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Posted about 2 years ago

Fertility information and support often lacking

Researchers highlight the lack of information and support around fertility, for many cancer patients who would be candidates for receiving it.

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Posted almost 3 years ago

Stereotactic radiosurgery: a new weapon against brain metastases

Stereotactic radiosurgery has shown better results in survival, less cognitive decline and better quality of life compared to whole brain radiotherapy.

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Posted almost 3 years ago

Many cancer patients face mental problems

The majority of cancer patients deal with mental disorders. Scientists now highlight the necessity of psychological support additional to treatment.

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Posted almost 3 years ago

Poor pain control for many terminal cancer patients

Many terminal cancer patients receive their pain relief drug prescription too late, a new research reveals.

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Posted almost 3 years ago

Cancer caregiving is more demanding compared to other conditions

A new study reveals that cancer caregivers face more stress and depression compared to other caregivers.

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Posted almost 3 years ago

Early palliative care benefits patients with incurable cancers

Early palliative care improved the quality of life of patients with incurable cancer, lowering levels of depression, according to researchers.

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Posted about 3 years ago

Apixaban shows promise for atrial fibrillation cancer patients

Cancer patients treated with apixaban saw a 70% reduction in the composite endpoint of stroke, new findings show.

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Posted about 3 years ago

Unravelling the chemo brain: how long does it last?

Half of female breast cancer survivors may suffer from chemo brain, a genuine consequence of chemotherapy. Study tries to find how long it is likely to last.

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Posted about 3 years ago

How obesity & smoking influence cardiotoxicity in breast cancer

Obesity and smoking were associated with higher risk of developing cardiotoxicity after treatment in breast cancer patients, clinical studies reveal.

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Posted about 3 years ago

Olanzapine prevented chemotherapy-induced nausea

Patients undergoing chemotherapy experienced no nausea or vomiting after including olanzapine to their prophylactic drug combination, a phase 3 study reveals.

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Posted over 3 years ago

Chemotherapy combo prolongs survival in pancreatic cancer

Treating pancreatic cancer patients with oral chemotherapy drug capecitabine with gemcitabine prolonged their survival without increasing toxicity.

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Posted over 3 years ago

Tackling chemo side effects with personalized exercise program

Exercise reduced symptoms of neuropathy due to chemotherapy in cancer patients, investigators report.

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Posted over 3 years ago

Palliative care helps families facing cancer

Palliative care showed to improve caregivers’ quality of life and mood creating a powerful positive feedback loop in families facing cancer.

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Posted over 3 years ago

The important role of mental health in cancer recovery

Colorectal cancer patients with depression at time of diagnosis are more likely to have very poor quality of life after treatment, a new research shows.

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Posted over 3 years ago

Recent cancer diagnosis boosts mental health disorders

The risk of mental health disorders is increased during the first week of a cancer diagnosis, a new study reports.

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Posted over 3 years ago

Palliative care: living to the fullest despite terminal diagnosis

Some cancer patients reject palliative care which could improve their quality of life having connected it with negative attitudes, a new study confirms.

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Posted over 3 years ago

Marriage’s beneficial effect in cancer patients

One large population-based study showed that married cancer patients lived more than unmarried ones, with the beneficial effect of marriage differing by race/ethnicity and place of birth.

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Posted over 3 years ago

Is it possible to treat hard-to-treat cancers with targeted therapy?

Targeted therapy options can treat difficult to treat cancer tumors regardless of where tumor first originated with genomic profiling, a new study reveals.

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Posted over 3 years ago

Neurofeedback against chemotherapy-induced neuropathy

Cancer patients experiencing chemotherapy-induced neuropathy after chemotherapy improved their quality of life and reduced pain using neurofeedback.

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Posted over 3 years ago

The importance of mapping a patient’s family health history

Mapping a patient’s family health history helped identify at-risk patients leading them to timely screening while saving others from unnecessary monitoring tests.

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Posted over 3 years ago

Empowering cancer patients with education on genomics

Patients of advanced lung or colorectal cancer want to receive better information on genomics and DNA sequencing results, a new study shows.

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Posted over 3 years ago

Depression influences patient’s complications after cancer surgery

Cancer patients with symptoms of depression before undergoing a complex abdominal surgery are more likely to have postoperative complications, a study finds.

