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Study Questions Dioxin's Link to Cancer (9/8/2009)Findings from a study of Dow Chemical workers suggest that exposure to dioxin may not increase the risk for certain cancers, as is widely believed.
Vitamin Takers Less Likely Felled by Some Diseases (8/27/2009)Good news for those who take vitamin supplements: People who take a multivitamin and vitamin E nearly every day for 10 years seem to have a slightly lower risk of death from heart disease, study findings hint.
Lentigo Maligna Patients Are Not Predisposed to Develop Nevi (4/28/2009)The results of a study published in the April issue of the Archives of Dermatology suggest that lentigo maligna differs from other melanomas by the absence of the patient's genetic propensity to develop nevi.
Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test Better than Guaiac (4/2/2009)Guaiac-based fecal occult blood tests (G-FOBT) significantly underestimate the prevalence of advanced adenomas and colorectal cancer in screening populations, compared to immunochemical fecal occult blood tests (I-FOBT), according to a report in the July issue of Gastroenterology.
Silencing MYC Oncogene Has Therapeutic Potential in Ovarian Cancer (12/15/2008)For growth and proliferation, ovarian cancer cells are "addicted" to a family of proteins produced by the oncogene MYC, according to research reported at the 48th annual meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology underway in San Francisco.
Predictors of Hot Flashes with Tamoxifen Identified (11/21/2008)Genetic variants in estrogen receptors (ESR) and other clinical factors may help predict which women are likely to experience hot flashes during tamoxifen therapy, according to a report in the November 17th online issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
K-ras Mutations with Colon Cancer Predict No Benefit with Cetuximab (10/23/2008)When K-ras mutations are present in a colorectal cancer, treatment with cetuximab, a monoclonal antibody against epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), is no better than supportive care alone, according to a report in The New England Journal of Medicine for October 23.
UK's Regulators Say 'NO' to Glaxo Drug Trial Offer (10/14/2008)Britain's healthcare cost effectiveness watchdog NICE has rebuffed GlaxoSmithKline's latest bid to get its drug Tyverb -- for women with advanced breast cancer -- into the state health system, the company said on Tuesday.
Physical Development Rate May Be Tied To Prostate Cancer Risk (8/6/2008)A lower rate of somatic development appears to be associated with an increased risk of subsequent prostate cancer, according to Italian researchers.
Vitamin C Treatment Cuts Tumor Growth in Mice (8/5/2008)Parenteral treatment with vitamin C can reduce the growth of aggressive tumor xenografts in mice, according to a report in the August 4th Early Edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Cancer Policy Takes Center Stage At LiveStrong Summit (7/25/2008)Republican Presidential candidate John McCain appeared with cyclist Lance Armstrong on the openning night of the LiveStrong Cancer Summit at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
Five Percent of Breast Tumors May Double in Month (5/8/2008)Five percent of breast cancer tumors appear to double in size in just over a month, Norwegian researchers said on Thursday in a study underscoring the potential benefits of more frequent screening.
Race Gaps Seen in Breast Cancer Awareness (3/31/2008)Even after undergoing breast cancer surgery, about half of women don't know that survival rates with removal of the cancerous portion of the breast only, along with radiation treatment, are equal to those seen with removal of the entire breast.
HPV Associated with Penile Cancer (1/2/2008)Human papillomavirus (HPV) type 16 has a "very high prevalence" among penile cancer patients in Italy, clinicians report in the January 1 issue of the International Journal of Cancer.
''Stealth'' Glycoproteins Hide Sperm and Tumor Cells From Immune System (1/2/2008)Surface glycoproteins on sperm prevent immune cells from recognizing and attacking them, and the same sequences are also found on tumor cells and some pathogens, according to a report in the December 14th issue of The Journal of Biological Chemistry.
New Government Policy on Two Cancer Drugs Worries Some Patients (12/14/2007)According to a report in the New York Times, a move by Medicare could impact the availability next year of two new drugs used to treat non-Hodgkins lymphoma, Bexxar and Zevalin.
Fats, Meat Unlikely to Impact Prostate Cancer Risk (10/4/2007)New data from a large ethnically diverse group of men provides no evidence that eating a lot of fats and meat substantially affects a man's risk of developing prostate cancer.
Drastic Measure to Stave Off Pancreatic Cancer (8/7/2007)With a family history of pancreatic cancer, patients involved in a clinical study are opting for a lifelong struggle with diabetes rather than the risk of pancreatic cancer. The New York Times today reports on the procedure.
Lilly Drug Cuts Some Breast Cancer Risk: FDA staff (7/23/2007)Eli Lilly & Co.'s osteoporosis drug Evista reduces the risk of breast cancer in some patients, but at a cost of an increased risk of serious side effects.
In Memoriam - Beverly Sills & Joel Siegel (7/3/2007)Cancer takes the lives of two entertainment giants - Beverly Sills and Joel Siegel.
Sex Differences in Lung Cancer Treatment (6/29/2007)Women with advanced-staged lung cancer have a better overall survival rate than men, but there’s a catch. The finding seems only to hold true for women 60 and older. For women under the age of 60, the survival rate drops to the same level as men.
The UP Side of Stress (6/14/2007)Women who feel chronically stressed may have a lower risk of developing uterine cancer than their less harried peers, researchers have found.
Reliability of HER2 Tests Questioned (6/12/2007)The New York Times reports on a development that has left some oncologists wondering the best course of action to recommend to their patients with breast cancer.
ASCO - Erbitux Prolongs Survival in Head/Neck Cancer Study (6/4/2007)Adding ImClone Systems Inc.'s Erbitux to a regimen of chemotherapy prolonged survival more than chemotherapy alone in patients with head and neck cancer that has recurred or spread, according to a study.
Patient-Reported Illness Burden Gives Accurate Prognosis in Prostate Cancer (5/17/2007)University of California investigators say that a modified version of the patient-reported Total Illness Burden Index (TIBI) can give an accurate picture of the morbidity and mortality risk of accompanying diseases in patients with prostate cancer.
Chromium in Drinking Water Causes Cancer: U.S. Agency (5/17/2007)A type of chromium highlighted in the film "Erin Brockovich" causes cancer in lab animals when they drink it in water, and it could be harmful to people, the U.S. National Institutes of Health said on Wednesday.
Yoga Method Gives Immune Boost to Breast Cancer Survivors (5/1/2007)In breast cancer survivors, the Iyengar method of yoga not only promotes psychological well-being, but seems to offer immune system benefits as well, according to research reported Monday at the American Physiological Society meeting in Washington, DC.
Biology not Access May Account for Disparities in Breast Cancer Outcomes (4/18/2007)Differences in the clinical presentation of breast cancer between Hispanic and Caucasian women may be the result of biological factors rather than differences in access to healthcare services.
