Radiation prior to surgery reduces risk of secondary tumors in early-stage breast cancer
Moffitt Cancer Center researchers launched a first of its kind study comparing the long-term benefits of radiation therapy in women with breast cancer either before surgery (neoadjuvant) or after...read the full article
Best exercises and postures for ankylosing spondylitis
Following an exercise routine can help people with ankylosing spondylitis manage their symptoms and slow the progression of the condition.read the full article
Study questions whether mistaken antibodies led cancer research down a 20-year dead end
For nearly two decades researchers have sought a way to target an estrogen receptor in the hope they could improve breast cancer survival, but an article published in Nature Communications contends...read the full article
Six sciatica stretches for pain relief
Sciatica can be an uncomfortable symptom of back, pelvis, or hip problems. In this article, we look at stretches which can help manage the pain.read the full article
Breast cancer patients can use antiperspirants during radiotherapy
Women undergoing daily radiation therapy for breast cancer are commonly told they should not use antiperspirant for fear that it could cause greater radiation damage to the skin, but a new study from...read the full article
Pilonidal cyst: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
In this article, we take a closer look at pilonidal cysts, including the risk factors, the recovery process, and if they can be prevented.read the full article
New compound boosts treatment for aggressive breast cancer
A new anticancer agent, if given in combination with existing treatment, proves highly effective against triple negative and HER2 positive breast cancers.read the full article
FDA approves new treatment to reduce the risk of breast cancer returning
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Nerlynx (neratinib) for the extended adjuvant treatment of early-stage, HER2-positive breast cancer.read the full article
Tailbone pain: Causes, diagnosis, and relief
Pain in the coccyx, or tailbone, can appear for a number of reasons, including injury, childbirth, and degeneration. Learn more in this article.read the full article
Is this the key to stopping cancer from spreading?
A recent study sheds light on new ways to prevent cancer from setting up shop and flourishing in distant tissues. Blocking 20-HETE may clip cancer's wings.read the full article