Importance Of Sex-specific Testing Shown In Anxiety Study Oct 19, 2008
5, 2007) Male sex hormones and their receptors may be involved in the development and progression of bladder cancer, according to a study in mice published in the April 4 Journal of the National Cancer. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Eating Yogurt Every Day Lowers Risk of Bladder Cancer, Study Finds Oct 19, 2008
Eating at least two servings of yogurt a day can reduce your risk of developing bladder cancer by up to 40 percent, London s Daily Telegraph reported ... Those patients who did develop bladder cancer were less likely to have eaten yogurt regularly in their diet than those who remained cancer free ... In 2008, more than 68,000 Americans will be diagnosed with bladder cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute s. (FOXNews)
Regular Intake Of Yogurt Can Cut Risk Of Bladder Cancer Oct 19, 2008
According to statistics, 10,000 people in Britain are diagnosed with the bladder cancer every year. A recent research showed that intake of two pots of yogurt every day could cut the risk of developing bladder cancer by 40 per cent. This study by was done by the researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden ... Researchers said that cultured milk products, such as yogurt, contain lactic acid bacteria, which have been shown to suppress bladder cancer in rats. (TopNews)
Ancient Chinese Salad Plant Transformed Into New Cancer-killing Compound Oct 16, 2008
(July 14, 2008) The natural compound honokiol blocks survival signals from the Ras family of genes in breast, lung and bladder cancer cells. As a drug target, Ras is considered difficult to approach chemically. (Science Daily)
Readers react Oct 13, 2008
" ... In 1964 Grandma was diagnosed with gall bladder cancer. She passed in July of 1965. Grandpa had had a physical 2 weeks before her death and his doctor told us, for his age, he had the strongest heart he'd ever seen. The doctor told him he'd never die of a heart attack, that was for sure. One week after Grandma's death, despite the doctor's prediction, Grandpa died of a heart attack. The doctor said what he really died of was a broken heart, but we know better. Grandma kept her promise. She... (MSNBC -- Health)
Rapid Improvement In Overactive Bladder Symptoms, International Drug Study Shows Oct 11, 2008
26, 2008) As many as half of patients with superficial bladder cancer do not respond to the standard first-line chemotherapy placed into the bladder, according to current multicenter outcomes data ... Some bladder cancer tumors are so small, surgeons can't see them. (Science Daily)
Obituaries for Oct. 7 Oct 7, 2008
A bladder cancer survivor, Mrs. Ferguson also suffered and survived a massive heart attack. She succumbed to congestive heart failure. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Now, early diagnosis of bladder cancer Oct 5, 2008
NEW DELHI: GE Healthcare on Friday evening announced the launch of a new technique for early diagnosis of urinary bladder cancer ... Bladder cancer comprises 4 ... Medical research has tried to address the difficulties in diagnosing bladder cancer and this research eventually led to the development of Hexvix fluorescence cystoscopy. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Obituaries for Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 Oct 4, 2008
Martha Elizabeth Peek ONALASKA Martha Elizabeth Peek, 88, of Onalaska died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center hospice of bladder cancer. She was born at home on Oct. 5, 1919, to William and Elizabeth (Passon) Andre. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Nighttime Urination May Lower Bladder Cancer Risk Oct 4, 2008
People who wake up at night to urinate are less likely to develop bladder cancer, an international research team has found. Both men and women who urinated at least twice at night were at 40 percent to 50 percent lower risk of developing bladder cancer, Dr. Debra T. Silverman of the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, and her colleagues found ... Research in animals and some small studies in humans have suggested that frequent urination may reduce bladder cancer risk, Silverman and... (MEDLINEplus)
Hookahs will still be smokin' Oct 3, 2008
Hookah smokers are at risk of lung, lip, tongue and bladder cancer. Dr Rakesh Mahajan, who is associated with World Lung Foundation, South Asia, says, "Tobacco is tobacco. You cannot nullify its danger with a smaller percentage. Even though hookah has just 0.5% of nicotine, it is equally harmful." He says that even though the cigarette has always been touted as a greater risk than the hookah, both are bad for the health. (India Times, India)
Breast cancer 'kills more poor' Sep 25, 2008
Page last updated at 06:40 GMT, Wednesday, 24 September 2008 07:40 UK. Breast cancer 'kills more poor. (BBC News -- Health)
More celebrity news Sep 24, 2008
Dunne, 82, who has been fighting bladder cancer, said he expected to be released later in the day. (AP). (Boston Globe)
Bladder cancer detected via amplified gene in cells found in urine Sep 24, 2008
HOUSTON - Counting the copies of a specific gene in cells gathered from a urine sample may provide a simple, noninvasive way to detect bladder cancer, a team led by researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center reports in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute ... "We have further clarified the role that the Aurora kinase A gene (AURKA) plays in this misaggregation of chromosomes in bladder cancer. "As a biomarker, Aurora kinase A can detect bladder cancer in voided... (EurekAlert!)
