Discovery Health :: Cancer Technology

Technology

Breast Cancer
Radiotherapy Hope for Breast Cancer
Fewer but large doses of radiotherapy may be as effective at cutting breast cancer returning as more smaller ones.
More on breast cancer technology…

Cervical Cancer
Imaging System Helps Detect Cervical Pre-Cancer
New technolgoy can detect pre-cancerous cells missed by colposcopy, a diagnostic tool used on women with an abnormal Pap smear.
More on cervical cancer technology…

Ovarian Cancer
Abdominal Chemo Bests Traditional IV Treatment
Chemotherapy delivered through an abdominal catheter may offer them the chance at a longer life than standard treatment does.
More on ovarian cancer technology…

Prostate Cancer
Nanotechnology Zaps Prostate Tumor Cells
Super-small organic particles loaded with an anti-cancer drug attach themselves to prostate tumor cells and destroy cancer.
More on prostate cancer technology…

Uterine Cancer
Yale Program Cuts Recurrence of Aggressive Uterine Cancer
A new treatment program increases survival from the aggressive uterine papillary serous carcinoma.
More on uterine cancer technology…

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