Newly identified genetic variants that are associated with increased susceptibility to prostate cancer have been identified, and this might help pave the way for improvement in diagnosis and treatment. Medscape Medical News
Does tumor vascularity, or expression of vascular endothelial growth factor protein and its receptors, contribute to patient outcomes? Laboratory Investigation
Breast cancer risk among BRCA1/2 carriers varies considerably, and it is believed that the risk is influenced by other genetic factors. Medscape Medical News
Older men with prostate cancer who are on long-term androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) often show physical performance deficits that significantly increase their risk for falls and injury, researchers report. Reuters Health Information