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...]
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Household Chemical Dangers
Household Chemical DangersReported November 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Household products used on a daily basis could cause chemical exposure thats 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...]
Birth Weight Linked to Cancer Risk
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’
'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...]
Women Fitness : City News
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...]
Morphine May Stimulate Cancer Growth
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 Cancer
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...]
3 drinks a day raises breast cancer risk
3 drinks a day raises breast cancer risk December 21, 2007 BARCELONA, Spain - All types of alcohol wine, beer or liquor add equally to the risk of developing breast cancer in women, American researchers said Thursday. "This is a hugely underestimated risk factor," said Dr. Patrick Maisonneuve, head of epidemiology at the … [Read more...]
Survival Better for HPV Cancers of Mouth
Survival Better for HPV Cancers of Mouth Reported May 13, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The type of tongue and tonsil cancers that responds best to treatment are those linked to human papillomavirus (HPV), while tumors that express a certain growth factor are the least responsive and most deadly, a new study reveals. This new information could lead to improved treatment. … [Read more...]
Too Few Colon Cancer Screenings
Too Few Colon Cancer Screenings Reported January 11, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Its a cancer that can be detected, yet fewer than half of patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer undergo a screening for the disease before their diagnosis. Researchers say the results of a new study show colorectal cancer … [Read more...]
Ultra-Precise Radiation
Ultra-Precise RadiationReported December 26, 2005 STANFORD, Calif. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Radiation is a necessary evil for more than half of all cancer patients. The treatment can last for weeks and pose harsh side effects. Now, a new machine allows patients to receive higher doses of therapy in less time. Since a diagnosis of … [Read more...]
Study links contraceptive pill with cervical cancer
Study links contraceptive pill with cervical cancer Reported November 10, 2007 Scientists think the link between the contraceptive pill and an increased risk of cervical cancer is a biological effect of the hormones in the pill. (AFP) A new study has confirmed that women who take the contraceptive pill are more at risk of … [Read more...]
Brain Surgery Without a Knife
Brain Surgery Without a Knife Reported September 12, 2007 SEATTLE, Wash. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Brain surgery no longer means cutting open the skull. Now, a new procedure allows doctors to remove brain tumors through the patient's nose. The simple things in life have become quite challenging for Howard Katz. "I basically have only about 20 percent vision in this … [Read more...]
High glucose and diabetes increase cancer risk
High glucose and diabetes increase cancer risk January 13, 2005 Reported by Susan Aldridge, PhD, medical journalist New research shows that high glucose levels and diabetes are major risk factors for a number of cancers.Diabetes is becoming increasingly … [Read more...]
Concern, Praise for HPV Vaccine
Concern, Praise for HPV VaccineReported September 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Results of a new study reviewing the safety of the HPV vaccine is sending mixed messages. From a study of more than 114,000 Australian young women, researchers found eight confirmed cases of anaphylaxis -- a rare but serious adverse effect to a vaccine, causing difficulty breathing, nausea … [Read more...]
Female Teens Most Likely to Burn
Females and adolescents are more likely to get a sunburn, according to data collected by a Danish study. Sunburns play an important role in the development of skin cancer, especially malignant melanoma. To assess when sunburns occur and who experiences them, 340 study participants wore wristwatch UV radiation dosimeters to record sun exposure. They also kept sun exposure … [Read more...]
Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening
Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening Reported September 24, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. New research reveals a new way to catch this cancer in its earliest stages and points to a promising option. Researchers from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia conducted a study to determine how well … [Read more...]
Less Treatment is Better for Kidney Cancer
Less Treatment is Better for Kidney Cancer Reported January 11, 2008 ((Ivanhoe Newswire) Patients with kidney tumors often have surgery to remove the tumors or the entire kidney. A new study finds those who have just the tumors removed and leave the kidney in tact have a better overall survival. The research was headed … [Read more...]
