Cancer Diagnosis In The News

For so long, and so many people, the word cancer was a death sentence. But thanks to a New Castle patient and doctor, new drugs and research have really taken off.

In just five minutes, a new breast cancer screening test offered at her doctor's office confirmed what Judy Esqueda's annual mammograms couldn't: she had abnormal cells in her breast, a condition known to increase the risk of developing the disease. A biopsy confirmed the 46-year-old Bakersfield resident had early-stage cancer in her left breast. "Had she not had the test, we would have waited a .

Scientists believe they may have found a way of analysing breast lesions that could reduce the number of biopsies of benign tumours, it emerged.

Recent events haven't left Jade Goody with much to smile about. But the brave reality TV star was able to put her troubles behind her to enjoy a fun day out with her two sons.

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has published a clinical guideline on the diagnosis and management of adults at risk of and with metastatic spinal cord compression. Metastatic spinal cord compression is a rare complication of cancer.

Photo: Mary Burford got help from the Empty Stocking Fund to pay off some of her cancer-related expenses when she had a critical health event last year. She also had a tree fall on her house and power line in December, and a volunteer was sent over to clean up the wood and take it away.

UroToday.com - The current gold standard for diagnosis of prostate cancer is the Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS) guided prostate biopsy, initiated by elevated PSA-levels or a Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) suspicious for prostate cancer. However TRUS and TRUS-guided biopsies are known to have high false-negative rates, up to 30% with random sextant biopsies 1, 2.

Incidence of cancer in the UAE is expected to rise among children and the elderly, a leading oncologist in Dubai has said. Oncologists are already reporting an increase of cancer cases in children and of prostate cancer in men.

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) heralds the recent news of a decline in U.S. cancer deaths and incidence rates, with colorectal cancer among the top three cancers with significant declines.

While the verdict is out on whether laughter plays a role in healing, the American Cancer Society and other medical experts say it reduces stress and promotes relaxation by lowering blood pressure, improves breathing and increases muscle function.