Men Who Take Aspirin Have Significantly Lower PSA Levels Nov 18, 2008
9, 2006) Prostate cancer patients who have a temporary rise in their prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels after radiation therapy -- called a PSA bounce -- are not at an increased risk of their cancer. . (Science Daily)
Gender Is Key Factor In Determining Overall Survival Of Lung Cancer Patients Nov 15, 2008
Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group in Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas and Emory University in Atlanta studied 1,365 lung cancer patients who were enrolled in national cooperative group trials conducted by the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group during the 1990s to determine the impact of sociodemographic factors such as gender, race... (Science Daily)
Guest columnist: Remember quality of life Nov 14, 2008
I choose, instead, to do radiation to the axilla, as I m doing radiation to the breast daily for 6 1/2 weeks, but lymphedema is also a complication of radiation therapy, albeit a smaller risk. Ironically, my biggest fear was chemotherapy, and although I ve lost my hair, had several major issues and once landed in the emergency room due to side effects, I am halfway through that treatment, had many more good days than bad and feel hopeful that the side effects are temporary. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
GE, hospital to establish overseas cancer centers Nov 13, 2008
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center will run the centers, which will offer chemotherapy and other types of radiation therapy. GE will provide medical equipment. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Hologic Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Operating Results Nov 12, 2008
This increase was primarily due to continued increasing sales of Selenia systems and the addition of two new product lines as compared to the prior year: MammoSite radiation therapy system and MammoPad breast cushions. -- Diagnostics revenues, which include the Company's ThinPrep products, Full Term Fetal Fibronectin test, and the recently acquired Third Wave products, totaled $133. (PR Newswire)
Age Is Not A Key Factor In Cancer Survival, But Clinical Trials Exclude Older Patients Nov 11, 2008
11, 2008) A breast cancer patient's age alone should not determine whether or not she receives standard breast-conservation treatments, including a lumpectomy and radiation therapy; however, if additional. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Children's Hospital Receives $10 Million Gift Nov 11, 2008
"We will have the ability to provide therapeutic care for children with blood disorders and be on the leading edge of innovations in surgery, radiation therapy, immune therapy and chemotherapy," he said. Lisa and Michael Peckham, whose son was diagnosed with cancer in 1994, are both involved at Rady Children's Hospital. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Breast-cancer treatment gives some new hope Nov 10, 2008
MammoSite is a type of brachytherapy, a form of radiation therapy in which a radioactive source is placed inside or next to the area requiring treatment rather than generally radiating an affected area ... Bertoli said that until a randomized clinical trial is finished, it is imprudent to recommend MammoSite as a replacement for traditional radiation therapy ... Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, the state's largest private insurer, considers the treatment investigational and only covers it... (Montana Standard, MT)
Advocates call for stricter handgun laws Nov 7, 2008
Gina Falcione, a freshman studying radiation therapy, said the endorsements were informative right before the election. "I'll probably look up who they support," she said. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Grand Canyon University Sending Clear Message: We Have Room for Nurses! Nov 1, 2008
The University offers fast-track nursing programs and an expanded curriculum in health sciences to serve prospective students interested in pre-med, pre-vet, pre-pharmacy and allied health professions including medical technology and radiation therapy. The University's nursing program was recently recognized by Nursing Online Educational Database (NOEDb) as having the number two online nursing program in the country. (PR Newswire)
BikeFest nets big bucks for charities Nov 1, 2008
However, Jeremy still has 12 radiation therapy treatments ahead of him and his family appreciates community prayers and support, Bouie said. The Deep South Riders, a motorcycling club who have been strong supporters of BikeFest, collected $3,300 from its Poker Run fund-raiser. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Time to check Medicare plans Oct 31, 2008
Patients pay 20 percent for radiation therapy ... The co-pays: $100 per day for the first four days of hospitalization; $100 for outpatient surgery; zero to $250 for radiation therapy; $10 for physician visits; $6 for generic and $39 for brand drugs (30-day supply). (Modesto Bee, CA)
Special week celebrates 'birthday' of X-rays Oct 30, 2008
The purpose of National Radiologic Technology Week is to honor the important part medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals - our Radiologic Technologists - play in today's health care ... Major John Hall-Edwards of England pioneered the field of medical X-rays that eventually developed into the discipline of radiation therapy in the early 1900's. (The Dolphin, CT)
'It's Just Not Right' Oct 29, 2008
