Crab-like robot built to remove stomach cancer
February 1, 2012 — SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Inspired by Singapore's famous chilli crab dish, researchers have created a miniature robot with a pincer and a hook that can remove early-stage stomach cancers without leaving any scars.
Soy may not protect against stomach cancer
January 3, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Estrogen-like compounds that come with a soy-rich diet are sometimes linked to a reduced risk of cancer, but new research from Japan suggests that protection doesn't extend to stomach cancer.
Docs generally following cancer patient guidelines
June 21, 2011 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most older cancer patients are getting treatment that is in line with current expert guidelines, suggests a new study that looked at variations in surgical care for several cancers.
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