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Clearing up cancer screening confusion
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New guidelines: Pap smears can start at 21
20 Nov 2009 | 6:28 amMost women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually, say new guidelines that conclude that's enough to catch slow-growing cervical cancer. Cancer - Health - Pap test - Conditions and Diseases - Women's Health -
Task force doctor stands by mammogram advice
19 Nov 2009 | 12:08 pmA member of the independent panel whose new mammogram recommendations have led to confusion defended the task force's report, saying it was based on the most up-to-date information available. United States - Breast cancer - Health - Mammography - New York -
Mammogram advice accurate but not ‘right’
19 Nov 2009 | 11:26 amDoing the right thing and taking the time to protect yourself against breast cancer has moral weight that policy makers ignore at their peril. Bioethicist Art Caplan weighs in on the mammogram debate. Breast cancer - Mammography - Cancer - Health - Conditions and Diseases -
Sebelius: Women need mammograms at age 40
18 Nov 2009 | 4:34 pmHealth and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says federal policy on who should get breast cancer screening has not changed. United States Secretary of Health and Human Services - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Breast cancer - Cancer
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Blocking Tissue Stiffening Enzyme Could Be Key To Preventing Aggressive Cancers
20 Nov 2009 | 8:00 amA team of scientists from the US and the UK have shown that blocking an enzyme called lysyl oxidase (LOX) that causes tissue to stiffen reduces the likelihood of abnormal but non-malignant breast tissue turning into tumors, suggesting that LOX and similar enzymes could be new targets for effective anti-cancer drug therapies. -
Columnists, Rep. Stupak Comment On Abortion Restrictions In House Health Reform Bill
20 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amSeveral newspapers recently published opinion pieces regarding an amendment sponsored by Reps. Bart Stupak's (D-Mich.) and Joe Pitts (R-Pa.) to the House health care reform bill (HR 3962) that would prohibit abortion coverage in private and public health plans that receive federal subsidies. Summaries appear below. -
Insurers Say They Won't Alter Mammogram Coverage Despite New Guidelines
20 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amInsurance companies say mammogram coverage is unlikely to change despite the debate over the effectiveness of breast cancer screenings for women in their forties. -
HHS Sec. Sebelius Says New Mammogram Guidelines Will Not Change Federal Policies
20 Nov 2009 | 3:00 amHHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Wednesday said that federal health insurance programs will not alter their mammogram coverage policies following new recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the New York Times reports. The guidelines, -
Esteemed Endorsements Recognize Promising Future Of Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI)
20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 amBreast-Specific Gamma Imaging/Molecular Breast Imaging (BSGI/MBI) has been recognized and endorsed by two highly esteemed organizations for the fight against breast cancer: The Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) and the American College of Surgeons. Both societies published articles supporting the further application of this breakthrough imaging technology for the early detection of breast cancer.
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Solving the 50-year-old puzzle of thalidomide
20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pmResurgence of thalidomide use in Africa and South America raises the urgent need to isolate the negative side effects by identifying the drug's "common mechanism." -
Laser therapy can aggravate skin cancer, study finds
20 Nov 2009 | 11:00 amHigh irradiances of low-level laser therapy should not be used over melanomas. Researchers studied the pain relieving, anti-inflammatory "cold laser," finding that it caused increased tumor growth in a mouse model of skin cancer. -
Adding tools against breast tumors
19 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pmAt the end of a 10-year, coast-to-coast study of women with an unusual form of breast cancer, medical researchers are making the case for a particular combination of treatments to stop the tumors in their tracks. -
Role of gene in tumor development, growth and progression identified
19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmResearchers have identified a gene that may play a pivotal role in two processes that are essential for tumor development, growth and progression to metastasis. -
Reasonable alternative to invasive biopsy of palpable breast lesions with benign imaging features suggested by study
19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmShort-term follow-up is a reasonable alternative to invasive biopsy of palpable (capable of being touched or felt) breast lesions with benign imaging features, particularly in younger women with probable fibroadenoma (non-cancerous tumors that often occur in women during their reproductive years), according to a new study.
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Blocking Tissue Stiffening Enzyme Could Be Key To Preventing Aggressive Cancers
21 Nov 2009 | 12:12 pmFeatured Article Main Category: Breast Cancer Also Included In: Cancer / Oncology ; Biology / Biochemistry ; Preventive Medicine Article Date: 20 Nov 2009 - 8:00 PST A team of scientists from the US and the UK have shown that blocking an enzyme called lysyl oxidase that causes tissue to stiffen reduces the likelihood of abnormal but non-malignant ... -
FISH Technology Preferred for Choosing HER-2-Positive Breast Cancer Treatments
21 Nov 2009 | 7:41 amThe debate on how to select patients who will respond best to costly drug treatments for aggressive breast cancer now favors fluorescence in situ hybridization to measure the HER-2 receptor found in human breast tumors, according to a leading pathologist presenting at the Association for Molecular Pathology annual meeting. -
Attacking Normal Cells Slows Tumor Growth
21 Nov 2009 | 3:14 amU.S. cancer researchers say they've discovered targeting normal cells in tumors slows the growth of the cancer. -
Discovery Boosts Boys' Prospects for Post-Cancer Fertility
20 Nov 2009 | 10:57 pmNew research suggests it may become possible for pre-pubescent boys stricken by cancer to prepare for the future when they may be infertile but still want to become natural fathers. -
Chemo and forgetfulness: It's not all in your head
20 Nov 2009 | 6:45 pmIf you're undergoing chemotherapy and you feel more forgetful than ever, it's not all in your head.
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Micro-Endoscope Designed To Seek Out Early Signs Of Cancer
21 Nov 2009 | 12:00 amTraditional endoscopes provide a peek inside patients' bodies. Now, a University of Florida engineering researcher is designing ones capable of a full inspection. Physicians currently insert camera-equipped endoscopes into patients to hunt visible abnormalities, such as tumors, in the gastrointestinal tract and internal organs. -
Blocking Tissue Stiffening Enzyme Could Be Key To Preventing Aggressive Cancers
20 Nov 2009 | 8:00 amA team of scientists from the US and the UK have shown that blocking an enzyme called lysyl oxidase (LOX) that causes tissue to stiffen reduces the likelihood of abnormal but non-malignant breast tissue turning into tumors, suggesting that LOX and similar enzymes could be new targets for effective anti-cancer drug therapies. -
Stopping Tissue Stiffening Is Key To Preventing Aggressive Cancers
20 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amScientists have identified an enzyme that is crucial for turning abnormal but non-malignant breast tissue into tumours, according to a study published today in Cell online. Blocking the enzyme lysyl oxidase (LOX) reduced the chance a tumour would form, and also meant tumours that did develop were smaller and less aggressive. -
Is Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus A Risk Factor For Gallbladder, Biliary And Pancreatic Cancer?
20 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amThere are minimal data assessing the relationship between diabetes and gallbladder, biliary and pancreatic cancer. Recent small studies have suggested an elevated risk of pancreatic cancer only in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). A research article published on November 14, 2009 in the World Journal of Gastroenterology addresses this question. The research team, lead by Dr. -
Multidisciplinary Meeting On Urological Cancers
20 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amExperts agree that the urological cancer patient will benefit greatly if the delivered treatment is the result of a combined effort. Collaboration of experts from various fields is, therefore, necessary to take cancer-related research and medical practice to the next level.
