Genetics
Genetics
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Ovarian Cancer: Genetic Tests
Molecular Testing of the Ovarian Tumor In addition to genetic testing for inherited, or germline, mutations, your doctor may also…
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Ovarian Cancer: Genetics
Genetic Mutations About 10% to 20% of ovarian cancers occur because a genetic mutation, or change, has been passed down…
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Uterine Cancer: Genetics
Genetics and Family History of Uterine Cancer A higher risk for uterine cancers can be inherited, meaning it is passed…
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Highly Sensitive Microfilter Detects Trace Amounts of Circulating Tumor Cells in Whole Blood
A microfilter device that can easily separate and capture trace amounts of cancer cells in blood has been developed by…
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What is the Difference Between Cancer Grade and Cancer Stage?
Cancer Grade and Cancer Stage Doctors use diagnostic tests like biopsies and imaging exams to determine cancer‘s grade and its stage. The stage…
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‘Gamechanger’ Drug for Treating Obesity Cuts Body Weight by 20 Percent
One third (35%) of people who took a new drug for treating obesity lost more than one-fifth (greater than or…
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What is the Difference Between Tumor and a Cancer?
It is very important to understand the difference between cancer and tumor to deal with them accordingly. When you hear…
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What Causes Infertility?
Common causes of infertility include: lack of regular ovulation (the monthly release of an egg) poor quality semen blocked or damaged…
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Chemotherapy Glossary: Dictionary of Cancer Terms
Chemotherapy encompasses a wide variety of therapy treatments. Your doctors and nurses may use many new and unfamiliar terms such as…
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New Thyroid Cancer Test is Faster and More Accurate
Thyroid Cancer Tests Although more validation will be necessary before doctors can use it clinically, the new metabolic thyroid test…
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