He was transferred to Davenport for radiation therapy because of some state-of-the-art equipment available at the Genesis Cancer Care Institute. The appropriation is $63 million for the IowaCare program, which includes a complicated mix of state and federal funds. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Prostate Cancer Prevention Study Halted Oct 29, 2008
Radiation therapy for cancer is being taken to a whole new level and its using video game technology to get there. Patients with advanced prostate cancer now have another treatment option to slow the disease and ease symptoms. (WebMD)
Should breast cancer patients have chemotherapy before or after surgery? Oct 28, 2008
If it's clear, on the basis of various tests, that a woman is going to need chemotherapy regardless of what kind of surgery she has, having chemotherapy before surgery may also allow her to avoid radiation therapy, said Dr. Kuan Yu, an assistant professor of radiation oncology at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Yu is the lead author of a paper recently presented at a meeting of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology in Boston. (Boston Globe)
Socioeconomic And Treatment Factors Affect Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients' Survival Oct 28, 2008
8, 2005) Young women who are treated for Hodgkin lymphoma with chest radiation therapy have a high cumulative absolute risk of developing breast cancer later in life. This risk increases with age at end of. (Science Daily)
BSD Medical Supports National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Dual Role Oct 27, 2008
Patients who have already received radiation therapy may also believe they are out of treatment options ... 3079-3085) illustrates the benefits of hyperthermia with radiation therapy for the treatment of breast cancer and chest wall recurrence ... Conducted by researchers at Duke University Medical Center, the results showed that radiation treatment with hyperthermia therapy resulted in improved local tumor control and demonstrated a particular benefit for patients who had previously received... (Primezone Releases)
Need for cancer centers debated A decision is not expected until January on proposals to build three cancer treatment centers in the region Oct 25, 2008
Leonard Varmette, the state analyst, recommended to Remley that she approve the Culpeper project, since the Culpeper area has no radiation therapy centers. Cancer patients there must travel at least an hour for their treatments. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Knocking The 'Sox' Off Cancer And Lymphatic Disorders Oct 25, 2008
4, 2007) The frequent spread of certain cancers to lymph nodes often necessitates surgery or radiation therapy that damages the lymphatic system. The new study demonstrate for the first time that growth. (Science Daily)
One-Day Breast Cancer Treatment Saves Lives in Less Time Oct 23, 2008
But a new therapy holds hope for treating some cancers in just a single day, rather than through months of harsh radiation therapy ... They settled on a lumpectomy surgery followed by five to six weeks of traditional radiation therapy ... The procedure, known as intraoperative electron beam radiation therapy, uses a device called the Mobetron, from IntraOp Medical (www. (Pekin Times, IL)
Chest Scans May Help Monitor Spread Of Head And Neck Cancer In High-risk Patients Oct 23, 2008
22, 2007) Giving patients with head and neck cancer a combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy controls the cancer and allows many patients to avoid additional surgery to the neck, according to a. (Aug. (Science Daily)
The Pink Ribbon That Could Save Your Life Oct 23, 2008
Goji berries are "super foods," rich in antioxidants (known to reduce certain types of cancers), amino acids, beta-carotene, vitamin C and polysaccharides that can help reduce the risk for cancer and neutralize the negative effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy in cancer patients. They can also lower blood pressure, balance blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol and increase calcium absorption -- important for women over 40. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Antiemetic Properties of the Antiepileptic Drug Levetiracetam Oct 23, 2008
We retrospectively evaluated 161 patients with glioblastoma who had undergone radiation therapy and started adjuvant chemotherapy; 66 patients were taking levetiracetam and 95 were not (for all numerical data, see Table 1 in the Supplementary Appendix, available with the full text of this letter at www. nejm. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Running for my life Oct 22, 2008
Radiation therapy kneecapped me and a debilitating round of chemo made sure I stayed down. For the first time, I lost a significant amount of weight 15 pounds. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Three important things you should know about brain tumors Oct 22, 2008
Radiation therapy or chemotherapy may be needed, especially if the tumor is malignant. Additional treatments and medication will focus on alleviating the symptoms of the brain tumor, such as a shunt to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid, and drugs to reduce seizure activity and brain swelling. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Formosa mourns chairman (180) Oct 22, 2008
This system is currently constructing a multi-billion (New Taiwan dollars) cyclotron for proton beam radiation therapy for cancer treatment that is currently only available in the United States and Japan. Wang also established a nursing college, and a medical-engineering university. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Breast Cancer Awareness MonthThere's more to pink than you might thinkBreast cancer survivor, mother of three hopes she can encourage others to get tested, seek treatment Oct 21, 2008
