MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'cancer risk'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:56:27 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107829&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F07%2Finherited-mutations-in-rad51d-gene-confer-susceptibility-to-ovarian-cancer%2F Cancer Research UK-funded scientists have discovered that women who carry a faulty copy of a gene called RAD51D have almost a 1-in-11 chance of developing ovarian cancer. The finding that inherited mutations in the RAD51D gene confer susceptibility to ovarian cancer was reported in a study published online in Nature Genetics on August 7, 2011. Cancer [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107829 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:57:32 +0100 5107829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077851&cid=t_129780_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fcancer-transmitted-disease%2F A recent article in the Wall Street Journal summarized something that isn’t recent news, but brings an important point to the forefront: cancer could be contagious. In the article, the author talks about two specific types of cancers, both transmitted between animals, but which opens a whole new possible way of thinking. It’s not the cancer itself that we know among humans to be contagious, but rather certain viruses that are known links to specific types of cancers. For example the HPV Virus, which is so incredibly common today. About half of the US men and women will have had HPV at some point in their lives. It is transmitted sexually, and now, HPV has been directly linked to cervical cancer. The same with the HIV virus. Though not as common as HPV, the HIV virus is a known... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077851 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:05:01 +0100 5077851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968843&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=39212&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbahtocancer.com%2F2011%2F06%2Frisky%2F There’s a running joke in the UK about newspaper The Daily Mail, and how it regularly runs articles on what causes cancer and what doesn’t. (There’s a Facebook group with an alphabetical list of cancer causes, here.) It’s even spawned The Oncological Ontology Project, which is “An ongoing quest to track the Daily Mail’s classification of inanimate objects into two types: those that cause cancer, and those that cure it,” here. I’ve always been of the view that – apart from the obvious correlates, like tobacco and lung cancer – the ‘thing’ that causes cancer above any other is, basically, living in and through the latter part of the twentieth century and the beginning of the twenty-first. I think it’s impossible to... Bah! to cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968843 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:44:38 +0100 4968843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821100&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F13%2Fova1-blood-test-detects-ovarian-cancer-in-women-with-a-known-ovarian-mass-more-accurately-than-ca-125%2F A study published online in Obstetrics & Gynecology reports that the OVA1 blood test detects ovarian cancer in women with a previously discovered ovarian mass more accurately than the CA-125 blood test. The study also considers OVA1′s place in future surgical referral guidelines. A study published online ahead of print in the June 2011 edition of [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821100 Fri, 13 May 2011 15:11:11 +0100 4821100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696892&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fi-am-confused-about-risk-reduction.html Here's another article about increasing cancer risk and another here. And that's before breakfast. I bet I could find hundreds of articles this morning about how to increase or decrease cancer risk. Call me confused. Or then let's even think about other ailments - alzheimers, MS, ALS, heart attack, stroke, etc.The life time cancer risk for a man is 1 out of 2 and for a woman 1 out of 3. So if you reduce your risk on one side with good behaviors and then increase your risk with bad behaviors, is there anything you can do to really change your risk? And we all know we are all going to die some day (not to be morbid but that's a fact). So we aren't really reducing our risk, we are just attempting to live longerI think I have given up on this risk reduction idea. Because they keep changing the... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696892 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:33:00 +0100 4696892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532512&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Funsure-of-my-reaction.html I read this article if you had or have breast cancer and figure out what you think. Basically it says they know what are the causes of breast cancer - their are the hereditary ones that we can't control - family history, late menopause, or early first period. Nothing can be done to influence these. I have no family history of breast cancer - unless you can count one of my mother's second cousins 30 years ago. I did not start periods young and I didn't go through menopause until chemotherapy did that for me.Then there are the lifestyle factors - too fat, not enough exercise, too much alcohol, or hormonal therapy. Of these body weight and hormonal therapy have just as much influence if you will get cancer as the hereditary factors. I wasn't fat until I gained weight after cancer and chemo, I... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532512 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:51:00 +0100 4532512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4482762&cid=t_129780_88_f&fid=38153&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ozemedicine.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D942 The recently published retrospective Canadian study of 5 year cancer risk following heart attack in 1996-2006 seems to demonstrate a consistent 3% increased risk in cancer per 10 milliSv radiation dose when adjusted for sex, age, comorbities (but strangely, not for smoking status, nor for actual measured radiation dosage but for presumed, estimated dosage based on investigations and procedures which were billed). Nevertheless, the increased risk seems consistently increased as radiation dose increases and thus the results may be plausible. Given the average age of these patients being ~61 years, some 14% were diagnosed with new cancers in the 2-5 years following their AMI, thus a relative increased risk of 3% per 10mSv is something to stress us! See here for the paper. This will inevitably... Oz E Medicine - emergency medicine in Australia blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4482762 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:18:57 +0100 4482762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4439000&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fstatistics-and-diseases.html Back in college, I had to fulfill distribution requirements, meaning I had to take classes in different areas - the only one I remember, possibly because it horrified me the most was to take four classes in math and sciences and two had to be lab sciences!!!! I took Physics for Poets (yes really, it was a liberal arts college - Beloit College) and I blank out on the other but for math, for some reason I took calculus but then I took Statistics. Which I actually enjoyed. I remember one assignment to find a newspaper or magazine article which showed a skewing of statistics.After I graduated I went to that little college down the street for their extension school where I took another statistics class. Then I started working in marketing where I learned how to put spin on anything. Including h... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4439000 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 10:29:00 +0100 4439000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4389181&cid=t_129780_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Flexapro-for-treatment-of-hot-flashes%2F2011.01.23 In a well done placebo-controlled study published in this week’s Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), use of escitalopram (Lexapro) reduced hot flashes in menopausal women. Investigators enrolled 205 women, randomizing them to either Lexapro 10 mg or placebo, with instructions to increase to two pills a day if needed after four weeks. Lexapro users experienced about a 60 percent reduction in hot flash frequency over the eight-week study. About half ended up on the larger 20 mg daily dose by study’s end. The drug’s effect was apparent at about one week of use, and it was well tolerated. As in almost studies of menopausal treatments, the placebo group also experienced a significant reduction in symptoms — about 40 percent — but the difference between place... