Cancer News

Scientist report they have found a the location of a gene associated with dense breast tissue, a factor known to increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. Finding these genes means researchers may have a new lead on how to develop ways to reduce breast tissue density and, possibly, breast cancer risk. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer … [Read more...]

Discovery Could Improve Childhood Cancer TreatmentReported March 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A discovery in Canada could help more children survive brain cancer. Research funded by the Canadian Cancer Society discovered eight similar genes that when mutated, appear to be responsible for medulloblastoma, the most common form of childhood brain cancers. … [Read more...]

Drug Combo Helps Neuropathic Pain Reported March 31, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research reveals combining the drugs gabapentin and morphine helps relieve neuropathic pain, which is often difficult to treat and can accompany diseases such as cancer, diabetes or HIV. Neuropathic pain is characterized by a burning, … [Read more...]

Exercise While Young to Prevent Brain Cancer Reported October 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- While little is known about the causes of glioma, researchers at the National Cancer Institute have found that this deadly form of brain cancer may be linked to physical activity in early life and height. "Our findings suggest that biological factors related to energy expenditure … [Read more...]

Forgotten Leukemia Drug Shows PromiseReported December 23, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors found a new weapon in the fight against an incurable form of leukemia, and it's a drug that was once dismissed as ineffective in battling the disease. Flavopiridol has shown promising results in phase I and II clinical trials that involved 116 patients with advanced … [Read more...]

Treatment Can Reduce Bone Turnover in Prostate Cancer Reported July 23, 2009 THURSDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) -- Treatment of bone metastases in prostate cancer patients with denosumab, which blocks bone resorption, reduces bone turnover compared with bisphosphonates, according to a study in the August issue of the Journal of Urology. As part of a Phase II trial, Karim … [Read more...]

Genes may Predict Severity of Cancer Reported September 19, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The activity of just a few genes could hold the key to predicting the fate of multiple myeloma patients. Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer affecting the blood plasma cells in bone marrow responsible for producing antibodies. Each year, nearly 14,600 Americans are diagnosed with … [Read more...]

Heavy Drinking Linked to Prostate Cancer Reported July 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Although current research regarding the relationship between alcohol consumption and prostate cancer is still inconclusive, researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, led by Zhihong Gong Ph.D., found that men who reported regular heavy drinking -- … [Read more...]

HPV Vaccine for Older Women, too Reported June 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The HPV vaccine isn’t just for teens. New research shows women ages 24 to 45 not already infected with the common sexually transmitted disease can receive protection against the virus following vaccination. Adolescent girls and young women have been the targets for HPV vaccination efforts. … [Read more...]

Half-truths make breast cancer detection difficult: Wellness watch Reported June 22, 2008 Half-truth is statement that mingles truth and falsehood with deliberate intent to deceive. If not anything else, it creates a set of misunderstandings that arise from kernels of truth, which are distorted to become sweeping statements that are not true. … [Read more...]

Lung cancer: A woman's disease Think lung cancer, and most people picture a disease that primarily strikes older men who smoke. What many don't realize is that lung cancer accounts for 25% of all cancer deaths involving women. And women may be more susceptible to the disease than men, research suggests, a fact … [Read more...]

Korean breakthrough on stomach cancerMonday, December 6, 2004 SEOUL, Dec 04, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- The South Koreas Food and Drug Administration says it has proof nimesulide, a material that represses cyclooxygenase-2, or COX-2, prevents stomach cancer. A germ known as Helicobacter pylori that survives on mucosas in the stomach … [Read more...]

Blood test detects ovarian cancer earlyReported February 16, 2008 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Researchers have developed what they believe is the first blood test that accurately detects ovarian cancer at an early stage. "The ability to recognize almost 100 percent of new tumors will have a major impact on the high death rates of this cancer," senior author Dr. Gil Mor, … [Read more...]

Scientists studying new ways to combat skin cancerReported July 26, 2008 Washington, July 26 : Scientists studying new ways to combat skin cancer A team led by an Indian-origin scientist is examining certain molecules that may help strengthen the effectiveness of sunscreen to prevent skin cancer. The researchers led by distinguished professor Chandradhar Dwivedi, head of … [Read more...]

Majority of Breast Cancer Patients Don't Get Tested Reported September 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Breast cancer patients may not be receiving the right medicine, a new study suggests. New studies reveal a lack of information about new testing technologies for breast cancer. According to standard care, women with early stage breast cancer should be tested for tumors with … [Read more...]

Hope for Metastatic Breast Cancer Reported November 28, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new, investigational drug shows encouraging results in treating women with metastatic breast cancer. According to a study published in Core Evidence, lapatinib shows a response in a group of women with metastatic breast cancer, a disease doctors say offers a major clinical challenge. … [Read more...]

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...]