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Posted over 3 years ago

Interrupting radiation therapy may lead to cancer recurrence

A new study reveals that interrupting radiation therapy during cancer treatment may lead to cancer recurrence, especially for head and neck cancers.

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Posted over 3 years ago

Are adult cancer survivors at risk of heart disease?

Adult cancer survivors are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, a new U.S. study finds. Moreover, survivors of certain cancers face a higher risk.

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Posted over 3 years ago

Is heart testing necessary for cancer patients on chemotherapy?

Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy should be made aware of the increased risk of heart problems related to chemotherapy’s toxic effects.

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Posted over 3 years ago

Young adult and adolescent cancer survivors worry about fertility

A new study reveals that young adult and adolescent cancer survivors, especially men, worry about their fertility and genetic risk factors.

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Posted over 3 years ago

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: a common side effect

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is a common side effect for women cancer survivors, a new study reveals.

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Posted over 3 years ago

Improving a cancer patient’s quality of life with exercise

Starting adapted fitness routines during treatment rather than waiting until afterward proved to be more beneficial for cancer patients, a new analysis reveals.

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Posted over 3 years ago

The financial burden of surviving cancer

Studying medical expenditures and productivity losses in cancer patients, scientists report that the financial burden is influenced by age and cancer site.

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Posted over 3 years ago

Working while fighting cancer

Patients with advanced cancer choose to continue working after their diagnosis. However, many aspects of the disease prevent them from doing so.

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Posted almost 4 years ago

Avoiding infertility and weakened defense system on chemotherapy

A new study revealed the potent humanin analogue (HNG) may help cancer patients on chemotherapy avoid infertility and a weakened defense system.

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Posted almost 4 years ago

Cancer and people with mental illness

A new report provides evidence and key recommendations for medical clinicians to improve cancer prevention and treatment of people with mental illness.

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Posted almost 4 years ago

U.S. approval of an antidote for chemotherapy overdosing

U.S. regulators approved the drug uridine triacetate (Vistogard) for the treatment of overdoses of the chemotherapy drugs fluorouracil and capecitabine.

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Posted almost 4 years ago

Anxious about getting a genetic cancer screening?

Counseling before and after a genetic cancer screening helped BRCA 1/2-negative patients make informed decisions and deal with anxiety, a new research reveals.

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Posted almost 4 years ago

Sharing symptoms online boosts cancer patients’ survival

Cancer patients who shared their symptoms online improved their quality of life and stayed on treatment longer, a new research points out.

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Posted almost 4 years ago

Warfarin: an acceptable treatment for cancer-associated thrombosis

Warfarin can be used for the long-term treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis, in place of standard treatment low-molecular-weight heparin, a new study suggests.

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Posted almost 4 years ago

Antidepressant use and breast-cancer recurrence

No link was identified between risk of recurrence and antidepressant use in breast cancer patients taking an anti-cancer drug and an antidepressant.

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Posted almost 4 years ago

Regardless of treatment, cancer doesn’t always go away

A new meta-analysis study reveals that complete response rate to chemotherapy treatment remain low to common types of late-stage cancer despite of new treatment methods.

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Posted almost 4 years ago

Pancreatic cancer immunotherapy shows promise in melanoma

According to latest five year survival clinical results, patients with metastatic melanoma were benefited by IMM-101, a pancreatic cancer immunotherapy drug.

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Posted almost 4 years ago

What challenges do survivors of childhood or young adult cancer face?

Two recent clinical studies shed light on the health challenges faced by survivors of childhood or young adult cancer.

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Posted almost 4 years ago

Psychological factors and nausea during cancer therapy

A new study reveals the relationship between psychological factors and nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy of cancer.

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Posted almost 4 years ago

A constipation drug extends survival in advanced cancer patients

Methylnaltrexone, a drug approved to treat opioid-induced constipation showed promise when administered to advanced cancer patients, a new study reveals.

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Posted almost 4 years ago

Steroid use for less pain flare in patients with bone metastasis

Cancer patients with painful bone metastases experienced fewer and less severe radiation-induced pain flare episodes with the steroid dexamethasone.