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Adding tools against breast tumors
19 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pmAt the end of a 10-year, coast-to-coast study of women with an unusual form of breast cancer, medical researchers are making the case for a particular combination of treatments to stop the tumors in their tracks. -
Reasonable alternative to invasive biopsy of palpable breast lesions with benign imaging features suggested by study
19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmShort-term follow-up is a reasonable alternative to invasive biopsy of palpable (capable of being touched or felt) breast lesions with benign imaging features, particularly in younger women with probable fibroadenoma (non-cancerous tumors that often occur in women during their reproductive years), according to a new study. -
Mastectomy not being overused for breast cancer treatment, study suggests
17 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pmWith there being a concern that mastectomy is excessively used as a treatment for breast cancer, a survey of nearly 2,000 women indicates that breast-conserving surgery was attempted as the initial therapy for about 75 percent of those surveyed, according to a new study. -
For many, mammography every other year has benefits of annual screening, but less harm
17 Nov 2009 | 8:00 pmA comprehensive analysis of various mammography screening schedules suggests that biennial (every two years) screening of average risk women between the ages of 50 and 74 achieves most of the benefits of annual screening, but with less harm. -
New combination therapy could deliver powerful punch to breast cancer
17 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amA powerful new breast cancer treatment could result from packaging one of the newer drugs that inhibits cancer's hallmark wild growth with another that blocks a primordial survival technique in which the cancer cell eats part of itself, researchers say.
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KINAXO Completes Financing Round To Enhance Biomarker Development
20 Nov 2009 | 7:21 amKINAXO Biotechnologies GmbH announces the completion of a financing round, gaining two new investors in the company, Leifina and Conmit Invest. At the same time KINAXO reports that Jürgen Schumacher has been elected as a new member of the company's advisory board. -
Engineer Designs Micro-Endoscope To Seek Out Early Signs Of Cancer
20 Nov 2009 | 1:27 amGAINESVILLE, Fla. - Traditional endoscopes provide a peek inside patients' bodies. Now, a University of Florida engineering researcher is designing ones capable of a full inspection. -
Laser Therapy Can Aggravate Skin Cancer
19 Nov 2009 | 11:25 pmHigh irradiances of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) should not be used over melanomas. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Cancer studied the pain relieving, anti-inflammatory 'cold laser', finding that it caused increased tumour growth in a mouse model of skin cancer. -
UCLA Researchers Create 'fly Paper' To Capture Circulating Cancer Cells
19 Nov 2009 | 4:21 amJust as fly paper captures insects, an innovative new device with nano-sized features developed by researchers at UCLA is able to grab cancer cells in the blood that have broken off from a tumor. -
New On-Off 'switch' Triggers And Reverses Paralysis In Animals With A Beam Of Light
19 Nov 2009 | 3:53 amIn an advance with overtones of Star Trek phasers and other sci-fi ray guns, scientists in Canada are reporting development of an internal on-off "switch" that paralyzes animals when exposed to a beam of ultraviolet light.
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Morphine may accelerate cancer growth
19 Nov 2009 | 9:17 amThe pain reliever morphine may accelerate the growth of cancer cells, a study suggests, but a newly-approved drug may help keep tumors from spreading. -
New guidelines for breast exams released
17 Nov 2009 | 9:56 amThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is suggesting that women under the age of 50 no longer need to be routinely screened for breast cancer, saying the risk of false positives, unnecessary radiation, and unneeded biopsies outweigh the benefits of blanket screening. -
Australian scientists planning to grow breast tissue
16 Nov 2009 | 10:06 amScientists in Australia plan to start clinical trials on a technique that may allow women who've had a mastectomy to regrow their own breast tissue. -
Breast cancer pain can last for years
16 Nov 2009 | 9:35 amA Danish study has found that nearly half of breast cancer survivors suffer from pain two or three years after surgery. -
Divorce rate is higher when women get sick
16 Nov 2009 | 8:23 amWomen who receive a cancer or MS diagnosis are six times more likely to end up separated or divorced than a male spouse who receives the same diagnosis, a new study has found.
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M. D. Anderson's Head of Women Faculty Programs, Elizabeth Travis, Receives 2009 AAMC Women in Medicine Leadership Development Award
10 Nov 2009 | 12:19 pmElizabeth Travis, Ph.D., associate vice president for Women Faculty Programs and professor in the Departments of Experimental Radiation Oncology and Pulmonary Medicine at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, has received the 2009 Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Women in Medicine Leadership Development Award. -
M. D. Anderson Chief Nursing Officer Named AAN Fellow
10 Nov 2009 | 6:19 amThe University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center's top nursing executive has been recognized with nursing's highest honor. -
Green Tea Shows Promise as Chemoprevention Agent for Oral Cancer, M. D. Anderson Study Finds
5 Nov 2009 | 5:28 amGreen tea extract has shown promise as cancer prevention agent for oral cancer in patients with a pre-malignant condition known as oral leukoplakia, according to researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. -
Early Stage, HER2 Positive Breast Cancer Patients at Increased Risk of Recurrence
2 Nov 2009 | 1:45 pmEarly-stage breast cancer patients with HER2 positive tumors one centimeter or smaller are at significant risk of recurrence of their disease, compared to those with early-stage disease who do not express the aggressive protein, according to a study led by researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. -
Academic Pressures and Stress Take Toll on Scientists, Clinicians
2 Nov 2009 | 8:43 amOn average, research shows, the United States loses the equivalent of at least one entire medical school class each year to suicide- as many as 400 physicians. The book Faculty Health in Academic Medicine: Scientists, Physicians, and the Pressures of Success (Humana Press/Springer), by faculty at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and other national medical experts, breaks new ground in a first-of-its-kind look at faculty health.
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10 Tips for Reducing Cancer Risk
21 Nov 2009 | 7:12 amWhile we can’t always prevent cancer, we can do things to help reduce the risk of developing it. Of course, we always hear: eat healthy foods, exercise, don’t smoke. But the message doesn’t seem to be getting through because people still eat junk or high fat foods, still don’t exercise and still smoke. The Mayo Clinic published 10 tips to reduce cancer risk in their most recent issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource. Here are the tips and below there’s more explanation: Stop smoking Limit alcohol intake – some alcohol is okay, too much is not… -
More on National Diabetes Month – Tips
20 Nov 2009 | 7:33 amLiving with diabetes is more than taking insulin or medication. Those who have diabetes or know someone who does knows that living with diabetes is a lifestyle. Insulin or medications, like metformin or glucophage are not a cures for diabetes, although that is a common belief. Insulin and medications merely manage the disease, allowing the person with diabetes to continue living as normally as possible. Unfortunately, the disease still can cause significant damage to the body, as the sugar levels fluctuate. People with diabetes who manage to keep their blood glucose (sugar) under strict… -
Exercising Your Knee When it Hurts
19 Nov 2009 | 11:55 pmIt may seem to go against your instincts, but in some cases, supervised exercise when you have knee pain could be just what you need. A study in the Netherlands of 131 people with patellofemoral pain syndrome found that patients who had followed a specially designed exercise program had better outcomes after one year of treatment than those who followed the standard care. Patellofemoral pain syndrome results in pain at the front of the knee, most often starting in adolescence, particularly among teens who are active in sports. It affects women more than men. The patients who followed the… -
P&G Recall of Some of Vicks Products
19 Nov 2009 | 3:57 pmP&G Voluntarily Recalls Specific Lots of Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom Press Release CINCINNATI, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) announced today it is voluntarily recalling three lots of its Vicks Sinex nasal spray in three countries: the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/pg/41327/ The company said it is taking this precautionary step after finding the bacteria B. cepacia in a small amount of product… -
Asthma May Lead to H1N1 Complications
19 Nov 2009 | 3:37 pmChildren who have asthma are at higher risk of developing problems if they contract the H1N1 flu, more so than if they have the seasonal flu, say researchers. Researchers in Toronto, Canada, investigated the differences between 58 children with H1N1 who were admitted to the Hospital for the Hospital for Sick Kids, in Toronto, and 200 who had been admitted to the same hospital with complications from the seasonal flu, between 2004 and 2008. The researchers found that 22% of the children who were admitted because of H1N1 had asthma, while only 6% of those with seasonal influenza were asthmatic.
