Medical researchers are warning that the health risks associated with asbestos have been underestimated. A report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has indicated that asbestos may be possible for more cancers than previously thought. Diseases like asbestosis, COPD, lung cancer, and mesothelioma have been attributed to asbestos exposure. Now, the IARC has … [Read more...]

Positive thinkers 'avoid cancer' Reported 22 August, 2008 The small study, published in the BioMed Central journal, also found that getting divorced, or being bereaved could increase the risk. But the researchers admitted that women were questioned after their diagnosis, which might significantly change their outlook on life. UK experts said it was … [Read more...]

New Depression Treatment For Cancer Patients Shows Promise Reported 05 July, 2008 An article published in The Lancet finds that cancer patients who received a care package called "Depression Care for People with Cancer" (DCPC) had lower levels of depression than those who received the usual care (antidepressants and mental health services … [Read more...]

'Mouth swab' test for cancer clue Reported January 27, 2009 Scientists say they have devised a mouth swab test which could provide insight into your genetic risk of developing breast cancer. The £700 private test claims to combine genetic factors with lifestyle information to understand risk. The company BreastHealth UK says it could increase … [Read more...]

Milk could increase risk of cancer, scientists warn Thursday, Dec 02, 2004 THE GUARDIAN , LONDON -We have been drinking it for thousands of years, and for longer than any of us can remember it has been promoted as one of the healthiest foodstuffs around. But increasingly, milk is in the firing line. Could insidious, cancer-causing substances really … [Read more...]

Green diet may not beat cancerNovember 3 A large study has cast doubt on the protection offered by fruit and vegetables against cancer. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, USA noted that previous work has focused on specific diseases. So they decided to look at overall risk by analysing data from more than 100,000 study participants. Current … [Read more...]

Getting viruses to help us fight cancer20 Apr 2005 To most, the mere mention of the word "virus" stirs up memories of pain, fever and varying levels of suffering - But in recent years, scientists have been trying to turn these long-time medical foes into allies in the fight against cancer. Through genetic engineering, viruses are being … [Read more...]

Embryos to get cancer screeningNovember 2 A London clinic has been given the go-ahead to screen embryos for an inherited form of bowel cancer, it was announced yesterday. The green light for embryo screening came as fresh evidence emerged of the genetic links to bowel cancer. The new screening programme is to be conducted at the assisted conception unit at University … [Read more...]

Eat your greens to reduce cancer risk December 10, 2007 Just three servings a month of raw broccoli or cabbage can reduce the risk of bladder cancer by as much as 40 per cent, researchers have found. The scientists surveyed 275 people who had bladder cancer and 825 people without cancer. They asked especially about cruciferous vegetables such … [Read more...]

Cancer survival chance linked to parents November 05, 2007 Cancer patients are more likely to beat the disease if their parents also beat that type of cancer, new research reveals. The research, published in the November issue of Lancet Oncology, found that both genetic and environmental factors are likely to play a role. The Swedish research team … [Read more...]

Cancer scan catches illness 8 years early Reported 08 May, 2008 A NEW cancer scan which can help detect abnormalities up to eight years earlier than a traditional mammogram is proving hugely popular in Ireland. The CTI scan uses a unique thermography imaging tool, which is used for early pre-clinical diagnosis and is helping in the early detection of … [Read more...]

Breast feeding 'cuts cancer risk in mothers' Reported September 29, 2008 Whether they breastfeed two babies for six months each or one baby for a year, women can cut their risk of developing the disease significantly, said Dr Rachel Thompson, science programme manager for the World Cancer Research Fund. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer … [Read more...]

Turning Off Cancer Cells? Reported September 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A team of Syracuse University researchers discovered a molecular switch they believe could prevent the production of cells found in several types of cancer, including leukemia. They discovered the switch within the Mixed Lineage Leukemia (MLL) protein complex. Biologist Michael Cosgrove, assistant … [Read more...]

Right now, separating cancer cells from healthy cells is a hit and miss proposition during surgery. Thanks to a "tumor paint" developed from a scorpion-derived peptide called chlorotoxin (CTX), however, that may soon be a thing of the past. In a study involving mice, Seattle researchers discovered the paint binds to a molecular beacon in cancer cells known as Cy5.5, lighting … [Read more...]

Tumor Genome Sheds Light on Lung Cancer Reported November 06, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scientists are one step closer to understanding the most common type of lung cancer - lung adenocarcinoma, which is also the most common cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The new report is the first one from the Tumor Sequencing Project which … [Read more...]

