A study of the under-reported adverse effects of sore lips led one consultant oncologist to concoct a lip salve made from natural oils, which is now being tested in a clinical trial. Medscape Medical News
Two new sets of proposed guidelines for cervical cancer screening in the United States were released today, and both recommend screening only every 3 years. Medscape Medical News
A method using ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation is shown to be safe and effective for renal tumors. Complete necrosis was achieved for tumors 5 cm or smaller. Medscape Medical News
This article takes a look at caspase 2 and its potential roles in DNA damage response, cell cycle regulation, and tumor suppression. Nature Reviews Cancer
Dr. David Kerr reports on a study detailing the link between inflammation and colorectal carcinogenesis and how it might be exploited to slow tumor progression and possibly even prevent CRC. Medscape Hematology-Oncology
Starting chemotherapy on the basis of rising CA-125 levels alone does not confer a survival advantage in patients with relapsed ovarian cancer. Medscape Medical News
