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New method for detecting oral cancer

Ninety percent of head and neck cancer cases are due to squamous cell carcinoma -- a cancer of the epithelial cells. Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) affects 270,000 people worldwide every year, and may present as tumors on the tongue or gingiva (gums).…

April 5, 2012Unsorted2 min read

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Is the government cutting corners in developing cancer treatments?

Developing drugs to fight cancer, the fourth most prevalent cause of human deaths worldwide, is a mission beyond reproach. That the U.S. government has allocated a significant portion of funds and bright minds towards the cause is still more commendable.…

October 21, 2011Unsorted3 min read