Altamirano was treated with a lumpectomy followed by MammoSite 5-day targeted radiation therapy, a treatment that uses a small, soft balloon attached to a thin catheter to deliver small doses of radiation by computer-controlled machine ... To learn more about the MammoSite 5-day targeted radiation therapy, visit the company's Web site at www. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Tracon Pharmaceuticals Appoints Bryan Leigh, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer Oct 21, 2008
He served as Co-Chair of the Southwest Oncology Group Lung Cancer Committee, Principal Investigator for the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, and founding member of the NCI-sponsored AIDS malignancies consortium. He also ran the UC Davis Stereotactic Radiosurgery Program for treatment of brain tumors, arteriovenous malformations, and age-related macular degeneration. (Primezone Releases)
Under 40: At Risk? Oct 20, 2008
Women who had radiation therapy as children or young adults. Dr. Padmaja Sai, a Palm Coast oncologist, suggests that young women with these risk factors should start having mammograms at age 25 and should also start doing breast self-exams as early as age 18. (Daytona Beach News-Journal)
ENCINITAS: Neighborhood unites to support Max's battle Oct 20, 2008
Inoperable due to it's location and size, the only true treatment option available to the family took them to Houston, Texas, for six weeks of proton radiation therapy under clinical trials at The Proton Therapy Center at The. University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. (North County Times)
Nicotine Linked To Breast Cancer Growth And Spread, Study Suggests Oct 20, 2008
16, 2004) A Northwestern University cancer researcher is conducting a study that will compare the effects of whole brain radiation therapy with supplemental oxygen without or with EfaproxynTM (efaproxiral), an. . (Science Daily)
Taylor woman a cancer survivor Oct 19, 2008
Laura Doyle survived a bout with cancer without chemotherapy or radiation therapy treatments ... At the age of 86, Doyle was diagnosed with cancer of the lymph nodes, and she had surgery to remove the abnormal growths, but when her doctor said she would have to go through chemotherapy and radiation therapy she said stop right there. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
More than skin deep Oct 19, 2008
She underwent 10 hours of surgery which was followed by radiation therapy and chemotherapy. It was a very scary time for our family, Kohlagpp said. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
The Right Nutrition is Vital when Living with Cancer Oct 19, 2008
"Whether you're preparing for surgery or going through chemo or radiation therapy, there's never been a more important time to make sure your body is getting the nutrition it needs to defend against infections, help fight fatigue, and maintain lean muscle mass as part of maintaining a healthy weight.". Specifically, here's what the National Cancer Institute says good nutrition can do for you when living with cancer and undergoing treatment. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Plano: Survivors take a turn on the catwalk Oct 19, 2008
King underwent six months of chemotherapy and radiation therapy to counter the IBC, which recurred twice, and eventually had a mastectomy. She is proud to declare that she is now cancer-free. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Lawyer hopes Brockton Hospital suit will net more than $10 million Oct 18, 2008
Brockton firefighters arrive last October after a car crashed into the front lobby of the Radiation Therapy Center at Brockton Hospital, leaving two dead ... The October 2007 crash killed Vasa, 58, of Norwell, chief of radiation therapy at the hospital, and Susan Plante, 59, of East Bridgewater, a secretary. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Children With Cancer Must Cope With Many Effects, Speaker Says Oct 18, 2008
Bergamini listed vincristine, vinblastine, etoposide, cisplatin and radiation therapy as some of the most common drug treatments which help account for the high success rate. However, he noted certain treatments may cause physical side effects, including infections, scars, blood clots, cataracts, cardiac complications, hearing loss and hair loss. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Tennessee to get $7.7 million in Cephalon drug promotion settlement Oct 18, 2008
Cephalon marketed it for migraines, sickle-cell pain crises, injuries and in anticipation of changing wound dressings or radiation therapy, according to Cooper s office. The settlement reimburses the federal government and participating states for excessive amounts paid by the Medicaid program as a result of Cephalon s off-label marketing campaign. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Breast cancer awareness month spotlights oral mucositis: Side effect of anticancer therapy Oct 17, 2008
OM affects approximately 40 percent of cancer patients who receive chemotherapy, more than 70 percent of those undergoing conditioning therapy for bone marrow transplantation, and virtually all patients receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer ... Fortunately, women with breast cancer -- as well as other cancer patients have at their disposal a medication that can treat OM. Recent data suggest that CAPHOSOL (), an advanced electrolyte solution, has a significant positive impact on... (EurekAlert!)
