Cancer

More Women Opt to Remove Noncancerous Breast Reported September 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Will removing a noncancerous breast in breast cancer patients reduce the risk of the disease? Little is known about the connection, however a growing number of women choose to have the procedure in hopes of lowering their risk. A study of New York State data finds that the … [Read more...]

New Way to Treat Hormone Refractory Prostate CancerReported April 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be a new way to treat advanced forms of prostate cancer. Scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine have found a protein that modifies the androgen receptor (AR) and influences how it regulates target genes linked with the progression of prostate … [Read more...]

Optimistic Healing Reported June 16, 2009 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Studies show having a positive attitude could make you less likely to suffer heart attacks, strokes and pain from conditions like arthritis. But what if you've already gotten the devastating diagnosis? Can an upbeat outlook make a difference? Two women are incorporating a … [Read more...]

Pancreatic Cancer DiscoveryReported January 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center have discovered variations in mismatch repair genes can help predict treatment response and prognosis in patients with pancreatic cancer. In their study, the researchers obtained DNA samples from 154 pancreatic cancer … [Read more...]

Possible Cancer Treatment Rises From Yeast Reported November 26, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers may be able to channel the power of yeast as a natural treatment for cancer. Dr. Mamdoch Ghoneum has been a professor and researcher at Charles Drew University for twenty-five years and has been investigating the use of non-pathogenic yeast as a … [Read more...]

Prostate Cancer: Surveillance or Surgery? Reported November 24, 2009 MIAMI, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More and more men with prostate cancer are choosing not to have any treatment at all. In the past, these men often did what's called watchful waiting -- simply waiting for something to happen with the cancer before taking any active measures. Now, many … [Read more...]

Recycling to Treat CancerReported July 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Recycling protects the planet, but now researchers say recycling on a cellular level might also protect you from cancer. Stanford University scientists identified a molecule that may revolutionize cancer treatment, especially for the most common type of kidney cancer, renal cell carcinoma (RCC). RCCs … [Read more...]

Soy Helps Fight Colon Cancer Reported November 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We've heard that soy is good for us, but now researchers say it could also help in the fight against colon cancer, the third most deadly type of cancer. The new study, conducted by Children's Hospital and Research Center Oakland, suggests that a component found naturally in … [Read more...]

New research uncovers a potential new source of stem cells to help patients going through radiation therapy for blood cancers. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine report they've found a way to isolate and culture human blood-forming stem cells from adipose, or fat, tissue. They were able to isolate particular cells from adipose tissue and grow … [Read more...]

Surgeon Bias Picks Kidney Cancer Surgery Reported March 13, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A patient with kidney cancer often undergoes surgery, but the type of surgery they get could be based on the surgeon’s preference -- not medical factors -- according to new research. The standard surgical treatment for patients with localized kidney cancer is … [Read more...]

Reporting Symptoms in Real Time may Benefit Cancer Patients Reported December 03, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Instead of waiting until their appointments to tell their doctor about their symptoms and side effects, cancer patients could avoid potentially serious health problems if they report that information in between exams. A … [Read more...]

Tongue Cancer Spurred by HPV, PeriodontitisReported April 8, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The gum disease periodontitis and the human papillomavirus (HPV) appear to be a deadly duo. A new study conducted by New York researchers reveals the two conditions work together to promote the development of tongue cancer. The research involved an analysis of tongue cancer tumors from … [Read more...]

Cancer survival chance linked to parents November 05, 2007 Cancer patients are more likely to beat the disease if their parents also beat that type of cancer, new research reveals. The research, published in the November issue of Lancet Oncology, found that both genetic and environmental factors are likely to play a role. The Swedish research team … [Read more...]

Switzerland Recommends Gardasil For Girls Ages 11 To 14; U.K. To Decide Whether To Recommend HPV Vaccine 22 June 2007 Merck and Sanofi-Aventis on Monday announced that Switzerland has recommended that girls ages 11 to 14 in the country receive Merck's human papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil, Reuters reports (Reuters, 6/18). Gardasil in … [Read more...]

Women Underrepresented in Cancer Studies Reported June 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Oncologists may not be providing ideal care for their female patients due to the low number of women enrolling in cancer clinical trials. A recent analysis of 661 clinical cancer studies including over one million participants shows there are significantly more men participating in cancer … [Read more...]

