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...]

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...]