Age, Other Factors Up Risk of Respiratory Infections after Lung Cancer Surgery (2/27/2007)Advanced age and other factors predispose patients to respiratory infections after lung cancer surgery, according to a report in the January Journal of Thoracic Oncology.
Lance Armstrong Takes Aim at Cuts in Cancer Spending (1/11/2007)In a commentary posted on the CNN web site, cancer survivor and cycling champ, Lance Armstrong, takes politicians to task for recent cuts in cancer research spending by the federal government.
Combo Cancer Therapy Costly Up Front, But Saves Money in Long Run (11/13/2006)A new study from the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG 91-11) shows that single-modality cancer therapy is more costly over time than combination treatment using radiation and chemotherapy.
The Importance of Health Literacy (10/27/2006)Tips for improving health literacy.
Hereditary Factors May Play Role in Lung Cancer Risk (10/9/2006)A family history of lung cancer nearly doubles the risk of developing lung cancer, according to results of a large-scale, population-based cohort study conducted in Japan.
Questionnaire Helps Estimate Melanoma Risk (8/25/2006)A detailed questionnaire and a brief examination appear useful in identifying people at high risk of melanoma, researchers report.
Women, Smoking, and Bladder Cancer (7/20/2006)We all know that smoking is bad for you. But if you’re a woman, listen up. A study from the University of Southern California says women’s bladders may be more susceptible to cancer-causing agents in tobacco.
Imatinib Treatment Linked to Hypophosphatemia, Altered Bone Metabolism (5/11/2006)Treatment with imatinib mesylate for chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) or gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) may result in hypophosphatemia, new research suggests.
High False Positives with CT Screen for Lung Cancer (4/28/2006)Many positive CT scans for lung cancer screening resolve after short-term follow-up, doctors have observed.
Vaccine Curbs Glioblastoma Tumor Growth, Extends Survival (4/27/2006)In a phase II study, a therapeutic vaccine markedly extended the lives of patients with newly diagnosed resected glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).
Pre-Maintenance CA-125 Level Predicts Risk of Ovarian Cancer Relapse (4/26/2006)In women with ovarian cancer achieving a complete response to primary chemotherapy, the level of CA-125 before beginning maintenance chemotherapy correlates inversely with progression-free survival.
HIV Infection Tied To Elevated Lung Cancer Risk (4/16/2006)Even after adjusting for smoking, HIV-infected patients appear to be at increased risk for lung cancer, according to a report in the March issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Cancer Patients Priced Out By New Medicare Part D (4/10/2006)The new Medicare Part D drug program is leaving many older cancer patients without the pricey medications - they now cannot afford.
For-Profit Cancer Centers (3/28/2006)Business Week online looks at the growth of for-profit cancer centers as an option for patients seeking treatment.
When Lung Cancer Is Diagnosed in a Non-Smoker (3/21/2006)The New York Times, today, write about the shock of a lung cancer diagnosis for a non-smoker.
High Cancer Drug Costs - Research Alone Doesn't Explain It (3/17/2006)For years pharmaceutical companies have argued that the reason drug costs are so high - especially among cancer drugs - is because of the cost of research and development. It can cost millions, they say, to bring a new drug to market.
The High Cost of Cancer Drugs (3/15/2006)NBC correspondent Robert Bazell took a look at the high cost of cancer drugs on NBC Nightly News last night.
Objects of Caring and Hope (3/6/2006)Writer/reporter Lauren Tarrazzano writes in today's Newsday about her battle with lung cancer.
The Sky's The Limit? (2/15/2006)New York Times writer Alex Berenson looks at Genentech's pricing decisions for its targeted therapy Avastin. A year's supply can cost $100,000. Some patients are decising they cannot afford to take it.
Techniques For Abnormal Cervical Cells Have Risks (2/13/2006)to remove or destroy abnormal cells to prevent cervical cancer can cause problems during pregnancy, researchers said on Friday.
Atorvastatin Acts Against Bladder Cancer In Vitro (1/31/2006)Atorvastatin, the widely prescribed HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, shows significant action against human carcinoma cells, according to researchers.
NHL Vaccine Encouraging in Trial (1/11/2006)An experimental vaccine appears to help non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) patients who are in remission to remain in remission, Accentia Biopharmaceuticals Inc. said on Tuesday.
Keeping Hope Alive (12/27/2005)Health care professions stride a fine line between offering hope and false hope when communicatin with patients battling a serious illness.
To Tell Or Not To Tell (12/19/2005)People diagnosed with chronic illness face a dilemma - do they tell thier employer and co-workers or not. And if they do- when?
Patients Trust Physicians, But Are Likely To Go To Internet for Health Information (12/13/2005)Individuals in the US are likely to first turn to the World Wide Web when seeking health information, even though they trust their physicians more to provide them with accurate medical information, results of a nationally representative survey suggest.
Did Stress Cause Your Cancer? (11/29/2005)Many cancer patients are convinced that stress caused their cancer or at least compromised their body’s natural defenses allowing the cancer to grow.
Surviving Cancer - Article (11/27/2005)New York Times reporter Jane Brody examines the issues facing cancer survivors and a report by the Instate of Medicine on the need for more follow-up care for cancer survivors.
Children Fighting Cancer (11/21/2005)ABC News, on Sunday, broadcast a captivating story about children with cancer and the role they can and do play in decisions about their treatment.
Diet and Cancer (9/27/2005)The advice for preventing cancer is to eat a healthy diet. The National Cancer Institute even has a slogan and a program - "Eat 5 to 9 a Day for Better Health."
Anti-Oxidant Supplements May Increase Risk of Cancer Recurrence (9/21/2005)Antioxidant vitamins may reduce the severity of adverse effects of radiation therapy but may increase the risk of recurrence of the underlying tumor, according to a report by Canadian researchers.
One Cancer Patient Speaks Up For Another (8/1/2005)Lauren Tarrazzano is a staff writer at Newsday and a cancer survivor. She pens an editorial today accusing the press of being unfair to Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist for the unrelenting pressure to retire.
Chinese Most Prone to Colorectal Cancer in Asia (7/18/2005)A study spanning 14 cities across Asia has found the highest incidence of colorectal cancer among ethnic Chinese, a trend that researchers in Hong Kong on Monday blamed on a more westernized diet.
Cancer of Distal Esophagus May Represent Just One Type, Not Two (7/1/2005)Cancer of the distal esophagus has often been divided into two types: disease with or without Barrett mucosa.
Curing A Disconnect Between Research and Therapies (6/13/2005)The President's Cancer Panel released a report today that said too many barriers block the progress of promising cancer research findings into promising cancer treatments.
