Cancer

Drug Combo Helps Neuropathic Pain Reported March 31, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research reveals combining the drugs gabapentin and morphine helps relieve neuropathic pain, which is often difficult to treat and can accompany diseases such as cancer, diabetes or HIV. Neuropathic pain is characterized by a burning, … [Read more...]

Exercise While Young to Prevent Brain Cancer Reported October 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- While little is known about the causes of glioma, researchers at the National Cancer Institute have found that this deadly form of brain cancer may be linked to physical activity in early life and height. "Our findings suggest that biological factors related to energy expenditure … [Read more...]

Forgotten Leukemia Drug Shows PromiseReported December 23, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors found a new weapon in the fight against an incurable form of leukemia, and it's a drug that was once dismissed as ineffective in battling the disease. Flavopiridol has shown promising results in phase I and II clinical trials that involved 116 patients with advanced … [Read more...]

Treatment Can Reduce Bone Turnover in Prostate Cancer Reported July 23, 2009 THURSDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) -- Treatment of bone metastases in prostate cancer patients with denosumab, which blocks bone resorption, reduces bone turnover compared with bisphosphonates, according to a study in the August issue of the Journal of Urology. As part of a Phase II trial, Karim … [Read more...]

Genes may Predict Severity of Cancer Reported September 19, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The activity of just a few genes could hold the key to predicting the fate of multiple myeloma patients. Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer affecting the blood plasma cells in bone marrow responsible for producing antibodies. Each year, nearly 14,600 Americans are diagnosed with … [Read more...]

Heavy Drinking Linked to Prostate Cancer Reported July 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Although current research regarding the relationship between alcohol consumption and prostate cancer is still inconclusive, researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, led by Zhihong Gong Ph.D., found that men who reported regular heavy drinking -- … [Read more...]

HPV Vaccine for Older Women, too Reported June 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The HPV vaccine isn’t just for teens. New research shows women ages 24 to 45 not already infected with the common sexually transmitted disease can receive protection against the virus following vaccination. Adolescent girls and young women have been the targets for HPV vaccination efforts. … [Read more...]

Half-truths make breast cancer detection difficult: Wellness watch Reported June 22, 2008 Half-truth is statement that mingles truth and falsehood with deliberate intent to deceive. If not anything else, it creates a set of misunderstandings that arise from kernels of truth, which are distorted to become sweeping statements that are not true. … [Read more...]

Lung cancer: A woman's disease Think lung cancer, and most people picture a disease that primarily strikes older men who smoke. What many don't realize is that lung cancer accounts for 25% of all cancer deaths involving women. And women may be more susceptible to the disease than men, research suggests, a fact … [Read more...]

Korean breakthrough on stomach cancerMonday, December 6, 2004 SEOUL, Dec 04, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- The South Koreas Food and Drug Administration says it has proof nimesulide, a material that represses cyclooxygenase-2, or COX-2, prevents stomach cancer. A germ known as Helicobacter pylori that survives on mucosas in the stomach … [Read more...]

Blood test detects ovarian cancer earlyReported February 16, 2008 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Researchers have developed what they believe is the first blood test that accurately detects ovarian cancer at an early stage. "The ability to recognize almost 100 percent of new tumors will have a major impact on the high death rates of this cancer," senior author Dr. Gil Mor, … [Read more...]

Scientists studying new ways to combat skin cancerReported July 26, 2008 Washington, July 26 : Scientists studying new ways to combat skin cancer A team led by an Indian-origin scientist is examining certain molecules that may help strengthen the effectiveness of sunscreen to prevent skin cancer. The researchers led by distinguished professor Chandradhar Dwivedi, head of … [Read more...]

Majority of Breast Cancer Patients Don't Get Tested Reported September 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Breast cancer patients may not be receiving the right medicine, a new study suggests. New studies reveal a lack of information about new testing technologies for breast cancer. According to standard care, women with early stage breast cancer should be tested for tumors with … [Read more...]

Hope for Metastatic Breast Cancer Reported November 28, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new, investigational drug shows encouraging results in treating women with metastatic breast cancer. According to a study published in Core Evidence, lapatinib shows a response in a group of women with metastatic breast cancer, a disease doctors say offers a major clinical challenge. … [Read more...]

Cervical Cancer Rates Higher Among Minority WomenJanuary 22, 2008 Newswise — The last 50 years have witnessed a dramatic decline in the number of cervical cancer cases, according to the National Cancer Institute. This trend can be primarily attributed to the use of the Pap test, a screening tool that allows doctors to detect precancerous changes … [Read more...]

