Literal headlines were made a few months ago when an encapsulated follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma was classified as a non-cancerous thyroid tumor by an international panel of experts. As the debate rages on, all agree on one thing: more studies are needed. In April, the Journal of the American Medical Association Oncology (JAMA Oncology)...
Metformin, one of the most widely prescribed diabetes drugs, may have a new, hidden benefit: reducing the risk of dying from some cancers in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes, HealthDay reports. These findings are from a new study in International Journal of Cancer, which found that for women with type 2 diabetes and cancer...
When is thyroid cancer not thyroid cancer? When a prestigious international panel of doctors decides that it’s not cancer. According to a story reported in today’s New York Times, this new reclassification will affect about 10,000 of 65,000 thyroid cancer patients in the U.S. alone. This decision and the science behind it was reported Thursday...
The evidence that bariatric surgery reduces the risk of cancer continues to mount — adding to the reasons that severely obese patients should consider this option for weight loss. Obesity’s role in raising cancer risk is well-documented. It is implicated in 14% of cancer deaths in men and 20% in women, and appears to be...
With an estimated worldwide occurrence of only 200 patients each year, adrenal cancer is so rare that most endocrinologists will never have to deal with it. While this paucity of cases makes drug trials difficult, potential new treatments are generating hope. Of all the cancers that strike the body’s endocrine system, adrenal cortical carcinoma (ACC)...
Misrepresentations surround the occurrence, causes, and
treatment of thyroid cancer in the pediatric patient population.
It’s not as “rare” as once thought, and despite its treatability,
there is still a ways to go in separating fact from fiction.
Endocrine News talks to Sarat Chandarlapaty, MD, PhD, about his research on genetic mutations and breast cancer, his methods, and what impact it might have on the field of endocrinology. Estrogen-disrupting therapies such as fulvestrant and tamoxifen have achieved great success in treating breast cancer. Such drugs, which block the estrogen receptor and inhibit the...
As obesity numbers rise, diseases associated with dysregulated metabolism
are sure to see their numbers rise as well. New research provides
even more causal links between obesity and breast cancer
Neoplasia, including both cancers and benign conditions, requires prompt and accurate diagnosis — and treatment — to preserve life and comfort. In the field of endocrinology, neoplasia is a serious concern.
Endocrine neoplasia, whether or not it is cancerous, can throw the entire endocrine system out of balance. So doctors and patients alike need a source for up-to-date information about neoplasia in the endocrine field. Endocrine News has collected all of the articles and information you need about neoplasia, cancer and the endocrine system, and showcased them in one convenient location where both doctors and patients can get the information they need to make informed treatment decisions.
Updated Information About New Treatments and Therapies
On the Neoplasia and Cancer page, you will find articles highlighting promising new therapies and treatments, including pertinent research studies that highlight the effectiveness of these up-and-coming therapies. By staying current with these insights and changes in the field, doctors will be able to offer their patients the best possible solutions for their conditions, and patients will be able to research the top treatment options on their own.
Case Studies in the Neoplasia and Cancer Field
An important part of the resources found on this page is the case studies. By reading real-life case studies relating to cancer and other neoplasia conditions, you will be able to understand the impact of these diseases and their potential treatments on real patients. Case studies also help patients and doctors see what cancer and neoplasia symptoms look like in daily life.
Health Warnings and Advice
The resources on this page provide pertinent health warnings and advice to help patients avoid cancer and tumor risks. By staying informed, both doctors and their patients can help encourage healthier habits to limit the risk of developing neoplasia symptoms and cancer. These warnings and advice articles are specific to endocrine neoplasia conditions.
Literal headlines were made a few months ago when an encapsulated follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma was classified as a non-cancerous thyroid tumor by an international panel of experts. As the debate rages on, all agree on one thing: more studies are needed. In April, the Journal of the American Medical Association Oncology (JAMA Oncology)...
The evidence that bariatric surgery reduces the risk of cancer continues to mount — adding to the reasons that severely obese patients should consider this option for weight loss. Obesity’s role in raising cancer risk is well-documented. It is implicated in 14% of cancer deaths in men and 20% in women, and appears to be...
