Notable differences in cancer survival among the Nordic countries have been observed; differences are likely due to a range of factors. Medscape Medical News
John Curtin, MD, director of gynecologic oncology at New York University School of Medicine, is set to lead the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists through some challenging times as its 43rd president. Medscape Medical News
Estrogen can be carcinogenic in breast tissue, yet it can also cause cell apoptosis under the correct environmental circumstances. Medscape Medical News
Dr. Kathy Miller previews the ASCO plenary session studies in breast cancer, prostate cancer, lymphoma, and oligodendroglioma, all 4 of which signal significant advances in science and treatment. Medscape Hematology-Oncology
Estrogens behave as protective agents on the development of colorectal cancer, and hormonal-replacement therapy is associated with an increased survival rate in women with this disease. Expert Review of Endocrinology and Metabolism
