Cancer

Embryos to get cancer screeningNovember 2 A London clinic has been given the go-ahead to screen embryos for an inherited form of bowel cancer, it was announced yesterday. The green light for embryo screening came as fresh evidence emerged of the genetic links to bowel cancer. The new screening programme is to be conducted at the assisted conception unit at University … [Read more...]

Understanding Muscle Atrophy Reported June 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows that muscle atrophy is a much more ordered and deliberate process than previously thought. During atrophy, which can occur when the body is weak from a disease such as cancer or AIDS, the body cannibalizes itself and breaks down muscle proteins to liberate amino acids. According to … [Read more...]

Vitamin D and Cancer Reported December 18, 2007 BUFFALO, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Recent research shows up to 50 percent of kids and adults in the United States are at high risk for vitamin D deficiency. It's not to be taken lightly -- a lack of vitamin D has been linked to a whole host of diseases. And research continues … [Read more...]

Animal Fatty Acids Increase Risk of Pancreatic CancerReported June 29, 2009 WASHINGTON — In a large prospective cohort with a wide range of intakes, dietary fat of animal origin was associated with increased pancreatic cancer risk (J Nation Cancer Instit. 2009) (DOI:10.1093/jnci/djp168). Researchers prospectively analyzed the association between intakes of fat, fat … [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...]

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...]

Blood Test to Detect Lung Cancer Reported December 11, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A new blood test could help identify patients that have lung cancer. The blood test could save patients from undergoing more invasive procedures to find out if they have the deadly disease. CT scans are often used to detect lung cancer, but they have a … [Read more...]

Kid's allergies 'may boost cancer risk'Nov 5 2004 Suffering from some kinds of allergy as a child could increase the risk of developing blood cancer in later life, a new study suggests. Researchers in Sweden followed 16,539 twins for more than 30 years, tracking any allergic conditions they suffered and the development of any cancer of the blood. Writing in BMC Public … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Not all cancers deadly Reported July 11, 2009 PARIS - WOMEN take note: Not all breast cancers kill. One in three women diagnosed with breast cancer in public screening programmes are being treated needlessly, a new study has found. The reason is that their tumour will not be life-threatening, the British Medical Journal (BMJ) reported on Friday. The study by Scandinavian … [Read more...]

Genes Help Kick Habit Reported June 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The power to quit smoking may be in your genes. For the first time, researchers have identified gene patters that appear to influence how well one responds to specific smoking cessation treatments. The research was a collaborative effort between Duke University Medical Center, the National Institute of … [Read more...]

Good for the Prostate, Bad for the Brain?Reported July 31, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A common treatment for men with prostate cancer may be negatively impacting their ability to think and reason clearly. Researchers who reviewed previous studies on hormone deprivation therapy, also called androgen depletion therapy, found between 47 percent and 60 percent of men on the … [Read more...]

Heat Kills Lung Cancer Reported April 5, 2005 NEW ORLEANS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Late-breaking research presented over the weekend at the 30th Annual Meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology in New Orleans shows heat may be the best way to kill lung cancer. Riccardo Lencioni, M.D., from the University of Pisa in … [Read more...]

How to Kick the Smoking HabitReported August 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows statewide tobacco control programs may be the most effective option to reduce the financial and health burden of smoking. Results of a University of California, San Diego, study show California saved $86 billion on personal health care costs between the start of its statewide … [Read more...]

Cervical cancer vaccinations for all girls (Update 2)Reported October 01, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry will provide annual human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination against cervical cancer or cancer of the cervix to an estimated 300,000 13-year-old girls in Malaysia beginning next year. It is up to the girls to take advantage of the vaccine. Health Minister Datuk … [Read more...]

Health checks lead to diagnose 17% cancer: study Reported November 14, 2009 Health checkups lead to diagnose 17 per cent of cancer patients who visited key hospitals designated for its treatment across Japan for the first time in 2007, a recent study has shown. The figure ranges from 7 per cent to 24 per cent by prefecture, … [Read more...]

Glucose Intolerance Linked To Cancer Risk In WomenJuly 10, 2007 High blood glucose levels -- even before they reach the level needed for a diagnosis of diabetes -- may signal an increased risk for cancer in women, according to a new study being published in the March issue of Diabetes Care. The March journal also includes a … [Read more...]

Cancer treatment that saved teacher's life approved by FDAReported December 18, 2007 A Canal Winchester woman has a very personal connection to a recently approved form of cancer therapy: It helped send her own cancer into remission. Amy Baker, a Winchester resident and retired Gahanna teacher, has been undergoing treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia -- or CML -- with … [Read more...]

Cancer risks of eating red and processed meat Reported December 14, 2007 New findings provide evidence that people who eat a lot of red and processed meats have greater risk of developing bowel and lung cancer than people who eat small quantities. The research by Amanda Cross and colleagues at the US National Cancer Institute is published in the latest issue of PLoS … [Read more...]

Lung cancer pill may get second chance after testsReported November 20, 2008 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The lung cancer pill Iressa has shown surprising results for patients with advanced disease where it has been at least as effective as a standard chemotherapy treatment, researchers reported on Thursday. Patients who got the once-a-day pill made by AstraZeneca lived as long … [Read more...]

MRI Scans Questioned for Breast CancerReported September 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- MRIs may be doing more harm than good in women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Researchers at the Fox Chase Cancer Center reviewed the medical records of 577 breast cancer patients, including 130 who had MRIs following their diagnosis. They found MRIs delayed treatment and lead to … [Read more...]

New Clues About Deadly Childhood CancerReported January 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New insight into the most common cancer in young children may lead to innovative treatments. Previous research has shown amplification of a gene called MYCN in patients with neuroblastoma usually means a poor prognosis. Researchers sought to find out if other genes played a … [Read more...]

 A recent study reveals administering radiation to the head may be the key to prolonging the lives of people with small cell lung cancer. The procedure increases patients' survival by reducing the risk of the cancer spreading to the brain, a potentially lethal condition, which often accompanies this type of cancer. Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) constitutes 13 percent of all … [Read more...]

Patients in the Dark About Risks of Prostate Cancer Screening Reported October 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cancer screening is designed to save lives, but two new studies suggest patients should more carefully weigh the risks and benefits of prostate cancer testing. Researchers at the New Mexico VA Health Care System and University of New Mexico School of Medicine, … [Read more...]