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New mammogram guides draw backlash - Cincinnati.com
21 Nov 2009 | 2:04 pmABC NewsNew mammogram guides draw backlashCincinnati.comBy Peggy O'Farrell • pofarrell@enquirer.com • November 21, 2009 Tami Boehmer learned she had breast cancer less than a week before her 39th birthday. Guidelines against self-exams for breast cancer ignite firestormBaltimore SunUnderstanding mammogram guidelinesChicago TribunePhysician: Breast cancer screenings still importantAmerican ChronicleFort Worth Star Telegram -eFitnessNow -Plain Dealerall 397 news articles » -
Sunday Breakfast Menu, Nov. 22 - New York Times
21 Nov 2009 | 11:58 amAlbany Times UnionSunday Breakfast Menu, Nov. 22New York TimesMr. Gregory also talks about a federal panel's controversial breast cancer screening recommendations with Nancy Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen for the gopers tie breast cancer change to healthcare reformThe HillGOP: Health test recommendations could affect careThe Associated Pressall 222 news articles » -
Mammogram is Killing Women, Causes Breast Cancer - NewsBlaze
21 Nov 2009 | 10:58 amOC Watchdog: Your Tax Dollars at Work (blog)Mammogram is Killing Women, Causes Breast CancerNewsBlazeAs a phlebotomist, I did my research about breast cancer. You can can say that I'm crazy, but I think the mammogram is killing women. As a lab assistant, A breast cancer survivor with a sense of humorKVALSurvivors, doctors shocked by new breast cancer recommendationsJournal TimesCommentary: Ignore the “experts” on Women's (and Men's) healthBlastAlbany Democrat Herald -MayoClinic.com -ABC Newsall 32 news articles » -
New Cancer Screening Guidelines: Why the New Recommendations Aren't the End of ... - Associated Content
21 Nov 2009 | 9:51 amCTV Southwestern OntarioNew Cancer Screening Guidelines: Why the New Recommendations Aren't the End of Associated ContentOn Monday, the US Preventative Services Task Force released a statement revising the recommended guidelines for breast cancer screening. The Risks and Benefits of Cancer TestsNew York TimesIn Cancer Testing, Less Is Now BetterWall Street JournalCancer screenings under scrutinyCNNWebMD -Peoria Journal Star -CBS 21all 765 news articles » -
Pink Propane Truck Helping Fight Against Breast Cancer - NBC4i.com
21 Nov 2009 | 3:34 amMiamiHerald.comPink Propane Truck Helping Fight Against Breast CancerNBC4i.comCOLUMBUS, Ohio – The United Landmark Cooperative Propane Company is honoring Stefanie Spielman by raising money for her breast cancer Stefanie Spielman remembered for grace, compassionDelaware NewsPluses and MinusesThe Newark AdvocateStefanie Spielman, Wife of Chris Spielman, Passses Away From Cancer at 42ZimbioExaminer.com -Bleacher Report -The Associated Pressall 342 news articles »
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More Republican Lies and Deception Over Cancer Screening - Huffington Post (blog)
21 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pmCTV Southwestern OntarioMore Republican Lies and Deception Over Cancer ScreeningHuffington Post (blog)The ACOG's pap smear findings are similar to what the medical profession has been suggesting for years about prostate cancer prevention. Mammograms, Pap Smears, and the PSA: How Other Screening Tests Measure UpNewsweekRethinking the Pap TestNew York Times (blog)SENTINEL EDITORIAL: What to do about advisory reports on cancer screeningThe Keene SentinelCBS Newsall 765 news articles » -
Hahn misses broadcast after surgery - News & Observer
21 Nov 2009 | 1:08 pmHahn misses broadcast after surgeryNews & ObserverNC State play-by-play broadcaster Gary Hahn isn't working today's game at Virginia Tech because he is recovering from prostate cancer surgery. and more » -
When Your Business Becomes Your Life - New York Times
21 Nov 2009 | 6:27 amWhen Your Business Becomes Your LifeNew York TimesI recently lost a longtime client, who was also a dear friend and valuable mentor, to prostate cancer. He was 52 years old and left -
Paying for what does not work remains popular - ZDNet (blog)
20 Nov 2009 | 9:53 amPaying for what does not work remains popularZDNet (blog)If you are diagnosed with prostate cancer and told it has a low Gleason score, you may be told to do nothing — watchful waiting, it's called. and more » -
UPDATE 1-FDA says Dendreon's drug application is complete - Reuters
20 Nov 2009 | 7:01 amUPDATE 1-FDA says Dendreon's drug application is completeReutersO) said on Friday that the US Food and Drug Administration has accepted its application to market its experimental prostate cancer vaccine and will rule on Dendreon's Provenge gets FDA review dateThe Associated PressDendreon Gets FDA Acceptance For Prostrate Cancer Drug Application - UpdateRTT NewsDendreon says FDA will disclose Provenge's fate by May 1Bizjournals.comistockAnalyst.com (press release) -PR Newswire (press release)all 82 news articles »
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Dendreon Receives FDA Acknowledgement Of Complete Response
21 Nov 2009 | 1:00 amDendreon Corporation (Nasdaq: DNDN) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided written acknowledgement that the Company's amended Biologics License Application (BLA) for PROVENGE® (sipuleucel-T) is a complete response. The FDA has assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date of May 1, 2010, by which time it will respond to Dendreon's amended BLA. -
Multidisciplinary Meeting On Urological Cancers
20 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amExperts agree that the urological cancer patient will benefit greatly if the delivered treatment is the result of a combined effort. Collaboration of experts from various fields is, therefore, necessary to take cancer-related research and medical practice to the next level. -
Tulane Cancer Center To Begin Novel Clinical Trial For Late-Stage Prostate Cancer Drug
18 Nov 2009 | 3:00 amInternational prostate cancer expert Dr. Oliver Sartor of Tulane Cancer Center is the first oncologist in the United States to offer patients an experimental new treatment for late-stage prostate cancer through a multi-center clinical trial that is currently recruiting patients at 100 sites across 20 countries worldwide. -
Hollis-Eden Presents New Interim Data From Prostate Cancer Phase I/II Clinical Studies Of Apoptone (HE3235) At AACR Molecular Targets Conference
17 Nov 2009 | 1:00 amHollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: HEPH), reported preliminary results of its ongoing Phase I/II clinical trial with Apoptone® (HE3235) for hormone-resistant prostate cancer (also called castrate-resistant prostate cancer or CRPC). -
Anxiety And Distress During Active Surveillance For Early Prostate Cancer
16 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amUroToday.com - The present study found that the majority of men with early prostate cancer (PC) included in a protocol-based program for active surveillance (AS) show favorable anxiety and distress scores when compared to reference values and to groups of patients with PC who underwent other treatments.
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Routine evaluation of prostate size not as effective in cancer screening, study finds
14 Nov 2009 | 8:00 amNew research studied the association between prostate-specific antigen levels and prostate size and found that routine annual evaluation of prostate growth is not necessarily a predictor for the development of prostate cancer. However, the study suggests that if a man's PSA level is rising quickly, a prostate biopsy is reasonable to determine if he has prostate cancer. -
Chemo-radiation Before Prostate Removal May Prevent Cancer Recurrence
11 Nov 2009 | 5:00 pmResearchers have found a combination of radiation therapy and chemotherapy given before prostate removal is safe and may have the potential to reduce cancer recurrence and improve patient survival. -
Shorter Radiation Course Stops Cancer Growth In High-risk Prostate Cancer Patients
10 Nov 2009 | 8:00 pmHypofractionated radiation treatment, a newer type of radiation treatment that delivers higher doses of radiation in fewer treatments than conventional radiation therapy, is significantly more effective in stopping cancer from growing in high risk patients, compared to receiving standard radiation treatment, according to a new study. In addition, findings show there is no increased risk of negative side effects later in patients who undergo hypofractionated radiation. -
Time Between Treatment And PSA Recurrence Predicts Death From Prostate Cancer
9 Nov 2009 | 8:00 amMen whose prostate specific antigen rise within 18 months of radiotherapy are more likely to develop spread and die of their disease, according to an international study. -
New Synthetic Molecules Trigger Immune Response To HIV And Prostate Cancer
8 Nov 2009 | 2:00 amResearchers have developed synthetic molecules capable of enhancing the body's immune response to HIV and HIV-infected cells, as well as to prostate cancer cells. Their findings could lead to novel therapeutic approaches for these diseases.
