• People fail to list persistent cough as a lung cancer warning

    Updated: 2012-04-30 11:50:00
    An astounding lack of public awareness about lung cancer has been revealed in a Cancer Research UK study, published today.

  • Study points to potential new treatment for deadly pancreatic cancer

    Updated: 2012-04-29 18:00:00
    Cancer Research UK-funded scientists have shown how a promising new class of drugs might be used to treat aggressive forms of pancreatic cancer, according to a study published in Nature.

  • FDA Rejects Bone Drug Bid for Metastasis Prevention

    Updated: 2012-04-27 21:28:28
    WASHINGTON -- The FDA has turned down an application to expand the indications for denosumab to include prevention of bone metastases in men with castration-resistant prostate cancer.

  • Blood Clot Risk for Outpatients Needs More Attention Study

    Updated: 2012-04-27 19:50:02
    : Health News Blood Clot Risk for Outpatients Needs More Attention : Study Print E-mail FRIDAY , April 27 HealthDay News People undergoing outpatient surgery should be warned about their risk for dangerous blood clots , according to a new study that finds the risk is higher among groups including , but not limited to , those who are older or . obese The University of Michigan researchers found that one in 84 patients considered high-risk suffers a blood clot after outpatient surgery . More than 60 percent of operations are currently performed as outpatient procedures , according to background information in a university new . release Outpatient surgery now includes a greater variety of procedures , from plastic surgery to cancer operations and orthopedic surgery , and not all patients are

  • Xgeva (Denosumab) Rejected By the FDA for Use in Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer Who Do Not have Bone Mets

    Updated: 2012-04-27 17:01:50
    Xgeva (denosumab), which has already been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the prevention fractures in men with advanced prostate cancer that has already migrated to the bone, has been rejected by the FDA to expand the use of the drug to delay the spread of tumors in men without metastases to [...]

  • Healthy Behaviors Extend Life After Cancer Experts Say

    Updated: 2012-04-27 03:48:56
    , Health News Healthy Behaviors Extend Life After Cancer , Experts Say Print E-mail THURSDAY , April 26 HealthDay News A healthy lifestyle including eating right , exercising and maintaining normal weight can boost the odds of long-term cancer survival , especially for breast , colorectal or prostate cancer , according to new recommendations from the American Cancer . Society About one in 25 Americans is a cancer survivor . Many ask , How can I keep the cancer from coming back said Colleen Doyle , the cancer society's director of nutrition and physical . activity Cancer survivors often are advised to adopt healthy behaviors , including eating lots of fruits , vegetables , whole grains and lean protein fitting in walking or other aerobic activity most days of the week and keeping weight

  • Become A CDMRP Reviewer and Influence the Direction of Prostate Cancer Research

    Updated: 2012-04-27 02:15:41
    The Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) of the Department of Defense, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) has received our fiscal year 2012 (FY12) funding to support research projects in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of Prostate Cancer. This is a critical request and it is important that prostate cancer survivors participate in research [...]

  • Low-Radiation CT Scans Effective at Spotting Appendicitis Study

    Updated: 2012-04-26 19:48:21
    : Health News Low-Radiation CT Scans Effective at Spotting Appendicitis : Study Print E-mail WEDNESDAY , April 25 HealthDay News Lower levels of radiation during CT scans could be just as effective for diagnosing appendicitis as the standard radiation dose , according to a new study from South . Korea Doctors typically order CT scans of the abdomen for adult and teen patients who have symptoms of appendicitis , such as pain near their belly button , to diagnose their condition before they decide whether to do an appendectomy surgery to remove the . appendix As long as CT is used judiciously , it allows doctors to reduce the rate of negative appendectomies before CT scans , about one in five patients would have their appendix removed and it was normal and their pain was due to something

  • Existing drugs could treat smokers' lung cancer

    Updated: 2012-04-26 17:00:00
    A common cancer drug and a drug used for a rare condition affecting the heart could together treat an aggressive form of lung cancer called non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a study published in Cell today

  • Options For Prostate Cancer Treatment

    Updated: 2012-04-26 12:31:08
    Most people have had little reason to research prostate cancer treatment until their lives are personally affected with their own or a loved one’s diagnosis and then become lost in the abundant amount of information available. You will want to make the best decision possible about how to have it treated and that means having [...]

  • ACS Confirms Diet, Exercise, and Weight Control Important for Cancer Survivors

    Updated: 2012-04-26 06:12:00
    , , About Us Sponsored : by CTCA Cancer News Brain Tumor Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trial Study found it added weeks of survival for patients with glioblastoma Read full story Cancer News Categories Breast Cancer News Colorectal Cancer News Gynecologic Cancer News Hematological Cancer News Lung Cancer News Prostate Cancer News Pancreatic Cancer News Other Cancer News Message Board Cancers Bladder Cancer Bone Cancer Brain Cancer Breast Cancer Colon Cancer Esophageal Cancer Gynecological Cancers Kidney Cancer Leukemia Liver Cancer Lung Cancer Melanoma Pancreatic Cancer Prostate Cancer Stomach Cancer Testicular Cancer After Treatment Emotional Support Nutritional Concerns Side Effects Cancer Diagnosis Diagnostic Imaging Lab Tests Other Tests Cancer Nutrition Diet Recipes Supplements

  • Robotic Surgery Dominant in Prostate Cancer

    Updated: 2012-04-25 22:37:47
    Fueled in part by superior outcomes, robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy has surpassed open surgery as the predominant surgical approach to localized prostate cancer, analysis of a national database showed.

  • Early Hormone Therapy Delays Disease Progression in Advanced Prostate Cancer

    Updated: 2012-04-25 19:50:57
    Despite the fact that we have had good research for well over 15 years that show that early hormone therapy increases over all survival, some doctors still insist on delaying the start of hormone therapy. A UK randomized trial done in 1997 demonstrated a slight impact of immediate versus deferred hormone suppression in advanced prostate [...]

  • Aspirin after bowel cancer diagnosis reduces chance of dying by 30 per cent

    Updated: 2012-04-25 00:01:00
    Taking aspirin after being diagnosed with bowel cancer can reduce the chance of dying from the disease by 30 per cent, new research shows today.

  • Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Often Not Followed Study

    Updated: 2012-04-24 22:30:00
    : Health News Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Often Not Followed : Study Print E-mail TUESDAY , April 24 HealthDay News In 2008, the U.S . Preventive Services Task Force recommended against testing for prostate cancer in men aged 75 and older , but new research finds that almost 44 percent of these men are still being . screened Before the 2008 guidelines were set , about 43 percent of men in this age group opted for prostate-specific antigen PSA tests , but the task force found that testing had no effect on longevity and could result in overtreatment with adverse consequences . Meanwhile , the task force drafted a new set of guidelines last October that are even more critical of PSA testing , suggesting it may not have any value for men of any . age Patients and providers did not

  • Molecule linked to lung cancer growth and spread

    Updated: 2012-04-24 22:00:00
    A molecule called MMP-10 could fuel the growth and spread of a common form of lung cancer, according to US lab work.

  • Docs May Resist PSA Screening Recommendations

    Updated: 2012-04-24 21:00:00
    Breaking the habit of prostate cancer screening may take more than a simple recommendation from a prevention task force, two studies suggest.

  • Wife's Breast Cancer Can Hurt Husband's Health Too Study

    Updated: 2012-04-24 14:12:58
    : Health News Wife's Breast Cancer Can Hurt Husband's Health Too : Study Print E-mail MONDAY , April 23 HealthDay News The stress of caring for a wife with breast cancer can harm a man's health , and this effect can continue for years after her treatment ends , new research . says The Ohio State University study of 32 men found that those who had the highest levels of stress related to their wives' cancer were most likely to have physical symptoms such as headaches and abdominal pain and weaker immune . responses Previous research has suggested that people with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to infection and might not respond well to . vaccines The median age of the men in the study was 58, and they had been married for an average of 26 . years Guilt , depression , fear of

  • Protein ‘block’ kills childhood cancer cells

    Updated: 2012-04-23 20:00:00
    An experimental drug that blocks an essential cell protein could be used to treat Wilms' tumour, a childhood cancer that affects the kidneys.

  • The New Yorker Magazine Publishes A Great Article on Immunotherapy

    Updated: 2012-04-23 01:56:15
    For those who might be interested in the April 23, 2012 edition of The New Yorker Magazine, Jerome Groopman has written an excellent article on the history and current state of Immunotherapy. The article is entitled “The T-Cell Army” and it is on page 24. Not only does the article review the history (going all [...]

  • Series of measures 'could cut bowel cancer deaths by nearly two-thirds'

    Updated: 2012-04-23 00:00:00
    The number of UK bowel cancer deaths could be cut by nearly two-thirds within the next 15 years if certain recommendations are followed, according to the charity Bowel Cancer UK.

  • From 2012 AACR Meeting – Resveratrol Effects Prostate Cancer Cells

    Updated: 2012-04-21 22:09:49
    Resveratrol (3,4’-trihydroxystilbene) is a natural product that can be found in significant concentrations food products like red wine, peanuts, walnuts etc. There have been some evidence that indicates that resveratrol has anti-tumorigenic activity, including in prostate cancer tumors. The precise mechanism associated with resveratrol-induced SIRT1 activation and cancer cell growth inhibition remains unclear, but we [...]

