Best Option for Prostate Cancer Patients? Reported October 12, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Prostate cancer patients whose cancer has not spread are usually given several options for treatment. They can have surgery to remove the cancer, undergo radiotherapy to kill the cancer cells, choose "watchful waiting" to see if the cancer … [Read more...]

Beating Cancer With Beads Reported September 04, 2009 CHICAGO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 1 million people are diagnosed with liver cancer every year, and the majority die within the next 12 months. That's because 90 percent of the patients have tumors that are too large or too complicated for surgery. Now doctors are turning to a powerful treatment that uses tiny … [Read more...]

B.C. school girls probably will receive a controversial vaccine starting in September 2008 aimed at preventing a virus linked to cervical cancer. Health Minister George Abbott told CBC News yesterday the inoculation program for the human papilloma virus (HPV) could start as early as this fall. But provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall said yesterday it's "very, very, … [Read more...]

Women's win on cancerJune 30, 2007 The Australian study published yesterday in the prestigious British Medical Journal found the ThinPrep Imaging System – a hi-tech version of the conventional Pap smear – is so much more efficient women will need fewer of the invasive tests. The published study, co-conducted by The University of Sydney and … [Read more...]

Talc use raises risk of ovarian cancer Reported September 30, 2008 Women have been warned to stop using talcum powder around their genitals after research found it could increase the risk of ovarian cancer by up to 40%. Although previous studies have raised concern about talcum powder, American scientists now fear it can travel up a … [Read more...]

Smoking ban takes hold in NSW July 2, 2007 Harry McAsey also welcomed Verity Firth, the NSW Minister assisting the Minister for Health, to his Sydney pub. Ms Firth said it was a historic day despite some pubs, clubs and even health groups criticising the new laws. She said banning smoking in the state's 3700 licensed venues was the most … [Read more...]

Quit alcohol to reduce mouth cancer risk Reported May 09, 2008 The Mouth Cancer Foundation is calling for a reduction in the current daily alcohol intake safety guidelines. It follows the worldwide report which concludes that men and women who drink just two glasses of alcohol a day increase the risk of developing mouth cancer by 75%. … [Read more...]

New scan to track skin cancer early undergoing trials   Reported October 06, 2009 SYDNEY - A new imaging agent could help to save innumerable lives by tracking melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, at an early stage. Ivan Greguric and colleagues working within the Cooperative Research Consortium (CRC) for Biomedical Imaging Development … [Read more...]

More people surving cancer in Australia Reported August 25, 2008 Survival after cancer is improving significantly in Australia, especially among the better-off groups in the population, according to a report. The report shows that between mid-1980s and early 2000s, the relative chances of surviving five years after a diagnosis of cancer … [Read more...]

More non-melanoma cancers 'unacceptable' Reported October 15, 2008 A new government report has found that 434,000 Australians will be diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer this year, a finding that Cancer Council Australia says is unacceptable. A new report into non-melanoma skin cancer will be released on the internet Wednesday, with … [Read more...]

Marrow transplants could cause secondary cancer: study Reported November 16, 2007 A study has found cancer-stimulating cells could be travelling from bone marrow to help tumours grow in other parts of the body. Researchers from Queensland and South Australia studied bone marrow transplant patients who went on to develop secondary … [Read more...]

Lung cancer : Lung cancer becomes biggest killer of Australian women Reported January 03, 2009 Lung cancer has for the first time overtaken breast cancer to become the top killer of women Down Under, according to a report. With the change in the society, women in Australia are enjoying same freedom as men and have largely picked up … [Read more...]

Study links contraceptive pill with cervical cancer Reported November 10, 2007 Scientists think the link between the contraceptive pill and an increased risk of cervical cancer is a biological effect of the hormones in the pill. (AFP) A new study has confirmed that women who take the contraceptive pill are more at risk of … [Read more...]

Happiness may protect against cancer Reported August 26, 2008 YOUNG women exposed to tragic events may be at a higher risk of breast cancer and being optimistic can help protect against the disease, a study has found.   A team of researchers say they may have found a link between a women’s outlook on life and the risk of breast cancer. … [Read more...]

Hair test for cancer 'this year' Reported January 27, 2008 AUSTRALIAN women could be tested for breast cancer through the strands of their hair using a new screening method later this year. Pending a satisfactory completion of its final trial, Australian company Fermiscan is aiming to begin commercial trials of the … [Read more...]

