NEW YORK (Reuters Staff) – Using serum metabolomics profiling, researchers have identified two metabolites that are associated with risk for second primary lung cancer (SPLC) among survivors of initial primary lung cancer (IPLC). Lung cancer survivors are at high risk…
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Liquid Biopsy After Hepatectomy Promising Aid in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Liquid biopsy following resection of colorectal liver metastases allows non-invasive molecular profiling which may help spot hard-to-detect remaining disease, according to Houston-based researchers. Dr. Yun Shin Chun told Reuters Health by email that analysis of…
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GERD Tied to Higher Risk of Cancer of the Larynx, Esophagus
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with a higher risk of squamous cancers of the larynx and esophagus, according to results of a large prospective study. Roughly 17% of these cancers may be linked to…
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