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	Cancer survivors face higher risk of death from the disease Date: 2010-07-14 20:14:14 Individuals who survived childhood cancer may benefit from continued cancer testing throughout their lives, as a new study has found survivors are significantly more likely to die from a recurrence of the disease later in life. ... Full Story
	Study links scleroderma to cancer Date: 2010-07-12 21:08:27 Individuals who have scleroderma may want to consider seeking a cancer test, as a new study has found that those who have the autoimmune disease are more likely to develop some of the more common types of cancer.... Full Story
	HPV predicts cancer's survivability Date: 2010-06-14 21:41:50 Individuals who have a positive STD test for the human papilomavirus (HPV), which is known to cause cancer of the cervix, actually have a better chance of surviving other cancers, according to a new study from the Ohio State University.... Full Story
	Blood-sugar medication may confuse cancer tests Date: 2010-06-09 18:39:33 Diabetic patients taking medication to control their blood-sugar levels who have also recently had a positive cancer test may want to get themselves reexamined, as a new study has found that some blood-sugar medications can result in more false-positive cancer tests. ... Full Story
	Diabetics may be at higher cancer risk Date: 2010-05-27 20:20:26 Individuals suffering from type 2 diabetes may want to consider seeking a cancer test, as new research presented in the journal, The Oncologist, has found that diabetics are at a significantly higher risk of many types of cancer than the general population. ... Full Story
	Study: Diabetes drug may treat certain cancers Date: 2010-05-04 22:39:10 Through diabetes testing, scientists have found that a drug commonly prescribed to treat diabetes may also have positive effects for treating certain types of cancer. ... Full Story
	Experts: More follow-up programs could increase cancer survival Date: 2010-04-29 21:45:09 Survival rates are rising steadily for all types of cancer, but healthcare workers warn that these statistics may not continue to be so positive unless cancer treatment centers expand follow-up programs for patients who no longer show symptoms.... Full Story
	Report: Colorectal cancer screenings must improve accuracy Date: 2010-04-15 23:15:54 Results of a recent study show that more than 75 percent of U.S. primary care physicians that use fecal occult blood tests (FOBT) to screen for colorectal cancer rely on in-office testing more than home-based tests, despite better accuracy in home-based testing.... Full Story
	Study: Childhood cancer survivors at increased risk of early death Date: 2010-04-06 19:20:52 According to a new study published in the April 6 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine, survivors of childhood cancers are at a significantly increased risk of early death. ... Full Story
	Combination drug therapy may safely kill precancerous colon polyps Date: 2010-03-30 00:08:29 According to a recent study conducted at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, the combination therapy of two distinct drugs is capable of killing precancerous colon polyps while leaving normal tissue unaffected. ... Full Story
	Study: Postoperative chemotherapy boosts survival chances of lung cancer patients Date: 2010-03-25 15:05:39 Postoperative chemotherapy modestly improves the survival rate of patients suffering from non-small cell lung cancer, new research has found. ... Full Story
	Racial disparity in cancer mortality rates may be linked to treatment location Date: 2010-03-22 18:01:05 When African American and Caucasian cancer patients are treated at similar specialized care facilities, their mortality rates are almost identical, new research has found. The findings indicate that the location of care may help account for previous studies which have identified racial disparities in cancer mortality. ... Full Story
	Omega-3 may help prevent bowel cancer Date: 2010-03-18 23:48:57 Consumption of a purified form of omega-3 fatty acid may reduce the number and size of precancerous polyps in individuals genetically predisposed to bowel cancer, according to a new study. ... Full Story
	Potent radiation therapy may improve survival rates of patients with inoperable lung cancer Date: 2010-03-17 17:53:46 A powerful form of radiation therapy that precisely targets tumors may improve the survival rate of patients with inoperable lung cancer, according to a new study. ... Full Story
	Non-melanoma skin cancer is an 'epidemic' Date: 2010-03-16 17:37:23 Several new reports published in the March issue of Archives of Dermatology indicate that diagnosed cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are increasing rapidly. ... Full Story