New Gene Marker Linked to Prostate Cancer in African Americans Reported November 02, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new gene marker could help explain why more blacks develop prostate cancer. Researchers from the University of Chicago and the Translational Genomics Research Institute find a genetic variation is linked to a higher … [Read more...]

No More Biopsies? Reported September 18, 2009 BOSTON (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's a routine test for cancer. It's also how doctors figure out if cancer treatments are working, but biopsies can be a painful process. Researchers are working on a blood test that could replace the prodding and surgery with a simple prick. John Shea suffers from both colon and prostate cancers. … [Read more...]

Out of Body OperationReported December 01, 2008 MIAMI (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every year, almost 1.5 million Americans hear the words, "you have cancer." some are told their tumor is too difficult to remove, but one group of surgeons has opened a new door by taking the word inoperable out of the equation. Brooke Zepp loves to travel. Last year, as she was … [Read more...]

Personalized Eye Cancer TreatmentReported April 08, 2009 NEW YORK (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Too much sun can cause skin cancer, and the same thing can happen to your eyes. About 2,400 people were diagnosed with eye cancer last year. Many treatments for the disease are invasive and can damage the eye even more. One woman and her doctor have pushed eye cancer treatment to the … [Read more...]

Predicting Survival from Ovarian CancerReported February 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If doctors had a better idea of which ovarian cancer patients are less likely to survive the disease, they could offer more intensive treatment to those who need it. A new study out of The Netherlands might help uncover that information. Researchers there analyzed tissue … [Read more...]

Report: Fewer People Dying of Cancer Reported August 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The number of cancer deaths has declined steadily in the last three decades. Although younger people have experienced the steepest declines, all age groups have shown improvement, according to a recent report.   "Our efforts against cancer, including prevention, … [Read more...]

Safer Neck SurgeryReported March 23, 2009 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Operating around the head and neck is a delicate job. When doctors are dealing with kids, it becomes even trickier. A new procedure aims to ease the pain and eliminate scars so the smallest patients can grow up without the reminders of surgery. Twins Colton and Isabella Suggs may … [Read more...]

Skin Cancer: It's About the ABC's Reported July 21, 2009 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- This year, more than 1 million people will be told they have skin cancer. The worst kind, melanoma, will affect more than 60,000 Americans. 90 percent of skin cancers are caused by the sun. What you know and don't know about protecting yourself may be the … [Read more...]

Ovarian cancer may have early indications ROCHESTER, Minn., Nov 19, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Minnesota researchers say women who develop ovarian cancer may have early indications such as abdominal cramps and urinary incontinence. The study by Olmsted Medical Center and Mayo Clinic found that the most … [Read more...]

Study: Cancer More Common in Schizophrenia Patients Reported June 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study finds people with schizophrenia die from cancer four times as often as people in the general population. Schizophrenia is associated with an increased incidence of premature death, in part due to a high rate of suicide among individuals with the … [Read more...]

1 in 5 women with lung cancer never smoked   July 19, 2007 Up to 20 percent of women who develop lung cancer have never smoked, U.S. researchers found in a study that suggests secondhand smoke may be to blame. A survey of a million people in the United States and Sweden shows that just 8 percent of men who get lung cancer … [Read more...]

The (Anti-Cancer) Power of the Pill Reported September 14, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Early users of oral contraceptives who worry they may have upped their chances of developing cancer by taking the pill can relax, according to British researchers. After following women for more than 35 years, the researchers report there is no elevated risk of cancer among the … [Read more...]

Treating Children’s Brain CancerReported January 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Using an engineered herpes virus targeting tumor stem cells, researchers successfully blocked a brain tumor from forming in mice. This discovery may help doctors better understand the recurrent and treatment-resistant nature of these tumors, and potentially find better … [Read more...]

Milk could increase risk of cancer, scientists warn Thursday, Dec 02, 2004 THE GUARDIAN , LONDON -We have been drinking it for thousands of years, and for longer than any of us can remember it has been promoted as one of the healthiest foodstuffs around. But increasingly, milk is in the firing line. Could insidious, cancer-causing substances really … [Read more...]

Using Nanosensors to Detect Cancer Reported December 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors are now able to use nanosensors to measure cancer biomarkers in whole blood, which could dramatically simplify the way physicians test for cancer and other diseases. The team of Yale University researchers, led by Mark Reed, Harold Hodgkinson Professor of … [Read more...]