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Cancer: Esophageal News



Adding Chemo Helps Head, Neck Cancer Patients
Wed Oct 28, 2009, 06:00
Study found it doubled survival time.
News Topics : Radiation, Chemotherapy, Cancer: Throat, Cancer: Laryngeal, Cancer: Esophageal


Mapping the Link Between Alcohol, Cancer
Tue Oct 27, 2009, 12:00
How it affects tumor cells is becoming less of a mystery, study finds.
News Topics : Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Pancreatic, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung, Cancer: Esophageal, Cancer: Colon, Cancer: Breast, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse


Gum Disease May Increase Head and Neck Cancer Risk
Tue Sep 08, 2009, 12:00
The threat seems the same for smokers, nonsmokers, study finds
News Topics : Dental Problems: Misc, Cancer: Throat, Cancer: Mouth, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Esophageal


New Therapy Spares Organ in Early Esophageal Cancer
Tue Sep 01, 2009, 14:00
Less invasive procedure shaves off lesions, preserves esophagus, researchers say.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Surgery: Misc, Pain, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Esophageal


Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men's Cancer Risk
Fri Aug 07, 2009, 16:00
Canadian study links regular alcohol consumption to six cancers.
News Topics : Stomach Trouble, Men's Problems: Misc, Liver Disease: Misc, Liver, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung, Cancer: Esophageal, Cancer: Colon, Alcohol: Misc


Simple Test Could Detect More Gastrointestinal Cancers
Tue Jun 02, 2009, 09:00
One stool sample can be used to perform several screens, researchers say.
News Topics : Stomach Trouble, Gastrointestinal Problems, Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Pancreatic, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Esophageal, Cancer: Colon


Heat Therapy May Help Prevent Esophageal Cancer
Wed May 27, 2009, 17:00
Barrett's esophagus patients benefit from destruction of abnormal cells, study shows.
News Topics : Gastrointestinal Problems, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Esophageal


Osteoporosis Drugs Might Not Raise Cancer Risk
Wed Apr 22, 2009, 17:00
Two studies suggest bisphosphonates don't increase chances of esophageal tumors.
News Topics : Osteoporosis, Drugs: Misc, Drug Interactions, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Esophageal


Flushing From Alcohol a Risk Factor for Esophageal Cancer
Tue Mar 24, 2009, 09:00
Recognizing the enzyme deficiency would save many lives, study suggests.
News Topics : Skin Disorders: Misc, Race, Doctors, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Esophageal, Alcohol: Misc


Wine May Be Protective Against Esophageal Cancer
Mon Mar 02, 2009, 09:00
One glass a day may lower risk for Barrett's, a precursor to disease, study finds.
News Topics : Ear / Nose / Throat, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Esophageal, Alcohol: Misc


Variations in Gene DNA Boost Drinkers' Cancer Risk
Fri Jan 30, 2009, 12:00
Changes to 2 alcohol-metabolizing enzymes are responsible, study says.
News Topics : Genetics, Genetic Disorders, DNA, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Esophageal, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse


Researchers Zero In on GI Cancers
Wed Jan 14, 2009, 14:00
Much effort focuses on genetics and who would benefit from treatments.
News Topics : Research & Development, Genetics, Genetic Disorders, Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Pancreatic, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Laryngeal, Cancer: Esophageal, Cancer: Colon


Garlic as a Cancer Fighter? Maybe Not
Fri Jan 09, 2009, 16:00
Evidence that strong-smelling herb prevents cancer is said to be weak.
News Topics : Food & Nutrition: Misc, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Ovarian, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung, Cancer: Laryngeal, Cancer: Esophageal, Cancer: Colon, Cancer: Breast


Cancer to Surpass Heart Disease as World's Leading Killer
Tue Dec 09, 2008, 14:00
Biggest rise in cases and deaths coming in developing nations, report says.
News Topics : Cancer: Throat, Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Pancreatic, Cancer: Mouth, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung, Cancer: Laryngeal, Cancer: Esophageal, Cancer: Colon, Cancer: Breast


U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time
Tue Nov 25, 2008, 16:00
But smoking-related cancers continue to rise in some regions of country, report finds.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Men's Problems: Misc, Kidney Cancer, Death & Dying: Misc, Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Pancreatic, Cancer: Mouth, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lymphoma, Cancer: Leukemia, Cancer: Laryngeal, Cancer: Esophageal, Cancer: Colon, Cancer: Breast, Cancer: Brain, Cancer: Bladder


Researchers ID Genetic Markers for Esophageal Cancer
Wed Nov 05, 2008, 09:00
Having 4 or more of these 11 genotypes triples risk of disease, study funds.
News Topics : Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Obesity, Gastrointestinal Problems, Environmental Medicine, Environment, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Esophageal


Special Mouth Rinse Spots, Tracks Human Papillomavirus Infection
Fri Oct 31, 2008, 14:00
Study may lead to better diagnosis and monitoring for head/neck cancers.
News Topics : Vaccines, Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Misc, Cancer: Throat, Cancer: Mouth, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Laryngeal, Cancer: Esophageal


Stomach Bacteria Might Guard Against Certain Throat Cancer
Wed Oct 15, 2008, 17:00
H. pylori could help prevent some esophageal adenocarcinomas, study suggests.
News Topics : Stomach Trouble, Infections: Misc, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Esophageal


Acupuncture Eases Side Effects of Head, Neck Cancer Treatments
Mon Jun 02, 2008, 05:00
Narcolepsy drug also helped with severe fatigue among patients on chemotherapy.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Pain, Mobility / Balance Problems, Fatigue, Chemotherapy, Cancer: Throat, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Esophageal, Alternative Medicine: Misc, Acupuncture


Treating Stomach Infection Early Protects Against Cancer
Fri May 02, 2008, 12:00
Study finds early use of antibiotics reversed damage caused by H. pylori.
News Topics : Stomach Trouble, Infections: Misc, Gastrointestinal Problems, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Laryngeal, Cancer: Esophageal, Antibiotics

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