Author Kelly Corrigan featured at Women’s Event Sep 24, 2008
While finishing treatment, Corrigan and her family learned of the recurrence of her father s bladder cancer, which her father had previously battled twice as well as prostate cancer. As a writer for O, Good Housekeeping, and Glamour magazines, Corrigan shares her hilarious and heartbreaking memoirs, both blunt and eloquent, that have enabled her to triumph over crisis. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Dominick Dunne Returns to O.J. Trial in Las Vegas Sep 24, 2008
Dunne, who has been fighting bladder cancer, left the courtroom Monday after complaining of severe pain and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Dunne said he had been diagnosed with an infection. (Newsmax)
...stem cell treatment Sep 23, 2008
The last chapter could come this week: During an interview over dinner Friday, Dunne, 82, said he's returning home to undergo stem cell treatment in hopes that he can win his battle with bladder cancer. Share /span. (The Drudge Report)
Writer Dominick Dunne Hospitalized in Vegas While Covering OJ Trial... Sep 23, 2008
He has been fighting bladder cancer and has said in recent interviews that the Simpson trial would likely be his last. He plans to write his memoirs. (The Drudge Report)
Crime writer rushed from O.J. trial to hospital Sep 23, 2008
Celebrity crime writer is battling bladder cancer ... Dunne, who is battling bladder cancer, appeared ashen as he left the courtroom. (CNN)
Why Jupiter's Red Spot Junior Colored Up Sep 23, 2008
Some bladder cancer tumors are so small, surgeons can't see them. Urologist Edward Messing is using a new liquid dye that reacts to light to help him. (Science Daily)
Ann Morris, 51, 'perfect public servant' Sep 22, 2008
Ann Maria Morris, 51, of Atlanta died of bladder cancer Sept. 14 at her home. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Cator Woolford Gardens at the Frazer Center in Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bioniche Reports Fiscal 2008 Year-End Results Sep 20, 2008
The majority of these costs can be attributed to the ongoing Phase III clinical program for the Company's Urocidin(TM) bladder cancer therapy and the E. coli O157 cattle vaccine development program ... "We continue to work toward North American registrations for our E. coli O157 vaccine while advancing discussions with potential marketing partners for our proprietary bladder cancer therapy, Urocidin," added Graeme McRae, Chairman, President f Bioniche Life Sciences Inc. "Meeting milestones with... (PR Newswire)
SNAP Technique for Health Sep 17, 2008
Simple Techniques to Prevent Common Killer Diseases. Many folk die prematurely from preventable diseases such as diabetes, heart attacks, strokes and cancers, that strike them down in the prime of their lives. (Suite101.com)
Colon Cancer Oncogene Discovered Sep 17, 2008
In another report in this week's online issue of Nature Genetics, researchers from Iceland said that they have found a genetic variant associated with increased risk of urinary bladder cancer. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Canine caring: Sep 17, 2008
Al Meyer, 78, a retired IBM manager from Mission Hills, was being treated for bladder cancer. He took a break from reading cyclist Lance's Armstrong book about his fight against cancer to pet the dogs. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Registration statement including financial report Sep 16, 2008
In addition, PEP005 has shown potential anti-cancer activity in preclinical tests against certain forms of leukemia and bladder cancers. We plan to pursue initial clinical trials of PEP005 as an intravenous therapy for certain forms of leukemia and as an intra-cavitary formulation for superficial forms of bladder cancer ... Of these issued patents and patent applications, four and seven, respectively, relate to the treatment of skin cancers, including SCC, BCC and AK. We also have patents and... (Sydney Morning Herald)
deCODE and Radboud University Discover Common Variants in the Human Genome Conferring Risk of Bladder Cancer Sep 15, 2008
REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Scientists at deCODE genetics (Nasdaq: ) and colleagues at Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands today report the discovery of two common single-letter variants in the human genome (SNPs) that confer increased risk of urinary bladder cancer. Approximately 20% of people of European descent carry two copies of the first variant, a version of a SNP on chromosome 8q24, putting them at a 50% higher risk of developing bladder cancer... (PR Newswire)
Obituaries: Daniel Willson Ruth(1926-2008) Sep 12, 2008
Daniel Willson Ruth, 82, died at his son's home in Crescent City on Aug. 25, 2008, of cardio-pulmonary arrest and bladder cancer. He was born Feb. 15, 1926, in Westhaven, but had lived in Del Norte County for the past 81 years. (Daily Triplicate)
Famous Comedian's Cousin Says Happiness is Half Genetic Sep 10, 2008
