Cancer. Discover the latest in cancer news, research, clinical studies, health and prevention tips for both men and women from Dr. David Samadi. Explore latest news on cancer treatment, detection and prevention in common cancers such as lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer, kidney cancer, throat cancer, thyroid cancer, bladder cancer and other cancers.
You know that the days of human travel agents, taxi drivers and switchboard operators are numbered, but you probably thought that that the jobs of highly-skilled pathologists weren't in danger from the coming AI apocalypse.
You might be wrong.
Read MoreThe highest incidences of any kind of cancer have been tracked back to the counties hosting the poorest environments. The biggest impact was exerted by air quality and factors of the “built” environment, e.g., the presence of major highways and the availability of public transit and housing. Water quality and land pollution had no measurable effect on cancer rates.
Read MoreHeartburn often may lead to cancers of the throat and vocal cord.
Read MoreA Computed Tomography Scan or CT scan for short is an imaging test used to visualize an acute trauma or disease that may be affecting the body.
Read MoreA hospital scan normally used to detect cancer could be used to steer tumor killing treatments to hard-to-reach targets in the body. The UK team at Sheffield University deployed the magnetic power of MRI scans to control the movement of a specially designed injectable cancer therapy. Early trials in mice suggest the novel delivery method works. Years more of studies are needed before it could be used in patients.
Read MoreEndometrial cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lining of the uterus. The uterus is a female organ located in the pelvis. This organ is hollow and pear-shaped, and is actually where a baby or fetus grows and develops when a woman is pregnant. Endometrial cancer occurs when the lining of the uterus, known as the endometrium, sees abnormal changes. These changes start in the top layer or surface cells of the lining and progress from there. Currently, endometrial cancer is the most common female reproductive organ cancer.
Read MoreDiagnosis of cancer is one of the biggest challenges in modern medicine. Early detection saves lives and increases chance of survival. Diagnosis in developing countries even more difficult as basic lab infrastructure may be unavailable. On average, 70% of people in developing countries do not get diagnosed until a late stage, when treatment is no longer effective. This statistic drives the need for simple and accurate diagnostic technology. Research in early cancer diagnosis has focused on biomarkers.
Read MoreHodgkin disease is a type of lymphoma. Lymphoma is a type ofcancer that begins in the lymphocytes (white blood cells). Hodgkin disease is one of two types of lymphomas. The other type of lymphoma is called Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Read MoreA special welcome to Dr. Michael Misialek as the newest contributor to SamadiMD.com. Dr. Misialek is a renowned pathologist practicing in all areas, including cancer. Here he explores pancreatic cancer and what patients need to know.
Read MoreMany patients who have been diagnosed with cancer and presented with their options, rarely understand how to read and interpret their pathology report. Of course, it's important to have a specialist that explains all the components but it's also critical that you know how to read that report as well.
Read MoreUsing tumor tissue from cancer patients, researchers have grown miniature colons that have successfully replicated key properties of the original tumors. What could this mean? We explore.
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