Colon cancer testing underutilized CLEVELAND, Jan 10, 2005 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- A U.S. study found only 44 percent of colon cancer patients had undergone any type of screening procedure at least six months before their diagnosis. Researchers from University Hospitals of Cleveland and Case Western Reserve … [Read more...]

Cell Phone Cancer Risks Need Further Study Reported June 30, 2008 Scientists have still not been able to say whether or not cell phone use increases the chances of developing cancer or health problems. The uncertainty over the health effects of cell phone use has created a great deal of controversy, and has left both consumers and medical … [Read more...]

Any Use of Hormone Therapy Boosts Risk of Ovarian Cancer Reported September 09, 2009 Women who have ever taken hormone therapy are at an increased risk of ovarian cancer compared with women who have never done so, regardless of duration of use, formulation, estrogen dose, regimen, or route of administration, according to the findings of a large, … [Read more...]

Mobile phones given a clean bill of healthJune 30, 2007 A team of Danish researchers have found that using a cellular phone does not increase a person's risk of cancer. This will be of some relief to the two billion mobile phone users worldwide and will possibly settle the on-going debate over the whether the long-term use of cellular phones is … [Read more...]

Discovery Could Improve Childhood Cancer TreatmentReported March 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A discovery in Canada could help more children survive brain cancer. Research funded by the Canadian Cancer Society discovered eight similar genes that when mutated, appear to be responsible for medulloblastoma, the most common form of childhood brain cancers. … [Read more...]

Diagnosis: CancerReported November 04, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cancer will hit one in two men and one in three women in their lifetime. That means it's one of the top killers in the United States, and you or someone you know will likely battle the disease. How would you react in the hours after a diagnosis? Doctors say your actions could save your life. … [Read more...]

Diabetes Increases Cancer Risk in Japanese Adults Reported September 26, 2006 There may be a link between diabetes and cancer -- something researchers have suspected for a long time. Now a study from the National Cancer Center in Tokyo reveals Japanese adults who have diabetes may have an increased … [Read more...]

Determining Treatment for Prostate CancerReported September 29, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It may take more than a man’s age to determine whether hormones should be used to treat his prostate cancer. A new study from Fox Chase Cancer Center finds men over age 70 with high-risk prostate cancer lived longer and had increases in PSA less frequently when they were treated … [Read more...]

Detecting Lung Disease Reported February 11, 2008 SAVANNAH, Ga. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- This year alone, 200,000 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed in the United States. That used to mean a painful, invasive procedure. Now, there’s a new technique that can provide important answers, sometimes within minutes. For Will … [Read more...]

Detecting Disease Through the Eyes Reported June 26, 2009 INDIANAPOLIS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- From diabetes to cancer -- it can all be spotted by taking a closer look at your eyes. A new laser scan is helping doctors find major health problems sooner. "February of last year I started to notice flashes," Christa Dodge told Ivanhoe. Those flashes turned … [Read more...]

Detecting Cancer at the Dentist's Office Reported April 25, 2008 HOUSTON, Texas (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every two minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Every thirteen minutes, a woman dies from this disease. Early detection may be the key to surviving it … so what if finding out you had it could be as simple as going to the dentist? It could happen! It wasn't … [Read more...]

Destroying Thyroid Cancer Reported March 24, 2008 LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every year in the United States, more than 33,000 people will develop thyroid cancer. It's a slow-growing disease and is one of the least-deadly cancers, but when it reaches an advanced stage and starts spreading to other organs, that prognosis changes. And … [Read more...]

Depression Worsens Brain Cancer Outcomes Reported May 01, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who are suffering from depression are significantly less likely to survive the most common form of brain cancer. Johns Hopkins researchers arrived at that conclusion after studying around 1,000 patients who were undergoing surgery and radiation to treat brain tumors known as … [Read more...]

Depression Increases Cancer Patients' Risk of Dying Reported September 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Depression can affect a cancer patient's likelihood of survival, according to a new study that highlights the need for systematic screening of psychological distress and subsequent treatment. To determine the effects of depression on cancer patients' disease progression … [Read more...]

Scientist report they have found a the location of a gene associated with dense breast tissue, a factor known to increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. Finding these genes means researchers may have a new lead on how to develop ways to reduce breast tissue density and, possibly, breast cancer risk. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer … [Read more...]

