EORTC study shows radiotherapy and surgery provide regional control for breast cancer patients
(European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer) Final analysis of the EORTC 10981-22023 AMAROS (After Mapping of the Axilla: Radiotherapy Or Surgery?) trial has shown that both axillary lymph node dissection and axillary radiotherapy provide excellent regional control for breast cancer patients with a positive sentinel node biopsy. The AMAROS trial also found that axillary radiotherapy reduces the risk of short term and long-term lymphoedema as compared to axillary lymph node dissection. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - June 3, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
15 thoughts on eliminating neglected tropical diseases
We summarise the points made by a live chat panel on how the global health community can work towards eliminating NTDsDr Paul Emerson, trachoma control programme director, The Carter Centre, Atlanta, USANTDs aren't as remote or obscure as many think: Trachoma and worms used to be endemic to the US and Europe, but were eliminated through improvements in hygiene, sanitation and access to medical care. NTDs still affect billions of people in the world, so the global NTD conversation needs to focus on how and why NTDs are keeping the bottom billion at the bottom.Build local support by involving community leaders: Involving tru...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - May 20, 2013 Category: Science Authors: Anna Scott Tags: Global health Guardian Professional Infectious diseases Pharmaceuticals industry Malaria and infectious diseases Vaccines and immunisation Health policy Editorial Global development professionals network Source Type: news
Researchers Identify Mutations That Cause Blood Cancer Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
A group of researchers has just identified all of the genetic mutations that cause blood cancer acute myeloid leukemia (AML), which could help drive further research for newer and better treatments for AML. The research, which was published online in The New England Journal of Medicine, could help base treatments for AML according to the genetic profile of the patient's cancer... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lymphology/Lymphedema Source Type: news
Study Finds Genetic Link to LymphedemaStudy Finds Genetic Link to Lymphedema
There is a clear association between certain genes and the development of lymphedema following breast cancer surgery, researchers report. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 22, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