Bcl-2 Expression Tied To Outcome in Hodgkin's Lymphoma (6/10/2005)Expression of bcl-2 protein is a useful independent marker that can be included with clinical parameters to predict outcome in patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Variations In Gene Influence Cervical Cancer Risk (5/26/2005)Variations in the killer immunoglobulin-like receptor (KIR) gene and its human leukocyte antigen (HLA) ligands influence the risk for cervical cancer, according to a report in the April 4th issue of The Journal of Experimental Medicine.
In Mice, T Regulatory Cells Promote Successful Bone Marrow Transplantation (3/14/2005)Donor CD4+CD25+ T cells, a type of regulatory cell, may be a useful alternative to unfractionated CD4+ T cells for promoting engraftment after bone marrow transplantation (BMT).
Warning Labels For Popular Eczema Creams Sought (2/14/2005)Do popular eczema creams increase the risk of lymphoma?
Radiation No Extra Help in Hodgkin's Disease (12/30/2004)Adding radiotherapy to chemotherapy appears to offer no additional benefits in treatment of certain patients with Hodgkin's disease, researchers report in the December 1st issue of Blood.
Elizabeth Edwards Diagnosed with Breast Cancer (11/4/2004)The wife of former democratic vice-presidential candidate John Edwards has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
When Your Wife's Been Diagnosed With Breast Cancer, What DO You Do? (9/21/2004)Writing in the Washington Post, Marc Silver, an editor at US News and World Report, has advice for husbands facing a similar challenge with thier wife or girl friend.
What Treatment Is Right For You? (8/24/2004)Paul Steinberg, associate director of the Georgetown University Psychiatric and Counseling Service, was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 36.
Wider Probe of Worker Cancer Deaths Sought (8/19/2004)Researchers are asking for more time and more money in their study of a possible cluster of rare brain cancers among workers for the jet-engine maker Pratt & Whitney.
M.D. Anderson To Stop Providing Second Opinions: Report (8/11/2004)One of the nation's premier cancer centers says it will stop offering "second opinions" to patients who don't intend to be treated there.
Medicare Seeks To Reduce Payments For Cancer Drugs (7/27/2004)The New York Times reports today that Medicare seeks to slash payments for some cancer and lung drugs, a move that could save American taxpayers $16 billion over the next decade.
Is It Safe To Come Out From The Shade? (7/20/2004)Respected dermatologist questions conventional wisdom about sun exposure and melanoma risk.
IBM Settles Cancer Lawsuits (6/24/2004)IBM announced yesterday that it has settled more than 40 lawsuits by former employees, which claimed they had been made ill by negligent exposure on the job to cancer causing toxins in the “clean rooms” at a facility in San Jose, California.
New Cancer Research Results Reported From ASCO Meeting in New Orleans. (6/9/2004)Many new developments in cancer research were announced this year at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Cancer Survivors - A Growing Constituency (6/1/2004)Anyone diagnosed with cancer is a cancer survivor. There are nearly 10 million cancer survivors living in the U.S. today and this growing group of Americans is finally getting some important attention from politicians and scientists.
Mother Who Faked Child’s Leukemia Says She Did It To Keep Her Husband (3/29/2004)Teresa Milbrandt shaved her daughter’s head, gave the girl sleeping pills to mimic the effects of chemotherapy and put her in therapy to prepare the child for death.
IBM Wins Cancer Suit But Faces Another (2/27/2004)A California jury on Thursday cleared IBM of liability in a lawsuit by two former workers who said their exposure to chemicals in a computer disk drive factory made them sick and ultimately gave them cancer, IBM spokesman Chris Andrews said.
What is Hope? (2/23/2004)Jerome Groopman is a Boston oncologist who has written about his field in critical and laudatory terms. His latest book examines "hope", what it is and what it means for cancer patients.
Cancer Myths Debunked (11/7/2003)Experts at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer & Research Institute answered the following question: What do you think is the biggest myth surrounding cancer? Here are their answers:
Use of Cholesterol Lowering Statins May Reduce Breask Cancer Risk (10/17/2003)Cholesterol-lowering medications may help to prevent breast cancer in older women, according to study findings published by University of Pittsburgh researchers in the Journal of Women's Health.
$80 Award To Smoker's Family Thrown Out By US Supreme Court (10/6/2003)The US Supreme Court threw out a $80 million dollar verdict against the cigarette-maker Phillip Morris, ruling that a lower court must re-examine the award as possibly excessive.
Helping Cancer Patients Cope with Treatment Side Effects (8/20/2003)The Sun- Sentinel newspaper in south Florida, today, tells the story of one volunteer for Look Good, Feel Better who is making a difference in the lives of cancer patients.
New Targeted Anti-Cancer Therapies - One Patient's Journey (8/18/2003)Harvard Medical School lecturer Judy Foreman reports on recent advances in targeted cancer therapies and how they could be changing the way we look at cancer.
Interferon Interacts with P53 to Provide Defense Against Cancer and Viruses (7/25/2003)Interferon-alpha and -beta (IFN-alpha/beta) and p53 are well known molecules involved in tumor suppression and immunity.
PSA Testing May Be Less Sensitive Than Previously Thought (7/24/2003)The sensitivity of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test appears to be lower than previous analyses have suggested.
Former Senator Details His Battle with Breast Cancer (6/13/2003)It doesn’t happen very often but men get breast cancer too. Former Massachusetts Republican Senator Edward Brooke has gone public with his fight against breast cancer, putting a human face to a disease diagnosed in about 1,300 American men each year.
Supreme Court Gives Maine Rx Green Light (5/23/2003)In a decision closely watched by dozens of states, the U.S. Supreme Court Monday allowed Maine to implement Maine Rx, a trail-blazing program that enables the state to offer discounted prescription drugs to the working poor and elderly people.
New Technology Offers Non-Invasive Colonoscopy (5/6/2003)New technology may lead to better compliance with recommendations that people over 50 get screened for colon cancer.
Brain Cancer Drug Extends Patients’ Lives (3/27/2003)Researchers report they have found a drug that extends the life of people with terminal brain cancer, the first new drug for this condition in 20 years.
The Bush Administration Reportedly to Make Medicare Appeals More Difficult (3/17/2003)The Bush administration is reportedly seeking to make it more difficult for Medicare beneficiaries to appeal when benefits are denied.
Medicare Patient Outreach Halted - NY Times Report (1/27/2003)The Bush administration, in an effort to cut Medicare costs, has told Medicare contractors to stop education and outreach programs aimed at informing millions of beneficiaries about their rights under the federal health insurance program.
