.. Cancer Articles .. Types of Cancer .. Who is at Risk .. Economic Cost .. ASCEND's Newsletter	<< Article Categories Cancer Testing and Diagnosis How Cancer Attacks: The Basics from cells, to tumor development and what happens next... Advisers urge greater mammogram access Too many American women skip mammograms,... Chest X-rays Detect Early Lung Cancer But Problems Remain Chest X-rays can detect early lung cancer but also can produce many false-positive results. Colonoscopy Alternative Judged as Effective Computer-aided polyp detection software combined with virtual colonoscopy is as effective as traditional optical colonoscopy. Colonoscopy surpasses virtual test for accuracy Medical University of South Carolina study questions reliability of new exam ... Early Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer Researchers discover protein signatures for prostate cancer that could improve diagnosis of early disease. Facts About Mammograms, Breast Cancer FAQ: Mammography Goes Digital Digital mammography is more accurate than traditional X-rays in diagnosing breast cancer for some women, a new study finds. Identifying Cancer Genes Living and learning with cancer: One woman's story A young woman's story . . . Researchers Study Ovarian Cancer Symptoms three common symptoms in women - a swollen abdomen, a bloated feeling and urgent urination - should raise suspicion Screening and Diagnosing of Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer screening recommendations vary widely. Study Argues for Early Prostate Treatment slow-growing tumors become more lethal after 15 years - findings that argue for more aggressive treatment in younger men. Study reveals way to use nutrition to minimize the risk posed by mutations in genes Many researchers and health professionals believe that the most significant medical advances lie ahead of us in this century Study: Experiments helped cancer patients People with advanced cancers who try experimental treatments are helped more than previously thought, Symptoms emerge long before lung cancer diagnosis for many Many patients recall having symptoms many months before their diagnosis.
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