Cancer

Viruses may Lead to Lung Cancer Reported April 28, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Smoking may be the biggest cause of lung cancer, but common viruses may also play a role. Two new studies looked at how some viruses could contribute to the disease. In the first, researchers from the University of Louisville in Kentucky analyzed lung cancer samples from 23 patients. Six of them … [Read more...]

Study Cites Hormones as Cancer Risk Reported July 14, 2009 CHICAGO (Reuters) — Women who took hormone replacement therapy after menopause had a sharply increased risk of ovarian cancer, researchers in Denmark are reporting. In a study of more than 900,000 Danish women ages 50 to 79, the scientists found 140 extra cases of ovarian cancer linked to hormone treatment over … [Read more...]

Women Underrepresented in Cancer Research Reported June 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women continue to be woefully underrepresented in cancer clinical trials despite long-standing government recommendations that urge scientists to do a better job of adequately representing women, new research finds. Researchers at the University of Michigan reviewed 661 prospective … [Read more...]

U.S. Propels Cloning Ban Reported November 16, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) --A United Nations General Assembly panel will vote this Friday, Nov. 19, on an anti-cloning treaty put forward by the United States and Costa Rica. This comes after three weeks of failed talks to prevent a U.N. confrontation over the United States-led drive to ban all human embryo … [Read more...]

Are Your Eating Habits Putting You At Risk for Breast Cancer? Reported August 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – How you eat may be just as important as how much you eat, if mice studies are any clue. Cancer researchers have long studied the impact of diet on breast cancer, but results to date have been mixed. New studies show that intermittent calorie … [Read more...]

More people surving cancer in Australia Reported August 25, 2008 Survival after cancer is improving significantly in Australia, especially among the better-off groups in the population, according to a report. The report shows that between mid-1980s and early 2000s, the relative chances of surviving five years after a diagnosis of cancer … [Read more...]

Blacks Less Likely to Get Colonoscopy Reported March 28, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Even if they have a strong family history of colon cancer, blacks may not get an important screening for the disease. Family history increases the risk of colon cancer, especially if several first-degree relatives have it or if one immediate family member is … [Read more...]

Breakthrough for Skin Cancer Reported November 23, 2005 HANOVER, N.H. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Melanoma is a deadly type of skin cancer and will affect nearly 60,000 Americans this year. One type of melanoma, which is usually cured by surgically removing it, now has a new enemy. Relaxing in the kitchen is a treasured moment for Susan Eslick and her husband Tom. Susan … [Read more...]

Freeman Scholars Sell Daffodils for CancerReported February 25, 2009 Although it’s been two weeks since Valentine’s Day, members of the University community still found an occasion to send flowers to a loved one—and all for a good cause. Over the past few weeks, students have purchased bouquets of daffodils to send to friends and family through the Daffodil Days program. … [Read more...]

Cancer Death Rates DropReported February 22, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fewer people have died from cancer since 1990 in the United States. A new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS) finds death rates from cancer have gone down by 18.4 percent in men and 10.5 percent in women since mortality rates began to decline in the early 1990s. This means more than half a … [Read more...]

Chemotherapy Successful Treatment for Testicular Cancer Reported July 22, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows a single dose of the anticancer drug carboplatin is as successful and less toxic than previous testicular cancer treatments. In the past, treatment for stage 1 seminoma -- a cancer of the testes -- has included removal of the cancerous testicle, or … [Read more...]

Colorectal Cancer Screening UnderusedReported July 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Despite the publicity about the effectiveness of colorectal cancer screening, some doctors say many people aren’t getting the message. According to information collected by the Centers for Disease Control only 50 percent of men and women over 50 years old went for screening in 2005. Although … [Read more...]

Cutting fat Lowers Risk for Prostate Cancer Reported May 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cutting back on omega 6 fatty acids and polyunsaturated fats may help prevent prostate cancer. Researchers at UCLA’s Jonsson Cancer Center and the Department of Urology found there was a 27 percent drop in the incidence of prostate cancer in mice that were fed a very low fat diet. … [Read more...]

