Fixing Leaky LungsReported July 21, 2008 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 200,000 people a year are diagnosed with new cases of lung cancer. Until now, surgery required long and trying hospital stays, but a new development is making recovery faster -- and less painful. Joel Hammond is a man on the move. "I like walking because it gets you outside see the … [Read more...]

Fighting Cancerous Cells December 10, 2004 ATLANTA (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Each year, nearly 22,000 patients will be diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor. Doctors often use surgery and chemotherapy to destroy the tumor. Here's how researchers are making sure those tumors don't grow back.Ask Valarie Hill what she thinks of medicine, and … [Read more...]

Fight Against Brain Cancer AdvancesReported September 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There’s new information in the fight against the most common and lethal brain cancer in the United States. Glioblastoma (GBM) affects more than 21,000 people in this country each year. Most patients don’t live past 14 months after diagnosis. The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), a group of more … [Read more...]

Fever Kills Cancer Reported June 12, 2009 HOUSTON (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The stats are not promising: This year, 37,000 people will get pancreatic cancer ,and 34,000 will die from it. There are few effective treatments, but now doctors are trying to heat things up -- and kill the deadly disease. Joe Castelli loves to watch a good battle in the ring, but nothing could … [Read more...]

Fertility Saved in Cervical Cancer PatientsReported November 11, 2004  (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new surgery for women being treated for cervical cancer may protect fertility and stave off ovarian failure.In the procedure, surgeons removed an ovary and transplanted it into the upper arm to preserve hormonal function in women undergoing treatment for cervical … [Read more...]

Female Frequent Drinkers Have Higher Cancer Risk Reported September 10, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Postmenopausal women may double their risk of endometrial cancer if they drink two or more alcoholic beverages each day. In previous studies, alcohol consumption has been linked to higher levels of estrogen in postmenopausal women, a possible explanation for the association … [Read more...]

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A small molecule earlier found to have both anti-fat and anti-cancer properties is a literal turnoff for fat-making genes, according to a new report. The chemical, which the researchers call fatostatin, blocks a well known master controller of fat synthesis, a transcription factor known as SREBP. That action in mice that are genetically prone to obesity … [Read more...]

Faster Prostate Cancer Detection Reported October 20, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A team of Northwestern University researchers has detected previously undetectable levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in patients who have undergone a radical prostatectomy. Thanks to the power of the nanoparticle-based bio-barcode assay, the researchers found measureable PSA in each … [Read more...]

Experts Take Step Toward National Heart Disease SurveillanceReported March 24, 2009 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has started establishing a unit to systematically track cardiovascular disease and stroke in the United States, the first step toward an organized national surveillance system for the two conditions. … [Read more...]

Exercise While Young to Prevent Brain Cancer Reported October 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- While little is known about the causes of glioma, researchers at the National Cancer Institute have found that this deadly form of brain cancer may be linked to physical activity in early life and height. "Our findings suggest that biological factors related to energy expenditure … [Read more...]

Exercise to Beat Cancer FatigueReported April 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Chemotherapy and other cancer treatments can leave patients feeling weary and fatigued -- both mentally and physically. New research shows getting up and breaking a sweat could help cancer patients fight those tired feelings. In a review of 28 prior studies on cancer-related fatigue, researchers … [Read more...]

Exercise Benefits Leukemia Patients Reported August 04, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Though it may seem counterintuitive, given that the most bothersome symptom of leukemia is extreme fatigue, a team of researchers has shown that physical activity can significantly improve symptoms of fatigue and depression, increase cardiovascular endurance and maintain … [Read more...]

Everyday Choices Can Impact Cancer Risk Reported December 11, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – It’s clear that genetics and environment play a role in your cancer risk. But what many people overlook is their everyday choices can also have an impact. Choices such as whether you choose to smoke or whether you choose to eat your vegetables. … [Read more...]

Even Moderate Drinking Associated With Higher Cancer RiskReported February 26, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women who consume even one alcoholic drink a day, whether it's wine, beer or liquor may be more likely to develop cancer. British researchers examined the association of alcohol consumption and cancer incidence in the Million Women Study, which included … [Read more...]

