Archives: July 2016

• Mammograms Can Benefit Older Women: Study

  July 24, 2016
  For women who have diligently reported for annual mammograms throughout their middle years, hitting the age of 75 can be a welcomed change of pace. After all, this is the age when most doctors say the need to continue screening for breast cancer is no longer a concern. A recent study, however, has found that women can still benefit...read more

• Induction Chemotherapy: Study Finds No Benefit In Head and Neck Cancer

  July 15, 2016
  Enhancing the survival rate of people with advanced head and neck cancer is a serious concern for many oncologists. One common treatment protocol, however, may not offer the benefits once thought. A recent study shed light on the relative inability for induction chemotherapy followed by radiation to provide a benefit for patients with more advanced cases. The study found,...read more