Cancer

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...]

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...]

Breast Cancer Decline Reported June 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers know breast cancer rates declined significantly after reports in 2002 linking hormone replacement therapy with a higher risk of the disease. Now a new study out of the Northern California Cancer Center suggests more of this decline occurred in richer and more urban areas, and … [Read more...]

Ovary removal doubles cancer riskReported July 22, 2009 Surgically removing a woman's ovaries during a hysterectomy may nearly double her risk of developing lung cancer, according to a new Canadian study that surprised even the researchers. The finding may help explain why only about 15% of smokers eventually develop lung cancer, and it suggests hormones might play an … [Read more...]

Smoking Specifically Connected to Rectal Cancer Reported November 15, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows that the anticancer drug ZD6126 can lead to heart damage in rats. However, researchers say that by combining the cancer drug with a blood pressure medication can stop the heart damage without affecting the … [Read more...]

Causes of Cervical Cancer Identified in India Reported October 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- India shoulders one-fourth of the global burden of cervical cancer caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), and it's the most common cancer among women in the country. Researchers are now one step closer to a more effective vaccination program in India, a measure that could … [Read more...]

Chemotherapy Temporarily Affects Brain Function Reported November 27, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cancer patients have often complained of problems with memory and problem solving but doctors were not sure if was related to the illness or treatment. Now, a new study finds chemotherapy may be the … [Read more...]

Combining radiation, surgery and chemotherapy helps patients with rare forms of thyroid cancer live longer, according to a new study. Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma is a rare and aggressive form of thyroid cancer, afflicting less than 5 percent of those diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Most patients with the rare thyroid cancer lived less than six months after … [Read more...]

Dried Tomatoes to Fight Prostate Cancer Reported June 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – New research suggests preventing prostate cancer may not only be linked to what you eat, but the form of your food. In a recent study reported in the journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, scientists studied different tomato products. “Processing of many edible plants … [Read more...]

Exercise to Beat Cancer FatigueReported April 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Chemotherapy and other cancer treatments can leave patients feeling weary and fatigued -- both mentally and physically. New research shows getting up and breaking a sweat could help cancer patients fight those tired feelings. In a review of 28 prior studies on cancer-related fatigue, researchers … [Read more...]

For Lung Transplants, More is BetterReported January 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The number of lung transplants performed at a hospital could mean life or death for patients seeking the surgery, new research suggests. In the first overall assessment of lung transplant success rates in the United States and Canada, researchers found institutions that … [Read more...]

Skin cancer cases rise precipitously due to artificial tanning, UN warns17 March 2005 “There has been mounting concern over the past several years that people and in particular, teenagers are using sunbeds excessively to acquire tans which are seen as socially desirable,” World Health Organization (WHO) Assistant Director-General for … [Read more...]

HPV Vaccine Found Effective Reported April 8, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new vaccine for the human papillomavirus may one day put an end to most cases of cervical cancer and genital warts. Researchers publishing in the current issue of The Lancet Oncology report a vaccine aimed at HPV types linked to 70 percent of … [Read more...]

Eight out of ten women in India die of cervical cancer Reported July 08, 2008 Kaula Lumpur: Every hour, eight out of ten women in India die of the cancer of cervix, according to a 2007 World Health Organisation report. However, a new vaccine may change the trend for the better now. The cause for cervical cancer is a very common infection called the … [Read more...]

Italy Is First Country To Launch Government-Sponsored Cervical Cancer Screening Program Using HPV Test As Primary Diagnostic June 14, 2007 Italy has become the first country to launch a government-sponsored cervical cancer screening program using the HPV test as the frontline diagnostic tool, followed by cytology (Pap) for women who are … [Read more...]

Lung Cancer Is a Woman's Disease SATURDAY, Jan. 22 SATURDAY, Jan. 22 (HealthDayNews) -- 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 is the leading cancer killer of women, responsible for 27 … [Read more...]

