Big Bias In Who Gets Screened For Breast CancerCertain women may miss out on routine tests that screen for early signs of breast cancer.
Elderly women, women with publicly funded health insurance and women who don't go to an obstetrician and gynecologist for routine exams are all less likely than others to get a clinical breast exam and a recommendation for a mammogram.
"A physician's recommendation is why many women undergo screening in the first place," said Rajesh Balkrishnan, the........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 11/28/2006 4:59:02 AM)
Chemotherapy Temporarily Affects The BrainScientists have linked chemotherapy with short-term structural changes in cognitive areas of the brain, as per a new study. Reported in the January 1, 2007 issue of CANCER (http://www.interscience.wiley.com/cancer-newsroom), a peer-evaluated journal of the American Cancer Society, the study reveals that within 12 months of receiving adjuvant chemotherapy, significant regions of the brain linked to memory, analysis and other cognitive functions........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 11/27/2006 5:04:34 AM)
Confusion About Calories Is Nothing NewWhile enjoying a Thanksgiving dinner with friends and family, most try to avoid thinking about the seemingly unending number of Calories they're consuming.
It probably never crosses their minds, however, to think about why food is measured in Calories.
James L. Hargrove, associate professor of foods and nutrition in the University of Georgia's College of Family and Consumer Sciences, said many nutritionists aren't even sure of the true........Go to the What-media-blog (Added on 11/20/2006 5:02:57 AM)
Tooth Whiteners Do Not Cause CancerCommon tooth whitening products, which have been used by millions of people, are found to be safe and do not increase the risk of oral cancer when used as directed. This exhaustive review of the literature, including numerous unpublished clinical studies involving over 4,000 human subjects, appeared in an article by Dr. Ian Monroe entitled, " Use of Hydrogen Peroxide-Based Tooth Whitening Products and it Relationship to Oral Cancer," published........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 11/16/2006 9:40:13 PM)
Vascular Targeting Agent Halts Bone MetastasisA novel vascular targeting agent completely prevented the development of bone tumors in 50 percent of the mice tested in a preclinical study, providing early evidence that it could treat, or thwart, growth of tumors in bone, a common destination for many cancers when they start to spread.
Scientists at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center published in the journal Cancer Research that this "Trojan Horse" agent, VEGF121/rGel,........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 11/15/2006 4:53:16 AM)
Genes offer researchers a 'crystal ball'The science of cancer prevention has advanced to the point where researchers now say they can detect "cancer genes" in the breath of smokers, and can test the presence of two proteins in men they say will predict development of prostate cancer a decade in advance. All of these novel findings need much more examination, of course, but scientists at the American Association for Cancer Research's Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research meeting,........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 11/13/2006 8:38:54 AM)
Firefighters Face Increased Risk Of CancersUniversity of Cincinnati (UC) environmental health researchers have determined that firefighters are significantly more likely to develop four different types of cancer than workers in other fields.
Their findings suggest that the protective equipment firefighters have used in the past didn't do a good job in protecting them against cancer-causing agents they encounter in their profession, the researchers say.
The researchers found, for........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 11/10/2006 4:05:30 AM)
Nanoparticle Reduce Radiation Side EffectsWith the help of tiny, transparent zebrafish embryos, scientists at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Medical College are hoping to prove that a microscopic nanoparticle can be part of a "new class of radioprotective agents" that help protect normal tissue from radiation damage just as well as standard drugs.
Reporting November 7, 2006 at the annual meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 11/8/2006 9:35:59 PM)
Bones At The NanoscaleA bone is made up of two different elements: half of it is a stretchable fibrous protein called collagen and the other half a brittle mineral phase called apatite. These components make this biomineralized tissue highly strong and tough. at the same time, In order to understand how this construction is achieved and functions, scientists from the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Potsdam (Germany) came to the ESRF. Using X-rays........Go to the What-media-blog (Added on 11/7/2006 11:07:41 PM)
Why Do We Stick To Our Bad Habits?Why do we ignore public warnings and advertisements about the dangers of smoking, drinking alcohol, overeating, stressing out and otherwise persist in habits and behaviours that we know aren't good for us?
Because, says a University of Alberta researcher, we aren't getting at the underlying reasons of why we persist in bad habits or risky behaviour.