	Urine test suggests garlic as a possible cancer inhibitor Date: 2010-03-03 18:30:27 According to a recent study, a newly developed urine test capable of measuring the extent of the carcinogenic process has suggested that garlic consumption may be associated with a decreased risk of cancer development. ... Full Story
	MRI may help doctors avoid unnecessary surgeries on suspected testicular ca Date: 2010-03-03 00:04:32 Results of a recent study have suggested that non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an accurate and safe diagnostic test when used to evaluate patients suspected of having testicular cancer. U.S. researchers believe that the use of the imaging technique may improve patient care by eliminating some unnecessary surgeries. ... Full Story
	Testicular cancer survivors with testosterone deficiency may have reduced q Date: 2010-02-23 00:38:35 A new study has found that young testicular cancer survivors who develop a testosterone deficiency after receiving therapy often experience low energy and a reduced quality of life. The results of the study suggest that these patients may benefit from testosterone replacement therapy.... Full Story
	Surgery alone offers strong survival rate for lung cancer patients Date: 2010-02-19 19:15:47 According to a recent study, the utilization of surgery alone in selected patients with stage one small cell lung cancer (SCLC) produces an excellent overall survival rate. Traditionally, treatment regiments include the use of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.... Full Story
	New approach may allow researchers to identify cancer stem cells Date: 2010-02-01 23:36:22 British researchers have reportedly developed a new method of identifying and studying cancer stem cells, a discovery that may enable scientists to produce drugs that target them. ... Full Story
	Newly developed lung cancer testing methods and treatment options may lead Date: 2010-01-29 01:02:45 Over the past few months, several studies have identified ground-breaking new ways of testing for early stage lung cancer. Additionally, scientists have recently developed numerous promising treatment options for the life-threatening disease. ... Full Story
	Breakthrough pain a debilitating problem for majority of cancer patients Date: 2010-01-29 18:37:14 According to a recent study, breakthrough cancer pains - unexpected, temporary flares of severe pain that occur even when pain medication is used - affect approximately 75 percent of adult cancer patients. ... Full Story
	Body fluid odor test may lead to earlier lung cancer diagnosis Date: 2010-01-27 19:13:12 According to a new study, body fluid odors can be used to identify animals with lung cancer tumors, which may help scientists develop a roadmap to identify diagnostic biomarkers in human lung cancer patients.... Full Story
	New pancreatic cancer testing methods may lead to earlier diagnosis, higher Date: 2010-01-22 19:17:41 Over the last few months, several new studies have uncovered innovative ways of testing for early-stage pancreatic cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related death in the world. ... Full Story
	Clinical testing of new cancer drug a success, according to study Date: 2010-01-18 23:16:50 Recent phase 2 testing of the drug known as ASA404, or vadimezan, has shown significant promise in patients suffering from non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). ... Full Story
	PET-CT tests may help identify hidden cancers Date: 2010-01-14 23:44:27 U.S. researchers have recently found that a combination positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) scan of the whole body may more accurately detect cancer in individuals with related neurological complications than other commonly used tests. ... Full Story
	Having relatives with pancreatic cancer leads to increased risk Date: 2010-01-13 23:32:11 According to a recent study, people who have multiple family members with pancreatic cancer have a significantly higher risk of developing the disease themselves. ... Full Story
	Blood test may aid doctors in lung cancer diagnosis Date: 2010-01-13 19:04:08 A new blood test may be able to help diagnose lung cancer while avoiding the use of costly and dangerous invasive procedures. ... Full Story
	Children who survive cancer have high risk of heart disease, new study find Date: 2010-01-08 19:05:07 According to recent medical testing, childhood cancer survivors may be at an increased risk of developing heart disease as young adults. ... Full Story
	Skin cancer diagnosed earlier, more frequently in whites Date: 2009-12-28 22:28:54 Although Caucasians are more commonly diagnosed with the potentially deadly melanoma than other races, Hispanics and African Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced forms of the disease when skin cancer testing is performed, according to a recent study.... Full Story