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4389181 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 23:00:21 +0100 4389181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275325&cid=t_129780_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Freassuring-patients-about-ct-scans-and-radiation-risks%2F2010.12.20 Emergency patients with acute abdominal pain feel more confident about medical diagnoses when a doctor has ordered a computed tomography (CT) scan, and nearly three-quarters of patients underestimate the radiation risk posed by this test, reports the Annals of Emergency Medicine. “Patients with abdominal pain are four times more confident in an exam that includes imaging than in an exam that has no testing,” said the paper’s lead author. “Most of the patients in our study had little understanding of the amount of radiation delivered by one CT scan, never mind several over the course of a lifetime. Many of the patients did not recall earlier CT scans, even though they were listed in electronic medical records.” Researchers surveyed 1,168 patients with non-traum... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275325 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:00:00 +0100 4275325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259133&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fcan-you-afford-to-find-out-if-you-are-at-high-risk-for-breast-cancer%2F Let’s face it: Women who test positive for either of the genetic mutations for breast cancer have an unenviable disadvantage. According to the National Cancer Institute, breast cancer risk among the general population is about 12 percent, while about 60 percent of women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 will develop breast cancer — that’s five times the risk. Also, the average age for the general population to develop breast cancer is 60, yet the average age of onset in those with a genetic predisposition to breast cancer is in the 40s. If you are in one of these groups, you need to know it. Genetic testing is the only way to determine if you are in either of these high-risk groups. I am a huge advocate for testing since it saved Sister’s life; she had an early hysterectomy that discovered s... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259133 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:16:56 +0100 4259133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172302&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fwho-is-high-risk.html Women who are at high risk of breast cancer now should get MRI's in addition to mammograms. They define women who are high risk as those with the BRCA gene mutation. What about those of us who have had breast cancer already? Aren't we at high risk? Should we be getting MRI's too? Actually I think its up to our doctors who should get which test. But let's focus on the words 'high risk'. Yes those with the BRCA gene mutation are considered at higher risk of getting breast and ovarian cancer. But what about use who had it once? We can get it again. Don't forget about us too. (Source: Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog) Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172302 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:48:00 +0100 4172302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4118758&cid=t_129780_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F10%2Ffoods-eat-avoid-breast-cancer-risk%2F See this list of foods that experts think lower or raise your risk of getting breast cancer. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4118758 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 01:50:02 +0100 4118758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3998986&cid=t_129780_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnutritional-supplements-do-they-really-help-prevent-disease%2F2010.09.24 (Guest post submitted by MD Anderson Cancer Center) Aisles in grocery stores and pharmacies are stacked with vitamins, minerals, herbs or other plants that you take in pill, capsule, tablet or liquid form. And, many of us buy these supplements and take them regularly, hoping to lower our chances of getting cancer and other diseases. But do supplements really work wonders? Should you take them to help prevent cancer? Our experts say beware. “Don’t be fooled by the label on the bottle,” says Sally Scroggs, health education manager at MD Anderson’s Cancer Prevention Center. “Researchers are still unsure about whether or not supplements actually prevent cancer.” Some studies have suggested that supplements may actually increase cancer risk by tilting the balance of nutrients in the... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3998986 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 20:00:57 +0100 3998986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3913271&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fall-fun-out-of-life.html So after cancer, life goes on and you return to a new normal - you can never go back to being normal, your are now a zebra. After chemo, your system once again appreciates food, your hair returns, and life goes on. And now they say if you drink, you are more likely to have your breast cancer return. What if life is a tiny bit more stressful than it was in the past and you appreciate that dinner glass of wine a bit more. But now you can't have it. Here's the choice: (A)don't have wine and feel more stressed because your cancer might return or (B)have wine and feel less stressed because you are slightly relaxed about if your cancer will return. Do you want A or B? (Actually, how about (C) have no cancer in the first place?) They are taking all the fun out of life.Anyway today I am off to vis... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3913271 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:24:00 +0100 3913271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3787106&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fbreast-cancer-screening-why-not.html Recently there was an announcement that breast cancer screening rates are around 80%, which while good, is not 100%. Advocates would like to see the rates higher. Yes, it would be nice to see them higher but I do not think it will ever be 100%. I think cancer screening tests are like genetic testing to some - they simply do not want to know. Some of us will think that it is common sense to get tested for something that would be caught earlier and it might be a lifesaving test. Others I think will say they simply don't want to know - if they are meant to get cancer, they will. I think this is also true of colonoscopies.Personally I don't want to be genetically tested to see if I am more likely to develop a nasty disease (I already know I am more likely to get cancer so I'm quite happy with ... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3787106 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:09:00 +0100 3787106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3758070&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fno-that-little-thought-never-goes-away.html Once your doctor says that lovely word 'cancer' to you, that little thought of 'what if it comes back' NEVER goes away. It also doesn't help when you go to the doctor with a pain and they send you off for tests because they are thinking 'what if it came back' too. If you are a normal person, you can have head aches. If you are a cancer person with headaches, you can have a brain MRI.If you are a normal person, you can have weird pains in your gut. If you are a cancer person with pains, you get a CT scan or ultrasound.If you are a normal person, you can get a few bruises and not remember how. If you are a cancer person with weird bruises, you get blood tests.No, I am not dealing with any of these right now but this article points out, you always have the little niggling thought in the back ... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3758070 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:12:00 +0100 3758070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3723286&cid=t_129780_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F07%2Ftips-cut-cancer-risk-holiday-grilling%2F Nutritionist Stephanie Meyers of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute gives some tips to avoid the potential carcinogenic compounds released when you grill meat and some commonsense steps to lower your risk of ingesting polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and heterocyclic amines (HCA) (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3723286 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 22:22:55 +0100 3723286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718654&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fha-i-was-right-all-along.html Isn't it nice when studies confirm what you were already doing? Here it is: 'Cancer Survivors are Urged to Exercise'. As I may have muttered about a few times, I go for a daily walk. I did go for my daily walk during treatment. I try not to skip a day but sometimes it happens. Currently I claim I walk six days a week - because I have missed a few days here and there due to work schedules and meetings. Anyway, I get out there and walk. I do it for flab prevention and destressing. It is also nice to go to the doctor and have them always say one good thing - 'your blood pressure is nice and low' - in the middle of cancer talk... Its just nice to say 'ha! I was right!'Now there is another article I was reading that confused me. I admit to being easily confused at time but there is one kind of ... