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...]

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...]