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A new study published in theJournal of Urologywarns about a newly-recognized danger associated with cancer screenings — the spread of deadly “superbugs.” According to the report, biopsies, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests, and other invasive cancer screening procedures are a direct cause of serious infections, many of which eventually lead to death. Dozens of studies conducted [...]
Since the 1980s, physicians and cancer groups have regularly warned the public against the potential health dangers of direct sunlight on skin. As a result, many people have stayed out of the sunlight completely, covered their limbs even in warm weather or slathered themselves with UV protection products, all in the interest of lowering their [...]
Coffee addiction may not be the detriment to health many people think it is, according to a new study published in the journalBreast Cancer Research. Postmenopausal women over 50 who drink five or more cups of coffee every day may be as much as 57 percent less likely to develop estrogen-receptor (ER) negative tumors, say [...]
Phytonutrients, the chemicals that help plants defend against environmental challenges, such as damage from pests or ultraviolet light, appear to provide humans with protection as well. Mounting research shows their effectiveness in preventing and treating a range of conditions including everything from cancer and heart disease to diabetes and high blood pressure. But current law [...]
Tobacco use is by far the most common risk factor for cancers of the mouth and throat. Both smoking and ”smokeless” tobacco (snuff and chewing tobacco) increase the risk of developing cancer in the mouth or throat. All forms of smoking are linked to these cancers, including cigarettes, cigars, and pipes. Tobacco smoke can cause [...]
People, who are dealing withchemotherapy, before they begin, are often worried about the possibility of chemo side effects. A few of the chemo side effects could be serious while some tend to be more aesthetic than other things. When chemo side effects occur, they’re appears to be associated with tissues that divide or reproduce quickly. The tissues [...]
Many people identified each year that they have colon cancer. For this reason, you should be aware of significant the colon cancer symptoms, particularly if you are in high-risk of growing the disease. Even though colon cancer symptoms might not regularly be noticeable, these could be the crucial symptoms that might help stretch your lifetime. The sooner [...]
Dr. William Dahut has been named the new clinical director of NCI’s Center for Cancer Research. Dr. Dahut will be the primary interface between NCI and the NIH Clinical Research Center for patient care and clinical operations. He will oversee areas critical to the Clinical Research Program, the quality of patient care, and the ability of principal [...]
The historic Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act was signed into law June 22 and gave the FDA authority to regulate tobacco products. On August 19, the FDA established the Center for Tobacco Products to oversee the law’s implementation and named Dr. Lawrence Deyton, clinical professor of medicine and health policy at George Washington University in [...]
Name of the Trial Phase I Study of AZD2281 and Carboplatin in Patients with BRCA1/BRCA2-associated or Familial Metastatic or Unresectable Breast and/or Ovarian Epithelial Cancer (NCI-08-C-0092). See the protocol summary. Dr. Elise Kohn Principal Investigator Dr. Elise Kohn, NCI Center for Cancer Research Why This Trial Is Important The genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 are human tumor suppressor genes. People who [...]