Colonoscopies Better for Women Reported  May 20, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Colonoscopies are better at detecting colorectal cancer in women than a procedure known as flexible sigmoidoscopy, a new study shows. Researchers participating in the Colorectal Neoplasia Screening with Colonoscopy in Average Risk Women at Regional Naval … [Read more...]

Colon Cancer Blood Test Reported September 7, 2007 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- When caught early, patients have close to a 100 percent chance of surviving colon cancer. The only problem is, it takes an invasive colonoscopy -- a test many patients dread -- to catch the cancer. Now, researchers are working on an easier way to detect the disease. With two … [Read more...]

College Grads Have Lower Cancer Death RatesReported July 14, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Higher education isn’t just good for the mind; it’s also good for your health. According to a new study done by the American Cancer Society, people with a college degree or more than 16 years of education die less often from the four most common kinds of cancer – lung, colorectal, … [Read more...]

Closer Look at Colorectal Cancer Screening Reported January 19, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows a single office-based stool blood test is a poor, but often used, screening test for colorectal cancer. Current recommendations suggest adults over age 50 take a six-sample fecal occult blood test at home and return the stool … [Read more...]

Clearing the air on ‘Chemofog’ Reported April 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Between 20 percent and 30 percent of chemotherapy patients report temporary memory problems, termed “chemofog” or “chemobrain.” But new evidence suggests stress and quality of life issues may be more responsible for memory and concentration problems in breast cancer patients than chemotherapy … [Read more...]

Cholesterol Levels Linked to CancerReported August 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The risk of cancer in diabetics may be connected to cholesterol levels. Researchers from Hong Kong looked at 6,107 Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes. They found LDL cholesterol levels below 2.80 mmol/L and at levels of at least 3.90 mmol/L were both associated with a much higher risk of … [Read more...]

Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient Linked to Cancer Reported December 22, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Herbal teas may help you relax, but new studies show that an acid found in Chinese herbal teas may increase the risk of urinary tract cancer. The carcinogen aristolochic acid, which was found in many prescribed Chinese herbal products including Guan Mu Tong, … [Read more...]

Study: Childhood Soy Diet Reduces Breast Cancer RiskReported March 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Asian-American women who ate a lot of soy during their childhood are significantly less likely to develop breast cancer than other women, even those who consume a lot of soy in adolescence and adulthood, according to a new study. Historically, breast cancer rates are four- to … [Read more...]

Childhood Cancer Survivors at Risk for Stroke Reported November 27, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children who survive a brain tumor or leukemia may have other health problems later in life. A new study reveals childhood cancer survivors who received radiation therapy are at a greater risk of a stroke as … [Read more...]

Childhood Cancer Survivors At Risk Reported May 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Childhood cancer survivors are significantly more likely to develop cancer again later in life than the general population, according to a new study. The study followed cancer survivors from birth up to age 79, one of the few studies to examine the risk over the course of a lifetime. Danish … [Read more...]

Childhood Brain Tumors Leave Lasting Mark Reported November 04, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Childhood brain tumors cast a long shadow over survivors, who later in life, have been shown to have lower levels of education, employment and income, compared to their siblings and survivors of other types of cancer. For the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study, researchers sent a … [Read more...]

Chemotherapy Temporarily Affects Brain Function Reported November 27, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cancer patients have often complained of problems with memory and problem solving but doctors were not sure if was related to the illness or treatment. Now, a new study finds chemotherapy may be the … [Read more...]

Chemotherapy Resistance Reported September 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cell cycle checkpoints act like molecular tripwires for damaged cells. Leave the tripwire in place for too long, however, and cancer cells will press on regardless, making them resistant to certain types of chemotherapy, according to researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. "A lot … [Read more...]

Chemobrain: The Battle after CancerReported November 19, 2008 ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 80 percent of cancer survivors say they struggle with their memory and have trouble concentrating. The condition, called chemobrain, can wreak havoc on a survivor's life, but there's a new way to boost brainpower after the battle with cancer. Brenda Oathout beat … [Read more...]

Chemotherapy Successful Treatment for Testicular Cancer Reported July 22, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows a single dose of the anticancer drug carboplatin is as successful and less toxic than previous testicular cancer treatments. In the past, treatment for stage 1 seminoma -- a cancer of the testes -- has included removal of the cancerous testicle, or … [Read more...]

