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Increased risk of anal cancer for all groups with HIV

Gay men are not the only group of HIV-positive patients who have an increased risk of anal cancer, according to North American research published in the online

Published
08 February 2012
By
Michael Carter
Cancer
Rise of cancer in developing countries ‘linked to HIV’ says specialist

The rapid increase of cancer cases in Sub Saharan Africa can be directly attributed to HIV, according to leading cancer specialist.

Published
06 February 2012
From
Key Correspondents
Hepatitis B
Statins May Stave Off Liver Cancer in People With Hepatitis B

Study found lower risk of developing disease for people taking these cholesterol-cutting drugs

Published
30 January 2012
From
Health Day
Cancer
Head, Neck Cancer Treatment of Less Benefit for HIV Patients

Conventional therapy for head and neck cancer appeared more toxic and less effective for patients with co-existing HIV infection, according to data presented here.

Published
27 January 2012
From
MedPage Today
Cancer
More men 'have oral cancer virus'

Oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is more common among men than women, leading to an increased risk for men of head and neck cancers, a US study suggests.

Published
27 January 2012
From
BBC Health
Smoking
Smoking cessation counselling and treatment during routine HIV care helps patients to quit

The provision of smoking cessation counselling and therapy during routine HIV care increases the chances that patients will stop smoking and stay stopped, according to Swiss research published

Published
24 January 2012
By
Michael Carter
Aspirin merits testing for prevention of cervical cancer in HIV-infected women

Research conducted by NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center global health investigators and cancer specialists in New York, Qatar and Haiti suggests that aspirin should be evaluated for its ability to prevent development of cervical cancer in HIV-infected women.

Published
18 January 2012
From
Eurekalert Medicine & Health
Cancer
Many Young HIV-Positive Women May Benefit From Cervical Cancer Vaccine

Young women living with HIV may benefit from vaccinations that protect against cervical cancer, according to a new study showing that many HIV-positive women averaging 21 years of age are negative for the human papillomavirus (HPV) types typically ...and more »

Published
17 January 2012
From
AIDSMeds.com
Cancer
Smoking, not immunodeficiency or lung disease, increases lung cancer risk for patients with HIV

Cigarette smoking is the single most important risk factor for lung cancer in patients with HIV, Swiss investigators report in the online edition of the British Journal

Published
17 January 2012
By
Michael Carter
Hepatitis C symptoms and diagnosis
France: Is more frequent monitoring for liver cancer among co-infected people needed?

This study suggests that liver cancer occurs earlier and is more extensive in some co-infected people who are at high risk for liver cancer. If the French findings are confirmed, increased medical monitoring of co-infected people at high risk for liver cancer may be necessary.

Published
11 January 2012
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