Doctors Recommend HPV Test Reported October 18, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When it comes to detecting cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV) testing may be better than traditional Papanicolaou (Pap) testing. Researchers from McGill University in Montreal, collected data from 10,154 women ages 30 to 69. All the … [Read more...]

Everyday Choices Can Impact Cancer Risk Reported December 11, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – It’s clear that genetics and environment play a role in your cancer risk. But what many people overlook is their everyday choices can also have an impact. Choices such as whether you choose to smoke or whether you choose to eat your vegetables. … [Read more...]

Fighting Cancerous Cells December 10, 2004 ATLANTA (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Each year, nearly 22,000 patients will be diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor. Doctors often use surgery and chemotherapy to destroy the tumor. Here's how researchers are making sure those tumors don't grow back.Ask Valarie Hill what she thinks of medicine, and … [Read more...]

Like cancer, survival rate can be inherited November 02, 2007 PARIS (AFP) - Children stricken at some point in their lives with the same cancer as their parents are also likely to share a similar rate of survival, according to a study released Friday. The study, based on a database including three million families and a million cancer patients in Sweden, … [Read more...]

Gene Profiles Could Help Cure Kids With Leukemia Reported March 7, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers have uncovered new genes that may help explain why 20 percent of children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia are resistant to treatment with chemotherapy drugs. This study was presented at the … [Read more...]

 A cutting-edge test aimed at diagnosing heart disease might also be putting some people at risk for cancer. Researchers arrived at that conclusion after developing a risk model for 64-slice computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA). CTCA, which delivers doses of ionizing radiation, is fast becoming the diagnostic test of choice for people suspected of having heart … [Read more...]

Hormones may Fight Colorectal Cancer in Women Reported October 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study that shows a woman's chance of surviving colorectal cancer decreases with age suggests hormones may be an effective treatment. After screening nearly 53,000 patients who suffered metastatic colorectal cancer between 1988 and 2004, study authors found women age 18 to 44 … [Read more...]

Cervarix: Effective vaccine against cervical cancerReported July 17, 2009 New Delhi, Jul 17 : A global efficacy trial of a cervical cancer vaccine, Cervarix, showed that it can offer protection against the five most common cancer-causing virus types. Findings shared on Cervarix today confirmed the vaccine offers protection against five of the most common cancer-causing … [Read more...]

Is Medical Imaging Worth the Cancer Risk? Reported August 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- From CT scans to nuclear stress tests, America is receiving skyrocketing rates of radiation through medical imaging. Experts say research is necessary to determine whether the benefits outweigh the known cancer risks of radiation. In a study including about 1 million … [Read more...]

Drinking lots of green tea could ward off stomach cancer in women Reported October 05, 2009 Drinking five cups of green tea a day could help women reduce the risk of developing stomach cancer by 20 percent, Japanese researchers say. Green tea is made from unfermented leaves and has the highest concentration of a key … [Read more...]

Killing Ourselves? Reported July 02, 2009 ROCKVILLE, Md. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We are spending more money to fight disease and cure cancer than any other country in the world, but Americans are still managing to kill themselves. The number one cause of death for both men and women is preventable.   What do the latest stats reveal about you?   … [Read more...]

Living Longer With Prostate Cancer Reported December 24, 2004 NEW YORK (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Patients with advanced prostate cancer usually must undergo standard chemotherapy, but there's a new combination of drugs that's giving some patients a whole new outlook on life. Fourteen years ago, Carl Visoky received … [Read more...]

Genomic Health says test guides cancer treatmentReported December 13, 2007 LOS ANGELES, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Genomic Health Inc (GHDX.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday its genetic test can help predict when chemotherapy is likely to benefit women with breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes. Genomic Health's Oncotype DX test measures the activity of … [Read more...]

Grapes may prevent colon cancerReported November 16, 2007 WASHINGTON: A diet that contains grapes may prevent colon cancer — the third most common form of cancer that kills more than a half a million people worldwide each year, suggests a new study by researchers in the US. Researchers at the University of California in Irvine followed up on previous studies that had … [Read more...]

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...]