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Dual-modality diffuse reflectance spectroscopy-fluorescence spectroscopy can differentiate tumor tissue from surrounding tissue in patients undergoing colorectal cancer resection

Dual-Modality DRS-FS Discerns Tumor From Surrounding Tissue

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Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy-fluorescence spectroscopy sensitive, specific in colorectal cancer
Metformin is associated with a lower risk of developing head and neck cancer in patients with diabetes

Metformin Linked to Lower Risk of Head, Neck Cancer

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Diabetes patients treated with the drug less likely to develop oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal cancers
For patients with primary melanoma

Histologic Regression Tied to Lower Odds of SLN Positivity

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For patients with melanoma, regression linked to lower likelihood of sentinel lymph node positivity
For patients undergoing esophageal cancer surgery

Scope of Lymphadenectomy Not Tied to Esophageal CA Survival

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Extent of lymphadenectomy during surgery for esophageal cancer doesn't influence 5-year survival
Electronic cigarette use is associated with a decrease in tobacco smoke toxicant exposure in those who quit smoking

E-Cigarette Use Cuts Tobacco Smoke Toxicant Exposure

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Decrease in toxicant exposure for those who quit smoking and for dual users
In a review article published online Sept. 3 in the New England Journal of Medicine

Suggested Response Provided for In-Flight Medical Emergencies

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Article offers tips for physicians providing emergency in-flight medical care
Irreversible electroporation in pancreatic cancer cells may improve survival rates for some patients

Irreversible Electroporation Promising in Pancreatic Cancer

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Study found procedure improved survival for people with stage III disease
A minority of colorectal cancer survivors experience social distress

Social Distress ID’d in Minority of Colorectal Cancer Survivors

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Strongest predictor of social distress is having three or more long-term conditions
Imetelstat

Imetelstat Deemed Active in Myelofibrosis, Thrombocythemia

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Responses for patients with myelofibrosis, essential thrombocythemia
There has been an increase in the number of American men with cancer in one breast who have surgery to remove their cancer-free breast

More Male Breast CA Patients Having Both Breasts Removed

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Trend mirrors the one seen in women, researchers say