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718654 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:41:00 +0100 3718654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3702936&cid=t_129780_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhealth-news-consumers-tired-of-misinterpreted-studies%2F2010.06.27 People aren’t dumb. Even if — or maybe especially if — news stories don’t point out the limitations of observational studies and the fact that they can’t establish cause-and-effect, many readers seem to get it. Here are some of the online user comments in response to a CNN.com story that is headlined, “Coffee may cut risk for some cancers“: * “I love how an article starts with something positive and then slowly becomes a little gloomy. So is it good or not? I’m still where I was with coffee, it’s all in moderation, it ain’t gonna solve your health woes.” * “The statistics book in a class I’m taking uses coffee as an example of statistics run amuck. It seems coffee has caused all the cancers and cures them ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3702936 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:00:31 +0100 3702936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3610477&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fcelebrating-breast-cancer-survival-on-memorial-day%2F This Memorial Day weekend is a good time to celebrate surviving breast cancer. It marks the start of another great summer season that usually involves holidays and fun, and it is already a day off from work and the daily routine. Why Memorial Day? My thought was that since I may not be successful if I launch a campaign to create a national holiday to celebrate cancer survival, maybe I should just claim a ready-made national holiday. This led me to conclude that Memorial Day is probably the best choice. It isn’t a stressful holiday where you have to wrap presents or entertain for days, family often gathers, and there is plenty of food and fun — not to mention fireworks. In fact, it is the fireworks that have me sold on Memorial Day as the best choice for a national day to celeb... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3610477 Fri, 28 May 2010 16:17:49 +0100 3610477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603824&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fmotivated-by-breast-cancer%2F Over the past few weeks, I have been writing about my need to step up and make better choices for my lifestyle. This week I am seeing some success in implementing these changes. I am in a whole new mode. I am eating better, exercising, and wearing deodorant. I am committed to keeping all three of these as part of my new improved life. The deodorant thing (which I elaborated on in my last blog) is necessary because I am exercising and it is still really hot in Michigan. The personal trainer I met with to design my gym program said the only thing that I was doing that was good was walking my dog. I came home and told this to my Jack Russell terrier, Dixie, and she has been pretty smug about it. I would like to think that at age 50 I would have eventually made the choice to be that woman who ... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603824 Wed, 26 May 2010 19:12:32 +0100 3603824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577373&cid=t_129780_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fblisstree-readers-get-25-off-eboost-pink-lemonade-to-fight-breast-cancer%2F Have you or someone you know been affected by breast cancer? If so, EBOOST and Blisstree understand the long road and obstacles ahead. That’s why for every box of pink lemonade that EBOOST sells, they will donate a full $10 of the proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Together, we can give hope to millions of women and their families – and help wipe out this terrible disease once and for all. The EBOOST Healthy Energy Drink contains a special blend of vitamins and minerals that activate the four vital elements of performance: ENERGY, IMMUNITY, RECOVERY, and FOCUS, delivering sustained energy that lasts. EBOOST has teamed up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to raise money for breast cancer awareness with an exclusive offer for Blisstree readers. A box of 20 EBO... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577373 Tue, 18 May 2010 17:14:24 +0100 3577373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3476048&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fwho-is-this-twit-part-ii.html This study suggests that being physically active may also help reduce the risk and that something as simple and cheap as doing the housework can help.”He recommend that men and women take regular exercise and maintain a healthy body weight to help prevent cancer.'Their point should really be regular exercise, where you get up and get moving regularly, as opposed to just short bursts of exercise when you go to the gym, is what is more important. The only time men are mentioned in the article is in this last sentence when it talks about regular exercise and healthy body weight. I don't consider an article on women doing more housework to be enlightening. By the way, I do exercise and also do housework and I still got cancer. Explain that one. Maybe my dust bunnies will remain cancer free. ... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3476048 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:20:00 +0100 3476048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3411264&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fcan-many-breast-cancers-be-avoided%2F The Internet was abuzz yesterday with this news out of Barcelona, Spain: Experts at a conference there claim that a third of all breast cancers in the western world can be avoided. This is really a shocking claim. We are all aware that lifestyle can affect breast cancer risk; this isn’t news to us in the US. What is new is that this announcement actually indicates that as many as one-third of all breast cancers can be avoided by eating less and exercising more. Researchers at the conference pointed to better screening and new treatments as working to decrease deaths from breast cancer, but now it is time for women to do their part by losing weight and choosing a healthier lifestyle. I truly have mixed emotions about this. On the one hand, I get that we need to take better care of ourselv... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3411264 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:50:49 +0100 3411264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115030&cid=t_129780_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F23%2Fkey-messages-for-ovarian-cancer-for-health-professionals%2F Title: Key messages for ovarian cancer for health professionals Skinny: Key messages on ovarian cancer for health professionals to support early diagnosis and better progress for patients. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 5p. Published: 23/12/2009 Posted in Cancer, Grey Literature Tagged: Diagnosis, Grey Literature, Ovarian Cancer, Risk, Symptoms (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115030 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:36:24 +0100 3115030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2702485&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F14%2Fwomen-often-opt-to-surgically-remove-their-breasts-ovaries-to-reduce-cancer-risk%2F Many women at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer are choosing to undergo surgery as a precautionary measure to decrease their cancer risk, according to a report in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. PHILADELPHIA – Many women at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer are [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2702485 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:45:23 +0100 2702485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691565&cid=t_129780_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FLn5uFt0-6EA%2F This study shows that drinking daily can damage some folks, to the point of a high risk of cancer. Sometimes excesses like drinking are done out of habit. Change your habit, change your risk. Image: sxc.hu. Post from: Blisstree Drinkers Have Higher Risk of Cancer (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691565 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:02:51 +0100 2691565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667652&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F03%2Fbeyond-brca1-brca2-u-k-researchers-identify-genetic-defect-that-could-increase-risk-of-ovarian-cancer-up-to-40%2F Scientists have located a region of DNA which – when altered – can increase the risk of ovarian cancer according to