Medical News Today: What to know about mucinous carcinoma
Mucinous carcinoma is a rare type of cancer that usually affects the breast. In this article, we look at its symptoms, causes, treatments, and the outlook. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 15, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Breast Cancer Source Type: news
Bi-allelic Alteration and Dysregulation of the Hippo Pathway in Mucinous Tubular and Spindle Cell Carcinoma of the Kidney
Cell lines (CAKI-1, HK2 or A704) were either transfected with 2 independent siRNAs or non-target controls.09/15/2016 (Source: Kidney Cancer Association)
Source: Kidney Cancer Association - September 15, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: news
Answer revealed to this top-missed USMLE Step 2 question
Getting ready for the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Step 2 is no easy feat, but we’re sharing expert insights to help give you a leg up. Take a look at the exclusive scoop on this month’s most-missed USMLE Step 2 test prep question. Think you have what it takes to rise above your peers? Test your USMLE knowledge, and view an expert video explanation of the answer from Kaplan Medical.
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A 42-year-old woman come...
Source: AMA Wire - May 25, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news
Scientists find genetic variants key to understanding origins of ovarian cancer
New research is bringing the origins of ovarian cancer into sharper focus.The study highlights the discovery of three genetic variants associated with mucinous ovarian carcinomas (MOCs), offering the first evidence of genetic susceptibility in this type of ovarian cancer. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 15, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Scientists find genetic variants key to understanding origins of ovarian cancer
(University of Southern California - Health Sciences) New research by an international team including Keck Medicine of USC scientists is bringing the origins of ovarian cancer into sharper focus.The study, published online June 15 in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Genetics, highlights the discovery of three genetic variants associated with mucinous ovarian carcinomas (MOCs), offering the first evidence of genetic susceptibility in this type of ovarian cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - June 15, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
MD Anderson's David M. Gershenson, MD, Receives IGCS's Award for Excellence in Gynecologic Oncology
For his myriad clinical, organizational and scientific accomplishments in the field of gynecologic oncology and the health and well-being of women, David M. Gershenson, M.D. has been recognized with the International Gynecology Cancer Society's (IGCS) Award of Excellence.
Gershenson, professor and past chair of the Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, received the award at the IGCS's 15th Biennial Meeting in Melbourne, Australia. William J. Hoskins, MD., of Memorial Sloan Kettering, also was honored with the distinction.The IGCS is a not-for-prof...
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - November 10, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Mucinous Carcinoma
The term "mucinous" means that something has a lot of mucus. Carcinomas that are comprised of at least 60% mucus are referred to as mucinous. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 26, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Mucinous (Colloid) Carcinoma of the Breast
Mucinous (colloid) carcinoma is a rare type of invasive breast cancer that is formed when cancer cells within your breast produce mucous. This type of breast cancer rarely spreads to your lymph nodes. Learn more about symptoms and diagnosis of mucinous carcinoma of the breast. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - August 24, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
