Cancer

Cervical Cancer Rates Higher Among Minority WomenJanuary 22, 2008 Newswise — The last 50 years have witnessed a dramatic decline in the number of cervical cancer cases, according to the National Cancer Institute. This trend can be primarily attributed to the use of the Pap test, a screening tool that allows doctors to detect precancerous changes … [Read more...]

New Gene Marker Linked to Prostate Cancer in African Americans Reported November 02, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new gene marker could help explain why more blacks develop prostate cancer. Researchers from the University of Chicago and the Translational Genomics Research Institute find a genetic variation is linked to a higher … [Read more...]

No More Biopsies? Reported September 18, 2009 BOSTON (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's a routine test for cancer. It's also how doctors figure out if cancer treatments are working, but biopsies can be a painful process. Researchers are working on a blood test that could replace the prodding and surgery with a simple prick. John Shea suffers from both colon and prostate cancers. … [Read more...]

Out of Body OperationReported December 01, 2008 MIAMI (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every year, almost 1.5 million Americans hear the words, "you have cancer." some are told their tumor is too difficult to remove, but one group of surgeons has opened a new door by taking the word inoperable out of the equation. Brooke Zepp loves to travel. Last year, as she was … [Read more...]

Relieving Breakthrough Cancer Pain Reported September 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent European survey of Breakthrough Cancer Pain (BTCP), the first to look the phenomenon from a patient’s perspective, offers valuable insight into cancer patients' experiences with breakthrough pain management and the impact of the condition on their daily lives. BTCP is a brief … [Read more...]

Zinc seen to prevent oral cancers Monday, January 10, 2005 PHILADELPHIA, Jan 10, 2005 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Philadelphia cancer researchers have found that zinc treatment may help prevent esophageal and oral cancers in individuals at high risk. Dr. Louise Fong, assistant professor of microbiology and … [Read more...]

New Anti-cancer Components Of Extra-virgin Olive Oil Revealed Reported December 18, 2008 ScienceDaily (Dec. 18, 2008) — Good quality extra-virgin olive oil contains health-relevant chemicals, ‘phytochemicals’, that can trigger cancer cell death. New research sheds more light on the suspected association between olive oil-rich Mediterranean diets and reductions in … [Read more...]

Testing Chemo's EffectivenessReported April 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new non-invasive technology may soon help doctors quickly determine if chemotherapy if effectively treating a cancer patient. Researchers at Duke University developed a technique to examine the patterns in which light bounces off cell surfaces, which they say may be able to assess chemotherapy's … [Read more...]

Tracking CancerReported December 31, 2008 BALTIMORE (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than half of those diagnosed with cancer will undergo chemotherapy. For some it works. For others it doesn't. It can take months to find out which group you may be in. A simple blood test can give patients and doctors the answer. You would never know that just a few hours before … [Read more...]

Green diet may not beat cancerNovember 3 A large study has cast doubt on the protection offered by fruit and vegetables against cancer. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, USA noted that previous work has focused on specific diseases. So they decided to look at overall risk by analysing data from more than 100,000 study participants. Current … [Read more...]

Results from an Olmsted Medical Center and Mayo Clinic study analyzing symptoms recorded in the medical records of ovarian cancer patients suggest ovarian cancer, long considered asymptomatic until late-stage cancer develops, does in fact have early symptoms, including urinary incontinence and abdominal pain. "Ovarian cancer is called 'the silent killer,'" says Barbara Yawn, … [Read more...]

Weight Gain Could Increase Breast Cancer Risk Reported October 23, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Gaining weight can be bad for your waistline and your heart. Now, new research reveals gaining weight could increase your risk of developing breast cancer, too. Obesity is known to be a risk factor for developing breast … [Read more...]

Folic acid fortification might boost cancer riskReported November 17, 2009 TUESDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Although folic acid fortification of foods can prevent many birth defects, it may also increase the risk for developing cancer, Norwegian researchers report. Since 1998, many countries have mandated folic acid (vitamin B9) fortification of foods to decrease the … [Read more...]

Age & Breast Cancer RecurrenceReported September 29, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Having early stage breast cancer at a young age does not necessarily raise your chances of having it come back. The conventional thinking is that young women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) -- a common form of early breast cancer confined to the mammary ducts -- are more likely to … [Read more...]

