Irwin C. Gunsalus, Vitamin Biochemist, Dies at 96 Nov 22, 2008
His work at the University of Illinois led, in the 1970s, to the use at other medical institutions of lipoic acid to treat chronic liver disease, and more recently to the experimental treatment of pancreatic and other cancers. Lipoic acid is found naturally in a variety of organ meats, including kidney, heart and liver, and in potatoes, broccoli and spinach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Thousands of cancer patients dying in UK unnecessarily Nov 22, 2008
Harpal Kumar, chief executive of Cancer Research UK said: "These figures highlight the scale of the challenge and the opportunity we face. "We know that cancers are often being picked up too late and we could make an enormous difference if we could speed the process up. "We hope that the range of measures we're launching today through the National Awareness and Early Diagnosis Initiative will at last redress the balance.". (Telegraph.co.uk)
Pill That Reduces The Second Chemotherapy Ordeal Nov 22, 2008
Lung-related cancers kill approximately 1. 4 million Americans each year, and the treatment options for those suffering from a lung-related cancer are very limited. (eFluxMedia)
Mechanisms of cardiovascular disease and cancer give clues to new therapies Nov 22, 2008
Cardiovascular conditions leading to heart attacks and strokes are treated quite separately from common cancers of the prostate, breast or lung, but now turn out to involve some of the same critical mechanisms at the molecular level ... The workshop kicked off by considering one of the most important molecular processes common to a number of cancers and cardiovascular disease, involving the pathway known as the endothelin axis ... Instead they control the expression of genes themselves, and when... (EurekAlert!)
Lung cancer: Prevention is underfunded Nov 22, 2008
The statistics show that lung cancer is the No. 1 cancer killer of American men and women; it kills more people than breast, prostate, colon, liver and melanoma cancers combined. A total of 1 in 13 men and 1 in 16 women will get lung cancer in their lifetimes. (Florida Times-Union)
Promising Clinical Data on Gen-Probe's APTIMA(R) HPV Test Presented at Major European Medical Meeting Nov 21, 2008
One such limitation is poor sensitivity of individual Pap smears, which means the test misses cancers or precancerous changes. As a result, regular and repeated Pap testing is required to effectively detect a high proportion of cervical cancers. (PR Newswire)
Condoms Found to Cut Risk of Women Getting HPV Nov 21, 2008
Although most cases of HPV produce no symptoms and clear up on their own, the virus can cause genital warts and lesions that lead to cervical and other reproductive cancers. The new study, to be published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, followed 82 female college students for several years. (Yahoo News -- Women's Health)
Study: Vitamin C or E pills do not prevent cancer Nov 21, 2008
A bonus is that this type of diet helps to prevent obesity, which increases the risk of several cancers. About 12 percent of Americans take supplements of C and E. The new study does not mean these vitamins have no value, just that they didn t prevent cancer in this group of doctors, who may be healthier than the general population, said Dr. Peter Shields, deputy director of Georgetown University s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Study: County's health about average Nov 21, 2008
Cancers are detected later, and people have an increased chance of dying. It is certainly not acceptable to have that many people uninsured. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Dog 'sniffs out' owner's cancer Nov 21, 2008
Scientists have found in trials, dogs have detected cancers in the urine of patients despite medical tests giving negative results. Mr Tuffrey considers Beamish a very special friend. (BBC News -- Health)
What do you think? Nov 21, 2008
I m not convinced we ll ever prevent breast cancer, but with very diligent screening, we can detect these breast cancers at a very early stage. " What do you think of the series so far? We welcome your stories about breast cancer. Reader Comments The following are comments from the readers. In no way do they represent the view of HeraldAndNews.com. Comment Disclaimer: The editors of heraldandnews.com reserve the right to refuse publication of any comment posted for consideration. We may refuse... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Pill use 'may cut risk of cancer' Nov 21, 2008
Any increased risk of breast and cervix cancer linked to pill use appears to be cancelled out by long-term protection from other cancers ... The evidence suggests that the protective effect of taking the pill lasts for at least 15 years after stopping - often into the period when women become more susceptible to developing cancers. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
New Platinum-phosphate Compounds Kill Ovarian Cancer Cells, Other Cancer Cells Nov 21, 2008