Cancer Advocacy Coalition issues report card: time to rethink cancer care
Cancer Advocacy Coalition issues report card: time to rethink cancer careReported February 12, 2008 TORONTO - An advocacy group for cancer patients says the current cancer system in this country is out of date, and Canadians are experiencing inconsistent care. The Cancer Advocacy Coalition of Canada released its annual report card Tuesday, with graphs and charts to … [Read more...]
Mapping Cancer
Mapping Cancer Reported July 22, 2005 PHOENIX (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Cancer. The mere mention of it scares most of us. More than 1 million Americans are diagnosed every year. Thousands will die from the disease. Find out what researchers are doing to label more patients "survivors." Today, Stewart Campbell knows something big is about to happen. As he watches the … [Read more...]
Skin Allergies Linked to Cancer
People who suffer from certain skin allergies are more likely to develop blood-related cancers when they get older. Swedish researchers report these findings in a study in the most recent issue of BMC Public Health. The research shows people who experience hives are more likely to develop leukemia. Those who have eczema in childhood are about two-times more likely to develop … [Read more...]
Misleading Research Links Vitamin Supplements to Cancer
Misleading Research Links Vitamin Supplements to Cancer Reported November 27, 2009 A recent study linking folic acid and vitamin B12 supplements with higher risks of cancer is misleading, claim two trade associations representing dietary supplement manufacturers and ingredient suppliers. The research, published in the Journal of the American Medical … [Read more...]
Pomegranate Juice Benefits Prostate Cancer Survivors
Pomegranate Juice Benefits Prostate Cancer SurvivorsReported April 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pomegranate juice, a drink that's been touted as a super-food capable of doing everything from preventing heart disease to lowering cholesterol, may also offer a huge benefit to a new group of patients -- prostate cancer survivors. The juice may slow the progression of … [Read more...]
Radiation Seed Implant Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer Death
Radiation Seed Implant Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer Death Reported November 01, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Radiation seed implants (brachytherapy) may be the best option for men with prostate cancer. New research from Case Western University School of Medicine in Cleveland reveals patients with localized prostate cancer cut their … [Read more...]
Screenings a Must for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Screenings a Must for Childhood Cancer SurvivorsReported January 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Most young women treated with chest radiation for childhood cancer don't undergo the recommended mammography screening, a new study finds. There are currently 20,000 to 25,000 women 25 years or older who were treated for pediatric cancer with moderate- to … [Read more...]
Promising Ovarian Cancer Drug Under Study
Promising Ovarian Cancer Drug Under StudySUNDAY, March 27 SUNDAY, March 27 (HealthDay News) -- More than two dozen centers across the United States are enrolling about 60 ovarian cancer patients who are in remission to test whether an investigational drug called A6 can prevent disease recurrence. The drug is designed to prevent … [Read more...]
Breast feeding ‘cuts cancer risk in mothers’
Breast feeding 'cuts cancer risk in mothers' Reported September 29, 2008 Whether they breastfeed two babies for six months each or one baby for a year, women can cut their risk of developing the disease significantly, said Dr Rachel Thompson, science programme manager for the World Cancer Research Fund. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer … [Read more...]
B.C. girls in line for HPV vaccine
B.C. school girls probably will receive a controversial vaccine starting in September 2008 aimed at preventing a virus linked to cervical cancer. Health Minister George Abbott told CBC News yesterday the inoculation program for the human papilloma virus (HPV) could start as early as this fall. But provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall said yesterday it's "very, very, … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Pain Continues Years After Treatment
Breast Cancer Pain Continues Years After Treatment Reported November 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The breast cancer battle doesn't end after treatment is completed. A new study shows almost 50 percent of women experience pain up to three years after treatment, some every day. In a study conducted at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, researchers … [Read more...]
Study: Childhood Soy Diet Reduces Breast Cancer Risk
Study: Childhood Soy Diet Reduces Breast Cancer RiskReported March 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Asian-American women who ate a lot of soy during their childhood are significantly less likely to develop breast cancer than other women, even those who consume a lot of soy in adolescence and adulthood, according to a new study. Historically, breast cancer rates are four- to … [Read more...]