research published in Nature Genetics today. An international research group led by scientists based at the Cancer Research UK Genetic Epidemiology Unit, at the University of Cambridge and UCL (University College London) searched [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667652 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:59:29 +0100 2667652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2649074&cid=t_129780_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FvZpYO8HMCpk%2F Although people who love to use tanning beds and the beds’ businesses will say otherwise, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that the medical community fears the effects of the tanning beds and booths. They have sounded warnings in the past about the use of tanning beds and booths, but they are still popular among many, particularly the younger adults and teens. The tanning done by this method allows strong ultraviolet rays to hit the skin and cause damage. This damage has a high chance of developing into skin cancer years down the road. Researchers looked at 20 different studies and, using those study findings, concluded that the risk of skin cancer jumps by 75% when people start using tanning beds before they are 30 years old. The findings of this research were published in ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2649074 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:34:55 +0100 2649074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2649204&cid=t_129780_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F7cNQ02Cc1Nc%2F And we all thought tanning beds were a safe substitute to sunbathing! But in recent years, doctors saw a dramatic rise in the number of young people with skin cancer as the use of tanning beds increased, so scientists combined the results of 20 studies and found a scary trend: The risk for skin cancer increases by 75 percent when people start using tanning beds before age 30. And the risk for skin and eye cancer from using tanning beds is so high that it is now classified into the top cancer risk category, alongside tobacco, arsenic, and mustard gas. Wow. We know arsenic and mustard gas are lethal, but tanning beds?! Well, one British study found melanoma as the leading type of cancer diagnosed in women in their 20s. And young women are considered the highest risk-group because of their... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2649204 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:15:00 +0100 2649204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2463078&cid=t_129780_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FxuV4wyW1fBo%2F Young adults in the United States are being diagnosed with more colorectal cancer today than years ago despite a decline that started in the mid-1980s. Screening played a large role in colorectal cancer prevention and detection, which helped lower the numbers. Colonoscopies can detect polyps, overgrowth of tissue, that can become cancerous. If they’re detected and removed through colonoscopy, that’s one less chance of developing the cancer. And, if colorectal cancer does occur, if it’s detected early enough, colorectal cancer has 90% cure rate. But, this is really only for people over 50 years old as regular colon screenings aren’t usually suggested for younger people who aren’t considered to be high risk. Now, however, according to an article published in the... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2463078 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:29:08 +0100 2463078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2381062&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F30%2Fwomen-of-diverse-ethnic-ancestry-have-similar-risk-of-carrying-brca-mutations-as-those-with-western-european-ancestry%2F ” …The study, performed by researchers at Philadelphia’s Fox Chase Cancer Center and Myriad Genetics, Inc., analyzed the prevalence of BRCA1/BRCA2 gene mutations in patients of different ethnicities at risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. The study included test results of 46,276 women during the ten-year period from 1996 to 2006. Study subjects encompassed [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2381062 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:12:40 +0100 2381062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349511&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F20%2Fgenetic-variations-in-mirna-processing-pathway-binding-sites-help-predict-ovarian-cancer-risk%2F “Genetic variations in the micro-RNA (miRNA) processing pathway genes and miRNA binding sites predict a woman’s risk for developing ovarian cancer and her prospects for survival, researchers from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center reported at the 100th annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research. … The unique study was [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349511 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:24:56 +0100 2349511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2295402&cid=t_129780_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fj4uxM6ckVXQ%2F Asians would know what I’m talking about. You drink a few sips of alcohol and suddenly, you feel nauseated and hot, you face turns beet red, and your heart beats faster. Known as the “Asian Glow” or “Asian Flush”, this reaction to alcohol is a risk factor for cancer of the esophagus, one of the deadliest in the world. The alcohol flushing response is an inherited genetic trait – deficiency in the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2)- common among one third of Japanese, Chinese and Koreans. Here’s how the enzyme works: In normal individuals, alcohol is broken down into a non-toxic forms by the action of two enzymes. Alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) oxidizes alcohol into acetaldehyde. Acetaldehyde is a carcinogen that causes DNA damage, so the final steps in the metabolism of a... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2295402 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:26:56 +0100 2295402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2228345&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F01%2Ffertility-treatments-unlikely-to-raise-ovarian-cancer-risk%2F Ovarian cancer risk was no greater for women who used any of four different groups of fertility drugs [gonadotrophins, clomifenes, human chorionic gonadotrophin, and gonadotrophin releasing hormone] than for those who had not used these drugs. Of the ovarian cancer cases that did occur in this cohort, 58 percent were serous tumors—occurring in the outer [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2228345 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:23:06 +0100 2228345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218535&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F02%2F26%2Ftwo-studies-address-risk-reduction-screening-for-brca-12-gene-mutation-carriers%2F “Prophylactic salpingo-oophorectomy - removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes–reduces the relative risk of breast cancer by approximately 50 percent and the risk of ovarian and fallopian tube cancer by approximately 80 percent in women who carry a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene, researchers report in the January 13 online issue of the [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218535 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:56:50 +0100 2218535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2090222&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2FLPE4jzJy3lo%2F The United States has been taken to task for using outdated methods of measuring allowable radiation levels to prevent development of cancer. Currently, the rules are based on white, so-called, average men. However, the community is made of people from all ethnic backgrounds, men and women, different sizes, and of course, children. According to an article that appeared in the New York Times yesterday, “The report, from the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research, said the rules were still too heavily based on Reference Man,’ a standard created by the International Commission on Radiological Protection in 1975. That standard is a 5-foot-7, 154-pound man who is ‘Western European or North American in habitat and custom.”” The problem is, women and childre... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2090222 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:54:06 +0100 2090222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1947737&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fplastic-bottles-and-cancerdeciding-if-plastic-water-bottles-are-safe%2F Sister bought me an aluminum water bottle to use this summer and made me promise to never buy water in plastic bottles. Her concern was over the press about the estrogen and carcinogens people were exposed to from the plastic in the bottles leaching into the water. We use a pitcher with a filter for tap water at home. I found it all very confusing and stopped buying bottled water, (except for my son’s energy water) to appease sister but mostly because I believe we should be somewhat sensitive to the environment. Those ads about water bottles piling up at the dump got to me. I make the Big Guy take his energy water bottles to the recycling center and was relieved to find that the plastic PepsiCo uses is safe. Lately there has been some real clear-headed info about which bottles are sa... