Cancer Rate 4 Times Higher In Children With Juvenile Arthritis
New research reports that incident malignancy among children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is four times higher than in those without the disease. Findings now available in Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), suggest JIA treatment, such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, does not necessarily explain the development of cancer in this pediatric population. Children with JIA experience symptoms similar to adults with arthritis including joint pain, swelling, tenderness and stiffness.
The Complexities Of Treating Gynaecological Cancers During Pregnancy
A recent paper published in the The Lancet reviewed the management and treatment of gynaecological cancers during pregnancy - most common types being cervical and ovarian. The goal among such cases is to prolong and prevent termination of pregnancy, whilst also treating the cancer in the most effective way possible. The paper was by Professor Philippe Morice, Department of Gynecological Surgery, Institut Gustave Roussy, France, and colleagues. The authors said: "In early-stage cervical cancer during the first and at the beginning of the second trimester, the two main considerations for management of the patient are the tumour size (and stage) and nodal staging.
First Prospective Clinical Trial Of Adaptive Radiotherapy For Head And Neck Cancer Patients
Researchers led by a senior investigator at Hofstra-North Shore LIJ School of Medicine and The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research have released initial findings from a first-of-its-kind clinical trial in adaptive radiotherapy (ART) for head and neck cancer. The trial, sponsored by the National Cancer Institute, provides evidence that ART may benefit patients with less technical difficulty than previously believed. The findings of this trial were released online in advance of publication in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics.