Lasting Protective Effects Esophageal Cancer: RFA Has Long-Lasting Protective Effects
A 10-year report from the United Kingdom shows the benefits are durable for patients with Barrett ' s esophagus.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 16, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Singer Traci Braxton of "Braxton Family Values" dies at 50
Traci Braxton had been fighting esophageal cancer, according to reports. #braxtonfamilyvalues #tracibraxton (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 12, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Traci Braxton, singer and reality TV star, dies aged 50
Sister of singer Toni Braxton who had hits with Last Call and Broken Things was suffering from esophageal cancer #tonibraxton #tracibraxton #lastcall (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 12, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Traci Braxton dies at age 50 following cancer battle
The sister of singer Toni Braxton and star of the hit family reality TV show "Braxton Family Values” passed away after battling cancer in the esophagus, according to her family. #braxtonfamilyvalues #tonibraxton #cancerbattle #tracibraxton #familyrealitytvshow (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 12, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