NYT Article Looks at the Challenges Facing Childhood Cancer Survivors (1/8/2003)The long-term side effects of the treatments that saved their lives often leave pediatric cancer survivors vulnerable to mental or physical impairments and sometimes secondary cancers. The New York Times today reports on the issue.
Prognosis of High Gleason Score, Low PSA Prostate Cancer Surprisingly Good (1/6/2003)Prostatectomy or radiotherapy for localized prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 8 or higher and a PSA level of 10 or lower is associated with a 5-year biochemical recurrence-free survival (bRFS) rate of 64%, according the results of a study conducted at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio.
American Health Care System in Crisis - Political Action Necessary (11/20/2002)The National Academies of Sciences say America's health care system is in crisis and requires concerted action to fix.
Cokie Roberts To Begin Second Round Of Chemo (10/7/2002)ABC news anchor and NPR commentator Cokie Roberts resumes chemotherapy treatments tomorrow, according to a report in the Philadelphia Inquirer today.
Proposed Medicare Cuts Could Impact Elderly Cancer Patients (9/23/2002)Bush Administration proposes deep cuts in what Medicare pays hospitals for many services that effect elderly or disabled cancer patients.
Brain Cancer Vaccine Promising in Animal Trials (9/6/2002)A vaccine to treat brain cancer has shown promising results in preliminary studies at UCLA’s Jonsson Cancer Center.
Celebrity Star Power and Drug Companies (8/23/2002)Major media organizations are looking twice at some celebrity interview offers. Some now plan to tell their viewers or readers when a celebrity being interviewed is on the payroll of a pharmaceutical company to promote its products.
Cancer Research Watchdog Profiled (8/5/2002)With about 1,200 subscribers, the Cancer Letter is a must read for oncology professionals, especially those in the cancer research field.
FDA Investigating Anti-Anemia Drug - NY Times Reports (7/19/2002)A Johnson & Johnson plant in Puerto Rico which manufactures an anti-anemia drug sold in Canada and Europe under the name Eprex is being investigated by the Food and Drug Administration and the Justice Department following a spate of illnesses among some patients using the drug. This according to a report in the New York Times today.
Simple Urine Test May Catch More Bladder Cancers (7/17/2002)A urine test for a cancer-linked protein may be better at catching bladder cancer than standard urine testing, UK researchers report.
Bodyweight Effects Benefit of Physical Activity in Reducing Breast Cancer Risk (7/12/2002)Leisure-time physical activity is inversely associated with the risk of breast cancer among normal-weight postmenopausal women and those who were overweight before menopause, according to a report in the July 1st issue of the International Journal of Cancer.
Carcinogenic Effects of Psoriasis Treatment Persists (7/9/2002)The increased risk of genital tumors associated with psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA) for the treatment of psoriasis appears to persist long after the treatment has been stopped.
Compound Delays Progression of Lung Lesions In Smokers (7/9/2002)The compound 'anethole dithiolethione' delays progression of lung lesions in smokers.
Year Long Series To Examine End-Of-Life Issues (7/3/2002)In conjunction with Partnership to Improve End-of-Life Care in Utah, the Deseret News, in a 12 part series, will examine issues surrounding death, from the search for a "good death" to pain and grief management, hospice and nursing home care, challenges in caring for the dying in rural communities, spirituality and death, the importance of a truthful diagnosis and "decisions as a gift" to grief-stricken relatives and friends.
City of Hope Medical Center Awarded $200 Million From Pharmaceutical Co. (6/28/2002)The City of Hope Medical Center was awarded $200 million in a lawsuit against a major pharmaceutical company. The company will appeal.
NY Times Report Detects Problems in Mammography (6/27/2002)After a year long investigation into the efficacy of mammography, the New York Times reports today that poorly trained doctors are the weak link and that "many doctors, and their clinics, are compromising whatever precise value mammography has."
Stephan J. Gould and Putting Statistics In Their Place (5/21/2002)Noted author, evolutionary theorist and paleontologist Stephen J. Gould lost his battle with cancer Monday, after being diagnosed with abdonimal mesothelioma 20 years ago.
Panel Backs Tamoxifen Over Newer Drugs (5/20/2002)Doctors should continue to recommend the widely used drug tamoxifen for women with early-stage breast cancer, even though newer medications show promise for better preventing tumor recurrence, according to a panel of cancer experts.
Boston Globe Series Follows Patient in Herceptin Clinical Trial (4/30/2002)Adriana Jenkins is a cancer survivor. The 32 year old newly wed was diagnosed with an aggressive breast cancer last year.
Medicare Coverage for Oral Cancer Drugs Gaining Momentum - NY Times Reports (4/29/2002)Even if the US Congress is unable to agree on a comprehensive prescription drug benefit under Medicare, there's a report out today that a benefit covering oral cancer drugs such as tomoxifen and Gleevec is in the works.
What To Do When The Experts Don't Agree (4/11/2002)Little is ever simple with a diagnosis of cancer. Sometimes, the particular disease points to a well established treatment method. Other times, a consensus is hard to find.
Living Long With Cancer (4/11/2002)The National Cancer Institute estimates nearly nine million Americans are cancer survivors. Whereas a cancer diagnosis use to be viewed as a death sentence, today, advances in screening and treatment options have changed the equation.
Cancer Patients Fight For Hard-To-Get Experimental Drugs (4/7/2002)Cancer patients and their loved ones are becoming more militant in their demands for access to experimental drugs.
Herceptin Gets Go-Ahead In UK. (3/16/2002)A breast cancer drug that experts say could help thousands of women has finally won the backing of the government's drug cost watchdog.
Relief of Breakthrough Cancer Pain (3/15/2002)Data demonstrate that OTFC is a valuable option for the long-term management of breakthrough pain for cancer patients.
Results Excellent For Microsurgical Excision Of Nonvestibular Brain Schwannomas (3/8/2002)Nonvestibular schwannomas of the brain can be completely excised using a cranial base approach and microsurgical techniques, neurosurgeons report.
Time Magazine Examines The New Thinking On Breast Cancer (2/12/2002)In it's February 18 edition, Time Magazine examines the latest developments in how breast cancer is detected and treated.
Real Cures? or False Hopes (1/25/2002)ABC News' Prime Time Live investigates cancer cure clinics that operate in Mexico, usually just south of the border.
More Doubts Raised Over Value Of Screening Mammograms (1/24/2002)The independent board of experts that writes the National Cancer Institute 's online information is preparing to change recommendations for mammography.
''Boutique'' Medicine Getting Scrutiny - NY Times (1/17/2002)Has your family physician recently informed you that the office is changing its policy? You can pay extra for services, perhaps even an annual fee, or find another doctor.