Treatment Extends Brain Tumor Survival Rate?Reported March 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The final results of a clinical trial show adding chemotherapy to radiotherapy treatment for brain tumors can extend a patient's survival for up to five years. Researchers focused their study on the most common and aggressive brain tumor, glioblastoma. For over 30 years, … [Read more...]

Treating Children’s Brain CancerReported January 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Using an engineered herpes virus targeting tumor stem cells, researchers successfully blocked a brain tumor from forming in mice. This discovery may help doctors better understand the recurrent and treatment-resistant nature of these tumors, and potentially find better … [Read more...]

Tracking CancerReported December 31, 2008 BALTIMORE (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than half of those diagnosed with cancer will undergo chemotherapy. For some it works. For others it doesn't. It can take months to find out which group you may be in. A simple blood test can give patients and doctors the answer. You would never know that just a few hours before … [Read more...]

Turkey develops new program in uphill battle against cancerReported April 03, 2009 Turkey, which spent a total of 2.5 million euros on cancer treatment last year, is aiming to reduce future cancer cases by one-third and to increase the recovery rate from 15 to 80 percent, with the Ministry of Health having already drawn up a national program that includes free … [Read more...]

Healthy diet, exercise key to preventing cancerReported April 03, 2009 ANKARA - Physical activity and a healthy diet play a crucial role in the prevention of certain types of cancer, such as cancer of the pharynx, liver, pancreas, breast and intestine, according to the World Health Organization. The head of the Turkish Cancer Association concurs with this view and … [Read more...]

Cancer talk planned for Prior CentreReported April 02, 2009 A very informative presentation on colorectal cancer will be held at the Herman Prior 55-plus Centre on April 7 at 1:30 p.m., and everyone is invited to attend. The guest speaker will be Lawana Vey, an educator for Central Plains Cancer Care Services. Lawana will explain the signs, symptoms, risks and … [Read more...]

Too Few Colon Cancer Screenings Reported January 11, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It’s a cancer that can be detected, yet fewer than half of patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer undergo a screening for the disease before their diagnosis. Researchers say the results of a new study show colorectal cancer … [Read more...]

Tongue Cancer Spurred by HPV, PeriodontitisReported April 8, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The gum disease periodontitis and the human papillomavirus (HPV) appear to be a deadly duo. A new study conducted by New York researchers reveals the two conditions work together to promote the development of tongue cancer. The research involved an analysis of tongue cancer tumors from … [Read more...]

Tobacco Plants Treat CancerReported July 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The treatment against a common form of cancer could come from plants, according to new findings from the Stanford University School of Medicine. The findings came in the first human tests of a vaccine grown in genetically engineered plants. The treatments, which would vaccinate cancer patients … [Read more...]

Timing may be Essential in Combined Cancer Treatment Reported December 27, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The success of a cancer treatment that combines drugs inhibiting blood vessel growth with treatments that destroy cancer cells may depend on timing, according to a new study. Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital in … [Read more...]

Timing Crucial for Prostate Cancer Therapy Reported March 21, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Prostate cancer vaccines are most effective when administered right after hormone therapy, according to a new study. Lead study author, Charles Drake, M.D., Ph.D., from Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center along with … [Read more...]

Thyroid Cancer Rate on the Rise Reported July 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Studies have reported a sharp increase in thyroid cancer since 1980. A possible explanation is increased detection through widespread and aggressive screening, but that does not tell the whole story. Researchers at the American Cancer Society analyzed thyroid cancer incidence … [Read more...]

Therapy Prevents Excess Risk of Cancer in HIV Patients Reported March 18, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- HIV patients are at an increased risk of developing several different types of cancer. Now, a new study shows aggressive antiretroviral therapy may help lower that risk. According to the study, use of highly active … [Read more...]

The Folate DebateReported November 10, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- An estimated one-third of adults in the United States currently take a multivitamin containing folic acid, vitamin B6 and B12, but the supplement might not be doing any good when it comes to cancer. Folate and the essential B vitamins are widely believed to play a role in cancer prevention; but a new study … [Read more...]

The Effects of Vitamins on Cancer Reported November 01, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- What effects -- if any -- do vitamins have on cancer? Two new studies have some answers. The first one from researchers at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston shows a derivative of vitamin A, called retinoic acid, can … [Read more...]