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1947737 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:23:11 +0100 1947737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1962909&cid=t_129780_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fnew-breast-cancer-risk-test-available.html NEW BREAST CANCER TEST AVAILABLE An Icelandic company, decode Genetics has released a breast cancer risk test.  It promises women a chance to take a more aggressive breast screening. The test cost is steep, $1625, and includes just seven genetic variants out of the 300 scientist expect to soon find. This test is a no brainier. The science behind the test is solid.  All seven genetic variants, called SNPs, for single nucleotide polymorphisms, are linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, primarily in women of European descent.  Being in the public domain, companies can incorporate them into new products. The more SNP links, the higher your breast cancer risks.  The risk of this test is meaningful.  But we are basing someone’s risk on the basis of a small subset of variants.  It�... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1962909 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:47:00 +0100 1962909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1883378&cid=t_129780_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FvRo_X15ST5A%2F Good news for the state of Illinois! Women who are at high risk for developing breast and/or ovarian cancer will receive insurance coverage under Medicaid. Genetic tests for BRCA1 and BRCA2, and counseling will be available for low-income women with a strong family history of breast cancer or previous cancer diagnosis, writes the Chigaco Tribune. Women with mutated BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene are 3 to 7 times more likely to develop breast cancer, and have a 16 to 60 percent lifetime risk for getting ovarian cancer than women without the mutations. Last year, about 22,000 low-income women enrolled in Medicaid were treated for breast cancer. Let’s hope other states follow suit, so more women with very little resources can have themselves tested. What’s not clear from the article, and ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1883378 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:09:42 +0100 1883378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1815405&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2F399838866%2F Via Jeanne Sather, we have… The Assertive Cancer Patient : Sunday: More Cancer Myths. My personal favorite debunking is that of Cancer Myth 1: The risk of dying from cancer in the United States is increasing. Respondents Who Agreed: 68 percent Origin of Myth: Many people believe that their risk for cancer is growing because cancer figures are sometimes reported out of context. The actual number of people who are diagnosed and who die of cancer each year has indeed grown — because the U.S. population is growing larger, and is aging. Cancer is more common among the elderly, so more cases are to be expected as the average age of the U.S. population increases. A closer look at the numbers by age group shows the cancer risk for Americans is actually dropping. Reality: The risk of ... white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1815405 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:17:11 +0100 1815405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1819395&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=38061&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBreastCancerReconstructionBlog%2F%7E3%2F331329101%2Fhigh-risk-of-breast-cancer-4-factors.html Breast cancer has struck within my family, and when it did I was worried not only for my relative (she's fine now, thank goodness), but also for myself.After her diagnosis, when I asked my doctor if I should do anything beyond the norm to safeguard my health, the doctor's answer was, "Many more women who have no known relatives with breast cancer get the disease than do those who have a family history."This was her way of reassuring me, and I've continued to live healthy by getting the usual screenings and not worrying constantly that I will be diagnosed. Every year I schedule my mammogram, and every so often I do a self exam, and I tell other women to do the same. These are the best cancer-fighting aids we have: awareness, action, and advocacy.To get a quick snapshot of your own risk, bas... Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1819395 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:16:37 +0100 1819395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1819394&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=38061&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBreastCancerReconstructionBlog%2F%7E3%2F331329099%2Fdouble-mastectomies-to-prevent-breast_18.html From 1998 through 2003, the rate of double mastectomies among women in the United States who had cancer diagnosed in only one breast more than doubled, according to a report in the Journal of Clinical Oncology."Many surgeons had noticed that more women were requesting double mastectomy for treatment of the cancer in only one breast. So, we weren't surprised by the overall trend, but we were very surprised by the magnitude," lead author Dr. Todd M. Tuttle said in an interview with Reuters Health.What is driving this trend will require further studies, added Tuttle, from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. In the meantime, he advised, it is critical that physicians be aware and inform their patients that "although there may be sound reasons for undergoing double mastectomy (avoidance... Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1819394 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:16:15 +0100 1819394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1802964&cid=t_129780_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Freduce-your-exposure-to-bpa-bisphenol-a-now%2F While the FDA dithers and the chemical industry stalls, now’s the time for you to act by reducing your and your family’s exposure to the toxic chemical bisphenol A, commonly referred to as BPA. That’s because the results of the first major epidemiologic study looking at the potential health effects of BPA in humans, published in the September 17, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) , found a significant relationship between the amount of BPA that people had in their body (as measured by its excretion in their urine) and the occurrence of cardiovascular disease, diabetes (type 2 or what’s typically called adult onset diabetes) and abnormalities of liver enzymes (suggesting some type of liver damage). And while a study of this type can... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1802964 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:47:20 +0100 1802964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1769440&cid=t_129780_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHEALTH%2F%7E3%2F383877706%2F Conclusion My thanks to everyone that contributed articles — it’s been great hosting the Cancer Research Blog Carnival for a second time this year. Be sure to take a moment and let your fellow bloggers know this issue is available so that everyone’s hard work can be appreciated and enjoyed by all. The Cancer Research Blog Carnival is looking for future hosts. You can find both the hosting schedule and past editions at the Cancer Research Blog Carnival website. For more information on the U.S. investment in cancer research, you can read the NCI’s plan and budget proposal for fiscal year 2009. References Niederhuber JE. A look inside the National Cancer Institute budget process: implications for 2007 and beyond. Cancer Res. 2007 Feb 1;67(3):856-62. View abstract The ... Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1769440 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:49:31 +0100 1769440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1683531&cid=t_129780_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fgranite-and-radiation-are-you-at-risk%2F The New York Times has initiated some controversy with its July 24, 2008 article entitled “What’s Lurking in Your Countertop?” The article reports on the finding of worrisome levels of radiation being emitted from some granite countertops that were tested in a few homes. But the controversy is not whether granite countertops emit any radiation, but how much and if some pieces are more radioactive than others. That’s because granite naturally contains some uranium, which is radioactive and which decays into radon that can also be released (radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer). It’s generally thought, however, that the amounts contained in most countertops are very small and not enough to pose a significant health hazard. Most experts agree that th... