Surviving Longer With Kidney Cancers Reported November 26, 2007 HAMILTON, Ontario (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every year, nearly 52,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with kidney cancer. Since it's often caught in late stages, kidney cancer is a tough one to beat. Robert Skinner has been battling kidney cancer for five years. … [Read more...]

Survival of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma PatientsReported October 22, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study sheds light on factors that affect the outcome of patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The study finds socioeconomic factors and treatment choice play a role in the patient’s risk of dying. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a common type of cancer in the elderly. The number of … [Read more...]

Survival Better for HPV Cancers of Mouth Reported May 13, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The type of tongue and tonsil cancers that responds best to treatment are those linked to human papillomavirus (HPV), while tumors that express a certain growth factor are the least responsive and most deadly, a new study reveals. This new information could lead to improved treatment. … [Read more...]

Surgeon Bias Picks Kidney Cancer Surgery Reported March 13, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A patient with kidney cancer often undergoes surgery, but the type of surgery they get could be based on the surgeon’s preference -- not medical factors -- according to new research. The standard surgical treatment for patients with localized kidney cancer is … [Read more...]

Summer is here! While skin cancer is at an all-time high in this country, many will bask in the sun without sunscreen. But just five burns in your life can double your risk of skin cancer. "No tan is safe. Every time you're exposed to the sun, you're damaging DNA, you're damaging the skin," says Michelle Pelle, M.D., a dermatologist at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San … [Read more...]

Study: Supplements Don't Cause Melanoma Reported August 19, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Antioxidant supplements do not appear to increase risk of melanoma, as previously suspected, according to a new report. Findings in a recent randomized trial of antioxidants for cancer prevention seemed to suggest daily supplementation with nutritionally appropriate … [Read more...]

Study Sheds New Light on Lung CancerReported October 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The findings of a multi-institution team of researchers give key insight into genetic changes that take place in the most common form of lung cancer, lung adenocarcinoma. Members of the Tumor Sequencing Project (TSP) consortium have successfully identified 26 genes that are frequently … [Read more...]

Study: Radiation Increases Risk of Stroke Reported June 22, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients treated for Hodgkin lymphoma with radiation therapy have a substantially higher risk of stroke, according to a new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Radiation to the neck and mediastinum was associated with increased risk, … [Read more...]

Study: Obesity Linked to Pancreatic Cancer Reported June 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who are overweight or obese as young adults have an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer, and being obese at an older age is associated with a lower overall survival rate for patients with pancreatic cancer, according to a new study. Pancreatic cancer … [Read more...]

Study: CT Scans Increase Cancer Risk Reported December 18, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doses of radiation from commonly performed computed tomography (CT) scans appear to be higher than previously believed and may contribute to an estimated tens of thousands of future cancer cases. About 70 CT scans million were performed in 2007, up from 3 million in 1980. … [Read more...]

Study: Cancer More Common in Schizophrenia Patients Reported June 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study finds people with schizophrenia die from cancer four times as often as people in the general population. Schizophrenia is associated with an increased incidence of premature death, in part due to a high rate of suicide among individuals with the … [Read more...]

Stopping Colon CancerReported February 27, 2009 TUCSON, Ariz. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- This year 150,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with colon cancer -- a third of them will die. A new combination of drugs, however, may stop the disease before it even starts. "When they said, 'You have cancer,' I said, 'That can't be,'" Ivelisse Page, … [Read more...]

New research uncovers a potential new source of stem cells to help patients going through radiation therapy for blood cancers. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine report they've found a way to isolate and culture human blood-forming stem cells from adipose, or fat, tissue. They were able to isolate particular cells from adipose tissue and grow … [Read more...]

Stem Cell Type Slow to MultiplyReported January 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A type of stem cell responsible for all blood and immune system cells reproduces much more slowly than expected. Using this subpopulation of hematopoietic stem cells may help treatment of leukemia and other marrow-based diseases by improving the outcome of stem cell transplants, … [Read more...]

Steer Clear of Antioxidants During Cancer Treatment Reported May 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Antioxidant supplements may do more harm than good to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. Radiation and many chemotherapy agents work to kill cells. Researchers say there is a possibility antioxidant supplements may interfere with that process. “Despite some … [Read more...]

Spying On Cancer Reported December 23, 2009 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Spotting cancer in the bile duct has traditionally been a major feat for doctors. This is an area of the body that is buried deep within major organs, so it's hard to see what's going on. Now, a tiny camera could mean a quicker diagnosis and better treatment for … [Read more...]