  • From the 2012 AACR Meeting – Pomegranate components modulate distinct pathways in prostate cancer cells

    Updated: 2012-04-19 20:06:22
    Pomegranate juice has long been in the folklore of prostate cancer survivors. Many of us use it with the goal of controlling our PSA. Most of the research evaluating the ability of pomegranate juice to control PSA has been funded by the juice manufacturers and must be looked at with skepticism. Dr. Radha Munagala and [...]

  • Adding chemo to radiotherapy halves risk of deadly bladder cancer returning

    Updated: 2012-04-18 22:00:00
    Bladder cancer patients given low doses of chemotherapy combined with radiotherapy were nearly 50 per cent less likely to relapse with the most lethal form of the disease compared to those given radiotherapy alone, a major trial funded by Cancer Research UK shows today (Wednesday).

  • Experts Upbeat on Buffett Cancer Prognosis

    Updated: 2012-04-18 20:05:02
    American investor Warren Buffett likely can bank on a cure for his early-stage prostate cancer, experts say.

  • Scientists re-write rule book on breast cancer in landmark global study

    Updated: 2012-04-18 18:00:00
    A major study carried out by Cancer Research UK scientists could revolutionise the way women with breast cancer will be diagnosed and treated in the future, by reclassifying the disease into 10 completely new categories based on the genetic fingerprint of a tumour.

  • Minimum alcohol pricing 'would cut deaths and hospital admissions'

    Updated: 2012-04-17 23:30:00
    Bringing in a minimum price of 40 pence per unit of alcohol would cut deaths and hospital admissions, according to a UK economist.

  • Clinical Trials and You

    Updated: 2012-04-17 19:45:51
    Are clinical trials right for you or a loved one? Choosing a treatment, or choosing no treatment after a prostate cancer diagnosis or recurrence can be a overwhelming and scary experience, whether you are the one diagnosed or a loved one along for the ride. There’s radiation therapy, prostatectomy, active surveillance, hormone therapy each with [...] No related posts.

  • From the 2012 AACR Meeting – Systemic Inflammation and Survival in Men with Prostate Cancer: Evidence from the Glasgow Inflammation Outcome Study.

    Updated: 2012-04-17 18:56:00
    I met with Dr. Kashif Shafique of the University of Glasgow who was the senior author of a research poster presented at the meeting. He and his colleagues look at the relationship between systemic inflammation and prostate cancer survival. Since there is some evidence that pre-treatment of systemic inflammation in men may be associated with [...]

  • Sound-wave therapy for prostate cancer may reduce side effects

    Updated: 2012-04-17 11:54:00
    An experimental sound-wave treatment for certain types of prostate cancer may have fewer side effects than current therapies, according to new UK research.

  • IMRT Best Option for Prostate Cancer

    Updated: 2012-04-17 05:49:45
    For prostate cancer patients, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) may offer better disease control with fewer adverse effects than standard radiation therapy, but proton therapy won't provide additional benefits, researchers found.

  • Announcing Early Access To Alpharadin (Radium-233 Chloride)

    Updated: 2012-04-16 19:19:50
    I am interrupting the reviews of the AACR meeting to inform you of a very important piece of news. Men with advanced prostate cancer which is castrate resistant and who have 2 blaistic bone metastases may now have access to Alpharadin even though the FDA has not yet approved it in the United States! It [...]

  • Cancer Research UK and Royal College of GPs form new partnership to improve early diagnosis

    Updated: 2012-04-16 09:43:00
    Cancer Research UK has launched a new partnership with GPs to improve cancer diagnosis and care in general practice.

  • Scientists discover that squeezed cells pop out of overcrowded tissues

    Updated: 2012-04-15 18:00:00
    Cancer Research UK scientists have shown that increasing pressure ejects surplus healthy cells from overcrowded tissues, revealing a possible link between this process and the spread of cancer, according to a study published in Nature.

  • Nanoparticle imaging technique 'could improve brain surgery'

    Updated: 2012-04-15 17:00:00
    A new 'nanoparticle'-based imaging technique could improve the accuracy of brain tumour surgery, according to lab work by US scientists.

  • A Video Interview About My Experience at the AACR Meeting in Chicago

    Updated: 2012-04-13 17:15:25
    Patient Power, a Partner Organization of Malecare, just released a Skype interview they made with me about some aspects of the recent AACR meeting in Chicago. I talk about the exciting results from the Phase II trial of Prostvac, a small phase II study of Pomegranate juice for men with prostate cancer as well as [...]

  • Lung cancer cases keep going up in women

    Updated: 2012-04-13 00:01:00
    Lung cancer cases continue to rise in women with more than 18,000 UK women diagnosed with the disease in 2009 according to the latest Cancer Research UK figures released today (Friday).