Rx Aid, Medicaid Woes Top Health Policy Concerns (1/17/2002)
In the last 12 months, state health policy makers have had to deal with tighter budgets, a situation worsened by the events of Sept. 11. Despite monetary shortfalls, lawmakers in many states created some new health programs, and reshaped some old ones during the course of 2001.
To All Our Visitors, May 2002 Bring You Peace And Recovery (1/2/2002)New Year's Greetings for 2002 from cancerpage.com
Docs Not Insulted When Patients Scour Health News (12/13/2001)Cancer patients' increasing reliance on sources such as the Internet and the news media for their medical information does not seem to damage their relationship with their doctors, Canadian physicians report.
Lung Cancer Awareness Month (11/30/2001)Lung cancer afflicts people who have never smoked. In 2000, this devastating disease claimed the lives of one million world-wide -- more than all the breast, prostate and colorectal cancers put together.
Athletes Talk About Beating Cancer - NY Times (11/26/2001)Three weeks ago, some of the nation's best known cancer survivors got together to talk about how they won their battles or comforted others who did not.
Former Beatle George Harrison Reportedly Undergoing Cancer Treatment In NY (11/8/2001)According to a report by ABC news, former Beatle George Harrison is being treated at a Staten Island, NY Hospital for cancer.
US Top In Cancer Research (10/24/2001)The United States tops the world in cancer research and early stage clinical trials.
US Top In Cancer Research (10/24/2001)The United States tops the world in cancer research and early stage clinical trials.
Teens Dealing With Cancer (10/23/2001)Teenagers make up a tiny proportion of patients diagnosed with cancer but they need specially tailored care.
Terror Attacks Tied To Jump In Pain Problems (10/1/2001)Since the terror attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon September 11, there have been increasing reports of chronic pain problems, once under control, resurfacing.
Alternative to Colostomy Approved by FDA (9/27/2001)FDA approves marketing new device for the treatment of severe fecal incontinence.
Colorado Doctors Sued For Missing Cancer (9/18/2001)Colorado woman sues small-town doctors for misdiagnosing her cancer and leaving her permanently disabled.
Special Number Established To Cut Through Confusion in Lower Manhattan (9/13/2001)HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced today that Medicare, Medicaid and other eligible beneficiaries living in Lower Manhattan who are having trouble getting their usual health care services and social services for daily living needs can now call a 24-hour, rapid response hotline for help.
For Those Who Need The Pain Relief, OxyContin Stigma Hurts (9/4/2001)Reported abuse of the powerful time-released pain medication OxyContin has caused many physicians to shy away from prescribing it. This can lead legitimate pain suffers with inadequate alternatives.
Surviving Cancer - A Story Of Indomitable Fortitude (8/21/2001)Nancy Achin Sullivan is the first non-physician/non-lawyer to head Massachusette's Board of Registration in Medicine. The four-time cancer survivior is now the chief watchdog over the state's licensed physicians.
Kansas City Pharmacist Charged With Diluting Chemo Drugs (8/15/2001)Authorities in Kansas City are looking for cancer patients who may have had their chemo prescriptions filled by a pharmacist who has now been charged with diluting prescriptions to save money. The two chemo agents involved are Taxol and Gemzar.
OxyContin Maker Chose Not To Act To Stem Abuse: NY Times (8/13/2001)The makers of OxyContin, Purdue Pharma, decided not to add an ingredient that would have made the drug less desirable for abuse. That according to a report in the today's New York Times.
Age-Related Increases In DNA Damage Favor Development Of Prostate Cancer (8/13/2001)Free radicals produce changes in the DNA of prostate cells that have opposing effects on the risk of prostate cancer development.
Incense - Nice Aromas But Could Endanger Health (8/2/2001)Researchers in Taiwan have collected air samples in temples and homes where incense is burned regularly and found alarmingly high levels of the suspected carginogen benzopyrene.
Cancer Drug Raises Hopes For a ''Cure'' (7/30/2001)British scientists report promising results in tests on a drug that destroys cancer cells without side-effects. In a report by the BBC, researchers caution however that human trials are a long way off.
Gleevec More Effective For Treating CML Than Initially Thought (6/29/2001)Updated data show that the cancer drug Glivec (imatinib mesylate), known as Gleevec in the US, is more effective in treating chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) than initial studies suggested, Swiss healthcare group Novartis AG said on Thursday.
Pap Test Substitutes Can Work In Poorer Nations (6/27/2001)The pap smear may be the traditional way to screen women for cervical cancer in the developed world, but its high associated costs may hinder its use in developing nations, according to a team of American and South African researchers.
Coffee Drinking Doesn't Hurt - Doesn't Help Protect Against Colon Cancer (6/17/2001)Good news for coffee drinkers. The aromatic beverage that millions of people depend on to get them going every morning does not increase the chances of developing colorectal cancer.
End-Of-Life Decisions Often Spur Conflict (6/14/2001)Deciding when to discontinue life-sustaining treatment for a loved one is naturally rife with pain and indecision. Now a new report indicates that tensions run high between and among the family members and healthcare providers involved in such decisions.
Senator Clinton Focuses On The Environment And Cancer In Her First Hearing (6/13/2001)US Senator Hillary Clinton(D-NY) held her first-ever congressional hearing Tuesday investing the environmental causes of cancer.
New Method to Delivery Drugs to the Brain (6/7/2001)New experimental method to deliver chemotherapy drugs directly into the brain, helps reduce local recurrence of some brain tumors, with minimal side effects.
Preventing Obesity Can Reduce Cancer Rates (5/30/2001)Obesity is set to become the biggest disease of the century and health experts said on Wednesday curbing childhood obesity could prevent millions of cancer cases and other related diseases.
New York Times Reports on New Wave of Cancer Drugs In the Pipeline. (5/29/2001)President Richard Nixon declared "War on Cancer" in the early 1970's. After decades of research and billions of dollars, a payoff could be near.
Anti-angiogenesis Properties Of Infection Mediate Antineoplastic Effect (5/8/2001)The ability of various infections to suppress tumor growth may result from their capacity to inhibit angiogenesis, according to the results of an animal study published in the May 15th issue of The Journal of Immunology.
States, Women's Groups Slow To Address Women's Smoking (5/7/2001)Women's groups typically place abortion, breast cancer and birth control at the top of agendas and have little or no funding or support for lung cancer, despite the major role it plays in women's health.
New Research Rekindles Cigarette Tax Debate - stateline.org report (4/30/2001)With 3,000 kids in the U.S. who become regular smokers each day, anti-tobacco groups want state legislators to up the cigarette tax so that smoking is soon out of the reach of kids and teens. All 50 states now impose such taxes, which range from 2.5 cents per pack in Virginia to a high of $1.11 per pack in New York.