Rudner says she figured out the secret of happiness after overcoming her own life traumas of bladder cancer, a ski accident, spinal meningitis, a drug-addicted daughter, and much more. "There is no secret," says Rudner. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
He Won His Battle With Cancer Sep 6, 2008
Using other funds, researchers identified a gene defect that correlates smoking and bladder cancer. "If you have that defect and you smoke, there's a 100% chance you'll get cancer," says DuBois. (Time.com)
Muscle invasive bladder cancer in Upper Egypt: the shift in risk factors and tumor characteristics Aug 30, 2008
In Egypt, where bilharziasis is endemic, bladder cancer is the commonest cancer in males and the 2nd in females; squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the commonest type found, with a peculiar mode of presentation. The aim of this study is to identify and rank the risk factors of muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) in Upper Egypt and describe its specific criteria of presentation and histopathology. (BioMed Central)
Laboratory Investigation Aug 29, 2008
A genome-wide map of human bladder cancer has identified key genetic risk areas for the disease's development. This research provides important new insight into the earliest genetic origins of cancer, which could assist in the detection and prevention of bladder and other cancers. (Nature News Service)
Doggie 'docs' diagnose owners' ills Aug 28, 2008
Those smells might include the breath of a person with lung cancer or the urine of a person with bladder cancer. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Health)
Bioniche Animal Health Immunotherapy Now Listed as "Organic" for Use in Cattle Aug 25, 2008
A distinct and more advanced Bioniche technology that also uses mycobacterial cell walls - Mycobacterial Cell Wall-DNA Complex (MCC) - is currently undergoing Phase III clinical testing in human patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer in 31 North American urology centres. Recognized experts in organic dairy and beef operations are pleased to have recourse to Immunoboost for the treatment of calf scours. (Canada Newswire)
Skin Cancer Has A Typical Odor Aug 25, 2008
Dr. Carolyn Willis, a dermatology researcher from Amersham Hospital in Buckinghamshire, is trying to develop a cancer test using trained dogs to detect subtle changes in the odor of urine which could indicate bladder cancer, and is hoping to detect prostate and skin cancers the same way. 2007 - 2008 - eFluxMedia Tags: , Share the News. (eFluxMedia)
Cancer survival rates increase Aug 24, 2008
There was no change in survival of brain cancer over the 20 years, and survival for bladder cancer dropped significantly in that time. Dr Short said the cancers with the best survival chances were testicular cancer and thyroid cancer, where about 95 per cent of patients were still alive five years on. (The Australian)
Machine 'sniffs out skin cancer' Aug 22, 2008
Her team has trained dogs to detect subtle changes in the odour of urine which could indicate bladder cancer, and is hoping to detect prostate and skin cancers the same way. The dog's nose, she said, was one of the most sensitive instruments available, and had the advantage of being attached to a brain already programmed to identify different patterns in the scents it received. (BBC News)
Bioniche Phase III Clinical Trial in Bladder Cancer Progressing Well Aug 18, 2008
- 5th Data Safety Monitoring Committee meeting held last week - BELLEVILLE, ON, Aug. 18 /CNW/ - Bioniche Life Sciences Inc. (TSX: BNC), a research-based, technology-driven Canadian biopharmaceutical company, today announced that its first Phase III clinical trial with a formulation of Mycobacterial Cell Wall-DNA Complex (MCC), trademarked Urocidin, for the treatment of bladder cancer, is progressing well ... These are patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer that is refractory... (Canada Newswire)
Arsenic-munching bacteria found Aug 15, 2008
Long-term exposure can lead to skin disease and kidney and bladder cancer, and it is thought to stunt the intellectual development of children. The most arsenic-contaminated regions are in India, Pakistan, and China, where soluble arsenic in ground waters is above the World Health Organization's (WHO) suggested maximum safe level of 10 parts per billion. (BBC News -- Science)
Drinking Water In Gaza Strip Contaminated With High Levels Of Nitrate Aug 15, 2008
17, 2001) Nitrate in drinking water is associated with an increased risk for bladder cancer, according to a University of Iowa study that looked at cancer incidence among nearly 22,000 Iowa. (June 7, 2007) Nitrate levels in Lake Superior, which have been rising steadily over the past century, are about 2. (Science Daily)
Nothing much matches matcha when it comes to health (1) Aug 11, 2008
