Cancer

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...]

Burning Away Barrett's EsophagusReported May 01, 2009 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It starts off as heartburn but can turn into something much more serious. Three-point-three million people in the United States have Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to cancer. Doctors are using a tool that burns away dangerous cells and lowers the cancer risk. If … [Read more...]

Death rates from bladder and lung cancer are still high in a region of northern Chile, even decades after residents drank water containing high levels of arsenic. According to the authors of a new study, there is delay in health effects, given mortality risks remained elevated years after exposure to high levels of arsenic. "The impact of this environmental health risk on … [Read more...]

Clearing the air on ‘Chemofog’ Reported April 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Between 20 percent and 30 percent of chemotherapy patients report temporary memory problems, termed “chemofog” or “chemobrain.” But new evidence suggests stress and quality of life issues may be more responsible for memory and concentration problems in breast cancer patients than chemotherapy … [Read more...]

Common Sexually Transmitted Infection Linked to Prostate Cancer Reported September 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers discovered a link between a sexually transmitted infection and prostate cancer. Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and Brigham and Women's Hospital researchers found strong correlations between Trichomonas vaginalis, the most common non-viral … [Read more...]

Detecting Cancer at the Dentist's Office Reported April 25, 2008 HOUSTON, Texas (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every two minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Every thirteen minutes, a woman dies from this disease. Early detection may be the key to surviving it … so what if finding out you had it could be as simple as going to the dentist? It could happen! It wasn't … [Read more...]

Eliminating Brain TumorsReported January 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newsire) -- New approaches to gene therapy have been found that help eradicate brain tumors and boost the power of the immune system. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles found that HMGB1, a protein released from deteriorating tumor cells, activates dendritic cells and stimulates … [Read more...]

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A small molecule earlier found to have both anti-fat and anti-cancer properties is a literal turnoff for fat-making genes, according to a new report. The chemical, which the researchers call fatostatin, blocks a well known master controller of fat synthesis, a transcription factor known as SREBP. That action in mice that are genetically prone to obesity … [Read more...]

Crackdown on sunbeds to cut cancer danger Reported July 29, 2009 Ministers are preparing to clamp down on the cosmetic tanning industry after international experts on cancer said sunbeds belonged in the same category of carcinogenic risk as tobacco smoke. The Department of Health said it was reviewing its stance on sunbeds after the International Agency for Research on … [Read more...]

Genetic Pair Important in Breast CancerReported April 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Scientists know a protein gene called PTEN is a major tumor-suppressor. When it’s reduced or mutated, cancers can grow. Researchers from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center have discovered a second gene that appears to protect PTEN, a finding that could one day lead to new … [Read more...]

Green Tea: The Next Cancer Therapy? Reported June 22, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – According to a recent study, men with prostate cancer who consumed the active compounds in green tea demonstrated a significant reduction in serum markers predictive of prostate cancer progression. "The investigational agent used in the trial, Polyphenon E, may have the … [Read more...]

Holocaust Survivors at Risk for Cancer Reported October 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who face psychological stress like famine or prolonged mental stress may have a higher risk of developing cancer. A recent study shows Jewish survivors of World War II who may have been exposed to the Holocaust have a significantly increased risk for developing all types of … [Read more...]

Immune System Can Put Cancer in Dormant State Reported November 26, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – There may now be an explanation for why some tumors seem to suddenly stop growing and go into a long period of dormancy. A multinational team of researchers has found the immune system can stop the growth of a cancerous tumor without … [Read more...]

Research may pave way for brain cancer cure: Jan 9 [Health India]: Toronto, Jan 9 : New treatment for brain cancer may be possible thanks to some pioneering research done by Indo-Canadian neurosurgeon Sheila Singh here.Her paper on identification of cancer stem cells in human brain tumours won Singh, a doctor at the Hospital for … [Read more...]

Smoking raises breast, kidney cancer risks (MediResource) -- The link between lighting up and a number of cancers, including lung, mouth and throat, has long been established. But two new studies support the link between smoking and breast cancer in some women and smoking and kidney cancer in men and women. A team of researchers … [Read more...]

Laser Treatment Effective in Treating Liver Tumors Reported November 30, 2005   (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Laser ablation with magnetic resonance (MR) guidance is as effective as traditional surgery in the treatment of liver tumors in some patients, according to a large-scale, 12-year study conducted by researchers from the University of Frankfurt in Germany. Investigators … [Read more...]

Open access program speeds up colorectal cancer screening processReported March 13, 2009 HOUSTON -- Screening regularly for colorectal cancer is critical for early diagnosis and treatment of the disease, but can be time consuming and a low health priority for men and women. Now, patients have access to a program that is helping speed up this process. The gastroenterology … [Read more...]

Mix of genes linked to prostate cancerReported January 17, 2008 NEW YORK -- Scientists have taken a key step toward revealing the causes of prostate cancer, finding that a combination of five gene variants dramatically raises the risk of the disease. Added to family history, they accounted for nearly half of all cases in a study of Swedish men. The discovery is remarkable … [Read more...]

Many African American Women Refuse Cancer Treatments Reported May 26, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One in four African American women diagnosed with late stage breast cancer refuse essential life saving treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation, according to a new study. Investigators analyzed the findings between 2000 and 2006 from an inner city hospital in Atlanta that … [Read more...]

Mismatched Prostate Cancer Treatments Are More Common Than Expected Reported November 29, 2007 More than one third of men diagnosed with prostate cancer in the early stages end up making medically inappropriate treatment choices. A new study reports that these treatment ‘mismatches’ could likely be a result of a patient’s … [Read more...]

The Diagnosis Every Woman Dreads - Ovarian Cancer Reported May 21, 2009 SARASOTA, Fla., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- As a health care practitioner, Trina Hammack knew the statistics. So when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she knew her prognosis was bleak. Fortunately, Hammack was familiar with a clinic in Mexico offering effective new treatments … [Read more...]

High Body Weight Linked to Kidney Cancer Risk NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The risk of developing a type of kidney cancer, renal cell carcinoma, is directly related to body mass index (BMI) and to the increase in BMI since age 20, according to the findings from two new European studies. In the first study, Dr. Boukje … [Read more...]

Ovarian Cancer: No Good Test? Reported December 15, 2009 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every year, more than 20-thousand women find out they have ovarian cancer. For almost two-thirds of them, it's a deadly diagnosis. But unlike other cancers, doctors say yearly screening for ovarian cancer may do more harm than good. The test that was … [Read more...]

Lifestyle Changes may Prevent Disease Reported November 14, 2005  (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Preventing some of the most common causes of death and disability in America may be easier than we think. According to Dr. Walter Willett, chairman of the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, simple dietary and lifestyle changes could do the trick. In a talk … [Read more...]

Racial Disparities in Radiation Therapy Reported December 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- After a lumpectomy, black women are far less likely than white women to receive radiation therapy, the standard of care for early stage breast cancer. Led by Grace Li Smith, M.D., Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center … [Read more...]

Risky Breast Cancer Drug OK'd by Canadian Cardiologists Reported October 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Canadian cardiologists have taken a step toward clearing the drug trastuzumab (herceptin) for use in the fight against breast cancer, even though it can cause serious heart complications in women. A study conducted by Dr. Michael McDonald and colleagues from the Heart … [Read more...]

Smoking: A Genetic AddictionReported November 24, 2008 SALT LAKE CITY (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Seventy percent of smokers want to quit but often end up reaching for a cigarette within days. Researchers now say smokers may have sealed their fate for nicotine addiction when they were teens. Brandon Smart has smoked for more than half his life. "Oh, I've tried to … [Read more...]