Washington State Woman Sues Over Cancer Test Results (4/25/2001)Seattle Washington woman, Jennifer Rufer had hoped to have children. Those dreams came to an end three years ago after tests indicated Rufer had cancer.
Stress Does Not Speed Breast Cancer Death: Study (4/19/2001)Although severe stress can erode health, women with breast cancer need not fear that stressful events prior to their diagnosis will cut their odds of surviving the disease, new research suggests. Investigators say the findings should reassure women living with breast cancer.
Antisense Oligodeoxynucleotide Shows Promise In Treatment Of Brain Cancer (4/17/2001)An antisense oligodeoxynucleotide directed against the insulin-like growth factor type 1 receptor (IGF-1R/AS ODN) promotes glioma cell apoptosis without unusual side effects, according to a report published in the April 15th issue of the Journal of Clinical
Oncology.
Studying Cancer Clusters - A Waste Of Time & Money? (4/16/2001)Millions of dollars are being wasted studying cancer clusters in areas of Massachusetts according to a report by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The report is detailed in an article in the Boston Globe.
Nevada Town Haunted By Cancer (4/14/2001)When 3-year-old Dustin Gross came down with leukemia in 1999, it caused barely a ripple here. When the disease struck a second child that year and nine more last year, health authorities were stunned.
SPECIAL REPORT: States Mull Suit Against Drug Companies (4/2/2001)- In an action modeled on their 1998 class action lawsuit against the tobacco industry, at least six states are poised to go to court to try to force pharmaceutical companies to lower prescription prices, law enforcement and health care officials tell Stateline.org.
On The Record: Drug Industry Lawyer Marjorie Powell (3/27/2001)In the current debate that pits states against the prescription drug industry, pharmaceutical firms look to some like a proverbial big bad wolf--they huff and they puff and they keep raising prices. In an interview with Stateline.org,, Marjorie Powell, who serves as Assistant General Counsel for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), tells the drug company side of the story -- in the court room, laboratory and across the country.
Consumers Lack Understanding Of HMOs, Survey Finds (3/21/2001)A mere 30 percent of almost 11,000 consumers correctly identified four basic managed care features, according to a March 12 study by the Center for Studying Health System Change (HSC), a non-partisan research group that looks at the nation's health care system.
Environmental Toxins In School Yards (3/19/2001)Article in the New York Times previews a report on danngerous chemicals in some of the nation's school yards.
Governors Give Thumbs Up To Medicaid Reform (3/6/2001)
Web Site Offers Maps of Environmentally-Linked Cancer Deaths (2/27/2001)A new Website offers the public, for the first time, easy access to cancer death rates that are known or suspected to have environmental causes.
State Budget Problems Hinder Cancer Treatment Program (2/23/2001)Faced with an irony in current law that entitles low-income women to be screened but not treated for breast and cervical cancer, Congress agreed last year to let states expand Medicaid to cover these women. But fiscal constraints threaten to keep many states from moving ahead on the issue.
Safety Committee Approves Continued Study Of Anastrozole Plus Tamoxifen (2/22/2001)The Arimidex, Tamoxifen, Alone or in Combination (ATAC) study, the largest early breast cancer study to date, has received the go-ahead from its independent safety monitoring committee to continue gathering data.
Hospitals Wince Over Pain Ratings (2/20/2001)A new federal standard requiring doctors to measure pain is causing a few snarls at metro-area hospitals.
What's Behind the Medicaid Cost Explosion? (2/16/2001)As budget talks get going in state capitols across the country, cash-strapped officials are pinpointing Medicaid spending as one of the biggest causes of budget problems cropping up in state after state.
Drug in Clinical Trials Tracks Down Cancer Cells and Bursts Them. (2/14/2001)An experimental gene therapy drug in clinical trials seeks out cells lacking the gene p53 and kills them. The p53 gene acts to stop cells from reproducing uncontrollably.
Facilities, Job Conditions Blamed For Medical Errors (2/14/2001)Two new studies say understaffed health care facilities and poor working conditions for health care professionals are to blame for "medical errors" that annually kill more people in the United States than traffic fatalities, breast cancer and AIDS.
BioTech Firm Sells Hope South Of The Border (2/9/2001)An article in the San Diego Union Tribune newspaper reports on this clinic, south of the border, which dispenses cancer therapies not clinically tested or approved in the United States.
Visual Exam Plus Lab Test Detects Cervical Cancer (2/8/2001)A combination of a lab test for the human papillomavirus (HPV) and a simple visual examination of the cervix may detect a high percentage of precancerous lesions in women at high risk of cervical cancer without causing a high rate of false-positive results, according to new study findings.
Death Linked To Alternative Therapy (12/4/2000)Death after taking an alternative medicine known as hydrazine sulfate and refusing standard treatments.
Minimal Residual Disease A Prognostic Factor In Childhood ALL (10/24/2000)Detectable submicroscopic disease is highly predictive of relapse in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in clinical remission.
Telomerase-deficient mice protected from developing kin Tumors. (10/6/2000)
Where They Stand On Cancer - Al Gore (10/4/2000)Democratic presidential nominee Al Gore promises that if elected he will increase funding for health programs in the United States, including doubling the budget of the National Cancer Institute to $9 billion over five years.
BRCA Mutation Carriers With Breast Cancer Often Opt to Have Ovaries Removed (9/27/2000)Almost half of women with breast cancer who are Ashkenazi Jews and who find out they are carriers of BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations opt to have their healthy ovaries surgically removed, according to cancer experts at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
Take Caution with Vitamin Claims (9/5/2000)Vitamins are popular as an anti-cancer supplement but have no proven cancer fighting function.
Lesbians and Cancer Risk (8/24/2000)cancerpage.com takes a look at the special risks and concerns lesbian women should know about when it comes to cancer.
US Women Take Advantage of Mammography More than Canadian Women. (5/15/2000)US women are more likely than their peers across the Canadian boarder to have had breast cancer screening. Researchers also find that higher income and education increases screening in both countries.
Identifiable Factors Account for Half of Ovarian Cancers. (4/21/2000)A variety of factors, including diet and oral contraceptive use, account for about half of ovarian cancer cases in an Italian population studied.
Loss of Mental Function known as ''Chemo Brain'' is Real. (3/30/2000)Some cancer survivors who’ve been through the rigors of chemotherapy suffer long-term problems with memory, learning, attention and concentration, language, and spatial judgment. The condition is sometimes called “chemo brain” by cancer patients.
Developing Nations Lack Painkilling Drugs. (2/25/2000)While "alarming" over prescription of psychotropic drugs occurs in Western Europe and America, the developing world is in dire need of analgesics, a UN report says.