EGCG translates to lower risk for skin, breast, lung, prostate, colon, esophageal and bladder cancer. Deal. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Asian Herb Inspires Cancer Drug Aug 4, 2008
In laboratory research, honokiol looks promising for use in treating breast, lung, and bladder cancer. Knowing more about how honokiol works will tell us what kinds of cancer to go after, Arbiser says. (Newsmax)
Carcinogen worries stick to food packaging Aug 3, 2008
Corbett's bill also would ban perfluorooctane sulfate, or PFOS, which is used in stain-resistant materials and has been linked to bladder cancer and liver problems. Like PFOA, PFOS is present in most people's blood and accumulates over time. (Yahoo News -- Consumer News)
Few Aware That Smoking Can Cause Bladder Cancer Aug 1, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While most people know that smoking can cause lung cancer, a new study shows that few know that it is a major risk factor for bladder cancer -- even among people who have the disease. In a research review published in the Journal of Urology, investigators found that in one recent study, just over one third of adults knew that smoking raises the risk of bladder cancer ... What's more, a study of patients with early-stage bladder cancer found that just 22 percent knew... (MEDLINEplus)
Robotic surgery extends benefits to bladder cancer patients at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Jul 31, 2008
NEW YORK (July 30, 2008) -- Robotic surgery, largely pioneered for prostate cancer surgery, is rapidly being adapted for use in other areas, including for bladder cancer patients ... "Robotics appears to be superior to the standard open technique in selected cases of bladder cancer, and based on results to date, there is every reason to expect the long-term data to show it to have advantages such as reduced recovery time," adds Dr. Scherr, who is clinical director of urologic oncology at... (EurekAlert!)
The Story Behind Kennedy's Surgery Jul 30, 2008
His colleague John Kerry, also a Massachusetts Democrat, said in an interview that when his first wife, Julia Thorne, was waging what turned out to be a losing battle with bladder cancer two years ago, Teddy recommended specifically getting a group of doctors together from different places and different approaches and get them all on a call so that you can force different theories to be tested by the others who are there. He actually helped me find the right people to put on the call, Mr. Kerry... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia leads research into robotic surgery for kidney cancer Jul 29, 2008
In addition to kidney cancer, Dr. Badani and Dr. Mitchell Benson (George F. Cahill Professor and Chairman of the Department of Urology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and urologist-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center), have established robotic surgery for bladder cancer, and they cite work being undertaken in pelvic floor reconstruction and repair of vaginal wall prolapse. . (EurekAlert!)
Can broccoli cure cancer? Jul 22, 2008
When they diagnosed him with bladder cancer five years ago, oncologists told Ray Wiseman, a 79-year-old grandfather from Leicestershire, that the disease would probably kill him ... Wiseman is among 10,000 people diagnosed with bladder cancer every year in the UK. If, as a nation, we all ate green smoothies for breakfast these numbers might well come down ... But since the biggest preventable cause of bladder cancer is smoking - which causes around two in three cases in men and one in three... (guardian.co.uk)
Man molested his grandchildren: court Jul 21, 2008
The grandfather on Monday appeared in court in a wheelchair, having recently undergone surgery for prostate and bladder cancer. His lawyer, Greg Thomas, said his client was very remorseful for his conduct. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Broccoli juice helps patient beat bladder cancer Jul 21, 2008
Around 10,000 are diagnosed with bladder cancer every year in the UK. It is the fifth most common form of the disease and affects more men than women. A member of the cabbage family, broccoli is rich in vitamin C and has properties that boost the human immune systems that fight viruses, bacteria and cancer. (Daily Mail)
Tilting at China's red windmills Jul 16, 2008
Shen became outspoken not only after he was sacked, but also because he had been diagnosed with advanced bladder cancer. "People evaluate the work of the police by looking at their efficiency in solving criminal cases," Shen said in the interview. (Asia Times Online)
Magnolia Compound Hits Elusive Target In Cancer Cells Jul 15, 2008
It also has similar effects in lung and bladder cancer cells in the laboratory. Phospholipase D provides what have come to be known as "survival signals" in cancer cells, allowing them to stay alive when ordinary cells would die. (Science Daily)
Recognizing Patterns: Ciamac Moallemi Jul 8, 2008
