Cancer

Studies from A. Walton et al further understanding of cancer

Published in Clinical Oncology Week, February 16th, 2009

"There have been significant improvements in cancer treatment in the last few decades. The use of radiation in the treatment of cancer is widespread and has increased," scientists in Sydney, Australia report.

"Up to 40% of cancer pts will receive radiotherapy as part of their management. More successful treatment has meant improved survival rates, but conversely patients are living longer and encountering more treatment-induced complications. The development of a second primary malignancy, often many years later, is one of the more sinister complications. The American National Cancer Institute published data in 2006 reporting that 'Cancer survivors constitute 3.5% of...

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Source: Clinical Oncology Week (2009-02-16)

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