Cancer

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...]

Test Can Detect Cancer Before MammogramReported November 03, 2008 LAS VEGAS -- A new device can detect the warning signs for breast cancer, and it's available in the Valley. Ignorance isn’t bliss when it comes to breast cancer. And now, a revolutionary test called the “halo pap test for the breast” risks long before a mammogram can see a lump. “The halo testing is actually … [Read more...]

Low-fat diet after menopause seems to reduce risk of ovarian cancerReported December 09, 2007 WASHINGTON - Cutting dietary fat may also cut the risk of ovarian cancer, says a study of almost 40,000 older women that found the first hard evidence that menu changes protect against this particularly lethal cancer. But don't wait too long to get started: The protection didn't … [Read more...]

Melanoma Linked to Vitamin D GeneReported September 23, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Depending on their genetic makeup, some people may be able to naturally protect their bodies from skin cancer. A new study suggests that individuals with certain variants in a vitamin D-related gene called BsmI may be at an increased risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin … [Read more...]

Motivation for Prostate ScreeningReported December 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Men may have new reason to think twice before complaining about being nagged by a significant other. There is a strong link between early screening and prostate cancer survival, yet men are less likely to get screened early unless they have a wife or significant other living … [Read more...]

Never too Late to Kick the Habit Reported May 12, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study proves it is never too late to quit smoking and gain back health benefits. The study finds women who quit smoking reduced their risk of death from heart disease within five years and had a 20 percent lower chance of a smoking related cancer within that time as well. It’s estimated … [Read more...]

Newer Scans Help Doctors Treat Rare Breast CancerReported February 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with a rare form of aggressive breast cancer may benefit from a newer form of imaging that gives doctors a better idea of where the disease may have spread. Researchers from the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston used a combination … [Read more...]

Organ Transplants Linked to CancerReported July 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Organ transplants can save lives, but new research shows they might also put recipients at risk of developing cancer. New research at the Harvard Medical School revealed the immunosuppressive drug cyclosporine ramps up vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), causing new blood vessels to … [Read more...]

Pap Smear Alternative no Improvement Reported November 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Liquid-based cytology, a commonly used alternative to the conventional Pap test, is no better than the Pap test for detecting cervical cancer precursors or cancer. The Pap test has been considered suboptimal because of a propensity for false-negative and false-positive results. In … [Read more...]

Possible Treatment for “Chemo Brain” Reported December 22, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Help may be on the way for the legions of cancer survivors who suffer a frustrating decline in cognitive function caused by chemotherapy. It's often referred to as “chemo brain.” Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) are working on an … [Read more...]

Prostate Cancer Therapy Boosts Risk of Fractures, Heart DiseaseReported April 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Prostate cancer patients who take drugs to decrease their testosterone levels may be increasing their risk of developing bone- and heart-related side effects, but those risks are still relatively low, according to a new study. Doctors say androgen deprivation … [Read more...]

Obese Women More Likely to Get Colorectal CancerTUESDAY, Nov. 2 Obese women face a greater risk of colorectal cancer than obese men, says a Stony Brook University study presented Nov. 1 at the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. The study of 1,050 women and 1,250 men found that women with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more (considered … [Read more...]

Shorter Treatment for Prostate CancerReported March 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Five days of radiation could kill early-stage prostate cancer as well as longer, traditional methods, keeping patients out of their doctor’s office longer. Using a technique called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), researchers delivered higher doses of external beam … [Read more...]

Common Virus That Causes Deadly Cancer in Women Linked to Penile Cancer in Men Reported September 08, 2009 The human papillomavirus (HPV) - which causes cervical cancer in women - might be linked to cancer of the penis in men, according to a paper in the Journal of Clinical Pathology released on Tuesday. While reviewing all the major studies on penile cancer … [Read more...]

Survival of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma PatientsReported October 22, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study sheds light on factors that affect the outcome of patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The study finds socioeconomic factors and treatment choice play a role in the patient’s risk of dying. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a common type of cancer in the elderly. The number of … [Read more...]

Cancer talk planned for Prior CentreReported April 02, 2009 A very informative presentation on colorectal cancer will be held at the Herman Prior 55-plus Centre on April 7 at 1:30 p.m., and everyone is invited to attend. The guest speaker will be Lawana Vey, an educator for Central Plains Cancer Care Services. Lawana will explain the signs, symptoms, risks and … [Read more...]

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...]

Acupuncture, Exercise Spell Relief for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Reported June 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows exercise and electro-acupuncture treatment can reduce sympathetic nerve activity in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The study published by The American Physiological Society also found the … [Read more...]

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...]