Relieving Breakthrough Cancer Pain Reported September 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent European survey of Breakthrough Cancer Pain (BTCP), the first to look the phenomenon from a patient’s perspective, offers valuable insight into cancer patients' experiences with breakthrough pain management and the impact of the condition on their daily lives. BTCP is a brief … [Read more...]

Red Wine and Lung CancerReported October 07, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Previous studies have shown antioxidants in red wine protect against heart disease, breast cancer and stroke. Now, you may be able to add lung cancer to that list. Researchers tested the effects of beer, red wine, white wine and liquor consumption on lung cancer risk. Data showed an average two … [Read more...]

(Ivanhoe Newswire) Whether it’s burgundy, merlot or Chianti, if it’s made from a red grape it could prevent the development of breast cancer. New research from the University of Nebraska Medical Center shows that resveratrol, a natural substance found in red wine and red grapes, can suppress the formation of estrogen DNA adducts. Although breast cancer formation involves … [Read more...]

Red Meat and Processed Meats Linked to Cancer Reported December 12, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – You may want to hold the bacon and skip the steak at your next meal. A new study find people who eat a lot of red and processed meats have greater risk of developing bowel and lung cancer. The research adds to the growing evidence that … [Read more...]

Recycling to Treat CancerReported July 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Recycling protects the planet, but now researchers say recycling on a cellular level might also protect you from cancer. Stanford University scientists identified a molecule that may revolutionize cancer treatment, especially for the most common type of kidney cancer, renal cell carcinoma (RCC). RCCs … [Read more...]

Recruiting Young SmokersReported July 21, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The tobacco industry continues to recruit young smokers, even while overall cigarette sales are declining, according to a new study. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health uncovered a strategic effort by tobacco companies to recruit and addict young smokers through … [Read more...]

Radical Prostate Surgery Could Help Older Men Reported October 25, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Research published in the latest issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute shows radical prostatectomy may be a safe treatment option for prostate cancer in men up to age 79. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 230,000 men in the United States will be … [Read more...]

Radiation Seed Implant Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer Death Reported November 01, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Radiation seed implants (brachytherapy) may be the best option for men with prostate cancer. New research from Case Western University School of Medicine in Cleveland reveals patients with localized prostate cancer cut their … [Read more...]

Radiation for Breast Cancer?Reported September 23, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Radiation therapy for some breast cancer patients may be causing more harm than good, according to a new study. Currently, women who have a mastectomy but whose lymph nodes are negative are urged to undergo radiation therapy to the chest wall and the surrounding lymph nodes. The radiation can … [Read more...]

Racial Disparities in Radiation Therapy Reported December 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- After a lumpectomy, black women are far less likely than white women to receive radiation therapy, the standard of care for early stage breast cancer. Led by Grace Li Smith, M.D., Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center … [Read more...]

Race Plays Role in Lung Cancer TreatmentReported April 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Your race may determine what kind of treatment you'll receive if you develop lung cancer. According to a new study, black patients with lung cancer are less likely to receive recommended chemotherapy and surgery than white patients with the disease. Researchers from the University of … [Read more...]

PSA Test not Best for Prostate Cancer Reported March 13, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests have been an important diagnostic tool for prostate cancer. However, a new study finds improved biopsy techniques make PSA less useful in prostate cancer screening. The research supporting the importance of PSA screening was … [Read more...]

PSA Levels Predict Cancer Risk for Black MenReported February 26, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- PSA levels appear to be more predictive of three-year prostate cancer risk in African American men compared with Caucasian men with a family history of prostate cancer, according to a new study. "It was previously thought that PSA levels were just naturally higher in … [Read more...]

Prostate Cancer Treatment May Have Downside Reported October 3, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A common treatment given to men who suffer from aggressive prostate cancer may actually be helping those cancers migrate to other parts of the body. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University came to that conclusion after studying the role androgen deprivation therapy plays in … [Read more...]