A Crystal Ball for Brain Cancer? Reported August 03, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – UCLA researchers have uncovered a new way to scan brain tumors and predict which ones will shrink when treated by the drug Avastin -- before the patient ever starts treatment. By linking high water movement in tumors to positive drug response, the UCLA team predicted with 70 … [Read more...]

Hot Dogs Raise Risk of Pancreatic Cancer - StudyWed Apr 20, 2005 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A diet containing lots of processed meats, like hot dogs and sausages, raises the risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a large multiethnic study unveiled on Wednesday. The researchers found that heavy consumers of processed meats -- 40 grams … [Read more...]

New scan to track skin cancer early undergoing trials   Reported October 06, 2009 SYDNEY - A new imaging agent could help to save innumerable lives by tracking melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, at an early stage. Ivan Greguric and colleagues working within the Cooperative Research Consortium (CRC) for Biomedical Imaging Development … [Read more...]

Urine Test for Bladder Cancer Reported October 26, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Measuring an enzyme in urine could be a useful detection method for bladder cancer in men. The research was presented in this week's issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Each year, more than 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with bladder cancer, which is on the rise, according … [Read more...]

Breakthrough Therapy Stops Liver Cancer in Mice Reported June 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study suggests microRNA replacement therapy could stop liver cancer in its tracks.   Researchers delivered a single small RNA, using an adeno-associated virus (AAV), to cancer cells in mice with an extremely aggressive form of liver cancer. MicroRNAs … [Read more...]

Just a little alcohol a day boosts cancer risk for womenReported February 24, 2009 The old motto may be everything in moderation, but middle-aged women who enjoy a daily glass of alcohol should try on a new mantra if they want to lower their cancer risk, new research suggests. In a study of nearly 1.2 million women, British researchers found that even low to moderate … [Read more...]

Cancer Detecting Mouthwash Reported December 02, 2009 MIAMI (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For a patient with head and neck cancer, the cure rate is only 30 percent. That's because the disease is often detected in the late stages. Now catching the cancer earlier may be as simple as gargling and spitting in a cup. A new mouthwash may be able to see what doctors … [Read more...]

Carbon Monoxide Battles Cancer Drug Side Effects Reported November 22, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – An anti-cancer drug with potentially dangerous side effects might be made safer and less toxic by the regular inhalation of a gas most people associate with toxic effects itself. Duke University Medical Center researchers find … [Read more...]

Chemobrain: The Battle after CancerReported November 19, 2008 ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 80 percent of cancer survivors say they struggle with their memory and have trouble concentrating. The condition, called chemobrain, can wreak havoc on a survivor's life, but there's a new way to boost brainpower after the battle with cancer. Brenda Oathout beat … [Read more...]

Cutting Fat May Prevent Ovarian Cancer Reported October 15, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If there weren’t already enough reasons to eat healthy, there may one more for women to add to their list. New research reveals a low fat diet may help reduce the risk of ovarian cancer in post-menopausal women. Previous research discovered a … [Read more...]

Does Green Tea Prevent Cancer? Reported November 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Evidence continues to brew about the protective effects of green tea against cancer, but scientists are still not sure the tea leaves reveal the answer. Vassiliki Papadimitrakopoulo, M.D., professor of medicine in the Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology at the University of … [Read more...]

New Cancer Weapon: Nuclear Nanocapsules November 08, 2007 "There are no FDA-approved cancer therapies that employ alpha-particle radiation," said lead researcher Lon Wilson, professor of chemistry. "Approved therapies that use beta particles are not well-suited for treating cancer at the single-cell level because it takes thousands of beta … [Read more...]

Household Chemical DangersReported November 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Household products used on a daily basis could cause chemical exposure that’s hazardous to your health. According to a new study, common products like cleaners, beauty products, food packaging and electronics used in homes are a significant source of personal chemical exposure that … [Read more...]

Cervical Cancer Becoming a Sociological Problem, Says Indian Expert Reported February 04, 2008 Shanta, a middle-aged woman from southern India, is the mother of a 13-year-old born after 15 years of marriage. Overcoming her inhibitions, she allowed herself to be touched, groped and investigated by many doctors, all in the name of saving her marriage. … [Read more...]