Archive for June, 2010

Abortion Procedure linked to three-fold augmented Breast Cancer Risk
Abortion Procedure linked to three-fold augmented Breast Cancer Risk
An abortion procedure could treble a female’s chances of imminently getting breast cancer, according to study investigators. A group of researchers have claimed this startling outcome following an in-depth study that probes how mothers who breastfeed are shielded from developing breast cancer. As the study team drew to a conclusion that nursing provides noteworthy shielding from cancer, they additionally cited that the peak cited risk aspects in getting breast cancer was termination of pregnancy or the abortion procedure. Other breast cancer risk factors include the inception of menopause and those women who smoke. The study outcomes printed in the journal ‘Cancer Epidemiology’, are the most up-to-date trial that finds an association in-between breast cancer and the abortion procedure. The  [...]

June 30th, 2010 | Breast Cancer, News
New-Fangled Drug Combo Effectual Against Pancreas Cancer – Broccoli Emerges as Cancer Combater
New-Fangled Drug Combo Effectual Against Pancreas Cancer – Broccoli Emerges as Cancer Combater
The novel cancer drug sorafenib shows potential. Sorafenib is employed for treatment of later staging cancers of kidney and liver and is additionally effective in pancreas cancer by tackling tumor stem cells. A research group headed by Prof. Ingrid Herr, HOD, Molecular Oncosurgery, Heidelberg Univ. Hospital in collaboration with the German Cancer Research Center, evaluated the novel substance in rodent and pancreatic cancer cells. It hampered resistance-exhibiting cancer stem cells and was additionally effectual when merged with sulforaphene, an organic constituent present in broccoli. Annually, pancreatic cancer develops in around 12900 Germans and is often spotted quite later on thus leading to fewer individuals surviving the analysis more than a year’s time. Particularly, early harbinger  [...]

June 28th, 2010 | News, Pancreatic Cancer
Risk of Brain Tumor Development Five-Fold Among Mobile Phone Users
Risk of Brain Tumor Development Five-Fold Among Mobile Phone Users
Mobile phone users have a fivefold greater likelihood of developing brain tumors as compared to people using land lines, researchers have cautioned. Researchers have stated that several earlier studies probing cell phone safety considerably undervalued the risk of cancer developing and that brain tumor formation is commonly found on that side of a person’s head where the cell phone had been held against as compared to the other side. Following re-analysis of previous researches, the study authors reached a conclusion that risk of developing such tumors would lay in-between ten to five hundred percent more with protracted cell phone usage. Helming the study, Lloyd Morgan cautioned that the study outcomes elevated the likelihood of a brain tumor epidemic until individuals alter their patterns  [...]

June 23rd, 2010 | Cancer Education, News
Cutting-Edge, Life-Saving Cancer Research Advancements
Cutting-Edge, Life-Saving Cancer Research Advancements
Elucidated herewith are several enthralling cancer research advancements noted in several areas that could help transform this eradicator into a chronic disease. Breast Cancer There are several on-going studies on a vaccination which could avert breast cancer beginning the subsequent year. The shot is intended to target alpha lactalbumin protein that is present in breast tumors. The brainchild behind this vaccine, Dr. Vincent Tuohy deems that it could halt seventy percent of cancers. He even draws parallels between tumors and drunkards in bars who say and do inappropriate things like alpha lactalbumin expression which is targeted by this vaccine. Bowel Cancer A novel 5 minute test is slated to lower chances of developing bowel cancer by one-third and salvage scores of lives. The Flexi-Scope  [...]

June 18th, 2010 | Cancer Education, News
Cancer Diet for a Healthy Existence – Part II
Cancer Diet for a Healthy Existence – Part II
The following are key constituents of a cancer diet and their role in maintaining a healthy living. Beta-Carotene Since beta-carotene, an antioxidant has chemical relation to vitamin A and present in veggies and fruits, and since consumption of these foods have been linked to lowered risk of cancer, it appears to make sense that intake of elevated beta-carotene supplement dosages could lower risk of developing cancer. However, outcomes of three key clinical studies appear to reveal the converse. In two trials wherein individuals were offered elevated beta-carotene supplement dosages in an endeavour at preventing several cancer types inclusive of lung cancer, the supplements were observed to raise the chances of developing lung cancer among those smoking and one-third were not able to find any  [...]

June 16th, 2010 | Cancer Education
Thyroid Cancer Risk Rises Five Folds with Ten Dental X-Rays
Thyroid Cancer Risk Rises Five Folds with Ten Dental X-Rays
Study researchers have cautioned that getting an annual dental X-ray might drastically augment risk of developing thyroid cancer. Investigators observed that people who were given dental X-rays a minimum of 10 times had a five folds greater likelihood of developing thyroid cancer. On the basis of this study finding, scientists have raised caveat that X-rays must not be offered during check-up or when a new patient is being registered, in spite of such a practice being prevalent in several dental surgery procedures. As the number of thyroid cancer cases has doubled in the last three decades, researchers state that the likely threats associated with dental X-ray have mostly been ignored. Study investigator Dr. Anjum Memon stated that their research has highlighted that similar to the trunk or  [...]

June 9th, 2010 | News, Thyroid Cancer
Monumental Vaccine for Breast Cancer Prevention could be on Trial in a Year’s Time
Monumental Vaccine for Breast Cancer Prevention could be on Trial in a Year’s Time
A pioneering shot for Breast cancer prevention and treatment has been created. The drug is due to go on trial as soon as the upcoming year’s time and might obliterate nearly seventy percent of breast cancers and salvage over eight thousand lives annually in just the United Kingdom. The brain child behind this revolutionary vaccine, Dr. Vincent Tuohy stated that the results could be colossal. He further stated that this shot would in the near future be employed for breast cancer prevention among adult females in the analogous manner that the shots have been capable of preventing infancy illness. Dr. Tuohy further mentioned that he was hopeful about the shot soon being employed for also targeting other kinds of cancers. The drug has been found to target a protein known as alphalactalbumin which  [...]

June 4th, 2010 | Breast Cancer, News
Cancer Diet for a Healthy Existence – Part I
Cancer Diet for a Healthy Existence – Part I
Since people has always shown interest in what exactly are the best cancer fighting foods. Hence, is an elucidation of prevalent concerns regarding diet in relation to cancer. Soy-Based Foods Soy-based foods are an essential part of a cancer diet, an ideal protein source and an excellent substitute to meats. Soy has various phytochemicals, a number of them having weak estrogen activity and seems to safeguard from hormone reliant cancer types in animal-based trials. Presently, there is dearth of information which shows that soy supplements could assist in reducing cancer risk. Elevated soy dosages might possibly raise chances of developing estrogen responsive cancer types like endometrial or breast cancer. Woman having breast cancer must consume soy foods in moderation as part of a healthful  [...]

June 1st, 2010 | Cancer Education