The first drug developed for the treatment of ovarian and testicular cancers, cisplatin, was approved for use in 1982 ... Two drugs introduced later, carboplatin and oxaliplatin (which is used for colorectal cancer), overcame some of those problems, but their potency can harm the immune system of patients, said Bose, who has been studying alternative compounds and targets for these cancers for 25 years. (Science Daily)
Two New Compounds Show Promise For Eliminating Breast Cancer Tumors Nov 21, 2008
(July 9, 2008) Young women's breast cancers tend to be more aggressive and less responsive to treatment than the cancers that arise in older women, and researchers may have discovered part of the reason why: young ... 16, 2003) Tumor size may not be an accurate method of predicting lymph node involvement and disease progression in some breast cancers, according to investigators at the Research Institute of the McGill. (Science Daily)
Mystery Meat Dumped In Town Common Nov 21, 2008
Learn about the most common cancers that could affect you and what you can do to prevent them. Ever wonder if going back to school to earn an MBA is the right thing for you. (KIRO TV, WA)
Study backs Finland's colon cancer screening Nov 21, 2008
LONDON (Reuters) - A national screening program in Finland has detected about 40 percent of colon cancers early, showing that such tests can make a difference, Finnish researchers reported on Friday ... The team found that the test identified four out of ten colon cancers, enough to say the program was successful. (Reuters India)
Saturated fats flare-up small bowel cancer risk Nov 21, 2008
Saturated fats flare-up small bowel cancer risk - TheMedGuru. Last Updated: Friday 21 November 2008 08:55 GMT. (TheMedGuru)
Misreading of damaged DNA may spur tumor formation Nov 21, 2008
Adding a wrinkle to our understanding of how cancers begin, scientists have found that cells can turn on tumor-promoting growth circuits as a result of misreading damaged DNA without copying it: a process called "transcriptional mutagenesis." ... The DNA encoded the gene Ras, one of the genes most often mutated in human cancers ... If the cells misread the G as T during the process of transcription, some of the Ras protein they make comes in the hyperactivated form found in cancers. (EurekAlert!)
High hopes for devil research Nov 21, 2008
It is hoped the latest research into the facial tumour disease killing Tasmanian devils could also uncover clues about human cancers ... The team will also map the DNA of the tumour itself, which they hope will also lead to a greater understanding of human cancers. (ABC Online)
Study: Ozaukee is Wisconsin's healthiest county Nov 20, 2008
"People without health insurance have more diseases. Cancers are detected later, and people have an increased chance of dying. It is certainly not acceptable to have that many people uninsured.". Jefferson and Langlade counties had the fewest people lacking health insurance _ 2. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
BD Announces Health Canada Licensing of Novel Molecular Assay for Detection of Clostridium difficile Toxin B Gene Nov 20, 2008
The BD GeneOhm Cdiff assay was developed by BD research scientists in Quebec and will be produced in our new manufacturing facility in Parc Tecnologuique du Quebec Metropolitain (Canada Newswire)
Over-stressing Already Taxed Cancer Cells May Kill Them Nov 20, 2008
His research team believes they can disrupt the over-stressed assembly line of mantle cell lymphoma and possibly similar cancers such as pancreatic, liver and breast, by taking away support needed for rapid protein turnover and by clogging up the mechanism for eliminating poorly made ones ... The drugs they are using already are in early clinical trials for a variety of cancers but have not yet been packaged together, Dr. Bhalla said. (Science Daily)
Individuals With HIV Have Higher Risk Of Non-AIDS Cancers Nov 20, 2008
Compared with the general population, the risk for non-AIDS cancers was 2 ... Although the researchers did not examine why non-AIDS cancers may occur at a greater rate among individuals with HIV, clinicians should be aware of this potential increased risk when examining patients with HIV, said Meredith Shiels, M.H.S., an epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health ... Although some cancers are known to be associated with HIV, such as Kaposi's sarcoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and... (Science Daily)
Jumonjd3: A Key For Unlocking Neuronal Stem Cell Fate Nov 20, 2008
A breakdown in the methylation machinery can significantly affect the identity of cells and may cause malformations in embryos or, in adults, a number of pathological conditions, in particular, cancers. It is not surprising, therefore, that in the so-called big killers (cancer of the colon, lung, breast and prostate), abnormal epigenetic modifications (i. (Science Daily)
Can Debt Consolidation Free Holiday Cash? Nov 20, 2008
Learn about the most common cancers that could affect you and what you can do to prevent them. With gas prices though the roof, you need to make every drop count. (KCRA 3, CA)
Americans Return To Thriftiness Nov 20, 2008
Learn about the most common cancers that could affect you and what you can do to prevent them. Dont be left out. (KCRA 3, CA)
Many in Senate Back Mandatory HPV Vaccination Nov 20, 2008