Friends band together to support family Oct 16, 2008
As an alternative, the local boy's doctors worked out a plan that included his current chemotherapy at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and subsequent admission to the proton radiation therapy program at Boston's Massachusetts General Hospital. Nick is scheduled to begin radiation - a regimen that will take at least six weeks - in December. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Don't limit coverage of cancer treatment Oct 16, 2008
In regulations proposed earlier this summer, chemotherapy and radiation therapy are not considered "core services" and can be subject to limits by health insurers. The Connector Board should vote to reject any limits on these lifesaving treatments. (Boston Globe)
Prostate Cancer Test 'Bounce' No Worry Oct 16, 2008
Nov. 8, 2006 (Philadelphia) - Men who have a temporary rise on a common prostate test after radiation therapy for prostate cancer fare as well as those who don't exhibit the rise, according to the largest, longest study of its kind ... Radiation therapy for cancer is being taken to a whole new level and its using video game technology to get there. (Yahoo News -- Prostate Cancer)
Nanodiamond Drug Device Could Transform Cancer Treatment Oct 16, 2008
(July 26, 1999) Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center recently became the first medical center to use an innovative treatment system for brain cancer known as the GliaSite Radiation Therapy System (RTS). (Jan. (Science Daily)
Younger Breast Cancer Survivors Risk Disease in Other Breast Oct 15, 2008
According to the American Cancer Society, radiation therapy is usually employed to destroy lingering cancer cells after a lumpectomy (also known as breast-conserving surgery), after a mastectomy involving a tumor larger than 5 centimeters in size, or when cancer is found in the lymph nodes ... Overall, radiation therapy did not significantly increase the risk of a new cancer in the opposite breast ... "Now that we know that young patients with affected relatives are at increased risk of... (Washington Post)
New Therapeutic Treatment Approach Improves Survival In Esophageal Cancer Patients Oct 15, 2008
14, 2008) A study released at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology in Orlando found that a new therapeutic treatment, when delivered endoscopically and used in combination with chemotherapy and radiation therapy, improved survival rates in patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer. Cancer of the esophagus often has a poor survival rate. (Science Daily)
ATL1101 suppresses tumours in prostate cancer animal study Oct 15, 2008
Inhibition of IGF-IR is also designed to make tumour cells more susceptible to killing by cytotoxic treatments like radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Such therapeutic approaches are under investigation in several large pharmaceutical companies, lending support to our own antisense-based strategy against the same target. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Endoscopic Therapy May Offer An Alternative To Surgery In Patients With Esophageal Cancer Oct 14, 2008
6, 2008) A new study has found that a new therapeutic treatment, when delivered endoscopically and used in combination with chemotherapy and radiation therapy, improved survival rates in patients with locally. (May 10, 1999) A combination of radiation and chemotherapy lengthens the life of esophageal cancer patients - and, for some, may add many years of life, according to a new, long-term study reported by a NYU Medical. (Science Daily)
Can Math Cure Cancer? Oct 14, 2008
A human trial with customized radiation therapy could begin next year. Swanson is among a handful of mathematicians and engineers trying to bring new precision to the crude science of cancer treatment. (Forbes)
Dr. Michael Nobel Delivers Keynote Address On Hyperthermia Therapy At Japanese Cancer Symposium Oct 14, 2008
It the case of cervical cancer, he pointed out that a phase III study showed that hyperthermia with radiation therapy has demonstrated an almost doubling of survival in 12 years of follow-up, as compared to radiation treatments alone. He also reviewed the increased use of the BSD-500, particularly in the treatment of recurrent breast cancer throughout the USA. Dr. Nobel discussed the minimal side effects that result from the use of hyperthermia therapy to increase the effectiveness of other... (Primezone Releases)
OncoGenex Achieves Key Regulatory Milestone for Lead Product Candidate, OGX-011 Oct 13, 2008
On July 14, 2008, OncoGenex announced that the company successfully completed an SPA with the FDA on the design of another Phase 3 registration trial of OGX-011 targeting overall survival as a primary endpoint for the treatment of HRPC," said Scott Cormack, President and CEO of OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals. "Obtaining FDA's agreement that pain palliation is an appropriate primary endpoint to support product approval in prostate cancer and receiving FDA's guidance on trial designs is essential to... (Canada Newswire)
Potential New Tool For Brain Surgeons Oct 12, 2008
