Cancer News

Lung cancer: lower mortality risk after statins use

Lung cancer patients who used statins in the year prior to or after a lung cancer diagnosis had lower mortality risk, researchers report.

Risk of life-threatening blood clots after surgery for lung cancer

Scientists at a large medical conference discussed the risk of pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis in lung cancer patients after their surgery.

Exercise helps women with breast cancer better tolerate chemotherapy

Breast cancer patients who follow an exercise program during chemotherapy experience less fatigue, nausea and pain - and need fewer adjustments to their dosage.

Radiotherapy method doubles likelihood of prostate cancer remission

Prostate cancer patients who receive permanent brachytherapy implants are twice as likely to be cancer-free after 5 years compared to external radiation.

Metastatic colorectal cancer treatment approved in the USA

The US FDA has approved ramucirumab (trade name: Cyramza) for use in combination with FOLFIRI for the treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

Advanced radiation techniques can help endometrial cancer patients

Patients with inoperable, early stage endometrial cancer tend to live longer if treated with brachytherapy, with or without external beam radiation.

Brachytherapy combination shown to benefit cervical cancer patients

Combining two forms of brachytherapy (a type of radiation therapy) against cervical cancer was shown to deliver higher dose without an increase in side-effects.

Nivolumab immunotherapy to be approved for melanoma treatment in Europe

The immunotherapy drug nivolumab (trade name: Opdivo) received positive recommendation for treating advanced melanoma in Europe, after FDA approval in USA.

Women with BRCA-positive breast cancer benefit from ovary removal

A review of 700 BRCA-positive breast cancer cases showed that removing ovaries significantly reduces the risk of death, especially for BRCA1 (62% lower).

New guidelines: less invasive surgery for inflammatory breast cancer

According to the latest guidelines, women with inflammatory breast cancer (a rare type of breast cancer) should be offered less invasive surgery if appropriate.

New evidence on the treatment of early Hodgkin's lymphoma

Results of a new clinical trial showed that most early-stage Hodgkin's lymphoma patients remained relapse-free 3 years after chemotherapy, regardless of radiation.

Positive results for olaparib in men with metastatic prostate cancer

Men with prostate cancer that had mutations in genes linked to repair of damaged DNA responded better to treatment with olaparib compared with patients who had disease without these mutations.

Oral contraceptives: not associated with lung cancer risk

A large prospective study of lung cancer found that oral contraceptives and hormone therapy use are not associated with risk of lung cancer.

Advanced melanoma patients benefited from immunotherapy combination

Melanoma patients who received a combination of two immunotherapies lived longer without disease progression with drugs combined than with one of those drugs alone.

Immunotherapy drug holds promise for lung cancer patients

A new study of the immunotherapy drug, pembrolizumab, showed safe and favorable durable outcomes to patients with advanced, non-small cell lung cancer.

Daily aspirin may help prevent gastrointestinal cancers

Taking aspirin regularly and for a long time may decrease the risk of gastrointestinal cancer. However, the potential risks of prolonged aspirin use should be considered.

Drug trial brings promise to advanced breast cancer patients

Palbociclib, which has been approved by the US FDA for advanced breast cancer, was shown to help patients who have already received treatment for their condition.

Walking benefits prostate cancer patients after treatment

A new study shows that walking at an easy pace for only 3 hours every week is enough to help reduce the side effects of prostate cancer treatment.

New drug gives hope to non-small cell lung cancer patients

The drug AZD9291 showed significant antitumor efficacy as it delayed the progression of the disease in non-small cell lung cancer patients.

Combination treatment against resistance to breast cancer therapy

Researchers detailed the surprising ways in which breast cancer builds resistance to the drug lapatinib, and how to prevent it.

Platinum combination therapy gives hope to breast cancer patients

A new phase 2 study shows that the preoperative combination of gemcitabine, carboplatin, and iniparib is well tolerated in breast cancer patients.

Improving the quality of life in cancer survivors through nutrition

A new online tool promotes better nutrition practices in cancer survivors, and helps them improve their quality of life and prevent future relapses.

Green tea and apples against chronic diseases

Certain compounds found naturally in foods such as green tea and apples have been found to help prevent chronic diseases, a new study says.

Breast cancer screening method detects 90% of all cancers

The majority of all breast cancers can be diagnosed using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), researchers report.

Minimally invasive surgery: a safe and effective option for rectal cancer

A new international study showed that minimally invasive surgery in rectal cancer patients is safe and associated with the same long-term cancer outcomes as open surgery.

Vitamin D linked to better outcomes in non-hodgkin lymphoma

Lower vitamin D levels prior to treatment to follicular lymphoma patients may cause earlier disease relapse, a new study reveals.

Physical activity reduces risk of development in lung cancer patients

Lung cancer patients reduced symptoms, increased exercise tolerance and improved quality of life through physical activity.

After childhood cancer, survivors may suffer from chronic conditions

A study of survivors of childhood cancer in the USA showed increasing numbers, but also many of them having at least one chronic health condition.

A vaccine slows down advanced ovarian cancer

In a trial, a cancer vaccine has led to a significant drop in 3-year recurrence rate in advanced ovarian cancer patients, compared to treatment with surgery alone.

Higher coffee consumption may protect against liver cancer

A study focused on coffee, alcohol and liver cancer, showing that regular coffee intake could reduce liver cancer risk caused by daily alcohol consumption.

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