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Most Who Survive Transplants Get Skin Cancer

Posted February 23rd, 2008 by ScrubTV.com

ScrubTV Medical VideosA record number of people are surviving organ transplants in this country — but sadly, almost all of them are getting skin cancer. In fact, the risk of getting skin cancer is up to 250 times higher for a transplant survivor than it is for the rest of us. But a new discovery in the lab might bring those numbers down.


Fireflies May Light A New Path to Cancer

Posted February 21st, 2008 by ScrubTV.com

ScrubTV Medical VideosVisions of fireflies lighting up a summer evening might seem far off now, but not for some scientists. They’re using fireflies year round to help find new medical treatments. Those little bugs could make a big difference when it comes to cancer.


Mesothelioma: A Quick Overview

Posted February 17th, 2008 by RedScrubs.com

ScrubTV Medical VideosA physician explains mesothelioma stages, mesothelioma types, mesothelioma symptoms, and mesothelioma diagnosis in this brief overview. Most importantly, mesothelioma treatments are discussed.


Study Gives Hope For Pancreatic Cancer Recovery

Posted February 17th, 2008 by ScrubTV.com

ScrubTV Medical VideosNew information about a clinical trial that gives hope in finding a cure for Pancreatic Cancer.


New MRI Technology Lets Cancer Doctors See If Therapy Is Working

Posted February 12th, 2008 by ScrubTV.com

ScrubTV Medical VideosNew MRI technology allows doctors to monitor patients DURING therapy for cancer, instead of just before and after.


New Cancer-Killing Virus Therapy Looks Promising

Posted February 6th, 2008 by ScrubTV.com

ScrubTV Medical VideosPatient describes how a new therapy based on a cancer-killing virus has helped with with his battle against sarcoma.


Old Drug Inspires New Approach in Blood Cancers

Posted February 5th, 2008 by ScrubTV.com

ScrubTV Medical VideosIt was once pulled off the market in the 1950s, but now a new version of the drug thalidomide is giving some blood cancer patients hope. When it comes to some hard-to-treat blood cancers, it’s easy to see why researchers are so encouraged.


Stem Cells May Be Causing Prostate Cancer Recurrence

Posted February 5th, 2008 by ScrubTV.com

ScrubTV Medical VideosProstate cancer can be frustrating — when it appears it’s gone, it often comes back and spreads through the body. It’s puzzled doctors for generations — now scientists may be on the verge of a new way to treat it by going after cancer stem cells.




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