Heart Disease Marker May Predict Prostate Cancer’s Course (HealthDay)A protein that is used as a marker of heart disease may also predict survival odds and response to chemotherapy for men with advanced prostate cancer.
Hair Relaxers Won’t Boost Black Women’s Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)Black women who routinely use hair relaxers can relax: The products will not increase their risk of breast cancer, a new study finds.
Cancer Biomarkers Could Help Guide Treatment (HealthDay)New biomarkers could help doctors predict how individual cancer patients will respond to drug or radiation therapy, new research suggests,
Experts Debate Giving HPV Vaccine to Boys (HealthDay)Amid the controversy around mandated vaccination of young girls against the human papillomavirus (HPV), some experts are beginning to wonder whether the shot should also be given to boys.
Studies Assess Risk of Developing Primary, Secondary Cancers (HealthDay)The risk of developing primary or secondary cancer is dependent on the interaction of genetics, personal habits and environmental exposure, new research suggests.
Cervical Cancer Vaccine Continues to Spark Debate (HealthDay)As 24 states consider laws that would require girls entering sixth grade to be vaccinated against the cervical cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV), the morality behind the move has taken center stage.
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Cities Ranked for Sun Savvy (American Cancer Society)People in Washington, DC, know more about sun safety than residents of other US cities, according to a new survey by the American Academy of Dermatology. The professional group polled adults in 32 US cities and regions to see just how savvy Americans are when it comes to sun protection and lowering their risk for skin cancer.
Improved Delivery Shortens Breast Cancer Radiation Time (HealthDay)A sophisticated radiation therapy system safely allows the delivery of a higher daily dose for breast cancer patients and shortens the treatment time for women from six or seven weeks to just four, researchers say.
Hair Relaxers Won’t Boost Black Women’s Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)Black women who routinely use hair relaxers can relax: The products will not increase their risk of breast cancer, a new study finds.
Blueberries May Help Curb Colon Cancer (HealthDay)Blueberries, already touted as a super food because they may protect against memory loss and heart disease, could help stop the development of colon cancer, a new study finds.
PSA Test Still Important To Detect Prostate Cancer, New Studies Find (HealthDay)Despite questions as to whether early screening for prostate cancer is accurate, new research suggests it continues to be important.
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Dermatologists Best for Melanoma Diagnosis (HealthDay)Getting melanoma diagnosed by a dermatologist rather than a non-specialist could boost a patient’s odds for long-term survival, a new study finds.
Social, Health Care Factors Make Colon Cancer Deadlier for Blacks (HealthDay)Social, economic and health care inequalities — not genes — are probably to blame for black Americans’ higher rate of colorectal cancer death compared to whites, a new study finds.
Long-term Aspirin Use Linked to Lower Cancer Risk (American Cancer Society)Summary: A large analysis by American Cancer Society researchers suggests that daily long-term use of adult-strength aspirin may reduce cancer risk by about 15% in both men and women. But don’t start popping pills yet. Aspirin can cause serious side effects, and the evidence for cancer prevention isn’t strong enough yet to justify a recommendation, the researchers caution.
Fathering Children May Be a Problem for Testicular Cancer Survivors (American Cancer Society)Although treatment will cure most men with testicular cancer, it can leave as many as one-third of them sterile, according to French researchers. Men facing this disease should be counseled to consider banking their sperm for future use, they wrote in the journal Cancer (Vol. 100, No. 4: 732-737).
Experts Debate Giving HPV Vaccine to Boys (HealthDay)Amid the controversy around mandated vaccination of young girls against the human papillomavirus (HPV), some experts are beginning to wonder whether the shot should also be given to boys.
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Breast Cancer Genetics Takes Big Leap Forward (HealthDay)Researchers say they’ve moved much closer to untangling the genetic threads that raise a woman’s chance for breast cancer.
Blueberries May Help Curb Colon Cancer (HealthDay)Blueberries, already touted as a super food because they may protect against memory loss and heart disease, could help stop the development of colon cancer, a new study finds.
HPV Vaccine May Offer More Than Cervical Protection (American Cancer Society)The recently-approved vaccine against human papilloma virus (HPV) may have substantial benefits beyond preventing infections that might lead to cervical cancer and genital warts. New research shows it also protects against abnormalities that can lead to vaginal, vulvar, and anal cancers. There are also tantalizing hints that the vaccine may one day have a role in preventing some head and neck cancers.
Cervical Cancer Rates Continue to Drop (American Cancer Society)Summary: The number of women stricken by cancer of the cervix is steadily decreasing. Overall rates of US women diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer declined 17% between 1998 and 2002, though higher rates exist for Hispanic and African-American women, and those who live in the South, according to a new study.
Washington, NYC America’s Most ‘Sun-Smart’ Cities (HealthDay)People in Washington, D.C., and New York City are the most sun-smart, while those in Chicago are the least, according to an American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) survey of 32 cities or states.
Dermatologists Best for Melanoma Diagnosis (HealthDay)Getting melanoma diagnosed by a dermatologist rather than a non-specialist could boost a patient’s odds for long-term survival, a new study finds.
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Agent Orange Raises Vietnam Vets’ Risk of Recurrent Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)Exposure four decades ago to Agent Orange in the Vietnam War appears to boost veterans’ risk for a recurrence of prostate cancer even after the organ is surgically removed, a new study shows.