In two recent case studies asking people to rate the danger of various types of risks........Go to the What-media-blog (Added on 11/7/2006 5:00:34 AM)
Smoking, Radiation And Prostate CancerSmoking has been found to contribute to poorer outcomes for people treated for a number of kinds of cancer and now, scientists at Fox Chase Cancer Center have associated smoking and acute side-effects following radiation treatment for prostate cancer. The study was presented today at the 48th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology in Philadelphia.
Smoking is linked to an increased risk of........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 11/5/2006 9:12:23 PM)
Why Men With Prostate Cancer Avoid Radiation?Negative perceptions about radiation treatment can strongly influence a prostate cancer patient's choice to avoid external beam radiation treatment, even though studies have proven the therapy to be as safe and effective as other therapys for the disease, including surgery, as per a research studypresented November 5, 2006, at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's 48th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.
"The study shows........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 11/5/2006 8:35:56 PM)
Towards Cure For Multiple SclerosisA breakthrough finding on the mechanism of myelin formation by Jonah Chan, assistant professor of cell and neurobiology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, could have a major impact on the therapy of diseases such as multiple sclerosis and demyelination as a result of spinal cord injuries.
Myelin, the white matter that coats all nerves, allows long-distance communication in the nervous system. "It plays a........Go to the What-media-blog (Added on 11/2/2006 8:44:45 PM)
Intact Tonsils Triple Risk Of Recurrent Strep ThroatChildren with recurrent strep throat whose tonsils have not been removed are over three times more likely to develop subsequent episodes of strep throat than children who undergo tonsillectomy, according to a Mayo Clinic study published in the Nov. 2 issue of Laryngoscope.
"These results suggest that tonsillectomy is a useful therapy for treating children with recurrent strep throat infections," says Laura Orvidas, M.D., Mayo Clinic ear,........Go to the What-media-blog (Added on 11/2/2006 5:01:02 AM)
Nap A Day Makes Doctors OKGive emergency room doctors a nap, and not only will they do a better job, they'll also be nicer to you, as per a new study from Stanford University School of Medicine.
The findings, would be reported in the recent issue of Annals of Emergency Medicine, showed improved mood, a higher alertness level and the ability to complete a simulated I.V. insertion more quickly among doctors and nurses who were allowed a short nap while working the........Go to the Cancer-articles (Added on 11/1/2006 4:00:28 PM)
Rock Climbing Does Not Increase Risk Of OsteoarthritisA study in the US has found there is no greater risk of osteoarthritis in rock climbers in comparison to non climbers, contrary to prior theory.
The study, reported in the recent issue of Journal of Anatomy, examined osteological changes in the hands and fingers of rock climbers that result from intense, long-term mechanical stress placed on these bones. Specifically, whether rock climbing leads to increased cortical bone thickness and joint........Go to the What-media-blog (Added on 11/1/2006 4:44:11 AM)
A New Tool Against Skin CancerThis new technique is called photodynamic therapy and it uses a special chemical solution applied to the face. This solution makes the damaged cells sensitive to light. After applying the lotion the patient is brought under a special blue light. The combined use of the chemical and the blue light kills the precancerous cells and can also attack cells below the skin's surface.
Researchers say that this new technique is capable of clearing up........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 10/30/2006 7:16:06 PM)
Breast Cancer Therapy In Which Order?For women who have had surgery for early breast cancer, it may not matter whether they receive follow-up chemotherapy before, after or during radiation therapy, according to a new review of studies.
A woman's chances of survival or seeing the cancer return are similar in all three cases, if radiation therapy and chemotherapy begin within seven months after surgery, the review concludes.
However, the studies suggest that certain toxic side........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 10/30/2006 6:51:22 PM)
Breast Cancer Survivors Face Higher Suicide RatesThe burden is not over for patients with breast cancer even after the battle with breast cancer is won. A new study suggests that breast cancer survivors have an increased risk committing suicide in comparison to women in the general population. Survivors of breast cancer have as much as 37 percent increased risk of committing suicide in comparison to other women and this increased risk of suicide persist for more than 25 years after the........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 10/30/2006 5:23:14 PM)
Breast Cancer Chemo Drugs And Cognitive DysfunctionChemotherapy drugs might cause cognitive dysfunction on the recipients according to new research findings. A new study on mice has confirmed what a number of cancer patients receiving therapy have often complained about a decline in their memory and other cognitive functions, often characterized as "chemobrain".
