The newly discovered native picornavirus Seneca Valley Virus-001 shows powerful and selective cytolytic action in tumor cell lines, researchers report in the November 7th issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Reuters Health Information
Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is a tumor suppressor syndrome characterized by schwannomas, meningiomas and spinal cord gliomas. The clinical features, diagnostic criteria, presentations and treatment of NF2 are reviewed in this case. Nature Clinical Practice Oncology
In this audio program, experts detail the few currently available treatments for patients with metastatic melanoma and highlight new data emerging from trials of 3 promising new therapies. Medscape Hematology-Oncology
A CDC survey shows that overall screening rates for colorectal cancer increased between 2002 and 2006, but the rates vary considerably among states and are still lower among certain minority groups and those without health insurance. Medscape Medical News
Oncology nurse specialists provide care, support, and information to breast cancer patients, but thus far, evidence is limited about their individual impact on certain aspects of quality of life. Medscape Medical News