Health Tip: Lather up With Sunscreen (HealthDay)It’s important to apply sunscreen year-round, whenever you’re out in the sun. Sunscreen helps protect your skin from harmful UV rays, which can damage the skin and lead to skin cancer.
Washington, NYC America’s Most ‘Sun-Smart’ Cities (HealthDay)People in Washington, D.C., and New York City are the most sun-smart, while those in Chicago are the least, according to an American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) survey of 32 cities or states.
Antigen-Cloning Technique May Bolster Skin Cancer Vaccine (HealthDay)A new antigen-cloning technique may help advance efforts to develop a vaccine against melanoma and other kinds of cancer, a U.S. study suggests.
Periodic Health Checkups Boost Cancer Screening Rates (HealthDay)For people age 50 and older, getting a checkup every year or two may improve the likelihood they’ll get the cancer screenings experts recommend, a U.S. study finds.
Vitamin D, Calcium Might Lower Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)Premenopausal women who get a lot of vitamin D and calcium may cut their risk of breast cancer by almost a third, Harvard Medical School researchers report.
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Health Tip: Symptoms of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (HealthDay)Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a form of cancer that affects the lymph nodes. While in most cases the cause remains a mystery, it’s believed that people with weakened immune systems may be at higher risk, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says.
Daily Aspirin May Reduce Cancer Risk (HealthDay)A daily aspirin may lower the odds of colon, prostate and breast cancer for people at high risk for those malignancies, researchers at the American Cancer Society report.
Periodic Health Checkups Boost Cancer Screening Rates (HealthDay)For people age 50 and older, getting a checkup every year or two may improve the likelihood they’ll get the cancer screenings experts recommend, a U.S. study finds.
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Scientists Find Clues to AIDS-Linked Cancer (HealthDay)U.S. researchers say they’ve identified specific human genes targeted by the virus behind Kaposi’s sarcoma, a rare cancer often found in AIDS patients.
Dermatologists Best for Melanoma Diagnosis (HealthDay)Getting melanoma diagnosed by a dermatologist rather than a non-specialist could boost a patient’s odds for long-term survival, a new study finds.
Cancer-Fighting Gene Guards Against Sun Damage (HealthDay)A gene that is known to play a key role in suppressing cancer also seems to protect against sun damage while promoting a golden tan.
Chemotherapy Can Replace Radiation for One Type of Testicular Cancer (American Cancer Society)Summary: A large European study of men with stage I seminoma, a form of testicular cancer, has shown that treating them with a single injection of the drug carboplatin prevents recurrence just as well as radiation therapy. The study appears in The Lancet.
Better Prostate Cancer Test May Be Near (HealthDay)A test that focuses on a blood protein produced by prostate cancer cells may improve disease diagnosis, researchers report.
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Robotic Procedure Improves Survival for Prostate Cancer Patients (HealthDay)Using robotic technology to perform laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) surgery may improve survival rates for prostate cancer patients, a new study suggests.
Better Prostate Cancer Test May Be Near (HealthDay)A test that focuses on a blood protein produced by prostate cancer cells may improve disease diagnosis, researchers report.
FDA Approves New Kidney Cancer Drug (HealthDay)The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday gave its approval to a new drug called Torisel (temsirolimus) for treating renal cell carcinoma, a type of advanced kidney cancer.
Most Errors in Pediatric Chemo Make It to Patients (HealthDay)The vast majority of potentially harmful errors in chemotherapy for children with cancer do find their way to these young patients, a new study finds. And they are more often caused by dispensing or administration mistakes than by prescribing mix-ups, the researchers found.
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Washington, NYC America’s Most ‘Sun-Smart’ Cities (HealthDay)People in Washington, D.C., and New York City are the most sun-smart, while those in Chicago are the least, according to an American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) survey of 32 cities or states.
Less Sun a Better Bet Than Sunscreens (HealthDay)Sun worshippers won’t want to hear it, but a new study says the best way to protect against cancer-causing ultraviolet rays is to avoid direct sunlight and wear protective clothing to keep exposure to a minimum.
Imaging Technique Could Help Fight Metastatic Cancers (HealthDay)A new imaging technique that measures diffusion of water through tumors may help guide the treatment of advanced prostate cancer that’s spread to the bones, says a study by researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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EXTBlueberries May Help Curb Colon Cancer (HealthDay)Blueberries, already touted as a super food because they may protect against memory loss and heart disease, could help stop the development of colon cancer, a new study finds.
FDA Should Regulate Tobacco: Report (HealthDay)A major report from an expert federal panel is recommending that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulate tobacco.
Health Tip: Breast Cysts (HealthDay)Breast cysts are fluid-filled sacs that are formed when milk-producing glands become enlarged.
Botox Could Treat Enlarged Prostate (HealthDay)Apparently, Botox is not just for wrinkles anymore. New research suggests that it may boost the quality of life of men with enlarged prostate when injected directly into the gland.
Studies Support Cervical Cancer Vaccine’s Effectiveness in Young Girls (HealthDay)Expanded findings from trials that led to U.S. approval of the cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil find it extremely effective in preventing precancerous lesions of the cervix.
PSA Test Still Important To Detect Prostate Cancer, New Studies Find (HealthDay)Despite questions as to whether early screening for prostate cancer is accurate, new research suggests it continues to be important.
Better Prostate Cancer Test May Be Near (HealthDay)A test that focuses on a blood protein produced by prostate cancer cells may improve disease diagnosis, researchers report.
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