Marital Status Plays Modest Role in Gastric Cancer Survival Marital Status Plays Modest Role in Gastric Cancer Survival
Though the study identified better overall survival among married patients, the findings more likely represent a proxy for a stronger support network rather than an effect from marital status itself.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 18, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Cancer: The sign on the face most frequently associated with 'early' stomach cancer
Cancer will manifest differently depending on the cell type or organ affected. Stomach cancer, which rarely produces warning signs in the initial stages, has been associated with one skin eruption known to appear on the face. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 17, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Model Including Marital Status Prognostic for Early Gastric Cancer
Age at diagnosis, sex, histology, stage T, surgery, tumor size, and marital status were independently prognostic of overall survival (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - July 15, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology, Oncology, Journal, Source Type: news
Model Including Marital Status Prognostic for Early Gastric Cancer
FRIDAY, July 15, 2022 -- A model based on clinical indicators and marital status is prognostic for early-stage gastric cancer (GC), according to a study published online July 5 in the Journal of Investigative Medicine.
Lixiang Zhang, from the First... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 15, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Lymph Node Density Predicts Survival in Gastric Cancer Lymph Node Density Predicts Survival in Gastric Cancer
Adding lymph node density to tumor staging could improve accuracy. The study was published as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed.First Look (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - July 13, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
'Strong evidence': The type of vegetable associated with a higher risk of stomach cancer
CANCER is a terrifying prospect, not least because anyone can get it. However, research suggests you can modify your risk of developing the potentially disease. A major report by the World Cancer Research Fund found "strong evidence" that a particular type of vegetable increases the risk of stomach cancer. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 11, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Abortion Restrictions May Be Making It Harder for Patients to Get a Cancer and Arthritis Drug
Soon after she started taking the drug methotrexate in February, Jennifer Crow noticed a significant improvement in her inflammatory arthritis pain. Since then, she’s taken the drug weekly. So her stomach dropped on July 1, when she got an automated call from her pharmacy saying her methotrexate refill for the month hadn’t been approved.
Crow, who is 48 and lives in Tennessee, was confused by the disruption, until she saw on social media that other people were reporting similar denials. Methotrexate—which in high doses is used as a chemotherapy drug—is sometimes prescribed to induce abortions, compl...
Source: TIME: Health - July 6, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized abortion healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Drug Repurposing Study Could Identify New Mesothelioma Treatments
The next breakthrough in the treatment of malignant mesothelioma may be quietly underway.
An international research team based at Temple University in Philadelphia recently identified four drug compounds – already being used safely for noncancerous conditions – that have shown impressive potential for treating mesothelioma. They were part of a novel drug repurposing project aimed at uncovering much-needed options for mesothelioma patients.
“Mesothelioma has shown resistance to all current treatments, including immunotherapy. Novel combinations are badly needed now,” Dr. Antonio Giordano, director of Sbarro He...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - July 6, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Fran Mannino Tags: Clinical Trials/Research/Emerging Treatments Mesothelioma Source Type: news
Married stomach cancer patients survive longer due to support from their spouse, study finds
Having a wife or husband could boost a stomach cancer patient's survival odds a team of Chinese researchers who examined data from 3,600 American patients with the disease. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 5, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Long Does Stomach Cancer Take to Develop?
Title: How Long Does Stomach Cancer Take to Develop?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 6/28/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/28/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
Source: MedicineNet Cancer General - June 28, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Toby Keith's Gastric Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- Country star Toby Keith is a powerhouse in his field. The 60-year-old has had more than 40 top 10 hits and over 30 songs that have gone to No. 1 on the charts. This week, Keith took to Instagram to tell his fans about a health... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - June 24, 2022 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
Does Stress Cause Stomach Cancer?
Title: Does Stress Cause Stomach Cancer?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 6/22/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/22/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
Source: MedicineNet Cancer General - June 22, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Cancer warning: The type of vegetable 'significantly associated' with stomach cancer
CANCER can kill anyone but it's possible to modify your risk of developing the deadly disease. Evidence has found a significant association between a particular type of vegetable and stomach cancer. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
Title: Stomach (Gastric) CancerCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/15/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
Source: MedicineNet Cancer General - June 15, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Country star Toby Keith discloses stomach cancer diagnosis
Country music star Toby Keith announced Sunday that he has been undergoing treatment for stomach cancer since last fall. The multi-platinum-selling singer said on Twitter that he underwent surgery … #tobykeith (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 12, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
