Smoking a Risk for Pancreatic CancerReported November 11, 2004  (Ivanhoe Newswire) --Tobacco may trigger early onset of pancreatic cancer in those with a genetic predisposition to the disease, according to a new study.Researchers from the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, N.Y., studied 826 patients with pancreatic cancer. Thirty of these patients had … [Read more...]

Smoking: A Genetic AddictionReported November 24, 2008 SALT LAKE CITY (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Seventy percent of smokers want to quit but often end up reaching for a cigarette within days. Researchers now say smokers may have sealed their fate for nicotine addiction when they were teens. Brandon Smart has smoked for more than half his life. "Oh, I've tried to … [Read more...]

Smokers Should Eat BroccoliReported November 19, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables have a cancer preventative property that appears to work specifically in smokers. In the first comprehensive study of it’s kind, researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, in Buffalo, N.Y., analyzed cancer cases and controls matched on smoking status. … [Read more...]

Skin Cancer may Lead to Other CancersReported September 01, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Those who have had non-melanoma skin cancer may be at increased risk for other cancers, new research shows. Previous studies have connected non-melanoma skin cancer with an increased risk of melanoma, but a new study helps establish a link between non-melanoma with … [Read more...]

Skin Cancer: It's About the ABC's Reported July 21, 2009 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- This year, more than 1 million people will be told they have skin cancer. The worst kind, melanoma, will affect more than 60,000 Americans. 90 percent of skin cancers are caused by the sun. What you know and don't know about protecting yourself may be the … [Read more...]

Six Skin Cancer MythsReported July 15, 2008 SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in this country. About one in 55 of us will get the most deadly form -- melanoma -- in our lifetime. Last year, more than 8,000 Americans died of melanoma. Now, six common myths about skin cancer. We all love a sunny day, but do you know how … [Read more...]

A single surgery to remove malignant tumors from both the colon and liver is a better choice in some cases than separate operations, new research has found. Scientists from the Duke University Medical Center reported to the annual meeting of the Society of Surgical Oncology in Washington, D.C. that in about a third of the cases in which cancer is found in the colon, it has … [Read more...]

Shorter Treatment for Prostate CancerReported March 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Five days of radiation could kill early-stage prostate cancer as well as longer, traditional methods, keeping patients out of their doctor’s office longer. Using a technique called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), researchers delivered higher doses of external beam … [Read more...]

Shocking Away Melanoma Reported December 2, 2005   TAMPA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Melanoma is a deadly form of skin cancer. Chemotherapy and other standard treatments are not very effective in treating the disease, but a new therapy is being tried on patients after it helped 80 percent of mice with melanoma. Here's why patients are "shocked" by how this therapy … [Read more...]

Serious Side Effect for Cancer Treatment Reported March 11, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It appeared to be a promising potential treatment, but now a novel drug for brain tumors in children may have a darker side. New research reveals the drug causes permanent bone damage in mice. In 2004, developmental biologist, Tom Curran, Ph.D., led a study … [Read more...]

Selenium May Reduce Colon Cancer Risk TUESDAY, Nov. 16 By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter (HealthDayNews) --High levels of selenium in the blood may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a new study that suggests but doesn't prove the mineral's role as a preventive.Selenium is a trace mineral found in meats, grains, seafood and … [Read more...]

Secrets of Childhood Cancer Reported June 22, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two new studies from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia advance the search for genetic events that result in neuroblastoma, a puzzling, often deadly type of childhood cancer. Originating in the peripheral nervous system, neuroblastoma is the most common solid cancer of … [Read more...]

Screenings a Must for Childhood Cancer SurvivorsReported January 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Most young women treated with chest radiation for childhood cancer don't undergo the recommended mammography screening, a new study finds. There are currently 20,000 to 25,000 women 25 years or older who were treated for pediatric cancer with moderate- to … [Read more...]

Scientists Unlock Secrets of Red Wine's Health Benefits Reported June 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For nearly 200 years, red wine has been touted for its unmatched health benefits. It's been shown to do everything from preventing cancer to protecting the heart and brain from damage to preventing age-related disorders such as diabetes and inflammation. Now, researchers … [Read more...]