Chemo Bath for Cancer Reported January 08, 2010 SAN DIEGO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- This year, 1.5 million people will be diagnosed with cancer. Cancers of the abdomen like colon cancer are some of the hardest to treat. Now doctors are giving some patients a "chemo bath" to stop the disease.   Jon Upson isn't center stage … and that's just how he … [Read more...]

High glucose and diabetes increase cancer risk January 13, 2005 Reported by Susan Aldridge, PhD, medical journalist New research shows that high glucose levels and diabetes are major risk factors for a number of cancers.Diabetes is becoming increasingly … [Read more...]

Cervical Cancer Spotted EarlierReported October 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Death rates from cervical cancer have dropped dramatically over the past decades due to the Pap test and now a new test could help doctors identify cancer even earlier. Researchers say by using high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), they get better imaging of smaller tumors. The … [Read more...]

Cervical Cancer Screening Needed in Developing World Reported June 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Few women in the developing world are getting the cervical cancer screenings they need. A new study from the University of Washington finds only one in five women in developing countries are screened effectively for cervical cancer and those at highest risk are among the … [Read more...]

Women power: Curb cervical cancerSEPTEMBER 23, 2005 NEW DELHI: Women in India will soon have their own vaccine against cervical cancer, popularly known as the "poor woman's disease."It occurs in the lining of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus (womb) that enters the vagina. … [Read more...]

Cells Predict Cancer Spread in Children Reported July 17, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Endothelial progenitor cells may play a role in the start and progression of metastatic disease in children with cancer, according to a recent study. Circulating endothelial cells are rare cells that shed from the lining of blood vessels after vascular damage. Circulating … [Read more...]

Removal of Precancerous Cells not a Cure Reported November 23, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women undergoing a treatment to remove pre-cancerous cells of the cervix may think they are home free, but a new study points to the contrary. Researchers from the University Central Hospital in Finland performed a 20-year follow up of women who had surgery to remove pre-cancerous … [Read more...]

Cell Phone DangersReported March 12, 2009 CLEVELAND (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 3 billion people have them worldwide. More than 90 percent of the Western world uses them. Americans average about 13 hours a month talking on them. However, there are some downsides to using that device we just can't seem to get enough of. Men: beware! A new study shows cell … [Read more...]

Causes of Cervical Cancer Identified in India Reported October 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- India shoulders one-fourth of the global burden of cervical cancer caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), and it's the most common cancer among women in the country. Researchers are now one step closer to a more effective vaccination program in India, a measure that could … [Read more...]

Catching Lung Cancer Early Reported December 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The discovery of genetic markers in the blood which indicate early-stage lung tumors could lead to a simple blood test to detect lung cancer in its earliest phases, when it can be most successfully treated. Lung cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in both men and women … [Read more...]

Carbon Monoxide Battles Cancer Drug Side Effects Reported November 22, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – An anti-cancer drug with potentially dangerous side effects might be made safer and less toxic by the regular inhalation of a gas most people associate with toxic effects itself. Duke University Medical Center researchers find … [Read more...]

  OTTAWA - Ontario announced Thursday it will begin to offer a vaccine that could help prevent cervical cancer to girls in Grade 8, a day after an article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal argued it is premature to offer the immunizations on a universal basis. Ontario's free and voluntary program, which is to commence in classrooms this fall, will offer the … [Read more...]

Cancer Survivors Stuck in Limbo Reported June 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Long-term cancer survivors aren’t getting the guidance and care needed during a crucial time, according to a group of Scottish researchers. A recent study found many patients have finished their oncology treatments but are not receiving support to manage their ongoing symptoms. “The impact of … [Read more...]

Cancer Survivors at Risk for RelapseReported August 18, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study cautions breast cancer survivors to remain on guard. Results reveal survivors of breast cancer are at substantial risk of recurrence even 15 years after their first diagnosis. Researchers at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston examined recurrence rates … [Read more...]

Cancer Survivors and Heart Disease Reported January 08, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pediatric cancer survivors are at higher risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol, all precursors to heart disease. In a new study, researchers looked at data from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study -- which involved over 8,000 cancer survivors and … [Read more...]