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Battling Bill takes on cancer for sixth time
21 Nov 2009 | 12:18 pmA PENSIONER who has battled cancer six times is calling on other people with the disease to stay positive and keep fighting. -
NRC cites VA clinic for radioactive-treatment violations
21 Nov 2009 | 4:08 amIn the first outside report on its flawed prostate-cancer program, the Philadelphia VA Medical Center was cited for eight apparent violations in using radioactive materials on nearly 100 veterans, federal inspectors have concluded. -
Dendreon's Provenge gets FDA review date
20 Nov 2009 | 8:05 pmBiotechnology company Dendreon said Friday that the Food and Drug Administration will make a regulatory decision on the potential prostate... Biotechnology company Dendreon said Friday that the Food and Drug Administration will make a regulatory decision on the potential prostate cancer vaccine Provenge by May 1. The drug is aimed at treating ... -
Discovery Boosts Boys' Prospects for Post-Cancer Fertility
20 Nov 2009 | 3:53 pmNew research suggests it may become possible for pre-pubescent boys stricken by cancer to prepare for the future when they may be infertile but still want to become natural fathers. -
Dendreon Receives FDA Acknowledgement of Complete Response- PDUFA Date Assigned as May 1, 2010
20 Nov 2009 | 10:36 amDendreon Corporation today announced that the FDA provided written acknowledgement that the Company's amended Biologics License Application for PROVENGE is a complete response.
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ASCO Releases Updated Treatment Guidelines For Patients With Stage 4 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
17 Nov 2009 | 3:00 amNew recommendations on the use of chemotherapy to treat patients with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) were issued today by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The evidence-based clinical practice guideline indicates a patient's physical age should not determine the cancer treatment he/she is given. -
Poniard Pharmaceuticals Announces Pivotal Phase 3 SPEAR Trial Of Picoplatin In Small Cell Lung Cancer Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint
17 Nov 2009 | 1:00 amPoniard Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PARD) announced that its pivotal Phase 3 SPEAR (Study of Picoplatin Efficacy After Relapse) trial of picoplatin in the second-line treatment of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) did not meet its primary endpoint of overall survival. The analysis, based on 320 evaluable events (patient deaths), showed a hazard ratio of 0.82 with a p value of 0.089. "We are disappointed that the trial did not meet the primary endpoint. -
Scientific Presentations At 2009 ASTRO Meeting Highlight RapidArc(R) Radiotherapy Technology From Varian Medical Systems
13 Nov 2009 | 12:00 amClinicians using RapidArc® radiotherapy technology for fast, precise, non-invasive cancer treatments have found that they are able to substantially reduce scatter dose to surrounding healthy tissues, according to several presentations and posters presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) in Chicago. -
Dust Control Research Leads To A NIOSH Grant To Facilitate Adoption Of Hazard Controls
12 Nov 2009 | 12:00 amIn the construction industry, respiratory disease, often leading to disability or an increased risk of cancer, is a major public health concern. Studies led by Deborah Young-Corbett, a faculty member in Virginia Tech's School of Construction, have shown that specific types of sanding tools are highly effective in reducing the dust that causes these health hazards, yet the industry's usage of the available technology remains very low. -
Potential New Lung Cancer Drug Shrank Tumors In Mice
11 Nov 2009 | 9:00 amResearchers in the UK working with a new experimental drug for lung cancer showed that it eliminated small cell lung cancer tumors in 50 per cent of mice and also stopped tumors from growing and becoming resistant to treatment. The researchers now plan to do clinical trials to test whether the drug might be able to help people with small cell lung cancer, which can't be treated with surgery because it spreads so fast.
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Common pain relief medication may encourage cancer growth
19 Nov 2009 | 11:00 amAlthough morphine has been the gold-standard treatment for postoperative and chronic cancer pain for two centuries, a growing body of evidence is showing that opiate-based painkillers can stimulate the growth and spread of cancer cells. Two new studies advance that argument and demonstrate how shielding lung cancer cells from opiates reduces cell proliferation, invasion and migration in both cell-culture and mouse models. -
Targeting 'normal' cells in tumors slows growth, researchers show
17 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amTargeting the normal cells that surround cancer cells within and around a tumor is a strategy that could greatly increase the effectiveness of traditional anti-cancer treatments, say researchers. -
Preventative brain radiation for lung cancer patients: Benefits and risks
13 Nov 2009 | 2:00 amA new study is taking a closer look at the benefits vs. risks for lung cancer patients to undergo preventative brain radiation therapy as a means to stop cancer from spreading to the brain. Study results show that while preventative brain radiation for patients with nonsmall cell lung cancer -- the most common form of lung cancer -- does reduce the chance of developing brain metastases, it impacts some short-term and long-term memory. -
Stereotactic Radiotherapy Offers Noninvasive, Effective Treatment For Lung Cancer Patients
12 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amStereotactic body radiation therapy should be considered a new standard of care for early-stage lung cancer treatment in patients with co-existing medical problems, according to results from a national clinical trial. -
Drug Shrinks Lung Cancer Tumors In Mice
11 Nov 2009 | 8:00 amA potential new drug for lung cancer has eliminated tumors in 50 percent of mice in a new study. In the animals, the drug also stopped lung cancer tumors from growing and becoming resistant to treatment. The authors of the research are now planning to take the drug into clinical trials, to establish whether it could offer hope to patients with an inoperable form of lung cancer.
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CDC survey warns us to step up fight for health
21 Nov 2009 | 11:52 amAnti-smoking advocates may have had good reason to celebrate in recent years. A string of victories - cigarette tax increases, laws banning indoor smoking and the government decision to have the Food and Drug Administration regulate tobacco - seemed to be persuading smokers to quit for good. -
Goldminers sue for lung disease payout
21 Nov 2009 | 3:48 amEighteen former workers who suffer from silicosis or silico-tuberculosis are bringing a test case against the mining giant Anglo American South Africa , a subsidiary of the UK-based Anglo American Corporation. -
Researchers identify role of gene in tumor development, growth and progression
20 Nov 2009 | 7:38 pmVirginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center and VCU Institute of Molecular Medicine researchers have identified a gene that may play a pivotal role in two processes that are essential for tumor development, growth and progression to metastasis. -
Erbitux Recognized By ASCO As A 2009 Major Cancer Advance As First...
20 Nov 2009 | 12:01 pmMain Category: Cancer / Oncology Also Included In: Ear, Nose and Throat Article Date: 18 Nov 2009 The American Society of Clinical Oncology has once again recognized Erbitux as one of the major clinical cancer advances of 2009. -
Morphine May Help Tumors Spread in Cancer Patients
20 Nov 2009 | 7:36 amTwo new studies add to growing evidence that morphine and other opiate-based painkillers may promote the growth and spread of cancer cells.
