Biodegradable Gel Being Studied As Treatment For Esophageal Cancer

Biodegradable Gel Being Studied As Treatment For Esophageal Cancer
Gastroenterologists are studying the safety and efficacy of a new system for delivering chemotherapy for patients with esophageal cancer, a rare, but deadly disease that attacks the throat. The unique drug therapy delivers a highly concentrated dose of chemotherapy injected directly on to the hard-to-reach tumors in the esophagus nonsurgically. Researchers are trying to determine if the gel treatment can reduce the size of the cancerous tumors.

FDA Greenlights New Drug for Advanced Kidney Cancer
The FDA has approved the use of Afinitor for patients whose advanced renal cell cancer is no longer responding to Sutent (sunitinib) or Nexavar (sorafenib).

Prostate Cancer Screening: Weigh Risks, Benefits With Your Doctor
Finding and treating prostate cancer early may seem like a no-brainer, but the issue is actually very complicated. New research highlights the need for ongoing conversations between men and their doctors.

Combo Chemo Better Preserves Larynx Function, Study Finds
French researchers have found that treating laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer patients with a 3-drug chemotherapy combination helped more patients avoid surgery and keep their larynx.

Antioxidant Levels In Cooked Vegetables Vary With Cooking Method Healthier To Griddle-Cook Or Microwave
Some vegetable cooking methods may be better than others when it comes to maintaining beneficial antioxidant levels, according to a new study in the Journal of Food Science. Results showed that, depending on the vegetable, cooking on a flat metal surface with no oil (griddling) and microwave cooking maintained the highest antioxidant levels.