Bone Marrow Test Predicts Breast Cancer Survival. (2/24/2000)A screening test that looks for cancer-related proteins in bone marrow may help identify which women with breast cancer are most likely to have a recurrence of the disease, according to a new study.
Research on Treatment for Advanced Lung Cancer Patients. (2/23/2000)Researchers find that adenosine 5'-triphosphate can help with disease related wasting and weight loss, which comes with advanced lung cancer.
Gene Therapy May Have Exposed Young Cancer Patients to HIV. (2/19/2000)It is reported that scientists discovered two months ago that they may have exposed over 20 cancer patients to HIV. As in other recent revelations related to gene therapy, the researchers allegedly did not inform federal regulators promptly, in fact, not
New Treatment for Inoperable Lung Cancer. (2/10/2000)A new non-invasive therapy called stereotactic body radiotherapy may soon help patients with medically inoperable, early-stage lung cancer.
Protein Structure and Cancer-Fighting Drugs (2/2/2000)Researchers discover an important cell-regulation process that appears to impact cancer development.
Overcoming Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening (2/2/2000)Writing in the journal Cancer, researchers from the University of California at Los Angeles have reported that a combination of free care and education in a familiar setting may help women overcome barriers to cervical cancer screening.
Microtubules and New Drug Therapies (2/2/2000)Discovery could help in development of new drugs against diseases as diverse as cancer, heart disease and certain inflammatory ailments.
Anastrozole May Be an Alternative to Tamoxifen (2/2/2000)New data supports the use of anastrozole as an alternative to tamoxifen for the treatment of postmenopausal women with advanced breast cancer.
Screening Test for Anal Cancer (2/1/2000)A screening test for anal cancer, similar to a Pap smear used in screenings for cervical cancer, could save lives at minimal cost, especially among HIV-positive gay and bisexual men.
Cryosurgery Found Successful for Prostate Cancer Patients (1/31/2000)Research findings just published in the journal Urology have determined that cryosurgery is effective for patients whose prostate cancer has recurred after undergoing radiation therapy.
Marijuana Patch for Cancer Side Effects (1/29/2000)The American Cancer Society is funding a three-year study to see whether a "marijuana patch," similar to the type that helps smokers kick the habit, could help ease some of the side effects of chemotherapy treatment.
Older Women Can Retain Immune Strength (1/29/2000)According to a study by Penn State University researchers, older, well-nourished women, 60 to 80 years of age, have immune systems that function at levels similar to those of much younger women.
Temozolomide Holds Promise for Melanoma (1/28/2000)According to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, a recently approved oral treatment for brain cancer has also proven effective against the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Wart Virus Linked to Certain Cancers (1/26/2000)Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York believe the human wart virus—Human papilloma virus (HPV)—helps cause certain cancers by blocking proteins that cells need to divide and grow normally.
African Americans with Breast Cancer at Greater Risk (1/25/2000)A study by two Iowa researchers has found that African-American women with breast cancer are 67 percent more likely to die from the disease than their white counterparts.
Depriving Tumors of Necessary Copper (1/24/2000)Researchers from the University of Michigan say they have been able to stop the growth and spread of cancerous tumors by depriving them of the mineral copper.
Saving Sexual Function in Prostate Surgery Patients (1/24/2000)Surgeons at the University of Washington in Seattle have performed a new surgical technique that preserves sexual function in men undergoing treatment for prostate cancer.
Minimizing Risk for High-Risk Women (1/24/2000)A study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Prevention has concluded that women undergoing genetic testing for inherited breast or ovarian cancer are not doing enough to minimize their risk of developing cancer.
Lung Condition Linked to Higher Incidence of Cancer (1/24/2000)According to a study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the incidence of lung cancer is markedly increased in patients with a lung condition called cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis.
Immunotoxin Shows Promise in Leukemia Treatment (1/24/2000)Researchers from the National Cancer Institute have identified an immunotoxin that has shown striking early promise in the treatment of hairy cell leukemia.
Easing Constipation from Cancer Pain Relievers (1/21/2000)U.S. researchers find drug effective in preventing a common side effect of opioid painkillers, constipation, while leaving the analgesic effect of the opioids intact.
More Oxygen During Surgery Reduces Infection Risk (1/21/2000)Rate of infection from surgical wounds can be cut in half by simply giving patients more oxygen during and after anesthesia.
New Screening Test for Uterine Cancer (1/21/2000)A team of Australian researchers has developed the first-of-its-kind screening test for a common type of uterine cancer.
New Cancer-Fighting Agent Discovered for Prostate and Kidney Cancers (1/21/2000)Researchers in Boston have discovered a naturally-occurring substance that appears to block the formation and growth of new blood vessels in prostate and kidney cancers.
Reducing Infection Risk in Breast Surgery (1/21/2000)According to a study published in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a new antiobiotic solution may help reduce or eliminate one of the most common risks associated with reconstructive breast-implant surgery.
Alcohol-Free Wine is Just as Healthy (1/21/2000)A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that removing the alcohol content of red wine does not reduce its widely hailed health-giving properties. In fact, the alcohol may actually shorten the benefits.
Curry Could Help Prevent Colon Cancer (1/18/2000)According to researchers at Leicester University in England, a key ingredient in curries could help prevent or manage colon cancer.
New Test to Predict Spread of Colorectal Cancer (1/18/2000)A new blood test for colorectal cancer may give patients a better idea of whether the disease is likely to return after surgery.
Double-Therapy Regimen Shows Promise (1/18/2000)It appears that using traditional chemotherapy in conjunction with a surgically-implanted drug pump may improve survival for patients who have undergone surgery for colorectal cancer.
Skin Test for Hereditary Cancer (1/18/2000)British researchers have developed a screening technique for members of families with a hereditary type of colorectal cancer.
Urine Test May Screen for Some Cancers (1/18/2000)A simple urine test now being used to screen for bladder cancer may soon enable physicians to screen for a number of other cancers as well, including colorectal, lung and prostate cancers.
Allergies to Fight Ovarian Cancer (1/18/2000)A team of British scientists believe that women may soon be able to beat ovarian cancer by becoming allergic to it.
Pinpointing Genes Linked to Prostate Cancer (1/18/2000)Scientists at Stanford University and Inctye Pharmaceuticals have pinpointed eight genes that simultaneously occur in men with prostate cancer.
Confusing Sunscreen Ratings Increase Cancer Risk (1/18/2000)A British researcher contends that the current system of numbering different grades of sunscreen can confuse users and even increase the risk of skin cancer.
Brain Cancer Drug May Also Help Skin Cancer (1/18/2000)Results from a major clinical trial indicate that Temodal, a drug that has proven effective in brain cancer patients, may also help treat advanced malignant melanoma.