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Posted almost 4 years ago

Dietary habits of cancer survivors linked to their long-term health

A new study sheds light on the dietary habits of cancer survivors pointing out the need for dietary interventions in order to prevent a variety of health problems.

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Posted almost 4 years ago

Prenatal exposure to cancer treatment: is it dangerous for the baby?

Children born to mothers affected by cancer had no significant differences in mental development compared to children from the general population.

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Posted almost 4 years ago

Exercise after a cancer diagnosis to extend survival

A new analysis of 70 existing studies revealed that in patients diagnosed with cancer, physical activity extended survival rates.

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Posted about 4 years ago

More therapeutic options against nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy

Tesaro’s Varubi got approved by the FDA for the prevention of delayed phase chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

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Posted about 4 years ago

Can alternative medicine compromise the efficacy of cancer drugs?

Senior oncology patients often use alternative medications together with their cancer treatment without knowing the potential drug-drug interactions.

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Posted about 4 years ago

Understanding the link between cancer and metabolism

Given the absence of scientific evidence relating cancer and food, experts have created four articles describing cancer and obesity, antioxidants and biomarkers.

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Posted about 4 years ago

Potential harm of chemotherapy in patients with end-stage cancer

A study reveals that for patients with end-stage cancer, still able to perform many life functions, chemotherapy worsened their quality of life.

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Posted about 4 years ago

Vitamin D and weight loss to reduce inflammation linked to cancer

Combining weight loss with vitamin D had better results in reducing chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation is linked to the development of some cancers.

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Posted over 4 years ago

Drug for common cancer treatment side-effects gets EU approval

The drug Akynzeo® gained European approval for the prevention of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting (CINV).

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Posted over 4 years ago

Stress relief techniques against fear of cancer treatment

Cancer patients who experience stress and fear of treatment both before and during interventions reduced their stress levels by using stress-relief techniques, a new study shows.

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Posted over 4 years ago

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.

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Posted over 4 years ago

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.

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Posted over 4 years ago

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.

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Posted over 4 years ago

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.

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Posted over 4 years ago

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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Posted over 4 years ago

A familial connection between breast and prostate cancer

Having first-degree relatives with a history of prostate cancer increases a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study.

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Posted over 4 years ago

Could a gene link lung cancer with Parkinson's disease?

A gene mutation, previously related with early-onset Parkinson's disease, was found to be associated with lung cancer.

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Posted over 4 years ago

Details of DNA damaged by smoking under research

Researchers have succeeded in amplifying genes altered by activities possibly causing lung cancer such as smoking, enabling deeper analysis of cancer causes.

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Posted over 4 years ago

Your cancer is not a just matter of “bad luck”

Scientists disapprove of a new study which supports the idea that bad luck is to blame for cancer, more than hereditary or external environmental factors.

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Posted almost 5 years ago

Preventing clot recurrence in cancer patients: heparin vs warfarin

A study confirms that patients getting low-molecular-weight heparin are better protected against recurrence of clots (deep-vein thrombosis) compared to warfarin

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Posted almost 5 years ago

Are popular alternative medicines a risk to cancer patients?

New research shows that the 10 most commonly asked complementary medicines interact with conventional cancer treatments, and this may be dangerous for patients.

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Posted almost 5 years ago

Half a million cancer cases per year due to being overweight or obese

A new study shows that nearly 500,000 new cancer cases per year can be attributed to "high body mass index" (BMI, a metric of weight compared to height).

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Posted almost 5 years ago

Reducing hair loss from chemotherapy: a new partnership

Researchers in partnership with the industry are analyzing the science required to stop hair loss from chemotherapy and improve cancer patients' quality of life.

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Posted almost 5 years ago

Medication for nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy approved by US FDA

The US FDA has approved a drug (netupitant and palonosetron) for patients who experience nausea and vomiting while in chemotherapy.

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Posted almost 5 years ago

International studies: chemotherapy and radiotherapy safe for babies

Children exposed to chemotherapy/radiotherapy while in the womb suffer no negative mental or heart-related development impacts, based on international studies.

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Posted almost 5 years ago

Medication reduces nausea and vomiting caused by cisplatin chemotherapy

An agent called rolapitant reduces nausea and vomiting in patients receiving cisplatin-based chemotherapy, according to the results of a phase 3 trial.

