Cancer News

Cervical Cancer Screening Needed in Developing World Reported June 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Few women in the developing world are getting the cervical cancer screenings they need. A new study from the University of Washington finds only one in five women in developing countries are screened effectively for cervical cancer and those at highest risk are among the … [Read more...]

Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient Linked to Cancer Reported December 22, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Herbal teas may help you relax, but new studies show that an acid found in Chinese herbal teas may increase the risk of urinary tract cancer. The carcinogen aristolochic acid, which was found in many prescribed Chinese herbal products including Guan Mu Tong, … [Read more...]

Common Diabetic Therapy Reduces Risk of Pancreatic Cancer Reported August 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Taking the most commonly-prescribed anti-diabetic drug, metformin, reduces the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by 62 percent, according to research from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. "This is the first epidemiological … [Read more...]

Destroying Thyroid Cancer Reported March 24, 2008 LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every year in the United States, more than 33,000 people will develop thyroid cancer. It's a slow-growing disease and is one of the least-deadly cancers, but when it reaches an advanced stage and starts spreading to other organs, that prognosis changes. And … [Read more...]

Cell Phone Cancer Risks Need Further Study Reported June 30, 2008 Scientists have still not been able to say whether or not cell phone use increases the chances of developing cancer or health problems. The uncertainty over the health effects of cell phone use has created a great deal of controversy, and has left both consumers and medical … [Read more...]

Elder Cancer Care Costs Billions Reported May 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Caring for elderly people with cancer is a costly proposition. According to researchers who analyzed federal data on about 719,000 people with cancer and more than 1.6 million similarly aged people without the disease, cancer care costs the Medicare program more than $21 billion over five years … [Read more...]

Faster Prostate Cancer Detection Reported October 20, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A team of Northwestern University researchers has detected previously undetectable levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in patients who have undergone a radical prostatectomy. Thanks to the power of the nanoparticle-based bio-barcode assay, the researchers found measureable PSA in each … [Read more...]

Cancer survivor relies on faith, family January 02, 2008 One night late in August 2003, 43-year-old Hanover mother Lori Uhl turned to her husband and said, "I'm dying." And that was before she knew there was an inoperable 7-inch tumor in her chest. For several months, Uhl had been suffering mysterious symptoms, including an itchy rash, a severe cough and … [Read more...]

Fruit Juices Hamper Drugs’ BenefitsReported August 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Washing down your medicine with fruit juice may be a bad idea. You may have heard that grapefruit juice can increase the absorption of certain drugs and potentially turn normal doses into toxic ones. Now, the scientist who first identified this problem finds grapefruit and other common fruit … [Read more...]

Genetic Markers for Lung Cancer Found Reported March 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Even the smallest lung cancers -- the size of a pea -- recur in 30 percent to 40 percent of patients within five years. But now, newly-discovered genetic markers could help determine which of these cancers is likely to attack again. Researchers at Johns Hopkins … [Read more...]

Germany, Italy Recommend Girls Receive HPV Vaccine Gardasil July 22, 2007 Germany and Italy have recommended that girls receive Merck's human papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil, Sanofi Pasteur, a joint company of Merck and Sanofi-Aventis, announced on Monday, Reuters reports (Reuters, 3/26). … [Read more...]

IBD Treatments Linked to Skin Cancer Reported October 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Immunosuppressive medications used to treat patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) are now linked to increasing a patient's risk of developing non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC). Researchers at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, found the incidence rate ratio of NMSC is … [Read more...]

Now a Simple Blood Test can Accurately Detect Early Stage Ovarian Cancer Reported February 13, 2008 A team of researchers at Yale School of Medicine has developed a blood test, which has enough sensitivity and specificity to detect early stage ovarian cancer with 99 percent accuracy.The findings are based on a previous study conducted by Yale … [Read more...]

  (Reported by Susan Aldridge) PhD, medical journalist Europe has one of the world's highest rates of ovarian cancer, but it is declining in some countries, while increasing in others. Risk factors for ovarian cancer include family history, having few or no children and, perhaps, diet, while oral contraceptive use may be protective. A team in Lyon, France, has been … [Read more...]

Lab Research: Lose the MiceReported January 1, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Laboratory mice have played a huge rule in many of medicines most important breakthroughs. But a new era may be dawning in the world of lab research, one that may mean fewer mice and more humans. Immunologist Mark Davis, Ph.D., a researcher at Stanford University, says the time has come … [Read more...]

Survivor's Cancer Advice: Don't Be AfraidReported November 22, 2007 Women should stop being afraid and get themselves diagnosed for breast caner, said a survivor of the disease from Ireland who was in Dubai to take part in the first UAE initiative of the "Global Connection Ribbon" to battle breast cancer. "Global Connection Ribbon" is a worldwide campaign to combat breast … [Read more...]

Embryo preservation often works for cancer patientsReported November 14, 2008 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Freezing embryos before undergoing cancer treatment that may cause infertility is as successful for women with cancer as it is for women without cancer, new study findings indicate. The investigators, who presented their findings this week at the 64th annual meeting … [Read more...]

Lower Cholesterol, Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer Reported November 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Concerns that low cholesterol leads to cancer may have caused unnecessary fear. A pair of studies now suggests lower cholesterol may actually reduce a man's risk of prostate cancer. A new National Cancer Institute study reveals although low total cholesterol blood levels were … [Read more...]

Male Infertility Linked to Testicular CancerReported February 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new report finds men who are infertile have a better chance of developing testicular cancer. Researchers analyzed data collected from infertile couples over a 21 year period and compared those statistics to the state cancer registry. The researchers learned men with … [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...]