	Study may encourage testing for urinary tract cancer Date: 2009-12-24 09:00:00 A recent study that links a higher risk of urinary tract cancer to a carcinogen found in some Chinese herbal products such as guan mu-tong may encourage more widespread testing of the disease.... Full Story
	Genetic coding of cancer may lead to improved treatments Date: 2009-12-18 22:08:57 Scientists from the UK have catalogued the genetic codes of skin and lung cancer, potentially leading to improvements in diagnostic testing and treatment of the life-threatening diseases.... Full Story
	Blood test could detect cancer signs, control health costs Date: 2009-12-14 22:06:47 In the quest to reduce healthcare costs and make treatment more efficient, scientists at the Yale Institute for Nanoscience and Quantum Engineering have investigated a type of blood test they believe can detect signs of prostate and breast cancers.... Full Story
	Study: Blood test may detect colon cancer Date: 2009-12-11 19:14:58 Recent research has led some doctors to believe that a simple blood test could soon be used to detect colon cancer, while saving healthcare costs.... Full Story
	Report: Cancer, mortality rates down in U.S. Date: 2009-12-08 22:15:24 Across almost every gender and ethnic group in the U.S., both the pervasiveness of cancer diagnoses and mortality rates associated with the disease have dropped in recent years, researchers say.... Full Story
	Studies: Colorectal, breast cancers linked to smoking Date: 2009-12-04 21:48:16 Most smokers have long known that their habit puts them at risk for developing lung cancer, but new studies may encourage them to undergo colorectal and breast cancer testing as well.... Full Story
	Study: Methods of cancer testing improving Date: 2009-12-03 22:21:50 Elastography, a diagnostic test which measures the physical properties of human tissues can help doctors identify cancerous lesions when used in conjunction with ultrasound, a new study indicates.... Full Story
	Genetic testing may identify early-stage lung cancer Date: 2009-12-03 22:18:07 Markers in the human immune system which can indicate early-onset lung tumors in high-risk patients may lead to the development of a blood test to screen for lung cancer, new research indicates.... Full Story
	HPV testing could prevent oral cancer Date: 2009-12-02 14:16:14 Though oral cancer was once thought to affect about six males for every female, the prevalence of the disease in women seems to be on the rise, researchers say.... Full Story
	Morphine may help cancer cells spread, testing reveals Date: 2009-11-19 22:04:21 Morphine and similar opiates may promote the growth and spread of cancer cells, according to a new study, providing reason for cancer testing in patients who have been exposed to the painkillers.... Full Story
	Drug testing proves useful for ovarian cancer patients Date: 2009-11-12 22:09:29 Testing of a drug that is commonly prescribed to patients with leukemia revealed that the treatment may be effective in fighting ovarian cancer, new research suggests.... Full Story
	Study: Colorectal cancer testing may become more affordable Date: 2009-11-11 22:08:29 Optical technology could become the new cost-effective testing procedure for physicians and patients to detect small colorectal polyps during colonoscopies, according to new research.... Full Story
	Clinical testing hints at new treatment for cervical cancer Date: 2009-11-10 22:14:38 In clinical testing, two drugs commonly used to treat breast cancer eliminated cervical cancer in mice.... Full Story
	Cancer testing may identify risk in obese adults Date: 2009-11-06 22:19:37 Obesity in adults has been linked to high occurrences of cancer, in recent testing performed by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR).... Full Story
	Study: Green tea may prevent oral cancer, improve testing methods Date: 2009-11-05 22:13:11 Drinking green tea may prevent the development of oral cancer, new research suggests.... Full Story
	Testing of curry spice reveals possible disease treatment Date: 2009-11-04 22:30:43 Clinical tests are currently aiming to evaluate the effectiveness of a capsule that stimulates the body's intake of curcumin in treating certain diseases.... Full Story
	Study: Lung cancer testing identifies at-risk patients Date: 2009-11-02 21:09:46 Diagnostic testing, as simple as filling out a short questionnaire, may identify patients who are at risk for lung cancer, research suggests.... Full Story
	ACS report on environmental carcinogens may promote cancer testing Date: 2009-10-30 09:00:00 ACS report on environmental carcinogens may promote cancer testing... Full Story
	Chemo treatments lengthen lives for head, neck cancer patients Date: 2009-10-28 21:05:37 Patients with head and neck cancer receiving a combined treatment of chemotherapy and radiation may live 2.1 years longer than those treated only with radiotherapy, new research suggests.... Full Story