Special MRI Identifies Brain Cancer Early Reported March 25, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A special type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may help find brain cancer earlier than traditional imaging. Researchers in London find perfusion MRI shows changes in blood volume in the brain that often come before brain tumors turn cancerous. It's able to … [Read more...]

Speaking, Eating After Tonsil Cancer Reported September 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) — A new technique for reconstructing the palate after tonsil cancer surgery maintained patients' ability to speak clearly and eat most foods, a new study shows. "This is the area that triggers swallowing, that separates the mouth from the nasal cavity. It affects speech and eating – … [Read more...]

Pathologist appeals for U-turn by Harney over cervical cancer vaccine Reported December 16, 2008 A leading pathologist has demanded the axed cervical cancer vaccine be rolled out in order to save the lives of the nation's youngsters. Professor John O'Leary said Ireland is now one of the few European countries which has failed to implement a vaccination programme … [Read more...]

Ovarian cancer may have early indications ROCHESTER, Minn., Nov 19, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Minnesota researchers say women who develop ovarian cancer may have early indications such as abdominal cramps and urinary incontinence. The study by Olmsted Medical Center and Mayo Clinic found that the most … [Read more...]

New Anti-cancer Components Of Extra-virgin Olive Oil Revealed Reported December 18, 2008 ScienceDaily (Dec. 18, 2008) — Good quality extra-virgin olive oil contains health-relevant chemicals, ‘phytochemicals’, that can trigger cancer cell death. New research sheds more light on the suspected association between olive oil-rich Mediterranean diets and reductions in … [Read more...]

Health Ministry publish guide to giving up smoking July 10, 2007 The Health Ministry began the distribution on Christmas Eve of four million guides to giving up smoking. The tips, distributed in the Spanish press, began to be distributed just a week before the new Smoking Law comes into effect in January, when smoking will be … [Read more...]

Defiance predicted as Spain brings in smoking ban July 10, 2007 Juan Ramirez set his glass of red wine on the bar, lit up a fag and, between drags, mocked Spain's impending smoking ban. "Why don't they leave us smokers in peace?" the 60-year-old doorman said, exhaling a white cloud at his companion in a central Madrid tavern. … [Read more...]

Common Virus That Causes Deadly Cancer in Women Linked to Penile Cancer in Men Reported September 08, 2009 The human papillomavirus (HPV) - which causes cervical cancer in women - might be linked to cancer of the penis in men, according to a paper in the Journal of Clinical Pathology released on Tuesday. While reviewing all the major studies on penile cancer … [Read more...]

3 drinks a day raises breast cancer risk December 21, 2007 BARCELONA, Spain - All types of alcohol — wine, beer or liquor — add equally to the risk of developing breast cancer in women, American researchers said Thursday. "This is a hugely underestimated risk factor," said Dr. Patrick Maisonneuve, head of epidemiology at the … [Read more...]

Soy Helps Fight Colon Cancer Reported November 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We've heard that soy is good for us, but now researchers say it could also help in the fight against colon cancer, the third most deadly type of cancer. The new study, conducted by Children's Hospital and Research Center Oakland, suggests that a component found naturally in … [Read more...]

Gene Therapy for Solid Tumors Reported November 18, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pancreatic cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in the developed world. Currently, the only possible treatment is surgery and radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy, which currently has little impact on the disease. Malignant tumors, or solid tumors, are usually in an area of the … [Read more...]

Social Isolation and Cancer Reported October 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Nobody wants to be left alone, especially when they are battling a deadly disease. A new study shows social isolation can cause tumors in the body to grow at an increased rate. Scientists at the University of Chicago took mice that were predisposed to develop breast cancer and raised them in two … [Read more...]

Smoking Vaccine Being Developed Reported June 18, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) For smokers who are having trouble kicking the habit, science is working to find help. Although it’s still in the very early development stage, research on an antinicotine vaccine is in preliminary trials. The vaccine stimulates the immune system to develop antinicotine antibodies. Another … [Read more...]

Smoking Specifically Connected to Rectal Cancer Reported November 15, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study adds to the extensive research showing a connection between smoking and rectal cancer. The latest analysis found smoking may be a risk factor for rectal, but not colon cancer. Ohio State University researchers conducted a … [Read more...]