Exercise program for cancer recovery Reported September 30, 2008 The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Encore program is an innovative and inspiring approach to recovery from breast cancer surgery. It is a gentle exercise program which meets the exercise and support needs of women after the trauma of their treatment in a nurturing … [Read more...]

Cervical cancer vaccine targets older women August 14, 2007 A RIVAL to the cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil has hit Australian markets, this time targeting women in their 30s and 40s. Cervarix will be used to protect women aged 27 to 45 who are not covered by the free immunisations with Gardasil now available to girls and … [Read more...]

Cancer risk not higher for IVF mums Reported July 09, 2008 Women who undergo fertility treatment are no more likely to develop breast or ovarian cancer than any other female, an international review shows. Australian fertility experts say the results of the study, presented at conference in Spain on Tuesday, should be reassuring to the … [Read more...]

Caffeine may help fight ovarian cancer Reported January 23, 2008 CAFFEINE has been blamed for everything from genetic abnormalities to miscarriages. But researchers now claim the much-demonised substance may fight cancer. After studying more than 80,000 women, US and Australian experts found foods containing caffeine - such as … [Read more...]

Assessing Lung Scans Reported November 30, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--A new study is helping doctors determine the value of using computed tomography to test smokers and former smokers for early lung cancer.Researchers from the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Md., reviewed medical records on more than 1,500 patients who underwent low-dose spiral … [Read more...]

Aspirin Reduces Esophageal Cancer in At-risk Patients Reported February 27, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Aspirin and other pain relievers may keep patients with the most aggressive form of Barrett's esophagus from developing esophageal cancer. Researchers from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in … [Read more...]

Artificial Sweeteners Cause Cancer Reported November 18, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent study by the Cesare Maltoni Cancer Research Center in Italy and the European Ramazzini Foundation of Oncology and Environmental Sciences in Bologna, Italy, shows a significant increase in the incidence of malignant tumors, lymphomas and leukemias in rats exposed to varying doses … [Read more...]

Hot Dogs Raise Risk of Pancreatic Cancer - StudyWed Apr 20, 2005 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A diet containing lots of processed meats, like hot dogs and sausages, raises the risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a large multiethnic study unveiled on Wednesday. The researchers found that heavy consumers of processed meats -- 40 grams … [Read more...]

Are Your Eating Habits Putting You At Risk for Breast Cancer? Reported August 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – How you eat may be just as important as how much you eat, if mice studies are any clue. Cancer researchers have long studied the impact of diet on breast cancer, but results to date have been mixed. New studies show that intermittent calorie … [Read more...]

(HealthDayNews) -- In a perplexing finding, a new study suggests that exposure to sunlight may help people with melanoma live longer. And a second study found sunshine confers yet another cancer benefit: It may reduce the risk of developing non-Hodgkins lymphoma. The results of both pieces of research raise obvious questions. "Sunlight is one of only 60 agents designated by … [Read more...]

Women who dye their hair have a higher Cancer RiskBuenos Aries Herald, February 03, 2004 Women who have been colouring their hair for 24 years or more have a higher risk of developing a cancer called non-Hodgkin lymphoma, US researchers reported. They said their study of 1,300 women could help explain a mysterious rise in the … [Read more...]

Anti-inflammatories cut Oral Cancer Risk Reported April 19, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Smokers may want to take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Researchers from the Norwegian Radium Hospital in Oslo say taking drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen protects smokers from developing oral … [Read more...]

Alzheimer's May Protect Against Cancer? Reported January 04, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who have Alzheimer's disease may be less likely to develop cancer, and people who have cancer may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, a new study shows. Researchers looked at 3,020 people 65 and older who were followed for up to eight years to see … [Read more...]

Alpha Blockers Stop and Prevent Cervical Cancer in Mice Reported November 11, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two FDA-approved drugs, one used to treat breast cancer and the other to treat osteoporosis, may eventually be used to stop cervical cancer in its tracks. In a new study, researchers found two FDA-approved drugs -- fulvestrant and raloxifene, both … [Read more...]

Alcohol may Encourage Cancer Progression Reported October 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Although alcohol consumption has been linked to colon and breast cancer, exactly how this occurs remains unclear. New understanding of a cellular process provides scientists with some possible answers. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) -- essential for numerous developmental … [Read more...]