Cancer

Genetic Mysteries of Breast CancerReported November 19, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research is helping doctors unlock the genetic mysteries behind breast cancer, helping women discover and treat their disease earlier. Nearly 200,000 women learn they have breast cancer each year. Doctors estimate between five percent and 10 percent of these women have a hereditary form … [Read more...]

New skin cancer screening programme in GermanyReported June 20, 2008 From 1 July 2008 a new cancer screening programme will be available to patients in Germany. Beginning from age 35, everyone with compulsory health insurance will be entitled to receive an examination for skin cancer, every two years. This will represent an … [Read more...]

Higher Diabetes Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors Reported August 17, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Childhood cancer survivors face an increased risk of morbidity and mortality as a result of their curative therapies, according to a new report. Almost 75 percent of survivors will develop a chronic health condition such as diabetes, and 42.4 percent … [Read more...]

Obese women face greater cancer risk: StudyReported October 02, 2009 NEW DELHI: Two separate medical findings simultaneously released on Friday have sounded the tocsin for Indian women.   In the first study, nearly six crore women in India above the age of 15 have been found to be overweight, bordering on obesity. Shockingly, a separate study found obesity to be the … [Read more...]

Key Breast Cancer Maker FoundReported December 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A newly identified protein may contribute to the spread of breast cancer, making it a potential maker for metastatic breast cancer. Until now, early markers of metastatic breast cancer have been hard to find. Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University … [Read more...]

Laser Detects Breast CancerReported April 8, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A novel laser device could help prevent breast cancer from spreading to other parts of the body by detecting cancer cells before they form into tumors. Researchers are using tiny particles of gold -- nanoparticles -- to mark circulating breast cancer cells in a blood sample. When a … [Read more...]

Effort targets immigrant cervical cancerReported January 31, 2008 HOUSTON, Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Two Texas hospitals are expanding an effort to lower the risks of cervical cancer among Mexican women in U.S. border areas. Lead investigator Theresa Byrd said that the National Cancer Institute says that although cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates have declined by 50 … [Read more...]

Experts find another piece of breast cancer puzzleReported November 10, 2007 NEW YORK -- Researchers say they've discovered a major reason why women who inherit a mutated version of the gene BRCA1 run a high risk of breast cancer -- and that finding might aid the search for new treatments. A second gene, called PTEN, plays a key role, scientists said in a study released … [Read more...]

Mammograms Detect CancersReported December 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Can breast cancer disappear on its own? A new Norwegian report finds some breast cancers detected on mammography may have gone away if they had not been found and treated. The study looked at breast cancer rates among 119,472 women age 50 to 64. Participants had three screening … [Read more...]

Minimally Invasive Treatment Effective for Esophageal Cancer Reported September 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have found that early stage cancers of the esophagus can be treated effectively by organ-sparing endoscopic therapy, thereby avoiding the surgical removal of the esophagus. Esophageal cancer arising from Barrett's esophagus is … [Read more...]

New MRI Gauges Response to Brain Cancer Therapy Reported March 30, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor believe they’ve found a new and better way of determining whether treatments for brain cancer are getting the job done. They developed a special type of magnetic … [Read more...]

Health Office urges cervical cancer vaccinationJune 18, 2007 The Federal Health Office said on Monday that the disease was the second most frequent form of cancer among women worldwide after breast cancer. More than 5,000 Swiss women are diagnosed with the preliminary stage of cervical cancer every year, and more than 300 of them contract the … [Read more...]

Could you lower your risk of prostate cancer simply by eating a good form of fat found in everyday foods like fish, nuts, seeds and vegetable oils? If you have the right genes, the answer could be yes. Wake Forest University researchers who studied the effects of a diet rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in mice with a genetic mutation known to put them at increased … [Read more...]

Preserving Fertility in Cancer Patients Reported July 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The vast improvement in cancer treatment and increased survival rates have created a challenge for young cancer patients, since the chemotherapy and radiation treatments that save lives often threaten fertility. Techniques to safeguard fertility, such as freezing eggs … [Read more...]

Race Plays Role in Lung Cancer TreatmentReported April 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Your race may determine what kind of treatment you'll receive if you develop lung cancer. According to a new study, black patients with lung cancer are less likely to receive recommended chemotherapy and surgery than white patients with the disease. Researchers from the University of … [Read more...]

