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What is the benefit of early palliative care for lung cancer?
There was a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine of patients with advanced... Full Answer12/31/1969
How did cigarette mass production and marketing affect lung cancer rates?
Prior to the 1920s, lung cancer was so unusual it was reported in medical literature whenever... Full Answer12/31/1969
Does a certain type of lung cancer run in families?
Not necessarily. I think we’ve all seen families where there have been multiple members... Full Answer12/31/1969
How many non-smokers get lung cancer?
About 10% of people who develop lung cancer have never smoked. Some of these patients have had... Full Answer12/31/1969
Do certain types of lung cancer affect non-smokers?
About 10% of people who develop lung cancer have never smoked. Some of these patients are... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can I do active surveillance if I have more aggressive prostate cancer?
There are some men who may not meet the exact criteria for a trial of active surveillance. But... Full Answer12/31/1969
How does consuming soy products affect prostate cancer risk?
We think that soy probably is pretty good for reducing the risk of prostate cancer. We're... Full Answer12/31/1969
When should the various prostate cancer drugs be used?
Provenge is given before chemotherapy. The sequence approved by the Food and Drug... Full Answer12/31/1969
How does the HSP27 protein affect prostate cancer?
HSP27 is heat shock protein 27. A number of laboratories are looking at HSP27, since it appears... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I counteract the effects of hormone therapy for prostate cancer?
One area that we’re very interested in is if exercise can slow the progression of... Full Answer12/31/1969
Who is a candidate for chemotherapy for kidney cancer?
I’m reluctant to give chemotherapy over other treatments when kidney cancer has spread... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can drugs be used in place of chemo or surgery to treat kidney cancer?
The medications that are approved for kidney cancer are for those cancers that have already... Full Answer12/31/1969
How might Proscar affect the PSA test for prostate cancer?
Proscar (dutasteride) may make the PSA test better. If you have a PSA that is going up, and... Full Answer12/31/1969
What foods can I eat to prevent prostate cancer?
A diet that is good for your heart is also good for your prostate, which means a Mediterranean... Full Answer12/31/1969
What does a lung cancer navigator do?
When you have an abnormal finding, a lung cancer navigator will try to get you to the best... Full Answer12/31/1969