This study, led by scientists Dr. Gordon Winocur, in collaboration with Drs. Ian Tannock and Janette Vardy, was conducted at Trent........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 10/29/2006 7:22:09 PM)
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Aging Gene Protects Against Prostate CancerCancer researchers at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia have shown that a gene that is involved in regulating aging also blocks prostate cancer cell growth. The researchers, led by Kimmel Cancer Center director Richard Pestell, M.D., Ph.D., hope the newly found connection will aid in better understanding the development of prostate cancer and lead to new drugs against the disease.
SIRT1 is a member of a........Go to the Cancer-articles (Added on 11/28/2006 5:12:34 AM)
Prolonged Anthracycline Therapy Reduces Heart ProblemsStretching out a dose of chemotherapy over six or more hours may reduce the risk of heart problems caused by certain usually used cancer drugs, as per a new review of recent research.
Anthracycline drugs like daunorubicin and doxorubicin are used to treat a number of types of solid tumors and blood cancers such as leukemias in adults and children.
Anthracycline treatment can be very successful at controlling cancer, but heart damage........Go to the Cancer-articles (Added on 11/23/2006 5:22:20 AM)
Side-effect-free chemotherapyTreating cancer with chemotherapy can be as destructive to healthy cells as it is to tumour cells, causing notorious, debilitating side effects. US scientists have now developed an enzyme with the potential to eliminate the extreme fatigue, sickness and hair loss that result from this cell damage and strike fear into the hearts of cancer patients.
The researchers, led by Zaver Bhujwalla from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, developed a........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 11/22/2006 4:45:42 AM)
Obesity An Advantage In Hemodialysis PatientsDespite significant improvements in dialysis treatments, currently over 20% of the 350,000 maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients in the United States die each year. A study published in Hemodialysis International finds that this high mortality rate may be attributed to malnutrition.
MHD patients experience what has been termed the "obesity paradox," wherein obesity is associated with increased chance of survival. "A larger body fat mass as........Go to the What-media-blog (Added on 11/15/2006 5:03:30 AM)
Holiday Season Could Ring In 'Heartburn Season'Making merry is often synonymous with overindulging whether from holiday feasts or rich desserts or alcoholic beverages ringing in the holiday season as "heartburn season".
Heartburn generally caused by naturally occurring acids splashing back up from the stomach is often marked by a characteristic burning sensation that sufferers describe as rolling up into their chest. Fatty foods play a starring role in this process.
"Most of the........Go to the What-media-blog (Added on 11/15/2006 4:41:00 AM)
Vaccine Shows Promise Against Breast CancerA diagnosis of breast cancer has taken on a new meaning in the past 10 years, as research has produced a host of new therapies and detection techniques, significantly improving long-term survival for women who have been fighting the disease. To build on these successes, scientists are now harnessing what they have learned about treating breast cancer and applying it to possible methods of prevention to reduce the total occurence rate of the........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 11/13/2006 8:01:23 AM)
Peer And Family Support For Cancer SurvivorsAdolescent and young adult cancer patients rank support from family, friends and other cancer survivors as high priority healthcare needs, according to a new University of Southern California study. Published in the recent issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the study reveals this traditionally underserved population of 15-29 year-old cancer survivors feels that socially connecting with other........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 11/13/2006 7:56:42 AM)
Social Exclusion Changes Brain FunctionPoor Bridget Jones. At the beginning of the first film about her diary and life, the character, played by actress Rene Zellweger, is fat and alone in her apartment where she mimes one of the great self-pitying song hits of all time: "All by Myself." But Bridget's problem may be more than skin deep.
In new research, reported in the current online issue of the journal Social Neuroscience, researchers from the University of Georgia and San........Go to the What-media-blog (Added on 11/8/2006 9:23:04 PM)
Muscle Protein Drives Prostate CancerScientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have for the first time implicated the muscle protein myosin VI in the development of prostate cancer and its spread.
In a series of lab studies with human prostate cancer cells, the Hopkins researchers were surprised to find overproduction of myosin VI in both prostate tumor cells and premalignant lesions. When the researchers genetically altered the cells to "silence" myosin VI, they........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 11/8/2006 9:09:16 PM)
Smoking, Fractures And Ligament InjuriesCigarette smoking, which causes over 8.6 million illnesses annually in the U.S., has been shown to have harmful effects on a variety of orthopedic conditions. Studies have shown that the numerous toxins contained in cigarette smoke can undermine fracture and ligament repair following injury. In addition, smokers have higher rates of hip fracture, fracture healing problems and bone infections and smoking has been shown to impair soft tissue........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 11/7/2006 4:43:56 AM)
Most Ear Infections Host Both Bacteria And VirusesEar infections are among the most common diseases seen in pediatric practice. They have generally been considered bacterial diseases and are therefore commonly treated with antibiotics. New research, reported in the December 15 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases and currently available online, provides evidence that viruses are found in a great a number of ear infection cases and may complicate therapy.