	Research clarifies alcohol-cancer connection Date: 2009-10-27 20:55:42 Though scientists have theorized that alcohol consumption increases the risk of several types of cancer, new research has clarified, for the first time, the mechanisms in place that allow alcohol to abet progression of the diseases. ... Full Story
	Study: More frequent colorectal cancer tests recommended for blacks Date: 2009-10-26 20:54:46 African Americans may face a greater risk of developing colorectal cancer than other ethnic groups, new research suggests.... Full Story
	Drug testing study shows reduced occurrence of brain tumors Date: 2009-10-13 22:11:16 Lab testing of the drug vorinostat demonstrated that the medication is able to cross the blood-brain barrier and reduce the occurrence of metastatic tumors in mice.... Full Story
	Study finds new cause of rare bone cancer Date: 2009-10-09 21:27:01 Unlike most forms of cancer, which are caused by genetic mutations, a rare bone cancer is the result of a unique gene duplication, researchers say.... Full Story
	Studies of a rare cancer may prompt STD testing Date: 2009-10-08 22:00:34 The human papillomavirus, the STD known better as HPV, may have a role in causing a type of head and neck cancer, according to new research.... Full Story
	Self-examination recommended to assess need of skin cancer tests Date: 2009-10-07 22:31:43 Skin cancer testing for farmers may soon be a regular doctor's order as dermatologists say men and women in this profession are more at risk of developing the disease.... Full Story
	Research identifies risks in types of radiation therapy Date: 2009-10-05 21:55:33 A type of whole-brain radiation therapy for patients with brain tumors, though successful in treating the tumor, may be harmful to learning and memory function, research suggests.... Full Story
	National Cancer Institute attacks disease in Hispanic communities Date: 2009-10-02 21:52:10 The U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) announced this week that it has formed a partnership with governments in Latin America to combat cancer in the region and in Hispanic populations in the U.S.... Full Story
	Swayze: Case study for pancreatic cancer treatment Date: 2009-09-22 22:05:35 The doctor who treated actor Patrick Swayze for pancreatic cancer told news sources the celebrity's length of survival with the condition was uncommon.... Full Story
	New approach to ovarian cancer treatment may save lives Date: 2009-09-22 22:01:38 An adjustment made to the conventional administration of ovarian cancer chemotherapy may yield a higher survival rate in patients, research suggests.... Full Story
	Government grant awarded to extended oral cancer research Date: 2009-09-15 22:36:58 Funding made available from the Obama Administration's stimulus plan will assist the UCLA School of Dentistry in cancer research.... Full Story
	New study may encourage breast cancer testing Date: 2009-09-14 22:04:55 Scientists are now able to identify the proteins that can launch noninvasive breast cancer into a potentially lethal expansion through the body, research suggests.... Full Story
	CDC: Funding covers cancer screenings for the uninsured Date: 2009-09-11 14:15:24 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is taking steps to ensure that those most susceptible to colorectal cancer are granted access to lab tests used to detect the sickness.... Full Story
	Blood test may detect pancreatic cancer Date: 2009-09-04 22:47:40 ... Full Story
	Promise of beer spreads word on prostate cancer testing Date: 2009-09-02 21:00:39 In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Pints for Prostates, a grassroots campaign to support victims of prostate cancer will tour the U.S. to raise awareness for their cause amidst the comforts of snifters and suds.... Full Story
	Early cancer tests can bring life-saving treatment Date: 2009-08-31 20:25:50 While there is currently no cure for cancer, people who detect their condition early through a cancer test may be eligible to receive life-saving medication and treatments.... Full Story
	New method for analyzing biomarkers may produce diagnostic tests more quick Date: 2009-06-29 20:35:47 Researchers working with the National Cancer Institute have demonstrated a new method for detecting biomarkers in bodily fluids that may make it possible to determine which biomarkers are useful predictors of disease much more efficiently, according to an article appearing in Nature Biotechnology.... Full Story
	Huge Vitamin D study planned Date: 2009-06-24 18:59:32 A large, government-sponsored study to determine if vitamin D supplementation can lower a healthy person's risk of getting cancer, heart disease or having a stroke, will begin enrollment in January.... Full Story