Joint Steps urged Against Cervical Cancer Virus   Reported June 02, 2009 Developed countries should take more responsibility in helping women in less developed countries get proper vaccinations against Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which causes cervical cancer and many other diseases, world health experts said Monday. At the … [Read more...]

Distressed marriage harms cancer recoveryReported December 09, 2008 COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Women with breast cancer who have a poor relationship with their spouses may face a more difficult road to recovery, U.S. researchers said. Study co-author Hae-Chung Yang of Ohio State University of Columbus found that, over five years, patients in distressed marriages had … [Read more...]

Gastric bands may reduce cancer riskReported June 20, 2008 Obese women who have weight loss surgery dramatically reduce their chances of getting cancer, a major new study shows. The procedures include gastric band surgery, which the television presenter Fern Britton admitted earlier this month is behind her recent weight loss. Researchers found that having the … [Read more...]

No Benefit Seen From Annual Prostate TestsReported August 29, 2007 WASHINTON -- A large study from Europe suggests it doesn't hurt to wait a few years between prostate cancer screenings, but the research won't end debate over the value of PSA tests. Millions of U.S. men have their blood tested every year for PSA, or prostate-specific antigen, although routine screenings … [Read more...]

Cancer Raises Blood Clot Risk by Sevenfold Tuesday, February 8, 2005 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cancer greatly increases the risk that the patients will develop a blood clot in a vein (venous thrombosis), especially in recently diagnosed patients, patients with cancer that has spread to … [Read more...]

Cancer Raises Blood Clot Risk by Sevenfold Tuesday, February 8, 2005 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cancer greatly increases the risk that the patients will develop a blood clot in a vein (venous thrombosis), especially in recently diagnosed patients, patients with cancer that has … [Read more...]

New Early Warning System of Colorectal Cancer Reported June 13, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Advances in genetics are opening doors into disease research every day. A field of study known as epigenetics has led scientists at the Institute of Food Research to discover a new way to identify defects that can lead to colorectal cancer. The discovery raises the possibility … [Read more...]

Osteoporosis Drug Prevents Breast Cancer Reported June 11, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug approved for osteoporosis prevention and treatment may also prevent breast and other types of cancer. A study at the University of California at San Diego found post-menopausal women who took the drug raloxifene (Evista) were 55 percent less likely to develop … [Read more...]

Predicting Breast Cancer Survival Rates Reported June 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Two proteins in the blood may predict the chances of long-term survival for breast cancer patients, according to a new study. Researchers measured the levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and serum amyloid A (SAA) in 734 breast cancer patients 31 months after their diagnoses. They found … [Read more...]

Prostate Cancer Treatment May Have Downside Reported October 3, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A common treatment given to men who suffer from aggressive prostate cancer may actually be helping those cancers migrate to other parts of the body. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University came to that conclusion after studying the role androgen deprivation therapy plays in … [Read more...]

Red Wine and Lung CancerReported October 07, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Previous studies have shown antioxidants in red wine protect against heart disease, breast cancer and stroke. Now, you may be able to add lung cancer to that list. Researchers tested the effects of beer, red wine, white wine and liquor consumption on lung cancer risk. Data showed an average two … [Read more...]

Women, Latinos Not Getting Colon Cancer Tests 12/20/04 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A survey of older Californians shows that many -- especially women and Latinos -- are not being screened for colorectal cancer as they should be. People are often unaware of the importance of colon cancer screening, researchers report in the medical journal Cancer. … [Read more...]

Six Skin Cancer MythsReported July 15, 2008 SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in this country. About one in 55 of us will get the most deadly form -- melanoma -- in our lifetime. Last year, more than 8,000 Americans died of melanoma. Now, six common myths about skin cancer. We all love a sunny day, but do you know how … [Read more...]

Health Ministry publish guide to giving up smoking July 10, 2007 The Health Ministry began the distribution on Christmas Eve of four million guides to giving up smoking. The tips, distributed in the Spanish press, began to be distributed just a week before the new Smoking Law comes into effect in January, when smoking will be … [Read more...]