The role of hepatocyte nuclear factor-1beta in the pathogenesis of clear cell carcinoma of the ovary.

The role of hepatocyte nuclear factor-1beta in the...[Int J

Identification of a Novel Kindred with Familial Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer

Family history of various cancers and pancreatic cancer mortality in a large cohort. (BRCA 2/Lynch Syndromes?)

Repost from 2007: Eye on DNA Exclusive Interview with Cancer Survivors Sandi Pniauskas and Carolyn Benivegna | LIVESTRONG.COM

Note: We have since lost Carolyn.

Eye on DNA Exclusive Interview with Cancer Survivors Sandi Pniauskas and Carolyn Benivegna | LIVESTRONG.COM

Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome: eMedicine Gastroenterology updated Apr 2009

Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome: eMedicine Gastroenterology: "Almost 50% of patients with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) develop and die from cancer by age 57 years. The mean age at first diagnosis of cancer is 42.9 years, /– 10.2 years.

* The cumulative risk for developing any cancers associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) in patients aged 15–64 years is 93%.

* The cumulative risks of developing a particular cancer from ages 15-64 years are as follows: esophagus, 0.5%; stomach, 29%; small intestine, 13%; colon, 39%; pancreas, 36%; lung, 15%; testes, 9%; breast, 54%; uterus, 9%; ovary, 21%; and cervix, 10%."

post WHI: Use of total abdominal hysterectomy and hormone replacement therapy in BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers undergoing risk-reducing salpingo-o

Review Transition from acute to chronic postsurgical pain: risk factors and protective factors

However, a rarely appreciated fact is that every chronic pain was once acute.

Wrong Approach to Obesity Can Alienate Patients - Physicians can unintentionally de-motivate black patients

Editorial note: it takes a study to understand this?

"patients may respond unexpectedly if approached in a manner they perceive as disrespectful, condescending, emotionless, or non-supportive,' the authors write."