In this particular instance, they wanted to teach a computer to recognize bladder cancer cells in a urine sample. An experienced person can quickly spot cancerous cells amid all the background material. (Scientific American)
Human tests of bladder replacement in '09 Jul 3, 2008
Sender said the company's Neo-Bladder Replacement is being developed for bladder cancer patients whose entire bladder is removed -- a surgery known as a cystectomy -- as part of their treatments. According to the National Cancer Institute, 68,810 new cases of bladder cancer will be diagnosed this year and 14,100 people will die from the disease. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Drinking Less Reduces Overactive Bladder Symptoms Jun 26, 2008
Bladder infections, bladder cancer and bladder stones can produce the same symptoms, Dr. Hashim Hashim, one of the study's authors, told Reuters Health, so these conditions must be ruled out before a diagnosis of overactive bladder can be made. While people are frequently told to cut down on the amount they drink in order to control overactive bladder, evidence for the effectiveness of this approach is lacking, note Hashim and Dr. Paul Abrams at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. (MEDLINEplus)
Pregnancy may help protect against bladder cancer Jun 26, 2008
Pregnancy seems to confer some protection against bladder cancer in mice, scientists have found ... D., are focusing on a fact that has puzzled doctors and scientists for decades: Why does bladder cancer, the fifth most common malignancy in the nation, affect about three times as many men as women ... "While some researchers have asked why men are more vulnerable to bladder cancer, perhaps we should be asking why women have more protection," said Reeder, a research assistant professor in the... (EurekAlert!)
Understanding The Migration Of Cancer Cells Jun 25, 2008
(July 17, 2006) By demonstrating that a protein -- a growth factor called proepithelin -- plays a crucial role in the spread of bladder cancer, scientists may have identified a potential target for new drugs. They. (Science Daily)
Eating Raw Veggies May Fight Bladder Cancer Jun 18, 2008
Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage Fight Bladder Cancer ... Certain vegetables can help protect against bladder cancer if they are eaten raw, according to new research ... "People who consume at least three or more servings of cruciferous vegetables a month had about a 40 percent reduction in risk of bladder cancer," said researcher Susan McCann. (Click2Houston, TX)
DiagnoCure announces second quarter 2008 results Jun 14, 2008
Sales of DiagnoCure's non-invasive bladder cancer test, ImmunoCyt(TM) / uCyt+(TM), were $86,906 for the second quarter of 2008 versus $127,059 for the same period a year ago. Income from research and development contracts, predominantly with Gen-Probe, decreased in 2008 by $72,918 as specific PCA3-related contracted Rects are completed. (PR Newswire)
Father’s illness inspires Starkville teen Jun 13, 2008
One year later, on June 6, 2007, he rode 110 miles around Lake Tahoe in a Team in Training event with his good friend who was then receiving bladder cancer treatments. Watching them cross the finish line was the proudest moment of my life. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
* Councilor calls on China Steel to give more to city Jun 12, 2008
Even the number of cancer patients in Kaohsiung City is higher than that in Taipei City, he said and asked whether the citys higher incidence of liver, rectal and bladder cancer was a result of China Steels emissions. In response, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu () said she would rigorously monitor the environmental pollution caused by China Steel and take effective administrative measures to safeguard the interests of Kaohsiung. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Paging bedside manners Jun 4, 2008
My wife tells me that while she was sitting next to my bed waiting for me to come out of the anesthesia, a person came in and said that he got the stone and, "Tell him I found bladder cancer and that I removed the cyst.". He told my wife to have me make an appointment in about three weeks. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
George Garrett, at 78; versatile author, poet May 31, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Ted Groszkiewicz, 87, shared art of bonsai May 31, 2008
Mr. Groszkiewicz died of complications from bladder cancer April 19 at his Marietta residence. The body was cremated. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Does Drinking Coffee Make You Fat? May 29, 2008
According to Haas, caffeine is also believed to play a role in the development of fibrocystic breast disease in some women, prostate enlargement in some men, and the incidence of certain cancers including bladder cancer, ovarian cancer and pancreatic cancer. Caffeine addiction can be a problem, particularly with members of the nine-to-five workforce who use it to help them burn the candle at both ends. (Suite101.com)