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1683531 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:33:10 +0100 1683531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1652661&cid=t_129780_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fcell-phones-and-cancer-limiting-your-risk%2F In an unprecedented and controversial move, Dr. Ronald B. Herberman, director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, has issued a memo warning of the potential risk of long-term cell phone use and cancer. Although numerous studies have found no link between cell phone use and cancer, Dr. Heberman noted that he is aware of more definitive data, compiled by the World Health Organization, which is currently unpublished, and which may not be published in the near future. Because of this publication delay, Dr. Heberman believes it to be of critical importance to release now, a list of 10 precautionary steps that people should follow in order to reduce their risk of adverse health effects from cell phone use. “Really at the heart of my concern is that we shouldn’t wait for... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652661 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:02:07 +0100 1652661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1646467&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fwe-will-beat-cancer%2F On Saturday, I had the privilege of standing in front of a couple hundred people that attended an American Cancer Society sponsored Relay for Life event. After speaking for a few minutes, I then got to hold the banner with three other survivors and walk the lap around the track leading the group of survivors. What an awesome time for me. These people were giving up 24 hours of their time to show their dedication to finding a cure for cancer. As I related my relationship with cancer, I realized how this disease has ravaged my family and that I can’t afford a moment of complacency in dealing with it. My story reveals a family history of battling this insidious disease. I know we’ve been together on this blog for over two years now, but maybe a quick overview of my story is warranted. In ... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1646467 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:24:19 +0100 1646467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1531832&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F315349454%2F Okay…here goes another news on flavonols from tea, onions, beans and apples. As suggested by findings of a new U.S. study, increased intake of such flavonols may reduce risk of colorectal cancer by as much as 76 percent. Findings were published in this month’s Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention: Analysis of data from a randomised dietary intervention trial showed that the overall class of flavonoid compounds was not associated with a risk reduction, but flavonols - a sub-group of flavonoids, did significantly reduce risk. The study adds to a growing body of science linking increased consumption of flavonol-rich foods, such as fruit and vegetables, to risk reductions for a range of cancers, including lung, pancreatic, and breast cancer. Flavonols, a sub-group of fla... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531832 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:10:14 +0100 1531832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1485038&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F302568867%2F Increased intake of certain flavonoids in smokers may protect them by as much as 50 percent against lung cancer risk. Such were the findings of a UCLA study: Increasing intakes of epicatechin, catechins, and quercetin, found in tea and vegetables were associated with significant risk reductions. According to lead researcher Zuo-Feng Zhang from UCLA’s Jonsson Cancer Center: “What we found was extremely interesting, that several types of flavonoids are associated with a reduced risk of lung cancer among smokers. The findings were especially interesting because tobacco smoking is the major risk factor for lung cancer.” But still, tobacco smoke must be skipped altogether, because smoking remains a major factor for lung cancer risk. It just so interesting how smokers were prot... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1485038 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:00:19 +0100 1485038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475456&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F299815383%2F A new study in the UK revealed that gum disease may increase the risk of cancer. Though the link is still unclear, people with gum infections have increased amount of inflammatory markers in the blood — inflammation has previously been linked to cancer. According to lead researcher Dominique Michaud, a cancer epidemiologist at Imperial College London (UK): “Men with history of periodontal disease had a 14 percent higher risk of cancer than those who did not have periodontal disease, and the increase persisted among never smokers. This new finding needs to be examined in other populations and among women, but it at least suggests that oral health may have some impact on cancer risk. If other data can support this association, then it will have implications for prevention and may... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475456 Wed, 28 May 2008 12:38:10 +0100 1475456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1363912&cid=t_129780_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Ffrequent-blood-donation-doesnt-increase-cancer-risk%2F I’m a regular blood donor and so I was pleased to read about the results of a study that should put to rest one of the myths about blood donation that keeps some people from giving. This is the false belief that frequent blood donation might lead to an increased risk of cancer. Proponents of this concept have argued that since the routine removal of blood leads to routine renewal of that blood, these extra cell divisions could lead to a higher risk of a mutation occurring in one of the new cells, which could, theoretically, lead to a blood cell cancer. But a large study has found the opposite to be true. The study was reported on April 8, 2008 in the online version of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. It looked at about 11,000 regular blood donors who had developed a cancer d... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1363912 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:41:40 +0100 1363912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1340967&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F261903785%2F It’s April Fools’ day. However… in the cancer front, there’s no fool or fooling. Definitely, these aren’t for fools: Brain cancer fears over heavy mobile phone use Study: One Sausage Per Day Increases Bowel Cancer Risk by a Fifth Fasting could help fight cancer Hope over Tasmanian Devil cancer Hey…easy on the practical jokes, okay? And don’t be so gullible yourself! He he he. :-P Tags: bowel cancer risk, bowel-cancer, brain-cancer, fasting, fighting cancer, mobile-phone-use, mobile-phones, sausage, tasmanian devilShare This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1340967 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:35:38 +0100 1340967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1311553&cid=t_129780_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fplastic-water-bottles-hot-cars-and-breast-cancer-what-you-need-to-know-about-pet-and-bpa%2F Recently, we’ve received a number of inquiries about whether there’s an increased risk of breast cancer in women who drink water from plastic water bottles, especially from those bottles that might have been left in a hot car. The assertion is that the heat in the car causes the plastic bottle to release harmful chemicals into the water, which is then consumed leading to inadvertent ingestion of potential carcinogens. This claim has been the subject of many waves of e-mails that get forwarded around the Internet, but which never come with any background or supporting information. Some Web sites, like Snopes.com, have debunked these e-mails as nothing more than either a hoax or an urban legend. The origin, they say, is from overblown media reports of a master’s thesis written by a Uni... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1311553 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:45:12 +0100 1311553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1281071&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F246202699%2F According to a study of more than 77,000 vitamin users , intake of some vitamin supplements do not protect against lung cancer, especially in smokers. Said the study’s author, Christopher G. Slatore, M.D., of the University of Washington, in Seattle: “Our study of supplemental multivitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E and folate did not show any evidence for a decreased risk of lung cancer. Indeed, increasing intake of supplemental vitamin E was associated with a slightly increased risk of lung cancer.” Such were the findings of Dr. Slatore and colleagues from selected prospective cohort of 77,126 men and women between 50 and 76 years of age in the Washington state VITAL (VITamins And Lifestyle) study. From the said population, the team determined their rate of developing lung ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1281071 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:14:12 +0100 1281071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1233349&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F235386176%2F Obesity has always been linked by experts to high risk of developing metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and most especially cardiovascular diseases . In fact, all these conditions are closely linked to one another. Now, as reported by European researchers, being obese or even overweight may increase a person’s risk of developing up to a dozen different types of cancer. Doctors have long suspected a link between weight gain and certain cancers, including colon and breast cancers. But the new study, published Friday in the journal Lancet, suggests it could also increase chances for cancer of the esophagus, thyroid, kidney, uterus and gall bladder, among others. While the study suggests a link, there is no definitive proof that being fat in itself causes cancer. Hmm. I got your attenti... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1233349 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:55:40 +0100 1233349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1225359&cid=t_129780_87_f&fid=35060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnewsblog.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fhnblog.pl%3Fhnblog%3D211081 University of New South Wales Professor Bernard Stewart recently conducted a study on cancer risk factors. According to MSNBC Stewart found that smoking and alcohol are both high risk factors. On the plus side Stewart study downplays the cancer risk from coffee, deodorants, fluoridated water and having breast implants or dental fillings. Stewart also downplays cell phone risks. He found active smokers and ex-smokers to be the most at risk, although the risk is reduced for people who quit smoking. Drinking alcohol was also a high risk factor, particularly for people who also smoke, although Stewart said no specific type of alcoholic drink was most strongly to blame. Drinking chlorinated water and using a mobile phone was far less likely to cause cancer, Stewart said, although the risks... HealthNewsBlog.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1225359 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:00:00 +0100 1225359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1196090&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fthe-world-needs-nicole-a-reminder-about-cancer-genetics-risk-assessment%2F Have I told you about my niece Nicole? She is an amazing young woman. At 4-years-old, she was diagnosed with acute leukemia and suffered a lengthy treatment protocol. Her teenage years had her battling with the after effects of treatment but that in no way impinged on her ability to be a leader in her school and a peer counselor. She developed a love of music and a passion for African orphans. She spent her school breaks volunteering in an orphanage in Africa and only tolerated a year at university before she gave in to the desire to live among the children in the orphanage halfway around the world. They were so delighted they helped build a mud hut all her own for her to live in. One of her jobs was to name the young children that were brought to the group of huts and buildings that made ... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1196090 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:05:38 +0100 1196090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1187255&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F225558102%2F Before it was an aspirin a day keeps the heart doctor away. Now, according to a study published in Gastroenterology (the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute), the use of regular, long-term aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduces the risk associated with colorectal cancer. According to Andrew T. Chan, MD, MPH, Massachusetts General Hospital and lead author of the study: “While the results of our study show that aspirin should not currently be recommended for the chemoprevention of colorectal cancer in a healthy population, there is a need for further studies to help identify for which patients the potential benefits outweigh the risks. We also need to improve our understanding of how aspirin works to prevent and i... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1187255 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:10 +0100 1187255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1184760&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F224881823%2F Last week, came out interesting new findings on ovarian cancer. New developments revealed that cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption do not have an effect on ovarian cancer risk. However, caffeine intake may lower the risk of developing ovarian cancer, particularly in women not using hormones. Such were the findings published in the March 1, 2008 issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. There was no association between current or past smoking and ovarian cancer risk, however smoking status, duration, and pack-years were significantly associated with risk of mucinous tumors, a rare form of ovarian cancer. The authors also found no association between alcohol consumption and ovarian cancer risk. However they observed an inverse trend of risk with total caf... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1184760 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:56 +0100 1184760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1152933&cid=t_129780_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fblack-cohosh-for-treating-symptoms-of-menopause%2F All women go through menopause and some 75 percent of them experience hot flashes, which are also called hot flushes, and are known more technically as vasomotor symptoms. Most hot flashes are mild to moderate in intensity and they typically stop occurring after a time (usually within six months to two years), with or without therapy (although the exact timing cannot be predicted). Some women experience severe symptoms that prompt them to seek treatment. It is also estimated that some 50 to 75 percent of women use some form of alternative treatments for their symptoms, including soy products, herbal products (especially black cohosh), vitamin E and acupuncture. For most of these therapies, there is little scientific evidence to prove they work. In many cases, however, the data are conflict... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1152933 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:16:39 +0100 1152933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1134036&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F212874894%2F Fatherhood has always been a controversial factor in relation to prostate cancer and its risks. A recently study of Danish researchers revealed, rather interesting findings on this issue: childless men have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer than fathers BUT, the more children a father has, the lower the risk of the disease A paradox indeed, suggesting that men, in order to have lower risk of developing prostate cancer, should either remain childless or have as many children as possible. Researchers led by Kristian Jørgensen of the Statens Serum Institut, in Copenhagen, Denmark, used a national population-based register to analyze data from all men born in Denmark between 1935 and 1988, among which 3,400 developed prostate cancer. They found men without children were 16 percent ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1134036 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:01:22 +0100 1134036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1083002&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F197918484%2F We already know that smokers have a higher risk of developing lung cancer. However, smokers and non-smokers alike may be able to substantially reduce the risk of developing lung cancer by simply eating four or more servings of green salad a week and working in the garden once or twice a week. Such were the findings of researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. According to Michele R. Forman, Ph.D., lead author of the study and a professor in M. D. Anderson’s Department of Epidemiology: “This is the first risk prediction model to examine the effects of diet and physical activity on the possibility of developing lung cancer. The data are from an ongoing M. D. Anderson case-control lung cancer study involving more than 3,800 participants. Separate epidemi... