The added value of circulating tumor cells examination in ovarian cancer staging.

Delayed diagnosis of ovarian cancer (OC) is usually a cause of its high mortality. OC counts for one of the most aggressive gynecological malignancies. Noninvasive biomarkers may be used to help with diagnostic and treatment decisions in OC management.

Detection and cultivation of circulating tumor cells in gastric cancer.

Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are important targets for treatment and critical surrogate markers when evaluating cancer prognosis and therapeutic response. A sensitive methodology for detecting CTCs in gastric cancer (GC) patients is needed. In this study we demonstrate a device for enrichment and cultivation of CTCs.

Tanning salons in southwest Poland: a survey of safety standards and professional knowledge of the staff.

Background: Nowadays, sunbeds are very popular worldwide; however--in the majority of countries, including Poland--there are no general guidelines and/or regulations for sunbed usage.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate tanning salons in southwest Poland, paying special attention to safety regulations and basic professional knowledge of the staff members of these units. The hypothesis was put that tanning salons offer better skin and eye protection if their employees are more educated.