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Posted almost 5 years ago

E-cigarettes may not be helping cancer patients quit smoking

E-cigarettes may not be helping cancer patients to quit smoking, based on a new study.

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Posted almost 5 years ago

Exercise can help chemotherapy shrink tumors

New research conducted in labs suggests that exercise may boost the effectiveness of chemotherapy in shrinking tumors.

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Posted about 5 years ago

New, personalized treatment reduces radiation therapy duration

A new approach to treating cancer can deliver personalized radiation therapy during surgery, reducing duration of radiation after surgery & healthy tissue risk.

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Posted about 5 years ago

3 in 4 depressed cancer patients do not get depression treatment

Recent studies reveal that around 75% of cancer patients with major depression are not receiving treatment for it. A new program can improve quality of life.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Being overweight may be linked with 10 common cancer types

A study of 5 million people showed that larger body size is linked with 10 common cancer types incl. uterine, gallbladder, kidney, cervical, thyroid & leukemia.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Plant-based products may protect the skin during radiotherapy

Natural product chemicals derived from plants may protect the skin from some harmful effects of radiation during cancer radiation therapy, researchers say.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Advanced cancer patients can benefit from exercise and nutrition

Patients with advanced cancer can benefit from exercise, nutritional counselling & symptom control, according to evidence within a recently published study.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Sun exposure and low vitamin D levels: a lethal combination?

A study had the controversial outcome that women who avoid sun exposure are twice as likely to die compared to those who do. Could vitamin D levels be the cause?

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Posted about 5 years ago

Risk for breast, prostate and colon cancer: dominated by genetics

Researchers studied individuals who had been adopted. They discovered that the risk for breast, prostate and colorectal cancer is highly dependent on genetics.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Receiving treatment for cancer-related depression: an analysis

1 in 2 cancer patients experience depressive symptoms. Antidepressants are commonly prescribed, and researchers analyzed the results from 9 previous trials.

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Posted about 5 years ago

After cancer treatment: easing pain and improving quality of life

Researchers are always looking for more ways to deal with pain after cancer treatment. A paper describes some of them, like medication and seeing a specialist.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Physical inactivity increases risk for colon, endometrial & lung cancer

Physical inactivity has been blamed for diseases like diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Now it is also linked to the risk of certain cancers.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Is cancer prognosis associated with vitamin D levels?

Researchers investigated the association of levels of vitamin D with mortality, and paid attention to differences between countries, genders and age groups.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Sitting associated with higher risk of cancer

In a new review of past research covering 69,000 patients, sitting was associated with a higher probability of diagnosis with colon or endometrial cancer.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Cancer-related fatigue: new guidelines to help patients

30% of cancer patients endure persistent fatigue for years after treatment, affecting their quality of life, leading to the creation of new clinical guidelines.

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Posted about 5 years ago

A new substance may make radiation therapy more effective

Scientists have demonstrated the potential of a drug to improve the effectiveness of radiotherapy in stopping tumor growth, in early stage research.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Chemotherapy timing is key to successful cancer treatment

A research team showed that timing the delivery of chemotherapy to the aggressive tumors dramatically shrinks lung and breast tumors, in a study.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Cancer pain reduced by focused ultrasound

A new clinical trial shows that non-invasive magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound treatment that heats the tumor within the bone relieves from pain.

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Posted about 5 years ago

How cancer affects family and may lead to divorce

The risk of divorce increases when the wife (but not the husband) becomes ill with a serious condition, like cancer. In a study, 31% of couples separated.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Laparoscopic device may raise cancer risk, the FDA warns

The US FDA advises to avoid use of laparoscopic power "morcellation" (surgical division of mass) in hysterectomy & other procedures, as it warns of cancer risk.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Sleep apnea linked to cancer in a study

Moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea was linked with 2.5 times higher likelihood of cancer, after adjustment for obesity and many other factors.