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1083002 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:38:15 +0100 1083002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1067930&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fmore-support-for-those-dealing-with-breast-cancer%2F The HealthTalk website just keeps getting better and better in continuing to provide a wealth of resources for chronic illness and cancer. One more great addition to the website is another breast cancer blog. Suzette Lipscomb has joined the bloggers here with her take on dealing with breast cancer alone while in her 30???s. The more women sharing their experience with breast cancer the better for all of us to learn, feel supported and move through the fear and effects the disease brings with it. I think that creating community is the best way to battle cancer. There is nothing a group of women united together can???t accomplish. I love to share a story a sociology professor told of a native community in South America. The women were faced with a high incidence of domestic abuse from their ... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1067930 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 23:16:33 +0100 1067930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1051388&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Foral-contraceptives-abortion-and-breast-cancer%2F My concern regarding research and breast cancer is whether the results have been influenced by lobby, politics and/or popular opinion.?? When great profits are involved in chemotherapy and hormone drug follow-up treatment, I question whether we have been given all the risks and side effects with the emphasis they deserve. I don???t question the findings regarding the power these treatments have to reduce risk, and certainly they need to be available, but are we given the benefit of knowing the consequences of taking them? Over the past years, I have felt the same way about other research findings. We have seen research indicating that oral birth control is related to an increase in breast cancer risk. I know prior to getting married in my early 40???s, my doctor insisted that a mild low le... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1051388 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:50:45 +0100 1051388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1037099&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fthe-future-of-your-family-after-breast-cancer%2F The nice thing about having kids is watching their lives unfold in surprising ways. With my son it is not really a surprise that he would want to pursue football into college. This is a boy who has been bigger than anyone his age from the get go. But I have learned through breast cancer and all that has followed that his heart is the biggest thing about him. He has become impressively independent and self-reliant, while still letting mom care for him. I couldn’t be prouder. This weekend I’m off to Iowa to visit the college and observe their football program. My son is only a junior, but he is taking this to heart and has pulled his 3.0 average up to a 4.0 average. The exciting thing for me is that with him looking to start his life as a young man, it helps me focus on the future. A... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1037099 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:18:36 +0100 1037099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1021457&cid=t_129780_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fthe-nightmare-of-having-cancer-with-no-healthcare%2F There is one thing that honestly keeps me awake at nights; the stories I hear about people with cancer that do not have healthcare. I know that there is a solution, but right now people all over the United States are not only battling cancer, but dealing with where and how to obtain treatment. Even then, these are the lucky ones because they at least have been able to have tests to confirm cancer. Many women I have talked to have found lumps and been unable to afford the tests to determine what they are. Last week I had the opportunity to address my college class, and a young woman shared her story of finding a lump and then spending three weeks trying to find a place to have it checked. Thankfully she found a clinic through an agency and the lump was only a cyst. This summer I heard of a ... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1021457 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:23:45 +0100 1021457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=975027&cid=t_129780_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHealth%2F%7E3%2F174153061%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=975027 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 05:23:26 +0100 975027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=750218&cid=t_129780_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F23%2Fshould-ct-scans-for-women-be-ruled-out%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, All CancersA recent study found that heart CT scans can increase the risk of cancer, particularly for young female patients. For example, researchers found that a 20-year-old woman's risk of developing cancer, usually breast cancer, increased to as high as one in 114 after a single scan. In comparison, the risk for an 80-year-old after one such scan was about one in 3,000.So does this mean that we should stop using CT scans for heart imaging, especially for young women? According to Dr. Donald Frush of ABC News, the answer is no.Frush does mention that there are other wasy to diagnose heart problems, including ultrasound or MRI. These methods do not use radiation. Stress tests are another method.Frush says doctors should take into account a patient's history whe... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=750218 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 750218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=718025&cid=t_129780_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F06%2Fmale-liver-protein-linked-to-cancer-risk%2F Filed under: Liver Cancer, ResearchA reason more men end up developing liver cancer than women may have been discovered, as new findings have pointed to a protein that's produced more by males than females.The protein (interleukin-6) results in adding liver inflammation to an existing chronic liver condition that can lead liver cancer. It was found that women produce less of the protein due to estrogen keeping the level in check. With men three to five times as likely to develop liver cancer than women, avoiding large amounts of alcohol and -- if possible -- avoiding hepatitis infections (B and C types) are key for men in not developing conditions that could lead to liver cancer.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: T... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=718025 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 718025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=587878&cid=t_129780_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F02%2Fwhy-alcohol-boosts-breast-cancer-risk%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Prevention, Research, DietsMy fellow blogger Jacki recently posted about the effect of alcohol and breast cancer risk in her post titled Thought for the Day: Bingeing and breast cancer. But why does alcohol consumption stimulate the growth of breast cancer cells? A study in mice shows that alcohol consumption stimulated the growth and progression of breast cancer by the development of new blood vessels - a process called angiogenesis. The article stated that "It does this by boosting expression of a factor known as vascular endothelial growth factor or VEGF". Dr. Jian-Wei Gu and colleagues from the University of Mississippi Medical Center examined the effects of tumor growth in mice. For 4 weeks, 6-week old female mice consumed regular drinking water or water c... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=587878 Wed, 02 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 587878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=501624&cid=t_129780_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F26%2Fhigh-blood-sugar-increases-cancer-risk%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, ResearchA Swedish study has found that elevated blood sugar in women is linked with increased risk of developing cancer. Researchers identified 2,478 incident cases of cancer from records of 33,293 women and 31,304 men who participated in the study. Participants were recruited in the mid-1980s at age 40, 50 and 60 and the study covered a 13-year period. The records included levels of glucose in the blood when fasting and after receiving an infusion of glucose. Researchers calculated the cancer risk relative to blood glucose while adjusting for: age, year of enrollment, fasting time and smoking status. Women with blood sugar levels higher than normal have a total higher risk for cancer while for men the risk was unchanged at higher blood sugar le... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=501624 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 501624