Maryland would help lead a nationwide effort to require that young adolescents receive the vaccine, which guards against the common, sexually transmitted virus at the root of one of the deadliest cancers to afflict women. The federal government approved the vaccine for human papillomavirus, or HPV, seven months ago. (Yahoo News -- Sex & Sexuality)
W.Va. spittin' mad about snuff campaign Nov 20, 2008
Officials say smokeless products can cause oral, esophageal and gastric cancers. A study in Sweden also said smokeless tobacco doubles the risk of pancreatic cancer. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
2008 Professors of the Year prepare students for lifelong learning Nov 20, 2008
Chen has worked with a research group to create a new method for treatment of metastatic cancers by using laser immunotherapy, which uses physics, engineering designs, biology and chemistry. He works with students individually to find their strengths and apply them to their research. (USA Today -- News)
BSD Medical: Hyperthermia System for Cancer Treatment Installed At Lankenau Hospital Nov 20, 2008
In Phase III clinical trials where hyperthermia therapy was combined with radiation therapy, hyperthermia improved complete response for recurrent breast, head and neck, melanoma, and other cancers from 23 to 68 percent. Hyperthermia combined with radiation therapy has also shown improved control rates for patients with advanced cervical cancer. (Primezone Releases)
Tamoxifen resistance unravelled Nov 20, 2008
" The production of oestrogen can cause breast cancer cells to grow and divide but tamoxifen prevents oestrogen from causing breast cancer cells to grow, helping to lower the risk of the disease returning. Most women have breast cancers that are stimulated to grow by oestrogen but not all. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the UK. More than 45,500 women are diagnosed with the disease each year - 125 women a day, and the disease causes almost 12,500 deaths each year. Eight in 10... (ecancermedicalscience)
Non-AIDS Cancer Risk Higher for Those with HIV Nov 20, 2008
5 times more likely to develop these other cancers, according to a meta-analysis expected to be presented at the American Association for Cancer Research annual conference outside Washington, D.C. However, people with AIDS have similar incidence rates of these cancers as the public at large ... While some cancers have been linked to HIV, such as Kaposi's sarcoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma and cervical cancer, not much is known about ties to non-AIDS cancers. (MEDLINEplus)
Cancer Drug Ups Risk of Clots in Veins Nov 20, 2008
TUESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- The widely used cancer drug Avastin appears to be associated with a greater risk of developing blood clots in the veins of patients with a variety of cancers ... Avastin (bevacizumab) is the first member of a family of drugs designed to attack cancers by cutting off their blood supply. (MEDLINEplus)
Cancer Drugs May Treat Type 1 Diabetes Nov 20, 2008
TUESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Gleevec, a wonder drug that effectively treats leukemia and other cancers, may also reverse type 1 diabetes, University of California San Francisco, researchers report. In experiments with mice, they found that Gleevec and a similar cancer drug, Sutent, could prevent the onset of type 1 diabetes. (MEDLINEplus)
New Study Backs Solvent, Leukemia Link Nov 20, 2008
To investigate, they identified all cases of blood and lymphatic cancers diagnosed in people 20 to 74 years old between 1991 and 1993 in 11 regions in Italy, including a total of 2,737 malignancies ... Overall, medium to high levels of benzene exposure nearly doubled the risk of these two blood cancers. (MEDLINEplus)
Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring Nov 20, 2008
"The unsaturated fat we went to was mostly corn oil, and that's about the time some of these hormonally influenced cancers started going up.". The study could have wide-reaching implications for both men and women. (MEDLINEplus)
New insight into the controls on a go-to enzyme Nov 20, 2008
The downside of this broad set of responsibilities is that defective or overactive calpains have been linked to an array of disorders, including a form of muscular dystrophy, Type 2 diabetes, gastric cancers, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, cataracts, and the death of both heart muscle in heart attacks and of brain tissue in stroke and traumatic brain injury. "Our basic findings on calpain regulation could add useful pieces to the puzzles of these disorders and perhaps reveal targets for... (EurekAlert!)
Survival of head and neck cancer patients is greatly affected by coexisting ailments Nov 20, 2008
"In fact, national databases used to estimate cancer survival don't account for comorbidities, and as a result, we don't have very accurate estimates of how long patients are likely to survive their cancers." ... Recently, head and neck cancer specialists have noticed that cancers of the tonsil and back of the throat are increasingly linked to human papilloma virus (HPV), the same virus responsible for nearly all cervical cancers. (EurekAlert!)