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Posted about 5 years ago

PET/CT scans for cancer patients completed in 15-20 minutes

A new PET/CT scanner does combined exams in just 15-20 minutes, and is much more patient-friendly as the patient is never completely enclosed.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Organic food does not reduce risk of cancer in women

A diet based on organic food does not change the risk of cancer in women, according to a new study which tracked over 600,000 middle-aged women for a decade.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Chemotherapy may be more effective with natural plant compounds

Plant compounds present in carrots and parsley may be an important weapon in delivering chemotherapy treatments for cancer more effectively.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Targeted radiosurgery: a cancer treatment in 15 minutes?

A new cancer treatment (available in the US & Portugal) based on radiosurgery performs cancer surgery within 15 minutes, without the incision or hospital stay.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Third-hand smoke increases cancer risk as well

Third hand smoke (exposure to the toxic compounds of tobacco from surfaces and dust where someone has previously been smoking) may result in cancer.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Cancer mortality increased 4 times for diabetics taking insulin

Cancer patients who have been diabetics for 2 years, and were taking insulin at the time of diagnosis, have 4 times higher mortality 1 year after diagnosis.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Does red and processed meat really increase cancer risk?

While recent reports warn about eating red and processed meat and its impact on cancer risk, a new paper authored by 23 scientists indicates uncertainties.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Cancer risk found lower if protein intake is reduced in middle age

A study found that a high protein diet in ages 50-65 was correlated with 4 times the risk of death from cancer, compared to people with low protein intake.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Low protein intake in middle-aged adults reduces cancer risk

A recent survey confirms that a low protein consumption diet reduces the risk of some diseases, including cancer, especially for middle aged adults.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Is palliative chemotherapy always achieving its goals?

Palliative chemotherapy, a treatment to prolong survival and ease symptoms for terminal cancer patients, may have potential drawbacks that should be addressed.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Palliative chemotherapy: harms and benefits often misunderstood

Researchers found that the purpose and consequences of palliative chemotherapy may not be understood in the same way among patients and the medical teams.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Testing for cancer using urine sample is becoming affordable

A team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a test which produces biomarkers in urine and can be used on a paper strip. This could be an important step to make testing simpler and more available.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Recommendation against taking beta carotene and vitamin E

Although multivitamins or single or paired nutrients have not been proven to prevent cancer, the recommendation is against taking beta-carotene & vitamin E.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Personalized medicine: “the best way to treat cancer”

Researchers have been focusing on personalized medicine and targeted treatments for cancer. A new study claims that case-by-case strategies are the way forward, compared to basing a patient's cancer treatment on commonly disrupted genes and pathways.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Chemotherapy side effects: could metal implants help?

Chemotherapy side effects (like hair loss, nausea & fatigue) may be more manageable through specific metal implants, promising relief with future targeted drugs.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Drug repurposing for gastrointestinal stromal tumors found possible

37 out of 89 drugs previously approved tested were promising as treatment options against gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). Further tests are necessary to validate these initial outcomes.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Etoposide combinations may improve survival and quality of life

Researchers studying etoposide (used in lung & testicular cancer, leukemias and brain tumors) showed that combining it with other compounds can improve outcomes.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Radiation therapy research could reduce impact on healthy tissue

Progress in radiation therapy technology can reduce its impact on tissue surrounding the tumor, and also lower the total radiation dose.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Hereditary cancer prediction due to Lynch syndrome refined

Lynch syndrome is an inherited disease that increases the risk of various tumors. Researchers refined the prediction methods of colon and endometrial cancers, among others.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Multiple sclerosis patients may have increased cancer risk

Multiple sclerosis patients were shown to have increased risk of developing cancer, especially breast cancer. This contradicts earlier studies and requires additional research.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Cancer and nutrition may be genetically linked

Diet and nutrition may affect genes driving cancer cell growth, and researchers are exploring impact on prevention and treatment.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Cancer patients may overcome sleep problems with behavioral interventions

Cancer patients may have sleep problems or even insomnia due to pain or side effects, and two behavioral interventions may help them overcome them.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Cancer treatment resistance study identifies tumor suppressor

Cancer treatments face resistance for various reasons, and researchers are focusing on a suppressor protein that may kill cancer cells.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Cancer risk in women reduced through diet and exercise

The risk of dying from cancer was found 20% lower among postmenopausal women who followed guidance on diet, weight, physical activity, and alcohol intake.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Targeting separate parts of cancer cells with different drugs may become possible