Americans Confused About Nutrition (1/17/2000)A recent survey by the Nutrition Information Center has found that U.S. consumers are confused when it comes to advice on diet and its role in disease prevention.
Poor Communication Hurts Cancer Patients (1/17/2000)A new survey by the British Cancer Research Campaign (CRC) has found disturbing faults in the way doctors talk with cancer patients about their diagnosis and treatment.
Promising Therapy for Chronic Cancer Pain (1/17/2000)
Exercise Can Provide Benefits During Cancer Treatment (1/17/2000)A report published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine has concluded that most cancer patients could benefit from exercise programs even while they are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
Oral Cancer Rate Higher In Machine Workers (1/16/2000)Studies suggest that certain work-related substances and procedures may be risk factors for developing head and neck cancers.
Targeting a Tumor Suppressor Gene (1/16/2000)A U.S. company receives patent covering a tumor suppressor gene—p16—that plays a major role in regulating the cell cycle and has been directly linked to a variety of major cancer types.
Combination Therapy Improves Survival of Esophageal Cancer (1/16/2000)A combination of radiation and chemotherapy lengthens the life of esophageal cancer patients—and, for some, may add many years of life.
Chemo plus Radiation Boosts Survival in Some Head and Neck Cancer Patients (1/16/2000)Adding weekly chemotherapy to radiation therapy significantly increases survival rates of patients with advanced head and neck cancer, a University of Maryland Medical Center study indicates.
Estrogen Levels Linked to Head and Neck Cancers (1/16/2000)
Choice of Clinic Affects Cancer Survival (1/10/2000)The chances of surviving testicular and other cancers can improve dramatically depending on which doctor you go to or which hospital you attend, according to a new study.
Lymphoma Vaccine Under Investigation (1/9/2000)National Cancer Institute to evaluate a vaccine to treat cancer of the lymph tissues.
Leuvectin Results Show Promise for Kidney Cancer (1/9/2000)Investigators report encouraging clinical trial results for Leuvectin in patients with kidney cancer.
High Painkiller Use Linked to Kidney Cancer (1/9/2000)Regular use of high doses of painkillers raise risk of kidney cancer.
Dormant Cell Find Could Aid Leukemia Patients (1/9/2000)Scientists hope new discovery of dormant leukemia cells may lead to improved treatments.
Hycamtin Effective in Combination Therapy for Ovarian Cancer (1/9/2000)First step taken in developing new drug combination for patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer.
Blocking an Enzyme to Fight Cancer (1/9/2000)Pointing the way to a new approach in fighting cancer, scientists succeed in blocking the enzyme most cancers need to grow.
Cancer Gene May Increase Other Risks (1/9/2000)The same genetic mutation that puts some people at increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer may also increase their odds of getting other cancers.
Doctors Reimplant Ovary in Woman (1/9/2000)Surgeons successfully remove, freeze and reimplante a woman’s ovary.
Breast Cancer Gene May Increase Risk for Pancreatic Cancer (1/9/2000)Same genetic mutation for increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer may also increase risk for other cancers.
Combination Chemotherapy Shows Promise (1/9/2000)Combination chemotherapy regimen may give longer life to patients with pancreatic cancer.
New guidelines for follow-ups on malignant melanoma. (1/9/2000)The latest guidelines for follow-ups on melanoma. Some melanoma patients should have follow-ups every 3 months.
New Drug Helps Radiation Therapy Shrink Tumors (1/9/2000)Newly developed cancer drug may greatly enhance radiation therapy’s ability to shrink tumors, according to new research.
PSA Screening and Drop in Prostate Cancer Deaths (1/9/2000)Researchers try to explain drop in prostate cancer deaths.
Postive Results from Proton Beam Therapy (1/9/2000)Little known treatment option looking good in fight against prostate cancer.
Breast Cancer Drug May Aid Colorectal Cancer Patients (1/9/2000)Drug maker seeks new use for breast cancer drug in fight against colorectal cancer.
Surgery May Help When Cancer has Spread to the Liver (1/9/2000)Surgery to remove tumors that have spread from colon cancer to the liver can prolong survival.
Nasal Spray Could Tackle Cancer. (1/9/2000)Cancer treatments could be administered via nasal spray in the future.
New Drug Could Starve Tumors (1/9/2000)A drug called SU5416 is being tested in early trials to stop the growth of blood vessels in tumors.
Reversing Melanoma (1/9/2000)Genetic engineering holds hope for reversing skin cancer.
How UV Rays Lead to Skin Cancer (1/9/2000)Researchers seek better understanding of how UV rays cause skin cancer.
Mimicking Genetic Changes in Cancer Cells (1/9/2000)Researchers eavesdrop on cancer cell organizational "conversations."
Data on EMF-Leukemia Link Faked (1/8/2000)Data on EMF-Leukemia link faked, researcher resigns.
Virus Breakthrough Offers Hepatitis C Hope (1/8/2000)A drug that stops viruses spreading through the body could eventually produce more effective treatment against hard-to-treat hepatitis C.
Cancer Spread to Liver Curbed by Procedure (1/8/2000)An alternative way to deliver chemotherapy could improve survival after colon and rectal cancer has spread to the liver.
New Drug May Minimize Side-Effects of Combination Therapy (1/8/2000)New drug can protect against some side effects of combination chemo and radiation therapy when added to the treatment.
Gender Differences in Lung Cancer (1/8/2000)Damage to lungs from smoking different in men and women.
Lung Cancer Patients at Risk for Second Cancer (1/8/2000)Lung cancer patients at increased risk for other types of cancer as well as developing completely new lung tumor years after being diagnosed with the first.
Boosting the Staying Power of the Immune System (1/8/2000)Johns Hopkins Researchers find a way to keep the body’s cancer-fighting cells active far longer than they normally are.
Scientists Discover What Fuels Hodgkin’s Disease (1/8/2000)Canadian researchers discover immune system helper can also make some cancer cells more distructive.
Thalidomide Shows Promise for Multiple Myeloma (1/8/2000)Thalidomide shows promise in tumor reduction for patients being treated for multiple myeloma.
Toxin Produced by E.coli Destroys Cancer Cells (1/8/2000)Bacteria normally found in food poisoning cases has been used to give bone marrow transplants for cancer patients more chance of success.
Low Public Awareness of Oral Cancer (1/8/2000)While early detection is often a key to survival, many people have never heard of oral cancer.
Computer Helps Dentists Detect Early Oral Cancers (1/8/2000)GOOD NEWS in fight against oral cancer. Computer-assisted test helps find precancerous and cancerous mouth lesions early.
Link Between Estrogen, Head And Neck Cancer Confirmed (1/8/2000)Link suggested between the development of head and neck cancers and the hormone estrogen. More study called for.
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