Fewer women are facing the diagnoses of breast cancer these days and the recent drop in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the most likely reason, according to new research. In 2002, the Women's Health Initiative study revealed a link between HRT and increased risk of breast cancer. A sharp drop in the number of women on long-term HRT followed the announcement. Between … [Read more...]

Does MS Protect Against Cancer?Reported April 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – People with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a lot of health issues to worry about. But cancer may be lower on the list for them than for most people. Researchers who compared the health records of 20,000 people with MS with 204,000 people without the condition found about a 10 percent reduction in … [Read more...]

Pledge to extend breast screening July 9, 2007 Breast screening is likely to be offered to older women in future, despite claims by experts that it does not save lives. Women will be screened until the age of 69, ministers have pledged, provided pilot studies currently underway prove successful. A storm has erupted over research published in a … [Read more...]

Breast cancer danger cells found July 9, 2007 They believe that as few as one in 100 cells within a cancer have this capacity. This may explain why current treatments sometimes fail. If we are to have any real cures in advanced breast cancer, it will be absolutely necessary to eliminate these cells Dr Max Wicha It may also lead to more … [Read more...]

Discrimination in HealthcareReported August 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study finds minorities who feel they are being discriminated against are less likely to get important medical screenings. Researchers say this could be the driving force behind the difference that is seen in clinical outcomes among minorities. Higher levels of health screenings lead to lower … [Read more...]

 Eating healthy and exercising can help save breast cancer survivors' lives. According to a new study, eating at least five fruits and vegetables a day and exercising for 30 minutes a day, six times a week can reduce the death rate for breast cancer survivors by about 50 percent, regardless of their weight. "This study says if [overweight people] exercise and eat well, they … [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 Drug May Transform Cancer Treatments Reported June 04, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A popular anti-diabetic drug can improve the immune system and increase the effectiveness of vaccines and cancer treatments. Research at McGill University and the University of Pennsylvania found the diabetes treatment metformin, increases the efficiency of the immune system’s … [Read more...]

Device Tracks Progress of Lung CancerReported July 08, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Better treatment may be on the horizon for lung cancer patients, thanks to a new device. A microchip-based device previously used to detect circulating tumor cells (CTCs), or tumor cells in the bloodstream, can now be used to analyze genetic changes in those cells. This means … [Read more...]

Detecting Cancer at the Dentist's OfficeReported 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...]

 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...]

Dark Skinned People Should Beware Skin Cancer Reported July 28, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Many dark-skinned people don't worry much about skin cancer. That's unwise, report University of Cincinnati researchers who reviewed more than 50 years' worth of data on skin cancer in populations around the world. … [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...]

Computers Detect Breast CancerReported October 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows when a computer-aided detection system is used in breast cancer screening, it detects cancer as effectively -- if not with more precision -- as an additional radiologist. Research has shown mammography reading by two medical experts is more sensitive at detecting cancer than … [Read more...]

Compound Discovery Could Strengthen Chemo Reported December 24, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers say their discovery of a new compound could improve chemotherapy. Researchers from Michigan State University in East Lansing discovered the compound known as SP-4-84. They believe the compound, when used in conjunction … [Read more...]

Combo Treatment Ups Fatigue in Breast CancerReported 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...]

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...]

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...]

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 Remain at RiskReported June 03, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Adults who’ve survived childhood cancer must remain vigilant to stay healthy in the future. A new study finds these patients have a higher risk for both cancer and heart disease. Researchers from Brenner Children’s Hospital at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., … [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...]

Chemotherapy for Older Breast Cancer Patients Reported March 3, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study suggests older women with breast cancer, who are otherwise in good health, may be dismissed as candidates for treatment with chemotherapy. Previous data shows secondary treatment chemotherapy in women with early stage … [Read more...]

Chemotherapy and Tamoxifen Reduce Second Breast Cancer Risk Reported January 07, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Breast cancer patients may reduce the risk of developing a second cancer in their other breast if they have chemotherapy or tamoxifen. The risk of developing cancer in the other breast is two to six times … [Read more...]

Chemobrain Reported December 20, 2004 HOUSTON (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Chemotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment. But with the therapy comes an often overlooked side effect that researchers have dubbed "chemobrain." Here's what is and what doctors are doing to stop it. Janis Shea works hard to stay focused. "I'm … [Read more...]

Risk factors explain racial breast cancer patternsMar 29, 05 The differences in breast cancer rates among various racial and ethnic groups can be largely explained by the presence of breast cancer risk factors, according to a report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. After factoring in age, breast cancer rates for women in … [Read more...]

Red Meat Linked To Breast Cancer July 15, 2007 Science Daily — Eating red meat increases a woman’s chance of developing breast cancer, according to new research from the University of Leeds. The findings are most striking for post-menopausal women – those with the highest intake of red meat, the equivalent to one portion a day (more than 57 grams) - … [Read more...]

Catch Some Rays, Avoid Breast Cancer? Reported October 22, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- While too much sun may be bad for your skin, increased exposure to sunlight may cut your risk of advanced breast cancer in half. Researchers reveal women who had high exposure to sunlight had half the risk of developing advanced breast cancer -- … [Read more...]