Women who use estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy don’t appear to be at increased risk of dying from lung cancer. That’s according to a new analysis of data from the Women’s Health Initiative on postmenopausal women who had hysterectomies. The new results agree with a large study published earlier this year that found no link between [...]
Recent media reports of potential misdiagnosis and overtreatment of early-stage breast cancer may be frightening women away from recommended screening for breast cancer, according to a joint news release from Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the College of American Pathologists. Rather than forgo screening because of fears of being misdiagnosed and receiving unnecessary [...]
Researchers here described the development of iron-containing multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) that can be tracked by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and targeted with a laser once they enter a tumor. The nanoparticles have enormous potential for the treatment of breast cancer. The new technology was described here at the American Association of Physicists in Medicine [...]
20 Suspected Carcinogens Represent Occupational Hazards A new international report identifies 20 suspected “high-priority” carcinogens for which the potential to cause cancer is unclear and in need of further study. The report focuses on possible carcinogens in the workplace, such as metals and solvents, but the list also includes shift work. The report is a [...]
“Review (Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database): There is some evidence that taking combined high-dose melatonin with conventional chemotherapy or with interleukin-2 (IL-2) might improve tumor regression rate in patients with breast cancer, lung cancer, kidney cancer, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer, or colon cancer (1692,5854,5855,5857,7040,7043,8268). Melatonin plus chemotherapy in patients with metastatic solid tumors seems [...]
Mesothelioma The diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma cancer begins with a medical history to document the patient’s symptoms and any possible asbestos exposure, followed by a complete physical examination. These steps generally are followed by a chest or abdominal X-ray or an MRI, which allows the doctor to assess the size, location and extent of the [...]
Dr. Alejandro Arana, of the Bridgewater, New Jersey-based company Risk Management Resources and colleagues analyzed the medical records of about 4.5 million people in the UK and followed their medical history for an average of almost 7 years. Overall, people without atopic dermatitis were more likely to get cancer than people with the skin condition, [...]
Sex Hormone Explains Men’s Higher Liver Cancer Risk Male sex hormones may explain why men with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection are more likely to develop liver cancer than women, researchers in Taiwan have found. In a paper published online in Science Translational Medicine on Wednesday, the researchers said hepatitis B viruses attach themselves to [...]
Breast Cancer Campaign Breast Cancer Campaign is about to embark on one of the most exciting periods in our history; launching Europe’s first breast cancer tissue bank, and developing the organisation’s stature and capability. In fundraising, we have a long history of successful corporate partnerships, community support and events, and our supporters have a uniquely [...]
Breast Cancer Research Funding Available Breast Cancer Campaign funds innovative world-class research throughout the UK and Ireland.Campaign has an annual research spend of around £5 million. Be part of the future of breast cancer research and apply for a grant now. Award Type Application Deadline Funded in Project grants 9 July 2010 November 2010 PhD [...]
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