Mexican Department of Public Health to Launch Screening for Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Cause of Cervical Cancer Nov 19, 2008
A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that about one-third of invasive cervical cancers developed in women whose smears had appeared normal. In contrast, HPV testing detects the presence of the virus itself. (PR Newswire)
Condoms Found to Cut Risk of Women Getting HPV Nov 19, 2008
Although most cases of HPV produce no symptoms and clear up on their own, the virus can cause genital warts and lesions that lead to cervical and other reproductive cancers. The new study, to be published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, followed 82 female college students for several years. (Yahoo News -- Women's Health)
Goldschmidt Cancer Center dedicated on CRMC's Southwest Campus (3) Nov 19, 2008
This center already has the finest equipment available to treat cancers, Goldschmidt said. ADVERTISEMENT. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Study: Vitamin C or E pills do not prevent cancer Nov 19, 2008
A bonus is that this type of diet helps to prevent obesity, which increases the risk of several cancers. About 12 percent of Americans take supplements of C and E. The new study does not mean these vitamins have no value, just that they didn t prevent cancer in this group of doctors, who may be healthier than the general population, said Dr. Peter Shields, deputy director of Georgetown University s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Study: HPV vaccine prevents genital warts in males Nov 19, 2008
Though about 40 other countries have approved the vaccine for males, there still is no medical proof Gardasil prevents penile cancer or other HPV-associated cancers in men ... She noted that only 1 in 4 girls have gotten the vaccine so far, despite compelling medical studies that indicate the shots prevent female cancers ... Cervical cancer is the most common type, but about a quarter of cancers occur in men, including penile, anal and even head and neck cancers. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
What do you think? Nov 19, 2008
I m not convinced we ll ever prevent breast cancer, but with very diligent screening, we can detect these breast cancers at a very early stage. " What do you think of the series so far? We welcome your stories about breast cancer. Reader Comments The following are comments from the readers. In no way do they represent the view of HeraldAndNews.com. Comment Disclaimer: The editors of heraldandnews.com reserve the right to refuse publication of any comment posted for consideration. We may refuse... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Breast cancer Nov 19, 2008
Electronic Herald and News. "The complete printed edition, page by page, online.". (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Pill use 'may cut risk of cancer' Nov 19, 2008
Any increased risk of breast and cervix cancer linked to pill use appears to be cancelled out by long-term protection from other cancers ... The evidence suggests that the protective effect of taking the pill lasts for at least 15 years after stopping - often into the period when women become more susceptible to developing cancers. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Nevada sues manufacturers of hormone therapy drugs Nov 19, 2008
The suit contends that Wyeth and Pfizer intentionally minimized the risks and exaggerated the benefits of their hormone therapy drugs, resulting in over-prescribing and a dramatic increase in hormone-positive breast cancers in post-menopausal women. Masto is working with two private law firms that have been litigating similar cases for several years. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Cell Pathway Driving A Deadly Sub-type Of Breast Cancer Discovered Nov 19, 2008
Beyond chemotherapy, no specific therapeutic target has been identified for this sub-type of cancer, found in between 12 to 15 percent of breast cancers in the general population and up to 25 percent of cases in African American women ... Basal-like breast cancers currently are among the most difficult to treat ... Women with HER-2 positive breast cancers can receive Herceptin, which when paired with chemotherapy extends disease-free survival by more than 50 percent. (Science Daily)
Clue To Stopping Breast-cancer Metastasis Discovered Nov 19, 2008
Next she will examine a variety of samples of human tumors from a UNC tumor bank, to find out if the tumors from patients who had worse outcomes and more aggressive cancers contain higher levels of palladin ... 11, 2007) Researchers have identified a protein that they say is key to helping a quarter of all breast cancers spread. (Science Daily)
Protein Compels Ovarian Cancer Cells To Cannibalize Themselves Nov 19, 2008
10, 2007) An RNA-binding protein that is overproduced in ovarian cancer may present a new target for diagnosis or treatment of ovarian and other cancers, according to researchers at the University of Illinois. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Arsenic Linked To Cardiovascular Disease At EPA-regulated Drinking Water Standards Nov 19, 2008
18, 2008) When mice are exposed to arsenic at federally-approved levels for drinking water, pores in liver blood vessels close, potentially leading to cardiovascular disease, say University of Pittsburgh researchers in the Dec. 1 issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, available online Nov. 13. The study, while preliminary, also reveals how an enzyme linked to hypertension and atherosclerosis alters cells, and may call into question current Environmental Protection Agency standards that... (Science Daily)
Study Helps Identify Beachgoers At Increased Risk Of Skin Cancer Nov 19, 2008