A new technique that delivers two different drugs to separate parts of the cancer cell has been developed by researchers.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Cancer strongly tied to smoking & meat consumption

An international study confirms a strong link between cancer rates, and smoking as well as eating diets high in animal products.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Gene therapy targeting tumor blood vessels being developed

Gene therapy, via a deactivated virus carrying a gene of interest that can be injected into the bloodstream and target the right cells, is reportedly under development.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Cancer death risk increases with chronic kidney disease

In a new study, chronic kidney disease has been found to increase risk of dying of cancer.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Smoking changes our genes

New research findings from Uppsala University and Uppsala Clinical Research Center show that smoking actually alters several genes. These alterations can be associated with health problems for smokers, such as increased risk for cancer and diabetes.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Hair loss from chemotherapy may be better prevented with new cooling cap

Hair loss due to chemotherapy can be one of the most emotionally distressing side effects. An "improved" cooling cap may prevent patients undergoing cancer treatment from losing their hair.

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Posted about 5 years ago

1% of all cancers may be affected by a gene

Over 1% of all cancers may be driven by a single gene, according to researchers focusing on tumor growth.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Caffeine and alcohol can change a part of DNA linked to aging and cancer

Researchers discovered that cancer and the aging process may be affected by coffee and alcohol, although dietary recommendations changes will depend on more research.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Insulin sensitizers reduce risk of cancer

A new study showed that a specific type of diabetes drug can decrease cancer risk by up to 32% in female patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Large differences in cancer survival between European countries still remain

Cancer survival still varies widely between European countries despite major improvements in cancer diagnosis and treatment during the first decade of the 21st century. This is according to the latest reports covering over 50% of the adult and 77% of the childhood population of Europe.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Aging cells could be to blame for late-life cancers

Not all cancers are due to genetic damage, say researchers in the UK. Some forms of the disease may be caused by older cells circumventing the switch that directs them to stop growing, which suggests cancers later in life may be due to the way our cells age.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Cancer increasing as babyboomers age

As 10,000 baby boomers reach 65 each day, the incidence of cancer is increasing, estimated to increase by 67% between 2010 and 2030, bringing attention to the nation's response to cancer care. Cancer is diagnosed at a higher rate, accounts for more survivors, and results in more deaths than in younger patients.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Supporting others brings healing to cancer survivors

A new study finds that survivors of hematopoietic stem cell transplant, an aggressive treatment for blood cancers, benefited from a two-part peer support process the authors call expressive helping.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Cancer patients at increased risk for severe flu complications

One expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham says people with weakened immune systems due to diseases like cancer are also at an increased risk of severe complications from the virus.

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Posted about 5 years ago

New technique improves accuracy & ease of cancer diagnosis

A team of researchers from UCLA and Harvard University have demonstrated a technique that, by measuring the physical properties of individual cells in body fluids, can diagnose cancer with a high degree of accuracy.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Chronic diseases hinder good cancer survival rates

For bowel cancer patients with several other diseases, the one-year survival rate is 46 percent. For those without other diseases it is 80 percent. The same disparity characterizes other major types of cancer, shows new research based on figures from the Central Denmark Region.

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Posted about 5 years ago

ESMO spearheads international collaboration to assure patient access to safe and effective cancer medicines

The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) has stamped its authority on the international stage by boosting its collaboration with international health and regulatory bodies.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Reducing copper intake via food and water can slow down tumor growth

Scientists at EPFL have found that copper in drinking water - given at the maximum levels permitted in public water supplies - accelerated the growth of tumors in mice. On the other hand, reducing copper levels reduced tumor growth. The study strongly suggests that copper is an essential factor for the growth of tumors in humans as well.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Scientists fingerprint single cancer cells to map cancer’s family tree

A new method to take the DNA fingerprint of individual cancer cells is uncovering the true extent of cancer’s genetic diversity, new research reveals.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Cancer, arthritis treatments could target same 'glue' molecule

Two very different diseases, rheumatoid arthritis and some cancers, share a common feature - an over-abundance of a "glue" molecule that helps cells stick together. Now, a new study suggests targeting this molecule could help treat both.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Potential new use for old drugs

A class of drugs used to treat parasitic infections such as malaria may also be useful in treating cancers and immune-related diseases, a new WSU-led study has found.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Working towards a personalised cancer treatment

Extensive statistical analyses of the mutation distribution in several thousand cancerous tumours make it possible to find cures for types of cancer that cannot be treated today.