	Doctors recommend obese cancer patients get more aggressive vitamin D suppl Date: 2009-06-18 20:56:16 The BMI of a patient should be taken into account when determining their vitamin D status, according to researchers at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA). In a study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting earlier this month, the researchers found that obese cancer patients had significantly lower levels of vitamin D compared to non-obese patients.... Full Story
	Preventive care a major component of health reform Date: 2009-06-17 20:47:52 In the ongoing debate over heathcare reform in the U.S., many options for structuring insurance coverage, payment plans and control over medical decision making are being considered. One element is virtually a constant in all the proposals - however, a call for a greater focus on preventive medicine to avoid disease or catch and treat it at an earlier time.... Full Story
	Study: Vitamin D screening and supplementation useful for all cancer patien Date: 2009-06-16 19:31:36 A new study by the Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) indicates that vitamin D screening followed by aggressive vitamin D repletion for those who are deficient should be considered for all cancer patients, regardless of whether or not they are malnourished.... Full Story
	Doctors: Best bet against cancer is early detection Date: 2009-06-09 22:47:28 National Cancer Survivors Day was Sunday, and amidst the support for the approximately 12 million Americans who currently live with cancer, doctors took the opportunity to remind people that early cancer detection is one of the best ways to increase your odds of survival.... Full Story
	Male infertility linked to testicular cancer Date: 2009-06-08 22:38:13 Researchers have found that infertile men are 2.8 times more likely to develop testicular cancer than those men who were fertile. The report appears in the Archives of Internal Medicine.... Full Story
	Inflammation of the intestine linked to chromosome damage Date: 2009-06-01 22:16:47 UCLA scientists have linked intestinal inflammation and systemic chromosome damage in mice, possible shedding light on how inflammation is tied to many different diseases, especially cancer.... Full Story
	New model of cancer development suggests low vitamin D as culprit Date: 2009-05-22 20:03:27 Researchers have proposed that low vitamin D and calcium may disrupt cell communication, allowing cancer cells to take over from healthy ones.... Full Story
	Study: People misjudge their actual cancer risk Date: 2009-05-15 22:35:05 Many people misjudge their actual degree of cancer risk and this can lead to poor health judgments, according to a study presented at the 2009 meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.... Full Story
	Cancer rates expected to continue dramatic rise Date: 2009-05-12 20:34:14 The population of the U.S. is aging, and that is expected to bring a dramatic rise in the number of new cancer cases diagnosed over the next 20 years, according to research from The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, hitting minorities and the elderly particularly hard.... Full Story
	Study predicts growing cancer rates in the U.S. over the next 20 years Date: 2009-05-05 22:23:15 The number of new cancer cases diagnosed annually in the U.S. over the next 20 years will increase from 1.6 million to 2.3 million a year in 2030, according to research from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.... Full Story
	Cancer gaining on heart disease as number one killer Date: 2009-04-21 22:56:30 San Diego county became the latest region where cancer has overtaken heart disease as the number one cause of death, according to a report in the San Diego Union-Tribune.... Full Story
	Urine test may detect lung cancer risk in smokers Date: 2009-04-20 16:26:18 Researchers may have uncovered a way to determine which smokers are at the highest risk of developing lung cancer. Presenting results at the American Association for Cancer Research's 2009 Meeting, researchers said that high urine levels of two metabolites - NNAL and cotinine - predicted increased cancer risk.... Full Story
	Scientists find gene that may be linked to skin cancer Date: 2009-04-07 20:55:42 UK researchers may have uncovered a gene mutation that may trigger up to 70 percent of melanoma skin cancers.... Full Story
	Study: HPV test may cut cancer death rate Date: 2009-04-06 20:42:10 If 80 percent of women aged 30 to 59 around the world had a human papillomavirus (HPV) test followed by "a simplified" treatment for cancer administered the same day, it may cut the amount of cervical cancer deaths by almost half within a decade, according to a new study.... Full Story

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