Risks Behind Colorectal Cancer Reported June 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Unhealthy behaviors like smoking and excessive alcohol use could put you at risk for colorectal cancer. New research shows patients who drink more than seven drinks per week have a 60-percent greater risk of developing colorectal cancer than non-drinkers. Smoking, diabetes and obesity also showed a … [Read more...]

Scientists Unlock Secrets of Red Wine's Health Benefits Reported June 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For nearly 200 years, red wine has been touted for its unmatched health benefits. It's been shown to do everything from preventing cancer to protecting the heart and brain from damage to preventing age-related disorders such as diabetes and inflammation. Now, researchers … [Read more...]

Smokers Should Eat BroccoliReported November 19, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables have a cancer preventative property that appears to work specifically in smokers. In the first comprehensive study of it’s kind, researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, in Buffalo, N.Y., analyzed cancer cases and controls matched on smoking status. … [Read more...]

Special MRI Identifies Brain Cancer Early Reported March 25, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A special type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may help find brain cancer earlier than traditional imaging. Researchers in London find perfusion MRI shows changes in blood volume in the brain that often come before brain tumors turn cancerous. It's able to … [Read more...]

Study: Obesity Linked to Pancreatic Cancer Reported June 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who are overweight or obese as young adults have an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer, and being obese at an older age is associated with a lower overall survival rate for patients with pancreatic cancer, according to a new study. Pancreatic cancer … [Read more...]

Largest-ever cancer risk study completedMonday, November 15, 2004 LUGANO, Switzerland, Nov 15, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX)--Swiss researchers have completed the largest-ever risk study into probabilities of genetic predisposition to pancreatic, ovarian and breast cancers. Dr. Justo Lorenzo Bermejo and Professor Kari … [Read more...]

Right now, separating cancer cells from healthy cells is a hit and miss proposition during surgery. Thanks to a "tumor paint" developed from a scorpion-derived peptide called chlorotoxin (CTX), however, that may soon be a thing of the past. In a study involving mice, Seattle researchers discovered the paint binds to a molecular beacon in cancer cells known as Cy5.5, lighting … [Read more...]

Positive thinkers 'avoid cancer' Reported 22 August, 2008 The small study, published in the BioMed Central journal, also found that getting divorced, or being bereaved could increase the risk. But the researchers admitted that women were questioned after their diagnosis, which might significantly change their outlook on life. UK experts said it was … [Read more...]

Vaccine for Brain Cancer Reported November 25, 2009 NEW YORK (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every year, 10,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with the most aggressive and most common form of brain cancer. Even after surgery, radiation and chemo, doctors say the tumor returns in 95 percent of cases. Researchers are testing out a new vaccine that aims to stop … [Read more...]

Hormones may tie caffeine to cancer riskReported July 07, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Coffee and general caffeine intake may affect a woman's levels of estrogen and other sex hormones, a new study suggests -- offering a potential explanation for findings that link caffeine to certain cancers. Several studies have found connections between caffeine and breast and … [Read more...]

WHO: Tanning Beds are Cancer Risks Reported August 03, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers at the World Health Organization say using a tanning device before age 30 increases skin melanoma risk by 75 percent. "Sunbeds use ultraviolet radiation in higher intensity than sunlight," Vincent Cogliano, who co-authored the report in the August issue of … [Read more...]

Alpha Blockers Stop and Prevent Cervical Cancer in Mice Reported November 11, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two FDA-approved drugs, one used to treat breast cancer and the other to treat osteoporosis, may eventually be used to stop cervical cancer in its tracks. In a new study, researchers found two FDA-approved drugs -- fulvestrant and raloxifene, both … [Read more...]

Hair test for cancer 'this year' Reported January 27, 2008 AUSTRALIAN women could be tested for breast cancer through the strands of their hair using a new screening method later this year. Pending a satisfactory completion of its final trial, Australian company Fermiscan is aiming to begin commercial trials of the … [Read more...]

Best Treatment for Inoperable Liver Cancer Reported April 6, 2005 NEW ORLEANS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows chemoembolization should be the first treatment offered to people diagnosed with inoperable liver cancer. Why? It’s safe, and it’s already been shown to significantly increase survival. Jeff Geschwind, … [Read more...]

Safer Neck SurgeryReported March 23, 2009 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Operating around the head and neck is a delicate job. When doctors are dealing with kids, it becomes even trickier. A new procedure aims to ease the pain and eliminate scars so the smallest patients can grow up without the reminders of surgery. Twins Colton and Isabella Suggs may … [Read more...]