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Drinking alcohol to reduce heart risk? - Food Consumer
21 Nov 2009 | 12:41 pmDrinking alcohol to reduce heart risk?Food ConsumerHeavy alcohol drinkers were 45 percent more likely to develop pancreatic cancer and heavy liquor drinkers were 62 percent more likely to be diagnosed with and more » -
Novel genetic screen helps find pancreatobiliary cancer - Philippine Star
21 Nov 2009 | 9:42 amNovel genetic screen helps find pancreatobiliary cancerPhilippine StarThe MSP analysis tested five gene sequences, and found significantly more methylated genes in the samples of patients with pancreatic cancer than in samples -
Type 2 Diabetes major risk factor for cancer - Food Consumer
20 Nov 2009 | 4:36 pmType 2 Diabetes major risk factor for cancerFood ConsumerThe study found that among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus, incidence of pancreatic cancer was three times higher than that among those without the Is type 2 diabetes mellitus a risk factor for gallbladder, biliary and Science Centricall 2 news articles » -
Plainfield students take stand against pancreatic cancer - New Brunswick Home News Tribune
20 Nov 2009 | 12:44 pmNJ.comPlainfield students take stand against pancreatic cancerNew Brunswick Home News TribuneAs part of the national Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, students at Barlow Elementary School showed up Weinstein visits Millburn on quest to raise awareness of pancreatic cancerNJ.comGavin & Stacey star backs Justin charityPenarth TimesFundraising Emma takes campaign to UTVMidulster Todayall 5 news articles » -
Rare Pancreatic Cancer Patients May Live Longer When Treated With Radiation ... - Science Daily (press release)
20 Nov 2009 | 12:34 pmRare Pancreatic Cancer Patients May Live Longer When Treated With Radiation Science Daily (press release)PNT is a very rare form of pancreatic cancer that can stay confined to the liver and often cause death from liver damage. Since it is usually unable to be Cancer Artwork Gives Hope9&10 Newsall 24 news articles »
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Dendreon Receives FDA Acknowledgement Of Complete Response
21 Nov 2009 | 11:38 amMain Category: Prostate / Prostate Cancer Also Included In: Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals ; Clinical Trials / Drug Trials ; Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry Article Date: 21 Nov 2009 - 1:00 PST Dendreon Corporation announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration provided written acknowledgement that the Company's amended Biologics ... -
Rare Pancreatic Cancer Patients May Live Longer When Treated With Radiation Therapy
21 Nov 2009 | 3:21 amRadiation therapy is effective in achieving local control and palliation in patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors , despite such tumors being commonly considered resistant to radiation therapy, according to a largest of its kind study in the November 15 issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, the official ... -
Is type 2 diabetes mellitus a risk factor for gallbladder, biliary and pancreatic cancer?
20 Nov 2009 | 5:53 amThere are minimal data assessing the relationship between diabetes with gallbladder, biliary and pancreatic cancer. -
Patrick Swayze - Niemi: 'Swayze Knew he Would Die'
19 Nov 2009 | 6:50 amCaption: Patrick Swayze and wife on the red carpet during the second day of the celebration for the grand opening of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. -
The basics of pancreatic cancer
18 Nov 2009 | 12:16 pmAlthough the exact cause of pancreatic cancer is not known, certain risk factors can raise a person's chance of getting it.
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Rolling The Dice On Mammograms - NPR
21 Nov 2009 | 4:55 amRolling The Dice On MammogramsNPRSince the report came out, news accounts and blogs have featured hundreds of personal stories from women in their 40s who say—just this bluntly—that these and more » -
Mammogram recommendations: What do changes mean for you? - MayoClinic.com
21 Nov 2009 | 12:38 amMammogram recommendations: What do changes mean for you?MayoClinic.comOur biweekly topic-specific e-newsletters also include blogs, questions and answers with Mayo Clinic experts, and other useful information that will help and more » -
Tweets (And More) Of The Week: Mammograms - Forbes
20 Nov 2009 | 2:41 pmTweets (And More) Of The Week: MammogramsForbesMust-reads of the week from forbeswoman on Facebook, Twitter, linkedin and around the blogs. There was a lively debate this week among readers in our -
The different faces of Aids - Straits Times
20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pmStraits TimesThe different faces of AidsStraits TimesEven with cancer - a common illness - some patients are initially silent about their condition. Family members of cancer patients, fearing contamination, and more » -
Swine-Flu Update: Resistance, Mutations, Declines and China - Wall Street Journal (blog)
20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pmSwine-Flu Update: Resistance, Mutations, Declines and ChinaWall Street Journal (blog) a Duke infection-control doctor told the Health Blog. All of the patients were on a cancer ward, and had suppressed immune systems. and more »
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For Kelly
20 Nov 2009 | 8:00 pmThis is my cousin Kelly. She was 5 years old here, and she died just three weeks before her 8th birthday. This month marks 30 years since her passing from leukemia, and that means had she survived her disease, she would have been almost 38 years old. Nowadays, many kids survive cancer. According to St. Jude [...] -
MRI Shows Low-Risk Changes
20 Nov 2009 | 7:35 amCrap. I was hoping for an e-mail from my oncologist that went something like this: “Your MRI results are back, and everything is great!” But this is what I got: “Your MRI report is attached; My take is that there are some low risk changes and that we should keep doing what we have been, the mammogram alternating with [...] -
Flashback: November 19, 2004
18 Nov 2009 | 8:00 pmI was the youngest person waiting to get my mammogram, another sign that this lump was nothing serious because it is not common for young women to have breast cancer. Mammograms are not even recommended for women under the age of 40. I am 34. The mammogram films looked OK, and the technician told me the [...] -
Either I’m Fine or I’m Sick
18 Nov 2009 | 7:16 pmAnother MRI. Quick this time around. Answered some questions. Filled out some forms. Blue gown and underwear. IV in arm. Beeping and screeching. Kelly Clarkson in my ears. 8 minutes on my back. 20 on my belly. Boobs through holes in table. Someone snapping pictures. “Pretty,” she called the pics. I was still and didn’t move. The real answer comes tomorrow: Everything is fine, or maybe it’s not. Relaxing at home. Not [...] -
Flashback: November 18, 2004
18 Nov 2009 | 5:46 amI went to my OB/GYN on November 18. My doctor felt the lump but was confident it was nothing to worry about. It moved around easily, there was no discharge from my nipple, I did not feel any pain: all signs that it was benign. But it’s routine to get a mammogram for any mass [...]
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Cancer Movies and the Holidays
20 Nov 2009 | 7:48 pmI got on the Hulu Web site this evening to look for a movie to watch before bed, and there it was, "Pieces of April," starring Katie Holmes back before she became Mrs. Tom Cruise, darling of the tabloids. It was this movie that inspired a whole section of my Web site, Cancer Movies, because I went to see this "comedy" at a movie theater with Younger Son--and had no idea that the mom in the movie was dying of cancer! So beware. Not all of us want to be reminded of our own problems when we go to a movie, and many of us, me included, don't… -
CyberKnife It Is
20 Nov 2009 | 11:32 amI walked out of my appt. with Dr. Lee the Second--who will be known on this blog as CyberKnife Guy--about an hour ago, totally exhausted. Which is not to say it wasn't a good appt. It was. And CyberKnife guy answered all my questions and more. But now I can hardly keep my head up, so I am eating a bowl of oatmeal with raisins and brown sugar and then I'm going to take a nap. Because I didn't sleep well last night, and I woke up extra early, probably because I knew I had to get up an hour earlier. It kinda works that way, doesn't it?A couple of things I… -
Mammograms and 40-something Women
19 Nov 2009 | 8:16 pmFRIDAY UPDATE: I've been trying to estimate how many women in their 40s are diagnosed by mammogram and haven't been able to find that number. But I did e-mail Dr. Robert Livingston, my former medical oncologist who is now in Tucson, and he said he has never seen that data. However, he said he consulted with a colleague and their estimate is that about 50 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer are diagnosed by mammogram. But he said this percentage would be much lower for younger women and higher for older women. All the discussion about the new mammography… -
New Mammogram Guidelines: A Tempest in a Teapot?
