Cancer News

Catching Lung Cancer Early Reported December 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The discovery of genetic markers in the blood which indicate early-stage lung tumors could lead to a simple blood test to detect lung cancer in its earliest phases, when it can be most successfully treated. Lung cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in both men and women … [Read more...]

Chemotherapy Resistance Reported September 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cell cycle checkpoints act like molecular tripwires for damaged cells. Leave the tripwire in place for too long, however, and cancer cells will press on regardless, making them resistant to certain types of chemotherapy, according to researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. "A lot … [Read more...]

Colors Make Surgery More PreciseReported August 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cancer surgeries may soon get more colorful and more precise. Researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have developed a new imaging system that highlights cancerous tissue, making it easier for surgeons to see and remove it with less damage to normal tissue. The technique could … [Read more...]

Diabetes Increases Cancer Risk in Japanese Adults Reported September 26, 2006 There may be a link between diabetes and cancer -- something researchers have suspected for a long time. Now a study from the National Cancer Center in Tokyo reveals Japanese adults who have diabetes may have an increased … [Read more...]

Double Treatments Improves Survival for People with Brain Cancer Reported January 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Combing radiation seeds and chemotherapy wafers, as opposed to receiving only one of the therapies, lengthened the life of participants in a study on treating a particularly deadly form of brain cancer. … [Read more...]

Exercise Benefits Leukemia Patients Reported August 04, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Though it may seem counterintuitive, given that the most bothersome symptom of leukemia is extreme fatigue, a team of researchers has shown that physical activity can significantly improve symptoms of fatigue and depression, increase cardiovascular endurance and maintain … [Read more...]

Fixing Leaky LungsReported July 21, 2008 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 200,000 people a year are diagnosed with new cases of lung cancer. Until now, surgery required long and trying hospital stays, but a new development is making recovery faster -- and less painful. Joel Hammond is a man on the move. "I like walking because it gets you outside see the … [Read more...]

Not all cancers deadly Reported July 11, 2009 PARIS - WOMEN take note: Not all breast cancers kill. One in three women diagnosed with breast cancer in public screening programmes are being treated needlessly, a new study has found. The reason is that their tumour will not be life-threatening, the British Medical Journal (BMJ) reported on Friday. The study by Scandinavian … [Read more...]

Genes Help Kick Habit Reported June 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The power to quit smoking may be in your genes. For the first time, researchers have identified gene patters that appear to influence how well one responds to specific smoking cessation treatments. The research was a collaborative effort between Duke University Medical Center, the National Institute of … [Read more...]

Good for the Prostate, Bad for the Brain?Reported July 31, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A common treatment for men with prostate cancer may be negatively impacting their ability to think and reason clearly. Researchers who reviewed previous studies on hormone deprivation therapy, also called androgen depletion therapy, found between 47 percent and 60 percent of men on the … [Read more...]

Heat Kills Lung Cancer Reported April 5, 2005 NEW ORLEANS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Late-breaking research presented over the weekend at the 30th Annual Meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology in New Orleans shows heat may be the best way to kill lung cancer. Riccardo Lencioni, M.D., from the University of Pisa in … [Read more...]

How to Kick the Smoking HabitReported August 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows statewide tobacco control programs may be the most effective option to reduce the financial and health burden of smoking. Results of a University of California, San Diego, study show California saved $86 billion on personal health care costs between the start of its statewide … [Read more...]

Cervical cancer vaccinations for all girls (Update 2)Reported October 01, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry will provide annual human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination against cervical cancer or cancer of the cervix to an estimated 300,000 13-year-old girls in Malaysia beginning next year. It is up to the girls to take advantage of the vaccine. Health Minister Datuk … [Read more...]

Health checks lead to diagnose 17% cancer: study Reported November 14, 2009 Health checkups lead to diagnose 17 per cent of cancer patients who visited key hospitals designated for its treatment across Japan for the first time in 2007, a recent study has shown. The figure ranges from 7 per cent to 24 per cent by prefecture, … [Read more...]

Glucose Intolerance Linked To Cancer Risk In WomenJuly 10, 2007 High blood glucose levels -- even before they reach the level needed for a diagnosis of diabetes -- may signal an increased risk for cancer in women, according to a new study being published in the March issue of Diabetes Care. The March journal also includes a … [Read more...]