28, 2008) Individuals with a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer are at increased risk for other cancers, according to a study published in the Aug. 26 online issue of the Journal of the National Cancer ... 3, 1998) What you eat may play a role in your risk of developing skin cancer, the most common malignancy in the U.S. Ultraviolet light has long been considered the major cause of most skin cancers, so. (Science Daily)
For Tasmanian devils, hope against a deadly disease Nov 19, 2008
"In all other cancers, what you've got is your own cells gone haywire, whereas in this particular cancer, the cells are not from the host, they're from a different animal," McCallum said. "The tumor itself is the infectious agent.". (International Herald Tribune)
Author, area groups promote local foods Nov 19, 2008
He cited medical consensus that this diet causes the so-called Western diseases - obesity, heart disease, type II diabetes and some cancers. "We are at a fork in the road when it comes to eating, and that's not a pun," he said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
When Mammograms Aren't Enough: New Innovations Help Catch Breast Cancer Early Nov 19, 2008
The good news is that recent innovations in medical imaging are making it increasingly easier for doctors to detect and diagnose cancers like Robertson's at an earlier stage, which is often the key to long-term survival ... A recent study from the National Cancer Institute found that digital mammography was more accurate in finding cancers in women younger than 50 and in women with dense breast tissue ... Recently, a study at the Mayo Clinic concluded that MBI found three times more breast... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Battle against nerves Nov 19, 2008
Corvallis Gazette Times: Healthy Living. Last modified: Saturday, September 27, 2008 11:57 PM PDT. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Obesity 'affects prostate risk' Nov 19, 2008
It is important to remember that being overweight significantly increases your risk of developing a number of different cancers ... He said: "While this study suggests that obese people could be less likely to develop prostate cancer in the first place, it is important to remember that being overweight significantly increases your risk of developing a number of different cancers, and is bad for your overall cancer risk.". (Yahoo News -- Obesity)
A silent killer: Its symptoms are vague and common and there's no screening test, making ovarian cancer tricky to diagnose and harder to survive Nov 19, 2008
But experts say that the cancers identified were from women who already were diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and thus the test has yet to be proven as an early screening tool ... Today Shellow is taking eight pills a day, drugs known as PARP inhibitors that may specifically target BRCA-related cancers. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Smoking, alcohol linked to stomach cancer Nov 19, 2008
Smoking and boozing can raise the risk of certain common throat and stomach cancers, according to Dutch researchers ... Researchers in the Netherlands Cohort Study found a dose-response relationship between alcohol use and cancer development, and further linked former and current smoking with an increased risk of all three cancers. (Times of India)
Stay Upbeat, Exercise to Help Prevent Cancer in Old Age Nov 19, 2008
"About 80 percent of all cancers are diagnosed in the elderly, and more than 80 percent of known risk factors are potentially preventable," senior research scientist Igor Akushevich, of the Duke Center for Population Health and Aging, said in a news release issued by the conference organizers. Understanding the risk factors of cancer may allow clinicians to make recommendations to their older patients on how to reduce their chances of developing future cancers ... Using information from a broad... (MEDLINEplus)
Smoking, Drinking Raise Risks of Esophagus, Stomach Cancer Nov 19, 2008
Former and current smoking was also associated with an increased risk of all three types of cancers ... The findings, to be presented Monday at the American Academy of Cancer Research's annual cancer prevention conference, in Washington, D.C., confirm risk factors previously associated with these cancers ... But they don't explain the rise in these types of cancers, particularly EAC and GCA, researchers said. (MEDLINEplus)
Breast Cancer Gene Tests Can Prove False Nov 18, 2008
Learn about the most common cancers, who gets them and how they are treated. Photo Essay. (CBS News)
Sacs released by tumors may help defeat cancer Nov 18, 2008
The dangers of three quiet cancers. Add Other Cancer News headlines to your news reader. (MSNBC -- Health)
Condoms Found to Cut Risk of Women Getting HPV Nov 18, 2008
Although most cases of HPV produce no symptoms and clear up on their own, the virus can cause genital warts and lesions that lead to cervical and other reproductive cancers. The new study, to be published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, followed 82 female college students for several years. (Yahoo News -- Women's Health)
Vaccine for skin cancer 'within five years'... Nov 18, 2008
It works by targeting papillomavirus, a common infection which can turn abnormal cells into cancerous cells and is believed to cause at least five per cent of all cancers ... " Australia suffers from the highest rate of skin cancer in the world, with 1,600 people dying from the disease each year. About 400,000 people are diagnosed with non-melanoma cancers in the county, and 400 people die as a result. Mr Frazer warned there was still no substitute for staying out of the sun. "In the future,... (The Drudge Report)
