It's well known that high doses of X-rays and other types of high-energy electromagnetic radiation are carcinogens (cancer-causing agents). But, is there a connection between exposure to low levels of radiation – such as those used in dental X-rays and mammograms – and increased cancer risk?
Krista Lawrence likes to joke with her two adult children that they don’t need to get married and have their own kids just because she has metastatic breast cancer. Thanks to her excellent response to a clinical trial, Krista is enjoying each day.
By pairing a novel personalized cancer vaccine with a more established immunotherapy drug that is administered to patients in an innovative fashion, scientists are testing a first-of-its-kind strategy.
Precancerous conditions are often identified through routine screenings such as blood tests that are part of a standard physical exam. Other times, they’re found when an individual has a specific symptom or health issue. Physicians may prescribe treatments to prevent the cancer or recommend monitoring the condition for signs that it is progressing toward cancer.
On the strength of the results of a major international clinical trial, there is now a new standard of care for patients with an advanced form of ovarian cancer who have responded to initial chemotherapy.
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