CyberKnife For Prostate CancerReported March 02, 2009 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Prostate cancer: it's the most common type of cancer among men. This year almost 200,000 will be diagnosed with it and About 30,000 thousand will die from it. Now a more targeted treatment is giving men choices and a better chance of beating the disease. Fred Hallett … [Read more...]

Cutting Fat May Prevent Ovarian Cancer Reported October 15, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If there weren’t already enough reasons to eat healthy, there may one more for women to add to their list. New research reveals a low fat diet may help reduce the risk of ovarian cancer in post-menopausal women. Previous research discovered a … [Read more...]

Cutting fat Lowers Risk for Prostate Cancer Reported May 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cutting back on omega 6 fatty acids and polyunsaturated fats may help prevent prostate cancer. Researchers at UCLA’s Jonsson Cancer Center and the Department of Urology found there was a 27 percent drop in the incidence of prostate cancer in mice that were fed a very low fat diet. … [Read more...]

Could an Aspirin a day Reduce Breast Cancer? Reported May 05, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study finds taking an aspirin a day may lower a woman’s risk for a common type of breast cancer. The study reveals daily aspirin use was linked to a small reduction in estrogen-receptor positive (ER-positive) breast cancers. However, study authors say aspirin and other … [Read more...]

Costs Compromise Care for Cancer SurvivorsReported February 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The high cost of medical care is causing many cancer survivors to go without routine medical services. According to a report based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than a million people are doing without these services, and while the … [Read more...]

Concern, Praise for HPV VaccineReported September 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Results of a new study reviewing the safety of the HPV vaccine is sending mixed messages. From a study of more than 114,000 Australian young women, researchers found eight confirmed cases of anaphylaxis -- a rare but serious adverse effect to a vaccine, causing difficulty breathing, nausea … [Read more...]

Common Sexually Transmitted Infection Linked to Prostate Cancer Reported September 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers discovered a link between a sexually transmitted infection and prostate cancer. Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and Brigham and Women's Hospital researchers found strong correlations between Trichomonas vaginalis, the most common non-viral … [Read more...]

Common NSAID Could Prevent Skin Cancer Reported January 06, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The widely available anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib (Celebrex) could protect against certain types of skin cancer. A new study examining the effects of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called celecoxib on skin cancer involved 60 people with a genetic … [Read more...]

Common Diabetic Therapy Reduces Risk of Pancreatic Cancer Reported August 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Taking the most commonly-prescribed anti-diabetic drug, metformin, reduces the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by 62 percent, according to research from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. "This is the first epidemiological … [Read more...]

Combo Treatment Ups Fatigue in Breast Cancer Reported September 10, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with early stage breast cancer who receive treatment with both radiotherapy and chemotherapy are more likely to report fatigue, even six months later. The result comes from a study comparing breast cancer survivors with similar women without breast cancer in the general … [Read more...]

Combo Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer Reported June 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A new study finds combining two drugs could extend the lives of pancreatic cancer patients. Pancreatic cancer is responsible for 227,000 deaths worldwide every year. It’s also one of the deadliest types of cancer, with a five-year survival at 5 percent. The standard of care for more than a … [Read more...]

Combining radiation, surgery and chemotherapy helps patients with rare forms of thyroid cancer live longer, according to a new study. Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma is a rare and aggressive form of thyroid cancer, afflicting less than 5 percent of those diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Most patients with the rare thyroid cancer lived less than six months after … [Read more...]

Combination Treatment Shrinks Tumors?Reported August 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A one-two punch may be the best way to shrink tumors. A new study may help explain why anti-cancer drugs, which boost the tumor-killing power of immune cells, haven’t done well in clinical trials. The report shows a way to enhance how these drugs shrink well-established tumors. The immune … [Read more...]

Colors Make Surgery More PreciseReported August 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cancer surgeries may soon get more colorful and more precise. Researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have developed a new imaging system that highlights cancerous tissue, making it easier for surgeons to see and remove it with less damage to normal tissue. The technique could … [Read more...]

Colorectal Cancer Screening UnderusedReported July 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Despite the publicity about the effectiveness of colorectal cancer screening, some doctors say many people aren’t getting the message. According to information collected by the Centers for Disease Control only 50 percent of men and women over 50 years old went for screening in 2005. Although … [Read more...]