Which is the best chemotherapy adjuvant regimen sequence for early breast cancer?

It is widely known that anthracyclines (epirubicin and doxorubicin) and taxanes is the best adjuvant chemotherapy regimen for early breast cancer.  However, should anthracyclines be always administered before taxanes?  An article published in the March issue of Lancet Oncology suggested the reverse sequence may be more preferable.

The article, written by Wildiers, provided clear...

Signs and symptoms of oral cancer

• Occurring of mouth ulcers that do not go away.

• Swelling in the mouth.

• Painful tongue.

• A hoarse voice.

• A sore that does not heal.

• Pain when swallowing.

• Severe pain in neck.

• Dentures don not fit properly.

• Loosening of teeth.

• Pain in jaw.

• Jaw inflexibility.

• A sensation that...

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These include waking up early one morning and running 20 miles without any warm up or stretching or eating nothing but a single fruit during the...

If the statistics are correct, just about everyone has been affected by the deadly disease of cancer and the ramifications it causes for the patients and their families. I personally lost my father to pancreatic cancer five years ago. It was a life changing experience for me to witness the ugliness, pain and fear of watching someone you love suffer so badly.

In my research I found a very interesting publication that really opened my eyes to the possibilities of ways to...

Know More Familiar Cancer Symptoms And Signs of Cancer

- Weight loss:
is the first sign of cancer, especially cancer of the pancreas, stomach, esophagus, or lungs. Weight loss will come down drastically due to unclear reasons, loss of appetite, or easily tired.

- Fever or night sweats

- Change the skin:
certain cancers can produce visible skin signs such as hyperpigmentation, jaundice, erythema, itching, or excessive hair growth.

-...

If you are concerned aboutskin cancer, then it is important that you know the signs and symptoms of the same. Be aware of warning signs and signals. When you look in the mirror, will you be able to detect changes, even small, on your skin and body. If you've noticed a change in the consistency of the breast tissue or a lump, which could be awarning sign of cancer.

Unfortunately, there is a telltale sign of skin cancer, but a set of skin changes that we must keep an eye on and...

Over the past hundred years there has been a very rapid upsurge in the incidence of cancer. As a matter of fact the upsurge has accelerated dramatically since the 50's and 60's. It is estimated that about one in two Americans will get cancer in their lifetimes if you include all types of cancer including skin cancer. It is also estimated that between one third and one fourth of Americans will die of cancer. This increase in cancer incidence coincides with the rapid increase in...

Nearly three-fourths of cases diagnosed each year are caused by this factor. Sometimes it occurs because of frequent exposure, or it may result from a single bad sunburn. Those who experience a bad sunburn may worry about getting skin cancer on the nose.

Cervical Cancer Screening In Nigeria

How is it possible to tell whether the blemish on your nose is skin cancer? Skin cancer lesions differ from other sores or pimples in three primary ways. If, however, you even suspect...

A person newly diagnosed with cancer is a frightened individual and too many just accept any treatment that’s on offer. Most patients will blindly follow authority without stopping and applying a bit of common sense. The first question a person with cancer needs to ask themselves is I need to restore my health so will chemotherapy assist me in doing that?

Chemotherapy is a chemical, a poisonous one, it was first approved for use with cancer just after the Second World...

Colon Cancer Stage 4 Life Expectancy

Colon Cancer Stage 4 Life Expectancy

These types of cancers can only affect women as a result of their biological conditioning and make-up. Some cancers affect women and men equally but others are specifically unique in women. The first is breast cancer, which is very common in females but unusual in men. The second is cervical cancer, a development of cancerous effects in the cervix and unique to women because human males don't have a...