Oncology

News

2008

• Mastectomies on the Rise and MRI Use May Explain Part of the Trend, Say Mayo Researchers
• Study Shows that Administering Calcium and Magnesium Effectively Reduces Neurological Sensitivity Caused by the Chemotherapy Drug Oxaliplatin
• Mayo Clinic Research Trials Lead to New National Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines
• New Study of Targeted Therapies for Breast Cancer Establishes Model for Global Clinical Trials
• Mayo Clinic and TGen announce strategic alliance to foster cancer programs
• Mayo Clinic Study Finds Further Association between Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer

2007

• Even Tiny Breast Tumors Can Be Aggressive and May Require Maximum Therapy
• Mayo Clinic Reports Possible New Therapy for Patients with Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer
• Mayo Clinic tests novel vaccine to treat aggressive brain tumors
• Nonhormonal Drug Reduces Hot Flashes in Men Treated for Prostate Cancer
• Minnesota Partnership to Recruit Top Scientists to State
• Men's Cancer Conference 2007: A Focused Look at Prostate Cancer

2006

• Mayo Clinic Cancer Center — What Cures Your Aches Might Prevent Cancer
• Octogenarians Are Not Too Old for Cancer Surgery
• Gene Expression Profiling Not Quite Perfected in Predicting Lung Cancer Prognosis, Mayo Clinic Study says
• Mayo Clinic Study Observes Normal Aging Process Lowers Breast Cancer Risk
• Mayo Discovers Protein as Potential Tactic to Prevent Tumors
• Mayo Clinic Discovers Mechanisms of Communication Between Cells Regulating Immunity
• Mayo Clinic Researchers Enhance Safety and Effectiveness of Therapeutic Virus that Fights Cancer
• Melanoma May Be Over-Diagnosed
• Mayo Clinic, Indian Health Service Form Education, Research and Clinical Practice Collaboration
• Research Shows Poor Ability to Determine Which Adverse Events Are Caused By Which Drug in Cancer Treatment Trials
• Mayo Clinic Cancer Center — On the Forefront of the Fight Against Multiple Myeloma
• Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Names New Director
• Families, Friends and Survivors to Unite for 19th Annual Cancer Survivors Day Celebration
• Mayo Clinic Study Finds Majority of Patients With Pancreatic Cancer Could be Treated Surgically if Diagnosed Just Six Months Earlier
• Mayo Clinic Studies Find Association Between Acid Reflux and Esophageal Cancer, and Possible Genetic Basis for Both Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer
• Mayo Clinic Reports New Option for Patients With Metastatic Melanoma

2005

• Benign Breast Disease an Important Breast Cancer Risk Factor

2003

• Study Finds New FOLFOX 4 Treatment Helps Patients With Advanced Colorectal Cancer Live Significantly Longer, With Fewer Chemotherapy Side Effects
• Mayo Clinic Researchers Discover How Key Cancer Protein Works; May Open Door For Controlling Abnormal Cell Growth in Breast Cancer
• New Treatment Significantly Improves Long-Term Outlook for Breast Cancer Survivors
• Elderly Cancer Patients Can Benefit From Aggressive Treatment

2002

• Could an Aspirin a Day Help Keep Prostate Cancer Away? Possibly.