Spontaneous regression of pancreatic cancer: Real or a misdiagnosis?

Spontaneous regression of cancer.

Spontaneous regression of cancer is one of the most fascinating phenomena observed in medicine. It is generally regarded as inexplicable, although there are now some laboratory studies of regressed or regressing tumours, as well as new theoretical possibilities about mechanisms. In this review, the historical background, clinical features and possible mechanisms are discussed. The clinical aspe...

'Sunitinib withdrawal phenomenon' or spontaneous regression in renal cell cancer.

Spontaneous regression of pancreatic cancer: A case report and literature review☆

INTRODUCTION Spontaneous regression of cancer is defined as the partial or complete disappearance of malignant disease without treatment, or in the presence of therapy that is deemed inadequate to exert an influence on malignant disease, as composed by Tilden Everson and Warren Cole in the 1960s. It has been a topic of major interest in the field of medical and surgical oncology. It is poorly u...

Spontaneous or Induced Regression of Cancer a Novel Research Strategy for Ayurvidya

Regression of cancer has been an interiguiny factor for medicinal science. This article is bringing out some interesting data on this issue with a view to generate in the Ayurvedic researchers to see the possibilities of Ayurveda in induced regression of cancer.

A case of spontaneous regression of advanced colon cancer.

UNLABELLED A case of spontaneous regression of colon cancer is reported. The patient, an 80-year-old man, was referred to hospital in January 2004. Colonoscopy revealed a type 2 tumour in the transverse colon which was diagnosed as an adenocarcinoma. A computed tomography scan also revealed a right renal tumour. Urological examination disclosed renal cell cancer. The patient subsequently refuse...