19 Nov 2009 | 9:45 amAll week I've been hearing from women--and a few men--who are angry about the new mammogram guidelines put out by a government panel. Then today I see a story which seems to say, "Never mind, everyone, just go back to what you were doing."HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius issued a statement in which she said:"... our policies remain unchanged. ... I would be very surprised if any private insurance company changed its mammography coverage as a result of this action ..."So was this one of those balloons that the government is fond of floating, and now that there was… -
Pancreatic Action Network Event This Saturday
18 Nov 2009 | 1:31 pmThe local affiliate of the Pancreatic Action Network is sponsoring an event this Saturday evening called An Evening of Hope. A friend of mine, Jennifer, who lost her mother to pancreatic cancer is involved with this organization, and she updates me periodically on what is going on. She also goes to Washington D.C. once a year for a Pancreatic Action Network lobbying effort. I'm interested because my father died of pancreatic cancer.One of the reasons I pay attention, besides the personal, is that pancreatic cancer research is woefully under-funded compared to other kinds of…
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Folic Acid and B12 Supplements Increase Cancer Risk
20 Nov 2009 | 5:02 pmWhen it comes to cancer prevention, it's wise to steer clear of most supplements and instead focus on food. Numerous studies have suggested that many dietary supplements do not decrease cancer risk. Some supplements, in fact, actually may increase risk, raising concerns that supplements cause more harm than good for many people. The latest study on this topic adds to these concerns with the finding that folic acid and vitamin B12 dietary supplements increase the risk of being diagnosed with cancer, of dying from cancer, and of dying from any cause. By the Numbers The study was a double-blind,… -
Qigong Benefits People with Cancer
16 Nov 2009 | 4:54 amFor people with cancer, a decrease in quality of life is one of the most difficult aspects of the disease to manage. Many struggle with fatigue and feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. For people seeking non-medical ways of coping with cancer side effects, Qigong may offer relief. Qigong ("chee-kung") is a Chinese meditative practice which uses slow graceful movements and controlled breathing techniques to promote feeling calm, peaceful, and more content. The latest research on Qigong shows that when cancer patients regularly practice Qigong, it improves their overall quality of life,… -
Old Drugs, New Ways (XELIRI) to Treat Colon Cancer
16 Nov 2009 | 4:25 amA newly published study highlights how combining existing cancer treatment medications in new ways can improve survival for those with advanced colorectal cancer. The chemotherapy combined two medications, capecitabine and irinotecan, in a treatment referred to as XELIRI. Researchers studied XELIRI treatment in 53 patients, more than half (55%) of whom were 65 years of age or older. The overall response rate (ORR) to XELIRI in this group was 32% and the disease control rate was estimated to be 66%. The median (similar to "average") survival in the group was 19.2 months, showing that even in… -
100,500 Cancers Per Year Due to Obesity
16 Nov 2009 | 4:09 amThe American Institute for Cancer Research recently released new numbers on how obesity is linked to the number of cancer cases in the US each year. Not surprisingly, the numbers aren't good. When it comes to colon cancer, it is estimated that at least 13,200 cases each year are due to obesity. In other words, studies suggest that nearly 10%, or one-tenth, of all colon cancer cases never would occur each year if obesity were not a problem in the US. Other health experts believe this estimate is even on the low side. Another study on this topic suggests that about 30% of all colon cancer cases… -
Your Cancer Survivorship Care Plan
9 Nov 2009 | 10:37 am"What's next?" is one of the most common questions asked by anyone who is diagnosed with cancer. In the immediate days and weeks following a cancer diagnosis, "what's next?" will focus on treatment options, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. You'll figure out what to ask your doctor and how to plan your next steps. For people who are a little further into their cancer care plan, "what's next" may mean "for the rest of my life." It's not uncommon to feel a sense of letdown after treatment ends. Without the structure of regularly scheduled treatment appointments and reporting…
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Van Andel Research Institute receives major grant to fight cancer
21 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pmA Van Andel Research Institute scientist has received a $1.3 million federal grant to study how tumors develop resistance to chemotherapy in colon cancer, and his findings could help those suffering from other cancers. -
Guidelines for cancer screening differ by group
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Baptist Hospital Lands New Life-saving Technology
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'It's Like I'm in a Dream': Lexington family who had to delay repairs ...
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Data on Synta Pharmaceuticals' STA-9090 synthetic inhibitor of Hsp90 presented
18 Nov 2009 | 12:33 pmSynta Pharmaceuticals Corp. , a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing small molecule drugs to treat severe medical conditions, today announced that preclinical data presented at the AACR-NCI-EORTC Conference on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics shows that STA-9090, a novel, synthetic inhibitor of ...
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Targeting 'normal' cells in tumors slows growth, researchers show
17 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amTargeting the normal cells that surround cancer cells within and around a tumor is a strategy that could greatly increase the effectiveness of traditional anti-cancer treatments, say researchers. -
Coffee break: Compound brewing new research in colon, breast cancer
13 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pmA compound in coffee has been found to be estrogenic. Scientists say the compound, called trigonelline or "trig," may be a factor in estrogen-dependent breast cancer but beneficial against colon cancer development. -
Paradoxical Protein Might Prevent Cancer
12 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmOne difficulty with fighting cancer cells is that they are similar in many respects to the body's stem cells. By focusing on the differences, researchers have found a new way of tackling colon cancer. -
Minimally Invasive Surgery Shown Safe And Effective Treatment For Rectal Cancer
11 Nov 2009 | 2:00 amLaparoscopic surgery has been used in the treatment of intestinal disorders for close to 20 years, but its benefits have only recently begun to be extended to people with rectal cancer. -
Drug-radiation Combo Eradicates Lung Cancer In Mice
29 Oct 2009 | 2:00 pmResearchers have eliminated non-small cell lung cancer in mice by using an investigative drug called BEZ235 in combination with low-dose radiation.
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My story, our story
19 Nov 2009 | 9:57 amTalk given at the American Cancer Society’s Annual Meeting, November 19, 2009. Good morning. When I got sick, I had no idea how much my life was about to change. I was 34, a mom of a toddler and a newborn baby, and my days were filled with caring for them, keeping the family going, and writing about our adventures on my blog. I was totally dedicated to being a good mom, and giving my two little boys the best childhood that I could. Then my mother-in-law was diagnosed with cancer. We were told that she had infiltrating ductile carcinoma. Although I thought I was relatively… -
Hope for Anissa
18 Nov 2009 | 4:55 pmHave you heard about Hope4Peyton? Peyton is a little girl in Atlanta who has fought the same disease we do — cancer — but at a much, much earlier age. Peyton was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at age 3, and her mama chronicled the story of her fight — and her family’s fight — at a blog called Hope4Peyton.org. Together, they battled cancer, and won. Peyton just celebrated her one-year anniversary of the completion of treatment, and cheers were heard around the blogosphere, in support of her, and her mother, Anissa. Tonight the blogosphere is bustling… -
Happy Birthday, Margaret!