Cancer risk not higher for IVF mums Reported July 09, 2008 Women who undergo fertility treatment are no more likely to develop breast or ovarian cancer than any other female, an international review shows. Australian fertility experts say the results of the study, presented at conference in Spain on Tuesday, should be reassuring to the … [Read more...]

Calcium Linked to Prostate CancerReported September 04, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Too much calcium in a man’s bloodstream could increase his risk of developing fatal prostate cancer, according to a new study. However, excess calcium can be lowered fairly easily. Researchers analyzed the results of about 2,800 men who participated in a federal health and nutrition survey. … [Read more...]

Cells Predict Cancer Spread in Children Reported July 17, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Endothelial progenitor cells may play a role in the start and progression of metastatic disease in children with cancer, according to a recent study. Circulating endothelial cells are rare cells that shed from the lining of blood vessels after vascular damage. Circulating … [Read more...]

Childhood Cancer Survivors at Risk for Stroke Reported November 27, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children who survive a brain tumor or leukemia may have other health problems later in life. A new study reveals childhood cancer survivors who received radiation therapy are at a greater risk of a stroke as … [Read more...]

Combo Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer Reported June 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A new study finds combining two drugs could extend the lives of pancreatic cancer patients. Pancreatic cancer is responsible for 227,000 deaths worldwide every year. It’s also one of the deadliest types of cancer, with a five-year survival at 5 percent. The standard of care for more than a … [Read more...]

Depression Increases Cancer Patients' Risk of Dying Reported September 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Depression can affect a cancer patient's likelihood of survival, according to a new study that highlights the need for systematic screening of psychological distress and subsequent treatment. To determine the effects of depression on cancer patients' disease progression … [Read more...]

Mobile phones given a clean bill of healthJune 30, 2007 A team of Danish researchers have found that using a cellular phone does not increase a person's risk of cancer. This will be of some relief to the two billion mobile phone users worldwide and will possibly settle the on-going debate over the whether the long-term use of cellular phones is … [Read more...]

Early Detection of Oral Cancer Reported March 28, 2008 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Each year, more than 34,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer. The best chance at survival is early detection. Now, a new device can catch oral cancer earlier than ever before. Dentist Stephen Brattesani is on a mission -- to find oral cancer … [Read more...]

Experts Take Step Toward National Heart Disease SurveillanceReported March 24, 2009 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has started establishing a unit to systematically track cardiovascular disease and stroke in the United States, the first step toward an organized national surveillance system for the two conditions. … [Read more...]

Abstral to be released in France for cancer pain management Reported July 11, 2009 A new cancer pain treatment drug, Abstral, will be released in France this month by the pharmaceutical company ProStrakan Group. ProStrakan Group has completed the reimbursement pricing process with French authorities for the product launch. The cancer drug Abstral is a new formulation of … [Read more...]

Why France is so good at cancer care May 16, 2007 How does NHS treatment for cancer patients measure up to that in France, where overall survival rates are higher? France spends significantly more on healthcare than the UK and it does not have the same rationing of new expensive treatments. The NHS has some of the finest cancer specialists … [Read more...]

Genetic Changes Linked to Cancer in DrinkersReported February 03, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Certain genetic changes are placing some people who drink alcohol at higher risk for cancer. That's the take home message from French researchers who reviewed the medical literature on alcohol consumption, genetic polymorphisms, and cancer. Results showed many of the … [Read more...]

German scientists warn cervical cancer vaccine may be ineffectiveReported December 08, 2008 Berlin - Findings by several German scientists suggest there is insufficient proof that the vaccine against cervical cancer is effective. Thirteen researchers at the Public Health Institute at the University of … [Read more...]

'Hedgehog' Pathway Key to Colon Cancer Therapy Reported August 31, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scientists in Switzerland have discovered a way to block the growth of human colon cancer cells, preventing the disease from reaching advanced stages and developing liver metastases. The research shows that blocking the so-called Hedgehog-GLI pathway can prevent … [Read more...]

HRT Ups Cancer Recurrence Reported April 1, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A diagnosis of breast cancer doesn’t mix well with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). According to European researchers, women who take HRT after a bout with breast cancer are significantly more likely to see their cancer return or to develop a new malignancy. The investigators … [Read more...]

New cancer vaccine is safe and effective: Study: November 12 [Health India]: Washington : A new study of 1,113 women in North America and Brazil has found that a vaccine that could reduce cervical cancer rates by 75 percent is safe and 95 percent effective. According to the study, which has been published in the … [Read more...]