The treatment for endometrial cancer of the uterus, one of the most common forms of gynecologic cancer, is removing the uterus and in some cases chemotherapy if the risk of recurrence is deemed high. About 10-15% of patients, who are considered as low risk patients for recurrence according to classic diagnostics, suffer recurrences. Researchers at […]
A new study has demonstrated that genetically modified Salmonella can be used to kill cancer cells. It has been known for years that certain strains of bacteria, including Salmonella enterica, can kill cancer cells. Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium has been shown to not only colonize solid tumors, but also to exhibit an intrinsic antitumor effect. […]
In May 2013, Angelina Jolie had a well publicised double mastectomy to minimise the risk of developing breast cancer. And now she has revealed that she has also had her ovaries and fallopian tube removed to prevent the possibility of ovarian cancer. The 39-year-old hollywood star published a lengthy opinion piece, titled ‘Angelina Jolie Pitt: […]