17 Nov 2009 | 6:34 pmNearly 30 years ago, the very first mother with cancer I would know was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was in her thirties herself then, and the girl who would become my best friend and I were only children. Because of that, all I know about her fight I learned much later, in the last few years, but even if I had been older, I suspect that I still would not have heard much beyond whispers of illness or seen much beyond the baking of casseroles and cookies for the children. It was different in those days. People didn’t talk about cancer the way they do now. I’m chagrined… -
Truncal Lymphedema
16 Nov 2009 | 11:58 amDo any of you ladies suffer from truncal lymphedema? It frequently occurs after reconstruction or lung surgery. Symptoms can range from very minor swelling or discomfort to severe pain and swelling that may encompass up to the entire chest, back and shoulders. I have a bit of truncal lymphedema in my right underarm. Thankfully, it is very mild. For about a year after my reconstruction I felt like my underarm was bulgy and very uncommfortable. When I took off my bra at the end of the day I felt like I was still wearing it all evening. Yet when my oncologist compared my underarms… -
More Good News
15 Nov 2009 | 6:10 pmMy good friend, Kris, is a brilliant scientist with GlaxoSmithKline who works on cancer medicines. She’s currently in Boston at a cancer symposium. This is the text conversation we had today: Kris: were u ER+ and HER-? Me: Yes. Kris: there was a study showing if women had side effects with joint pain or hot flashes they had less chance of cancer reacurrance than women who did not have symptoms. Me: Suhweet! I should be good then!! Kris: i know!! So for all of you ER+/HER- ladies who suffer from hot flashes and joint pain, take heart! It might just be worth it! Stay…
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Promoting healthy skepticism in the news: Helping journalists get it right
19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm(Journal of the National Cancer Institute) An editorial published online November 20 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute discusses the exaggerated fears and hopes that often appear in news coverage of cancer research. The editorial provides guidance for both the media and journals to help alleviate the problem. -
Researchers identify role of gene in tumor development, growth and progression
19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm(Virginia Commonwealth University) Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center and VCU Institute of Molecular Medicine researchers have identified a gene that may play a pivotal role in two processes that are essential for tumor development, growth and progression to metastasis. -
Saving the single cysteine: New antioxidant system found
19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm(University of Michigan) We've all read studies about the health benefits of having a life partner. The same thing is true at the molecular level, where amino acids known as cysteines are much more vulnerable to damage when single than when paired up with other cysteines. -
Rare pancreatic cancer patients may live longer when treated with radiation therapy
19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm(American Society for Radiation Oncology) Radiation therapy is effective in achieving local control and palliation in patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, despite such tumors being commonly considered resistant to radiation therapy, according to a largest of its kind study in the Nov. 15 issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, the official journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology. -
Reasonable alternative to invasive biopsy of palpable breast lesions with benign imaging features identified
19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm(American College of Radiology / American Roentgen Ray Society) Short-term follow-up is a reasonable alternative to invasive biopsy of palpable (capable of being touched or felt) breast lesions with benign imaging features, particularly in younger women with probable fibroadenoma (non-cancerous tumors that often occur in women during their reproductive years), according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
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links for 2009-11-20
20 Nov 2009 | 4:04 pmFDA Warns of Unapproved and Illegal H1N1 Drug Products Purchased Over the Internet The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned consumers to use extreme care when purchasing any products over the Internet that claim to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure the H1N1 influenza virus. The warning comes after the FDA recently purchased and analyzed several products represented online as Tamiflu (oseltamivir), which may pose risks to patients. (tags: FDA H1N1 virus fake products) Possible origins of pancreatic cancer revealed MIT cancer biologists have identified a subpopulation of cells that can… -
Buzzword bingo at AACR
19 Nov 2009 | 7:05 pmAfter typing a short, but thoughtful, piece into the Typepad mobile app on the iPhone, it crashed into the cyber ether before I could send or save it. Arrrgh! It's always difficult restarting and retracing steps from scratch because the whole point of the mobile app is that it allows you to capture those sudden brainwaves and quick thoughts so easily. Maybe next time I'll stick to audio and posting it via Posterous instead. This made me realise that what we really need is a service that does a transcript of audio for say, a report or blog post, and allows editing before posting. Boy,… -
links for 2009-11-18
18 Nov 2009 | 4:03 pmFinding Breast Cancer Early: Age 40, Every Year We do believe that we should aim to choose 100% of the benefit. We should not forget that the “benefit” in this situation is reducing deaths from breast cancer. A 30% reduction in saving lives is not acceptable. We also recognize that mammograms are not perfect. We realize that women do have to get additional studies for suspicious lesions. We realize that some women have biopsies that do not show breast cancer. We realize that our predictive tests are not perfect, so that we can’t say with certainty which breast cancers are aggressive and… -
What's new at AACR on molecular targeting and biomarkers?
18 Nov 2009 | 8:13 amAt the AACR molecular targeting meeting in Boston, several key presentations have focused on lessons learned from previous kinase studies and using them to help guide future developments. Charles Sawyers from MSKCC put together a particularly nice presentation looking at the lessons learned from CML and prostate cancer. He noted that 75% of CML patients respond to imatinib and attain a complete cytogenetic response, with only a small number, 20% relapsing by 5 years. The question is why and what can be done to change this? Firstly, the natural course of the disease predicates that… -
The increasing use of social media to recruit patients for clinical trials
17 Nov 2009 | 4:54 amIn an effort to speed up the time to market, companies have always wanted to recruit clinical trials faster. Traditional media was the starting point e.g. sending trial information to advocacy groups, advertising on television, radio, posters, bill-boards etc. Now companies are increasingly looking at how social media can channel patients into clinical trials. This is an exciting area that is outside of the reach of the current FDA debate on how social media is used for drug promotion.Various models are now slowly emerging:1. Communities of people with similar diseasesClinical trial…
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Oh, What A Night...
21 Nov 2009 | 2:00 amBryan and I just got home from a truly magical "Laughs for Bald Bryan" event. As we were getting ready for bed – me happily kicking off my heels and him ripping off his ankle brace – we just couldn't believe what a night this turned out to be. There were so many moments that stood out for us, it's hard to pinpoint any specific ones. But I'll try because we don't want to let the memories fade.Early on in the evening, when a quick tour of the silent auction turned into an amazing (and impromptu) receiving line, to the wonderful people giving us their positivity and… -
Are You Nuts?
20 Nov 2009 | 4:15 pmThis is the question that I've been getting from more than a few people this past week. Why? Because I decided to make 300 bags of cookies and brownies for the Laughs For Bald Bryan VIP reception. Since I've been baking so much lately I decided that I'd really love to make a bunch of cookies and brownies as a "thank you" to the people in the VIP section. I would've made 1200 of them, but that was ridiculous. Bryan and I have been really overwhelmed at the response to tonight's (EEK!) fundraiser and wanted to thank people. We weren't sure how, until I offered… -
Lactation, Ear Wax & Vomit
18 Nov 2009 | 3:43 pmThis story is more funny than gross, I promise. Well, at least part of it. Bryan and I have had quite the day today. We were up early to get to Bryan's biweekly neuro oncologist appointment. When we arrived, we were the only ones in the office. It was great. Usually is can take up to forty five minutes to see our doctor, which isn't great. Being back in the hospital reminded me of another appointment Bryan needed to make: one with an ear, nose and throat specialist. Over the past few weeks, Bryan has been having a hard time hearing. Before you get worried, it's not from anything serious. -
Typing Lessons
12 Nov 2009 | 8:13 pmIf you're reading this, you're clearly using something with a keyboard. Your phone, computer, etc. And to get to this blog, somewhere along the way you may have had to type several individual keys.For example, w-w-w-.-a-n-i-n-c-o-n-v-e-n-i-e-n-t-t-u-m-o-r-.-c-o-m. Or, w-w-w-.-g-o-o-g-l-e-.-c-o-m.Presumably, each of your fingers moved seamlessly across the keyboard, your knuckles easily extending to reach out-of-the-way keys. Even if you're a novice typist, speed has nothing to do with it. Once you were able to find the keys, your fingers did all the work. Ironically, if you think about it,… -
The Food Blog is Up!
