Population Screening for Inherited Cancer-Related Gene Mutations
Over the past five years, a number of tests for germline (heritable) gene
mutations associated with high risk for certain cancers, such as breast
cancer, have become available.
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Treating IEN, Not Chemoprevention
Isn't it time that we end the artificial separation of cancer prevention and
cancer treatment research efforts within cancer centers?
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News from the War on Cancer
Although much research has been ongoing over the past several decades in the
area of cancer prevention, true major breakthroughs are uncommon. One
possible candidate-a vaccine for cervical cancer--was recently reported in
the
New England Journal of Medicine.
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Virtual Colonoscopy - Pro/Con
The utility and accuracy of virtual colonoscopy as a reliable screening
tool to replace traditional colonoscopy remains an unresolved issue. We
have invited two researchers,
Joseph T. Ferrucci, MD of Boston Medical
Center and the Boston University School of Medicine, and
John H. Bond, MD
of the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the University of
Minnesota, to contribute views on this issue. Dr. Ferrucci was invited to
take the 'pro' position while Dr. Bond was invited to take the 'con'
position. We hope you find their debate informative. -- The Editors
At the Forefront of Colorectal Cancer Screening...
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Is Not Yet an Acceptable Option for Colorectal Cancer Screening...
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Cancer Prevention Working Group Convenes to Discuss Speeding Cancer Prevention Agents to Patients
The Cancer Prevention Working Group (CPWG) - a "think tank" of medical
experts and patient advocates dedicated to establishing broader professional
and public understanding of cancer prevention- met in Washington, DC on
November 1, 2002 to develop an action plan to speed development and approval
by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of chemical agents to prevent
cancer.
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