Cancer

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...]

Birth Weight Linked to Cancer Risk MONDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Women who were larger than average at birth have a sharply higher rate of breast cancer before age 50, a study by British and Swedish researchers suggests. The study, of more than 11,000 babies born in Sweden in the first three decades of the 20th … [Read more...]

'Chip Plants Related to Blood Cancer' Reported January 05, 2009 Female workers at semiconductor manufacturing plants operated by Samsung Electronics and Hynix Semiconductor are five times as likely to get non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, the government said Monday. However, the alleged direct relation between these work environments and the disease has … [Read more...]

Living Longer With Liver CancerReported April 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Approved for use in kidney cancer and tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, sunitinib (Sutent) has also shown good results in slowing the spread of a particularly deadly form of liver cancer. The type of cancer is called hepatocellular carcinoma and the prognosis is very poor for people who have … [Read more...]

New Study Says Caffeine, Exercise May Cut Skin CancerReported August 02, 2007 For many of us, exercise would be nearly impossible without caffeine. Now a new study shows that exercise and moderate caffeine consumption together could help ward off sun-induced skin cancer. Before you rush off to the Coffee Bean, a local cancer screener warns, don't ditch the sunscreen for a … [Read more...]

Health Officials Urge Support for Screening for Colorectal CancerReported September 11, 2007 WASHINGTON (Cox News Service) -- At a House briefing Friday, American Cancer Society officials said deaths from colorectal cancer could be reduced drastically if widespread early screening is implemented. Medical officials also said that increasing colon cancer screening could … [Read more...]

Morphine May Stimulate Cancer Growth Reported November 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Morphine is a common pain relief medication used to treat postoperative patients after chronic cancer pain, but new research shows it may stimulate cancer growth. In laboratory studies, morphine has been shown to directly boost the growth of tumor cells while inhibiting … [Read more...]

New Weapon to Fight Pancreatic CancerReported April 21, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers may have found a new weapon to wield in the fight against one of the deadliest forms of cancer. A therapy combining the agents tigatuzumab and gemcitabine demonstrated the ability to cause remission of pancreatic cancer tumors in a recent study. The combined therapies reduced … [Read more...]

Oral Rinses Detect CancersReported November 04, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A simple test may be all it takes to find some cancers. New research from Johns Hopkins University finds an oral rinse may detect human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive head and neck cancers. Researchers took oral rinse samples from 135 patients with head and neck carcinomas. An analysis of the tissue … [Read more...]

Possible Fix for a Risky Hormone Mix Reported October 26, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The right combination of hormones could relieve menopause symptoms and reduce the risk for breast cancer, new research shows. Currently, women in menopause who have symptoms but haven't had a hysterectomy are treated with a therapy that combines estrogen and progestin; but progestin can be … [Read more...]