11 Nov 2009 | 3:11 pmThe name may still be a work in progress, but I've started my food blog! Yay! Really, I just couldn't wait any longer. You can check it out at www.pardonmycrumbs. I just made pumpkin cupcakes last night and posted the recipe and some pics. They're mmmm-mmmm-awesome (and pretty)! Enjoy and I look forward to keeping up both blogs, each dedicated to the two biggest loves of my lives. :) Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Extreme Home Makeovers Features a Bone Marrow Donor and Recipient
20 Nov 2009 | 12:25 amDid you miss last weeks episode of Extreme Home Makeovers? CLICK HERE to watch it on ABC.com. The Stott family has been through a lot. First Joey Stott got Leukemia. After receiving a bone marrow transplant from an anonymous donor located on the National Marrow Donor Program registry, her family suffered a second set back when their house caught fire and was damaged beyond repair by smoke and water damage.Enter Ty Pennington and the Extreme Home Makeover crew. Not only did they build the Stotts a new house and barn for their sheep, they also brought Joey's bone marrow donor with them giving… -
Team Janet + UCLA APAMSA + Nom Nom Truck = Marrow Drive
13 Nov 2009 | 2:41 amA Marrow Donor Drive to find a match for Janet Liang. Please let your friends, family and colleagues who live or work near UCLA know about this event. Date: Monday, November 16, 2009Time: 11:30am - 3:00pmLocation: Gayley & Strathmore, WeyburnSecond drive later the same dayTime: 5:00 pm -7:00 pmLocation: Near Weyburn Terrace A Nom Nom Truck comes to UCLA to help Janet find a match! You can join the National Marrow Donor Program at this event. Registering is free and pain free. It takes approximately 10 minutes to fill out a short registration form and have the inside of your cheeks swabbed… -
A Message from Tami Day +135
12 Nov 2009 | 9:55 am"My back is definitely getting better but still have a ways to go. Went to see my Doctor today and he says everything looks good. He cut my fluids in half and I'm not taking as many meds."So sounds like she's feeling better. FINALLY! I'll continue to update this blog whenever I receive a change from her most recent status. Thanks for checking in! -
No News is Good News
10 Nov 2009 | 2:49 pmWell the reason I haven't posted any updates lately is because my information source has run dry. That translates to that Tami has been doing well enough on her own that my mom is no longer going to help her each day. I hate calling because you just never know when she might be taking a nap so I will send Tami an email right now and see if she can send me back an update on how she's doing :) -
Wow I woke up this morning...
29 Oct 2009 | 1:54 pmAnd there was snow!Came up for a short visit to see Tami. She looks great! Her back is still sore from her muscle strains, but regarding her transplant she's doing really well. In fact her magnesium level has suddenly risen so she will be able to reduce the amount of magnesium she has to infuse each day. This may mean she won't have to keep infusing the big bag of fluid that comes along with the high dose of liquid magnesium she had been receiving each day for the past few months. So that's really good news!And guess who else I got to see....
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Stefanie
20 Nov 2009 | 7:06 amCOLUMBUS, OHIO - I never met Stefanie Spielman, nor have I met her husband, Chris. She died yesterday at age 42 from breast cancer, leaving Chris and 4 young children; Madison, Noah, Macy and Audrey. Please keep them in your prayers. While I don’t know them, I do know a friend of theirs – and I know their story. If you don’t, I’d like to take just a moment and share it with you. They were college sweethearts, Chris the All-American football linebacker and Stefanie the love of his life. She was 30 and pregnant when she found the lump during a self-exam, sadly this isn’t such a… -
Country.Music.Awards
17 Nov 2009 | 6:45 amNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - Lia from radiolia.com is awesome. Not just a little cool or kind of a nice lady, but one of those amazing people who truly take your breath away with her generosity. She was a nominee this year (again!) at the CMA’s and invited me to join her as a guest. That qualifies as amazing in my book. So the show was spectacular – the best show I have ever seen. Our seats were great, you can see how close we were to Taylor Swift during her performance. The people there were so much fun, even during the commercial breaks it was a good time. Afterward, I was fortunate enough to… -
Dangler
11 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - I am not a dangler. I am not even close. But I know one when I see one, and in my opinion, my favorite team has quite a few. I’ve loved the Blackhawks for decades; so much so that when they didn’t televise the home games in Chicago (don’t ask), I used to listen on the radio. My teenage daughter Alexandra’s first word was “Krivokrasov”, and my youngest daughter, Isabella, sleeps with a practice puck under her pillow. We don’t even have a rink where we live now, but they love it through my enthusiasm. So last season, while I was ‘watching’ a game on twitter… -
Irene & Co. Event, Version 2.0
9 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amPANAMA CITY, FLORIDA - While tactfully avoiding any references to Andrew Jackson's march to New Orleans through this wonderful place, I would like to share with you how very cool Panama City is (especially from a historic nature). It was a refuge for runaway slaves and native Americans, it was a paradise for exploring conquistadors; really, it’s just a spot people have liked to visit for a long, long time. Irene & Co., a Vera Bradley retailer, has not been around quite as long as the conquistadors, but is nonetheless a well established favorite of locals and visitors alike. Irene and her… -
On the Line
6 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - Apparently in football they have this thing called the ’50 yard line’. It seems to be an important marker for aficionados – they want their team to cross said line with great regularity, they want the opposing team NOT to cross, they want to make sure their seats are as close to it as one can possibly come, that kind of thing. As a hockey girl, I was only vaguely familiar with said line. Until the day that I put my foot on it at the Indianapolis Colts game (the Sunday, October 4th game). Then I got the whole picture; I was standing in the middle of the field when…
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Lust
17 Nov 2009 | 11:47 pmIt's been a long while since I posted, but this is a topic that's been on my mind, and thought it warranted a quick post.Lust is a powerful drug. It took me weeks to "come off" the high of this last dude. My hormones were in such overload, I thought I would explode. It was even bad during my period - go figure! TMI, maybe yes, but fact is girls feel sexual stuff, too. And trust me when I say, I'm leaving out a _lot_ of details.Anyway, experiencing the physical withdrawal brought about much new understanding about my actions & behavior. So much so, that when I told my new sponsor about it,… -
Sponsor
31 Oct 2009 | 6:25 pmMy sponsor left a message for me today saying she didn't want to work with me anymore. It's very sad.She was one of the first people I met in my 12-step group that seemed to have something different than all the rest. Instead of having problems, she had solutions. The first time I met her, she was a speaker at a meeting I was attending regularly. Her share blew me away. People say you should ask someone to be your sponsor if they have something you want. Well, she had it.She had hope, compassion, drive, and a method to working the steps that seemed radically different, and more active, than… -
Blame
27 Oct 2009 | 11:54 amBoy, I almost got stuck in a quagmire of blame on that last post. Thankfully the ODAAT was in my desk drawer, and I remembered to crack it open. I looked up "blame" in the index, and read all the entries. These golden nuggets are from those pages.--"On this day I promise God and myself that I will let go of the problem which is destroying my peace of mind. I pray for detachment from the situation..." (pg. 3)--"Now I'm learning to look squarely at each difficulty, not seeking whom to "blame" but to discover how my attitude helped to create my problem or aggravate it. I must learn to face the… -
Promotion
27 Oct 2009 | 11:11 amRight now I'm terribly wrought with emotion. So much so, I don't know what to do except start writing.I made a few program calls, but wasn't able to reach anyone. Maybe I should keep trying... Most people are at work now, though.I found out today I lost out on a promotion at work. I didn't even know I was in the running for one. It went to another guy that deserves it, mostly, although I've never been a fan of his style. But on the whole, I'm happy for him.The reason my boss stated was that I still needed to "work on things", like my time management, and meetings. This was a reference to the… -
On my way home
26 Oct 2009 | 12:29 amFor the second time this year, I arrived back in Oakland from visiting my mom and wanted to cry.She's really not doing well. Probably she'll never be fully abled again. She's walking much better now, and doesn't need a cane. Her medication to stop the tremors on the right side of her body is really helping a lot.But, there is much she can't do, like make her bed, clip her fingernails, and sit for any length of time. The sitting part is due to her substantial weight loss. Essentially, her butt fell off. So, now all the chairs feel uncomfortable. It's time to get her a butt pillow, to carry…
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