(May 25, 2001) Physicians at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center are the first in the world to treat a brain tumor patient with the newly FDA-approved GliaSite Radiation Therapy System (RTS). The. (Science Daily)
Networking for patient help Oct 11, 2008
Reid finished radiation therapy and said she's doing "all right." Her last scan in August showed the tumor was not spreading. Internet experts say ACOR is one of several "social networking" sites where patients learn from one another -- and that these sites have never been more useful. (CNN -- Health)
2-time cancer survivor tackles Ironman Oct 10, 2008
After three months of intensive chemotherapy, one month of radiation therapy and another 10 months of chemotherapy, he survived. The treatments required hospitalization and being put in an induced coma. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Controversial Fat Injections Can Improve Breast Reconstruction; Jury's Out On Augmentation Oct 10, 2008
How to harvest and process fat; the biology of fat-derived stem cells; pharmacologic factors that can increase fat's survival and lessen the absorption rate; and the use of fat transfer to treat tissue damaged by radiation therapy will be explored. Nearly 348,000 breast augmentations were performed in 2007, making it the number one cosmetic plastic surgery procedure last year, according to ASPS statistics. (Science Daily)
The Altus location of the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma is located at 1200 East Broadway. The grand opening is set for 6 p.m. on Oct. 16. Oct 10, 2008
The 10,000 square foot state-of-the-art center provides comprehensive cancer treatment for both radiation therapy and chemotherapy. The Elekta linear accelerator is the latest in radiation therapy ... It uses intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and image guided radiation therapy (IMRT) for precision and accuracy in targeting the treatment area. (Altus Times, OK)
* Taiwan provides leading cancer treatments: DOH Oct 8, 2008
The nations level of cancer treatment has kept pace with other countries and will remain among the leaders in proton radiation therapy, Department of Health (DOH) Minister Yeh Ching-chuan (t) said yesterday after his agency nixed a foundations plan to introduce heavy-ion therapy to Taiwan last month ... Yeh said proton radiation therapy was more effective than heavy-ion therapy, noting that Hon Hai Group chairman Terry Gou (x) donated NT$15 billion (US$463. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
'Tint the Town Pink' - West Hartford raises awareness for breast cancer Oct 8, 2008
Before the diagnosis, "I didn't really think much about breast cancer. I'm in my '30s, just having children. I'm at a different period in my life." Fox underwent chemotherapy for four months and then went to the Helen and Harry Gray Center in Avon for about seven weeks of radiation therapy. She said cancer turned her life totally upside down, which is why she got involved in volunteering for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. (West Hartford News, CT)
At work, survivor ushers in new life Oct 7, 2008
Even though she is not even halfway through her chemotherapy, and will still have six weeks of radiation therapy after that, Mrs. Scott is back to helping deliver babies. In May, she joined the estimated 182,460 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society, including nearly 5,000 in Georgia. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hospital treated animals secretly Oct 6, 2008
He stressed the radiation therapy was carried out after hours and animals were never treated ahead of human patients. "In all cases infection control was above and beyond what it needed to be. There was no way human safety was ever compromised," he said. (The Australian)
The faith to survive Oct 5, 2008
As Mrs. Scott battles breast cancer, she has had surgery and reconstructive surgery, is getting chemotherapy and will have radiation therapy. It is her faith, though, that will carry her through, she said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Releasing a secret: Male breast cancer patient thought ignoring would make his cancer disappear Oct 5, 2008
Now that Daniel's chemotherapy is completed and he finished his radiation therapy last week, he looks at his experiences in a different light. He knows there's the chance it could come back, but he is one of the lucky ones. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Surviving breast cancer Oct 4, 2008
Then, in August, she received follow-up radiation therapy at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Fischer received a new type of radiation therapy called brachytherapy, a high-dose localized therapy. (Juneau Empire)
Second Lumpectomy For Breast Cancer Reduces Survival Rates Oct 4, 2008
31, 2007) Contrary to previous studies, African-American women with early-stage breast cancer who have surgery to remove the cancer followed by radiation therapy have a higher chance of their cancer coming. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Cancer Tale: Dad battled to end Oct 3, 2008
He chose instead to have chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Unfortunately, the radiation also affected his ability to talk and to swallow. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