  • More from the 2012 AACR Meeting – The Impact of Curcumin plus Docetaxil in Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer

    Updated: 2012-04-12 19:43:39
    Curcumin is thought to have anti-cancer activity as well as to provide a synergistic effect with chemotherapy agents. Because of this Dr. Eloise Planchat of the Centre Jean Perrin, Division de Recherche Clinique, EA4231, Université d’Auvergne shared results from a prospective phase II study that assessed the impact of the combination of docetaxel (chemotherapy) plus [...]

  • Caregivers, Don’t Ignore Your Own Health

    Updated: 2012-04-12 06:04:00
    , About Us Sponsored : by CTCA Cancer News Veggies Like Broccoli , Cabbage May Help Fight Breast Cancer : Study High intake of cruciferous vegetables associated with lower death rate , researchers say Read full story Cancer News Categories Breast Cancer News Colorectal Cancer News Gynecologic Cancer News Hematological Cancer News Lung Cancer News Prostate Cancer News Pancreatic Cancer News Other Cancer News Message Board Cancers Bladder Cancer Bone Cancer Brain Cancer Breast Cancer Colon Cancer Esophageal Cancer Gynecological Cancers Kidney Cancer Leukemia Liver Cancer Lung Cancer Melanoma Pancreatic Cancer Prostate Cancer Stomach Cancer Testicular Cancer After Treatment Emotional Support Nutritional Concerns Side Effects Cancer Diagnosis Diagnostic Imaging Lab Tests Other Tests Cancer

  • Huntington's disease and similar conditions 'linked to reduced risk of cancer'

    Updated: 2012-04-12 00:01:00
    Having Huntington's disease or similar conditions is linked to a reduced risk of developing cancer, according to Swedish research.

  • Gene Variants Linked to Prostate Ca Risk

    Updated: 2012-04-10 23:54:10
    Two germ-line variants have emerged as significant risk factors for prostate cancer development and progression, data from a large cohort study showed.

  • Location of proton beam facilities announced

    Updated: 2012-04-10 11:02:00
    Cutting-edge proton beam therapy units will be located in London and Manchester, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has announced.

  • Chemo-Toting Nanodrug Shows Early Success

    Updated: 2012-04-06 18:30:44
    A docetaxel-carrying nanoparticle targeted directly to tumor cells appears to have some effects on disease in early human trials, researchers said.

  • PodMed: A Medical News Roundup from Johns Hopkins

    Updated: 2012-04-06 16:08:25
    This week's topics include video to promote organ donations, mammography 'plus' for breast cancer diagnosis, and a possible link between a common antibiotic and detached retinas.

  • Antifungal May Help in Prostate Cancer

    Updated: 2012-04-06 05:04:52
    CHICAGO -- Men with castration-resistant prostate cancer experienced better outcomes when treated with the antifungal itraconazole.

  • Fighting For Change: Bald Barbie On the Way

    Updated: 2012-04-05 21:23:00
    : About Us Sponsored : by CTCA Cancer News Low Bad' Cholesterol Levels May Be Linked to Cancer Risk Preliminary study found patients had low LDL cholesterol years before cancer diagnosis Read full story Cancer News Categories Breast Cancer News Colorectal Cancer News Gynecologic Cancer News Hematological Cancer News Lung Cancer News Prostate Cancer News Pancreatic Cancer News Other Cancer News Message Board Cancers Bladder Cancer Bone Cancer Brain Cancer Breast Cancer Colon Cancer Esophageal Cancer Gynecological Cancers Kidney Cancer Leukemia Liver Cancer Lung Cancer Melanoma Pancreatic Cancer Prostate Cancer Stomach Cancer Testicular Cancer After Treatment Emotional Support Nutritional Concerns Side Effects Cancer Diagnosis Diagnostic Imaging Lab Tests Other Tests Cancer Nutrition Diet

  • Womb cancer deaths rise by a fifth in the last decade

    Updated: 2012-04-05 00:01:00
    Deaths from womb (uterine) cancer have risen by nearly twenty per cent in the last decade, according to new figures from Cancer Research UK today.

  • Doctors Say 45 Common Tests 'Overused'

    Updated: 2012-04-04 19:27:32
    Nine specialty groups have listed tests and treatments that are frequently overused, such as antibiotics for sinus attacks and CT scans for low back pain, in the first phase of a long-term project.

  • Less intense chemo 'better for some Hodgkin's lymphoma patients'

    Updated: 2012-04-04 00:01:00
    Giving patients fewer doses of a type of chemotherapy increases the effectiveness of a Hodgkin's lymphoma treatment, and reduces side effects, according to German researchers.

  • Longer cancer survival means nearly half of cancer patients die from other diseases

    Updated: 2012-04-03 19:00:00
    Improved cancer survival rates mean that up to half of people diagnosed with cancer actually die from other diseases, according to US research.

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