The scientists used a variety of........Go to the What-media-blog (Added on 11/6/2006 7:55:30 PM)
IMRT versus 3D CRT for prostate cancerNew research findings show men have fewer long-term gastrointestinal side effects with intensity-modulated radiation treatment (IMRT) than with three-dimensional conformal radiation treatment (3D CRT) for prostate cancer therapy, despite the higher doses of radiation used in the IMRT group. These and other data, including long-term genitourinary side effects, were presented today at the 48th Annual Meeting of the American Society for........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 11/5/2006 8:58:13 PM)
Low Folate Diets Increase Risk Of Colorectal CancerA new study by researchers at the MUHC has revealed that a diet low in folate may increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer. Reported in the scientific journal Cancer Research today, the study not only illustrates a way to prevent the disease but also provides further insight into the mechanisms of the disease, which could lead to novel therapies. Using animal models, the MUHC study is the first to demonstrate directly that diets low in........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 11/3/2006 4:38:38 AM)
Breakthrough In Eye Cancer TreatmentResearchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have demonstrated in a mouse model a new, locally applied therapy for the eye cancer retinoblastoma that not only greatly reduces the size of the tumor, but does so without causing the side effects common with standard chemotherapy. The therapy also appears to be suitable for certain forms of breast, lung, prostate and colon cancer, and is simple enough for widespread use even in countries........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 11/2/2006 5:18:35 AM)
HPV Test Is A Better Long-term PredictorThe best initial cervical cancer screening tool for younger women is still the traditional Pap smear. However, a large Danish study has observed that for older women (age 40 and older), a test for human papillomavirus (HPV) is a much more effective way to screen for potential cancer.
The reason, report scientists in the November 1 issue of Cancer Research, is that HPV infection is both frequent and transient in younger women, and they would........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 11/1/2006 4:52:22 AM)
Topiramates Increases Risk Of Kidney StonesTopiramate (Topamax), a drug commonly prescribed to treat seizures and migraine headaches, can increase the propensity of calcium phosphate kidney stones, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found.
A study - the largest cross-sectional examination of how the long-term use of topiramate affects kidney-stone formation - appears in the recent issue of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
Several case reports have described........Go to the What-media-blog (Added on 10/31/2006 4:01:58 AM)
Staph Vaccine Shows PromiseBy combining four proteins of Staphylococcus aureus that individually generated the strongest immune response in mice, researchers have created a vaccine that significantly protects the animals from diverse strains of the bacterium that cause disease in humans. A report describing the University of Chicago study, funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) of the National Institutes of Health, appears online this........Go to the What-media-blog (Added on 10/30/2006 8:37:07 PM)
Negative Brca Test Doesn't Guarantee SafetyIn women with a strong family history of breast cancer a negative BRCA test does not necessarily guarantee safety from breast cancer. These women are still at increased risk of developing the disease according to findings from the latest research. These women should start breast cancer screening at earlier age from 35 to 40 years.
Scientists explain that defects in the BRCA genes account for only around 5% of all diagnosed breast cancers in........Go to the Cancer-articles (Added on 10/30/2006 7:03:15 PM)
How Multiple Copies Of A Gene Affect Metastasis?Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have for the first time described how multiple copies of a gene are responsible for metastases in early-stage breast cancer and poor prognosis for patients.
According to a research findings published in this week's issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the gene, called uPAR, offers a promising target for therapeutic drugs to stop or slow the progression of the disease and........Go to the The-cancer-blog (Added on 10/30/2006 5:33:38 PM)
Nightmares, demons and slavesWorkplace bullying negatively impacts employees' physical and mental health, leading to higher company costs including increased employee illness, use of sick days, and medical costs, ultimately affecting productivity. Studies report that 25-30% of employees experience bullying and emotional abuse sometime during their work life.
In a recent study researching organizational conflict, emotion, wellness and work-life balance, published in the........Go to the What-media-blog (Added on 10/29/2006 7:15:42 PM)
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