Topic: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute

Doubling chemo dose helped leukemia patients

AP News - 349 days ago
Studies: Doubling chemotherapy dose helped adults with acute myeloid leukemiaAdults with a common form of leukemia had a better chance of remission if they got a double dose of a long-used cancer drug, two new studies found.Doctors said the findings shoul

Rationalizing American Health Care

BusinessWeek - 377 days ago
In 2008, two new surgeons joined the Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, a leading cancer hospital in Tampa. Crazy as it sounds, the new surgeons couldn't officially schedule time in the operating room, because hours had already been

60 pct of cancer patients try nontraditional med

AP News - 457 days ago
Some cancer patients turn to alternative remedies first; chemo, surgery may come too lateWith much of her lower body consumed by cancer, Leslee Flasch finally faced the truth: The herbal supplements and special diet were not working."I want this thing cut