Cancer

Unraveling LymphomaReported June 25, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Researchers have come up with a mouse model of lymphoma that is helping to explain how the disease develops in people, and even more importantly, how to improve treaments. The National Jewish Medical and Research Center team looked specifically at the role the B-cell receptor may play in the disease. … [Read more...]

Water and Sun Linked to Bladder CancerReported May 04, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Smoking cigarettes may not be the only risk factor for bladder cancer. New research shows certain ecological factors, including well water and sun exposure, may put you at an increased risk of bladder cancer. "Cigarette smoking is a well-known risk factor associated with bladder cancer but … [Read more...]

Synthetic Hormones May Be Linked to Lung Cancer Deaths Reported July 09, 2009 (NaturalNews) - According to researchers, women using synthetic hormones may have an increased chance of dying from lung cancer. Findings from the Women`s Health Initiative indicate that the use of Prempro, a synthetic estrogen coupled with a synthetic form of progesterone, can lead to a 59 … [Read more...]

Ciggie smoking ‘increases colorectal cancer risk’Reported December 04, 2009 WASHINGTON - People who smoke cigarettes over a long period of time have an increased risk for developing colorectal cancer, says a new study. “This provides one more reason not to smoke, or to quit as soon as possible,” said senior author Michael J. Thun, M.D., M.S., vice president emeritus, … [Read more...]

African-Americans Fare Worse With Some Cancers Reported July 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) — An analysis of almost 20,000 patient records from the Southwest Oncology Group's database of clinical trials finds that African-American breast, ovarian, and prostate cancer patients tend to die earlier than patients of other races, even when they get identical … [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...]

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...]

Bone Cement Provides Pain Relief for Cancer PatientsReported March 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests a minimally invasive procedure called osteoplasty provides immediate and substantial pain relief to cancer patients who are suffering from metastatic bone disease and have no other pain relief options. Osteoplasty involves injecting bone … [Read more...]

Cancer Education NeededReported September 01, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Do you think you know what causes cancer? Results of a new survey show you probably don’t! Results from the survey by the International Union of Against Cancer (UICC) indicate most people have an exaggerated idea of environmental factors that may cause cancer, while minimizing the influence of … [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...]

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...]

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...]

Discovery Could Improve Childhood Cancer TreatmentReported March 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A discovery in Canada could help more children survive brain cancer. Research funded by the Canadian Cancer Society discovered eight similar genes that when mutated, appear to be responsible for medulloblastoma, the most common form of childhood brain cancers. … [Read more...]

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...]