Prostate Cancer Therapy Boosts Risk of Fractures, Heart DiseaseReported April 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Prostate cancer patients who take drugs to decrease their testosterone levels may be increasing their risk of developing bone- and heart-related side effects, but those risks are still relatively low, according to a new study. Doctors say androgen deprivation … [Read more...]

Prostate Cancer: Surveillance or Surgery? Reported November 24, 2009 MIAMI, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More and more men with prostate cancer are choosing not to have any treatment at all. In the past, these men often did what's called watchful waiting -- simply waiting for something to happen with the cancer before taking any active measures. Now, many … [Read more...]

Prostate Cancer Study Results Far Exceed Expectations Reported June 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two Mayo Clinic patients whose aggressive prostate cancer tumors had grown well beyond the prostate into the abdominal areas and had been considered inoperable are now cancer free thanks in part to an experimental drug therapy. The men were participating … [Read more...]

Prostate cancer is often detected using prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening. Now, a new study reveals, despite the cancer’s status as the leading cause of cancer death in American men, there is little reason to screen men more often than every four years. Researchers in Amsterdam wanted to know if screening every two years would save more lives than screening every … [Read more...]

Primary Tumors Drive Cancer Growth Reported June 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Researchers discovered a new clue to help them understand how and why cancers spread in the body. The scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology studied primary tumors from human breast cancers that appeared to mobilize bone marrow cells. The tumors then fed inactive cancer cells … [Read more...]

Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening Reported September 24, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research provides solid evidence that medications and diet can go a long way in the prevention of prostate cancer. Researchers from the University of Toronto reviewed published literature on prostate cancer to determine the progress made toward a prostate cancer-prevention … [Read more...]

Preventing Breast Cancer Reported October 12, 2007 TORONTO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Statistics say one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Chances are, you or someone you love has already been handed the diagnosis. New treatments for breast cancer get a lot of press and, while that's always good news, … [Read more...]

Lifestyle Changes may Prevent Disease Reported November 14, 2005  (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Preventing some of the most common causes of death and disability in America may be easier than we think. According to Dr. Walter Willett, chairman of the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, simple dietary and lifestyle changes could do the trick. In a talk … [Read more...]

Preserving Fertility in Cancer Patients Reported July 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The vast improvement in cancer treatment and increased survival rates have created a challenge for young cancer patients, since the chemotherapy and radiation treatments that save lives often threaten fertility. Techniques to safeguard fertility, such as freezing eggs … [Read more...]

Pregnant Women and Clinical TrialsReported September 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For years, being pregnant meant you probably would not be enrolled in a clinical trial. Now, bioethicists at Duke University Medical Center, Johns Hopkins and Georgetown Universities, say it’s time to change that because pregnant women are being excluded not just from the risks of … [Read more...]

Pregnancy Protein Prevents Breast Cancer? Reported December 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Hormones produced during pregnancy induce a protein called alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) that directly inhibits the growth of breast cancer and may serve as a viable agent for the treatment and prevention of breast cancer. "Hormones in pregnancy, such as estrogen, all … [Read more...]

Predicting Survival from Ovarian CancerReported February 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If doctors had a better idea of which ovarian cancer patients are less likely to survive the disease, they could offer more intensive treatment to those who need it. A new study out of The Netherlands might help uncover that information. Researchers there analyzed tissue … [Read more...]

Predicting Breast Cancer Survival Rates Reported June 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Two proteins in the blood may predict the chances of long-term survival for breast cancer patients, according to a new study. Researchers measured the levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and serum amyloid A (SAA) in 734 breast cancer patients 31 months after their diagnoses. They found … [Read more...]

Potential Drug Therapy for Quitting SmokingReported November 25, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers have uncovered information that may lead to a new medical treatment for nicotine addiction. Cigarette smoking is one of the most widespread preventable causes of death and disease in developed countries. Annually, the habit is responsible for about 440,000 … [Read more...]

Possible Treatment for “Chemo Brain” Reported December 22, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Help may be on the way for the legions of cancer survivors who suffer a frustrating decline in cognitive function caused by chemotherapy. It's often referred to as “chemo brain.” Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) are working on an … [Read more...]