Scientists Decode Lung Cancer's Spread Reported July 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study reveals the genetic foundation of what causes lung cancer to quickly spread. Researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) found the same cellular pathway involved in the spread of colorectal cancer is also responsible for providing lung … [Read more...]

Saving Limbs May Not Be Better Than Amputation Reported August 11, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A new analysis suggests patients and physicians should rethink the pros and cons of limb-sparing surgery versus amputation for bone and soft tissue sarcomas of the lower limb. Patients with tumors of the bone or soft tissue in their arms and legs require surgery … [Read more...]

Safer Neck SurgeryReported March 23, 2009 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Operating around the head and neck is a delicate job. When doctors are dealing with kids, it becomes even trickier. A new procedure aims to ease the pain and eliminate scars so the smallest patients can grow up without the reminders of surgery. Twins Colton and Isabella Suggs may … [Read more...]

Zinc seen to prevent oral cancers Monday, January 10, 2005 PHILADELPHIA, Jan 10, 2005 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Philadelphia cancer researchers have found that zinc treatment may help prevent esophageal and oral cancers in individuals at high risk. Dr. Louise Fong, assistant professor of microbiology and … [Read more...]

Women, Latinos Not Getting Colon Cancer Tests 12/20/04 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A survey of older Californians shows that many -- especially women and Latinos -- are not being screened for colorectal cancer as they should be. People are often unaware of the importance of colon cancer screening, researchers report in the medical journal Cancer. … [Read more...]

Obese Women More Likely to Get Colorectal CancerTUESDAY, Nov. 2 Obese women face a greater risk of colorectal cancer than obese men, says a Stony Brook University study presented Nov. 1 at the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. The study of 1,050 women and 1,250 men found that women with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more (considered … [Read more...]

National Institutes of Health to discover map of cancer's genetic makeup   July 12, 2007 If all the ways genes run amok to cause cancer were laid out in a dictionary, scientists would be able to decipher only a small part of the first page. Hoping to change that, the government is set to begin a $100 million (€83.86 … [Read more...]

A Role for Viruses in Cancer? Reported November 11, 2005  (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Could common viruses be behind some cases of cancer? A new study out of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York suggests they might. Researchers who studied a monkey virus find it can, indeed, lead to potentially cancerous cells. According to the investigators, doctors have known since the … [Read more...]

Robots Helpful in Tumor RemovalReported April 21, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Robot-assisted surgery seems to be helpful in treating some head and neck cancers, according to a new report. Doctors at the University of Alabama at Birmingham studied the safety of robot-assisted surgery in 36 patients with tumors involving the oral cavity, throat or larynx. Eighty-one percent … [Read more...]

Risky Breast Cancer Drug OK'd by Canadian Cardiologists Reported October 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Canadian cardiologists have taken a step toward clearing the drug trastuzumab (herceptin) for use in the fight against breast cancer, even though it can cause serious heart complications in women. A study conducted by Dr. Michael McDonald and colleagues from the Heart … [Read more...]

Risks Behind Colorectal Cancer Reported June 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Unhealthy behaviors like smoking and excessive alcohol use could put you at risk for colorectal cancer. New research shows patients who drink more than seven drinks per week have a 60-percent greater risk of developing colorectal cancer than non-drinkers. Smoking, diabetes and obesity also showed a … [Read more...]

Risk Factors for Melanoma of the Eye Reported August 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Seven factors may predict whether a choroidal nevus—a benign, flat, pigmented growth inside the eye and beneath the retina—may develop into melanoma, according to a new report. Benign choroidal nevi and small melanomas share many characteristics, including color, location … [Read more...]

Rising Cancer Rate for Korean Women Reported August 20, 2008 More Korean women are suffering from cancer, according to a survey by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service Tuesday. The number of Korean females affected by cancer topped 188,000 last year, a 10 percent increase on two years ago.     Types of cancer typically … [Read more...]

Report: Fewer People Dying of Cancer Reported August 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The number of cancer deaths has declined steadily in the last three decades. Although younger people have experienced the steepest declines, all age groups have shown improvement, according to a recent report.   "Our efforts against cancer, including prevention, … [Read more...]