Cancer treatment that saved teacher's life approved by FDAReported December 18, 2007 A Canal Winchester woman has a very personal connection to a recently approved form of cancer therapy: It helped send her own cancer into remission. Amy Baker, a Winchester resident and retired Gahanna teacher, has been undergoing treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia -- or CML -- with … [Read more...]

Test Can Detect Cancer Before MammogramReported November 03, 2008 LAS VEGAS -- A new device can detect the warning signs for breast cancer, and it's available in the Valley. Ignorance isn’t bliss when it comes to breast cancer. And now, a revolutionary test called the “halo pap test for the breast” risks long before a mammogram can see a lump. “The halo testing is actually … [Read more...]

Low-fat diet after menopause seems to reduce risk of ovarian cancerReported December 09, 2007 WASHINGTON - Cutting dietary fat may also cut the risk of ovarian cancer, says a study of almost 40,000 older women that found the first hard evidence that menu changes protect against this particularly lethal cancer. But don't wait too long to get started: The protection didn't … [Read more...]

Melanoma Linked to Vitamin D GeneReported September 23, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Depending on their genetic makeup, some people may be able to naturally protect their bodies from skin cancer. A new study suggests that individuals with certain variants in a vitamin D-related gene called BsmI may be at an increased risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin … [Read more...]

Motivation for Prostate ScreeningReported December 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Men may have new reason to think twice before complaining about being nagged by a significant other. There is a strong link between early screening and prostate cancer survival, yet men are less likely to get screened early unless they have a wife or significant other living … [Read more...]

Never too Late to Kick the Habit Reported May 12, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study proves it is never too late to quit smoking and gain back health benefits. The study finds women who quit smoking reduced their risk of death from heart disease within five years and had a 20 percent lower chance of a smoking related cancer within that time as well. It’s estimated … [Read more...]

Newer Scans Help Doctors Treat Rare Breast CancerReported February 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with a rare form of aggressive breast cancer may benefit from a newer form of imaging that gives doctors a better idea of where the disease may have spread. Researchers from the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston used a combination … [Read more...]

Organ Transplants Linked to CancerReported July 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Organ transplants can save lives, but new research shows they might also put recipients at risk of developing cancer. New research at the Harvard Medical School revealed the immunosuppressive drug cyclosporine ramps up vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), causing new blood vessels to … [Read more...]

Pap Smear Alternative no Improvement Reported November 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Liquid-based cytology, a commonly used alternative to the conventional Pap test, is no better than the Pap test for detecting cervical cancer precursors or cancer. The Pap test has been considered suboptimal because of a propensity for false-negative and false-positive results. In … [Read more...]

Possible Treatment for “Chemo Brain” Reported December 22, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Help may be on the way for the legions of cancer survivors who suffer a frustrating decline in cognitive function caused by chemotherapy. It's often referred to as “chemo brain.” Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) are working on an … [Read more...]

Prostate Cancer Therapy Boosts Risk of Fractures, Heart DiseaseReported April 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Prostate cancer patients who take drugs to decrease their testosterone levels may be increasing their risk of developing bone- and heart-related side effects, but those risks are still relatively low, according to a new study. Doctors say androgen deprivation … [Read more...]

Obese Women More Likely to Get Colorectal CancerTUESDAY, Nov. 2 Obese women face a greater risk of colorectal cancer than obese men, says a Stony Brook University study presented Nov. 1 at the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. The study of 1,050 women and 1,250 men found that women with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more (considered … [Read more...]

Shorter Treatment for Prostate CancerReported March 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Five days of radiation could kill early-stage prostate cancer as well as longer, traditional methods, keeping patients out of their doctor’s office longer. Using a technique called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), researchers delivered higher doses of external beam … [Read more...]

Common Virus That Causes Deadly Cancer in Women Linked to Penile Cancer in Men Reported September 08, 2009 The human papillomavirus (HPV) - which causes cervical cancer in women - might be linked to cancer of the penis in men, according to a paper in the Journal of Clinical Pathology released on Tuesday. While reviewing all the major studies on penile cancer … [Read more...]