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Posted about 5 years ago

Venous Thromboembolisms (VTEs) rise in cancer patients on chemotherapy

The risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) almost doubled over an 8.5-month period among cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, a retrospective cohort study showed.

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Implantable sensor may monitor cancer and diabetes

New research details how a sensor that can be implanted under the skin for over 1 year is able to monitor inflammation and detect nitric oxide - a molecule that has been found to show disturbed levels in the presence of some cancers. This is according to a study published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.

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FDA approves Roche leukemia drug Gazyva

U.S. regulators on Friday approved Roche Holding AG's new drug for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who have not previously been treated for one of the most common forms of blood cancer.

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Oncologists improve quality of care for cancer patients

A pilot initiative conducted at Mount Sinai Hospital offers compelling evidence that establishing standardized criteria for calling a palliative care consultation improves the quality of care for patients hospitalized with advanced cancer. The investigators saw improvements in the use of hospice services, inpatient mortality, and hospital readmissions among patients offered the intervention.

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ASCO highlights five cancer treatments routinely performed despite lack of evidence

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) announced its second “Top Five” list of opportunities to improve the quality and value of cancer care. Published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO), ASCO’s second Top Five list was released as part of the Choosing Wisely® campaign, sponsored by the ABIM Foundation, to encourage conversations between physicians and patients aimed at curbing the use of certain tests and procedures that are not supported by clinical research. One of the first nine medical societies to join the Choosing Wisely campaign, ASCO issued its first Top Five list in April 2012.

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HIV drugs may get new role in fighting cancer

A type of HIV medicine that stops the AIDS virus from entering immune system cells could in future be put to work against cancer in new combination therapies being developed by drug companies.

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No link between depression and cancer risk: study

Doctors can reassure patients that being depressed does not increase one's risk of cancer, French researchers say.

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Environmental factors 'turn on and off' cancer related genes

Research performed at the Center of Research and Advanced Studies (Cinvestav) has identified that certain food and lifestyle habits can turn on or off the expression of cancer related genes.

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Internet users more likely to engage in cancer-preventive behaviors

Older men and women who used the internet were more likely to participate in screening for colorectal cancer, participate in physical activities, eat healthily, and smoke less, compared with those who did not use the internet, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

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Outdoor air pollution a leading environmental cause of cancer deaths

The specialised cancer agency of the World Health Organization, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), announced that it has classified outdoor air pollution as carcinogenic to humans.

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Cancer costing European Union countries 'billions'

Cancer costs countries in the European Union 126 billion euro a year, according to the first EU-wide analysis of the economic impact of the disease.

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Scientists break blood-brain barrier to allow cancer drugs in

Cancer Research UK scientists have found a way of delivering drugs more effectively to treat life-threatening cancers that have spread to the brain, according to research published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

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Profiling May Help in Cancer of Unknown Origin

Molecular profiling identified treatable targets in 80% of 1,400 patients with cancer of unknown primary (CUP) site, leading to improved treatment and evidence of clinical benefit, according to a study reported at ECCO2013 in Amsterdam.

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ECC 2013: Survival after cancer diagnosis in Europe strongly associated with government health care expenditure

The more an EU (European Union) national government spends on health, the fewer the deaths after a cancer diagnosis in that country, according to new research presented to the 2013 European Cancer Congress (ECC2013) and published simultaneously in Annals of Oncology.

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Large Retrospective Study Finds Association Between Marriage and Cancer Outcomes

Research shows that cancer patients who were married at the time of diagnosis live markedly longer compared to unmarried ones.

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Integrase Inhibitors Best for HIV Patients With Cancer

For HIV-infected patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, the integrase strand-transfer inhibitor raltegravir is the best choice for viral suppression, according to a new study.

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Swallow therapy combats post-radiotherapy dysphagia

Swallowing exercises can help to minimize the risk for dysphagia in patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT) for head and neck cancer, a case study suggests.

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