Estrogen Tied to Breast Cancer Recurrence Reported March 11, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The higher a woman’s estrogen level, the more likely breast cancer will come back, according to new research. The new study reveals that women whose breast cancer came back had almost twice as much estrogen in their blood than women who remained cancer-free. … [Read more...]

Enzyme Variation Influences Effectiveness of Breast Cancer Treatment Reported October 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Among women with early stage breast cancer, genetic variation of a certain enzyme appears to be associated with clinical outcomes for women treated with tamoxifen, according to a new study. Researchers state, "Tamoxifen has been the gold standard for the … [Read more...]

Emotions Don’t Matter When Treating Cancer Reported October 23, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The power of a positive attitude may not be powerful enough to fight cancer. A new study reveals emotional well-being is not a factor affecting the outcome for patients with head and neck cancer. Researchers from the … [Read more...]

Eliminating Brain TumorsReported January 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newsire) -- New approaches to gene therapy have been found that help eradicate brain tumors and boost the power of the immune system. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles found that HMGB1, a protein released from deteriorating tumor cells, activates dendritic cells and stimulates … [Read more...]

Elder Cancer Care Costs Billions Reported May 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Caring for elderly people with cancer is a costly proposition. According to researchers who analyzed federal data on about 719,000 people with cancer and more than 1.6 million similarly aged people without the disease, cancer care costs the Medicare program more than $21 billion over five years … [Read more...]

Easing Radiation Side Effects -- In-Depth Doctor's Interview Reported October 2, 2006 Maitland DeLand, M.D., discusses a way to prevent the burning and pain that comes with breast cancer radiation. Ivanhoe Broadcast News Interview with Maitland DeLand, M.D., Radiation Oncologist, OncoLogics, … [Read more...]

Early Detection of Oral Cancer Reported March 28, 2008 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Each year, more than 34,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer. The best chance at survival is early detection. Now, a new device can catch oral cancer earlier than ever before. Dentist Stephen Brattesani is on a mission -- to find oral cancer … [Read more...]

Drug Combo Helps Neuropathic Pain Reported March 31, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research reveals combining the drugs gabapentin and morphine helps relieve neuropathic pain, which is often difficult to treat and can accompany diseases such as cancer, diabetes or HIV. Neuropathic pain is characterized by a burning, … [Read more...]

Dried Tomatoes to Fight Prostate Cancer Reported June 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – New research suggests preventing prostate cancer may not only be linked to what you eat, but the form of your food. In a recent study reported in the journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, scientists studied different tomato products. “Processing of many edible plants … [Read more...]

Double Treatments Improves Survival for People with Brain Cancer Reported January 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Combing radiation seeds and chemotherapy wafers, as opposed to receiving only one of the therapies, lengthened the life of participants in a study on treating a particularly deadly form of brain cancer. … [Read more...]

Does Green Tea Prevent Cancer? Reported November 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Evidence continues to brew about the protective effects of green tea against cancer, but scientists are still not sure the tea leaves reveal the answer. Vassiliki Papadimitrakopoulo, M.D., professor of medicine in the Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology at the University of … [Read more...]

Doctors Recommend HPV Test Reported October 18, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When it comes to detecting cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV) testing may be better than traditional Papanicolaou (Pap) testing. Researchers from McGill University in Montreal, collected data from 10,154 women ages 30 to 69. All the … [Read more...]

Do PET Scans Help Cancer Patients Live Longer? Reported November 14, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Positron emission tomography (PET scans) are helpful in diagnosing and treating some cancers, but do they help patients live healthier and longer lives? New research from the United Kingdom says it’s not clear yet whether the imaging … [Read more...]

DNA Tests Determine Colon Cancer Treatment's Effectiveness Reported April 18, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Colon cancer is the third most common cause of death from cancer. For patients with advanced colon cancer who are resistant to chemotherapy, antiepidermal growth factor receptor (antiEGFR) monoclonal … [Read more...]

A pill a day Regular doses of baby aspirin may help prevent colorectal polyps, a precursor to cancer, previous studies have shown. But, because aspirin can have dangerous side effects, most notably gastrointestinal bleeding, researchers at the Harvard Medical School used data from the Nurses' Health Study, the world's longest-running … [Read more...]