Thyroid cancer
Arizona Diamondbacks' Doug Davis Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer
By admin - Posted on March 31st, 2008
Left-handed pitcher to undergo surgery on April 10 and begin treatment
PHOENIX, 03/28/2008 -- The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Friday that left-handed pitcher Doug Davis has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer and will begin treatment after undergoing surgery on April 10. Doug Davis will make his scheduled start on Friday in an exhibition game against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field and then make his first two starts during the regular season. » read more »
Presence of Gene Mutation Helps Guide Thyroid Cancer Treatment
By admin - Posted on September 7th, 2007
05 September 2007 -- A specific gene mutation may be useful in predicting the level of aggression of thyroid cancer and help guide treatment options and follow-up care, according to new study findings.
The mutation, called BRAF V600E, is a genetic alteration in the BRAF oncogene, a modified gene believed to cause cancer. The new research is reported in the September issue of the “Annals of Surgery.” » read more »
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