The American Cancer Society has updated its age for initial screening of colorectal cancer to 45, based partly on statistics showing that rates of colorectal cancer are on the rise in young and middle-aged people. The recommendation is for people at average risk of the illness. The findings were published online in CA: A Cancer… Continue reading American Cancer Society Updates Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
Category: Cancer Center
Cancer is a term used to describe the uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells. From prostate cancer to breast cancer, read these articles to learn more.
How to Honor Your Post-Cancer Body
I remember the exact moment when I saw my body’s reflection in the mirror after being diagnosed with breast cancer. It was the morning after the doctor had delivered that crushing diagnosis, and I took a moment after my shower and gave my body a good long look in the full-length mirror. In the past,… Continue reading How to Honor Your Post-Cancer Body
Protect Your Skin from The Sun’s Deadly Rays
The summer sun can wreak some serious cosmetic and health damage on our skin. Luckily, there are ways to prep your skin before to keep it safe all summer long. Here are my best tips: Always apply sunscreen if you plan to be outdoors for an hour, even during cloudy days: sResearch proves that strong… Continue reading Protect Your Skin from The Sun’s Deadly Rays
Skin Is Responsible for Greater Exposure to Carcinogens in Barbecue Smoke Than Lungs Are
With summer coming, it’s only a matter of time before the smells and tastes of barbecued foods dominate the neighborhood. But there’s a downside to grilling that can literally get under your skin. In a study appearing in Environmental Science & Technology in May 2018, scientists report that skin is a more important pathway for… Continue reading Skin Is Responsible for Greater Exposure to Carcinogens in Barbecue Smoke Than Lungs Are
Men with History of NonMelanoma Less Likely to Die of Melanoma
Skin cancer survivors know firsthand that the disease is most treatable when detected early, so they’re more likely to be vigilant about skin exams — and new research shows that such vigilance pays off, according to a news release from the American Academy of Dermatology. After studying more than 900 cases of melanoma reported through… Continue reading Men with History of NonMelanoma Less Likely to Die of Melanoma
Landmark Study Finds More Breast Cancer Patients Can Safely Forgo Chemotherapy
A 21-gene test performed on tumors could enable most patients with the most common type of early breast cancer to safely forgo chemotherapy, according to a landmark study done at Loyola University in May wood IL and published in June 2018 in the New England Journal of Medicine. A release from the university notes that… Continue reading Landmark Study Finds More Breast Cancer Patients Can Safely Forgo Chemotherapy
Multigene Testing Replacing BRCA Tests for Breast Cancer Risk
The use of genetic tests aimed at detecting mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes in women with breast cancer is declining in favor of tests that can detect multiple cancer-associated mutations, according to researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and five other U.S. medical centers. Some researchers had wondered whether multigene… Continue reading Multigene Testing Replacing BRCA Tests for Breast Cancer Risk
Halting the Spread of Cancer
Scientists have identified a compound that blocks the metastasis of pancreatic and other cancers. Using various animal model, scientists at the National Institutes of Health, Northwestern University and other partners have collaborated to identify a compound, which they named metarrestin, that stopped tumor metastasis in multiple animal models. According to a news release from the… Continue reading Halting the Spread of Cancer
Enjoy the Outdoors and Protect Your Skin from the Summer Sun
Is there anything more cheering than the first balmy, sunny days of spring? After a seemingly endless run of cold, gray days, people of all ages gleefully shed their cold-weather gear, take to the outdoors, and look forward to a season of fun in the sun. And as surely as the seasons change and the… Continue reading Enjoy the Outdoors and Protect Your Skin from the Summer Sun
Skin Cancer More Prevalent among U.S. Military Personnel
U.S. military personnel are likelier to develop skin cancer than the general population, according to research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. A review of nine published studies indicates that both active duty service members and veterans have an increased risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of… Continue reading Skin Cancer More Prevalent among U.S. Military Personnel
Breast Cancer Places Greater Financial Burden on Black Women than White Women
Having breast cancer placed a significantly greater financial strain on black women than white women, according to study by researchers at the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The researchers, who published their findings in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, surveyed women who were diagnosed with breast cancer in North Carolina between 2008… Continue reading Breast Cancer Places Greater Financial Burden on Black Women than White Women
Media Representations of Cancer Neglect an Important Risk Factor: Age
Age and older adults are largely obscured in media representations of cancer, according to a study published in April 2018 in the open access journal BMC Public Health. The team of researchers led by the University of Glasgow Institute of Health and Wellbeing note that it is important for older adults to appreciate their heightened… Continue reading Media Representations of Cancer Neglect an Important Risk Factor: Age
Tips for Skin-Cancer Self-Exams
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, and one person dies from melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, every hour. In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May, the American Academy of Dermatology… Continue reading Tips for Skin-Cancer Self-Exams
Melanoma in Children
Although we usually think of skin cancer as an adult illness, in fact childhood melanoma is something to be on the lookout for, according to pediatric skin cancer scientists at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. A news release from St. Jude’s says there is genetic research showing that sun damage contributes to melanoma in children… Continue reading Melanoma in Children
Breast Reconstruction: Understanding the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act
A diagnosis of breast cancer profoundly impacts a woman’s life. In addition to coping with overwhelming emotions, she must make important choices about treatment and all of its implications. One of those is the financial ramifications of her illness, particularly if she will need surgical treatment of her breast. She will need to learn all… Continue reading Breast Reconstruction: Understanding the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act
Bladder Cancer: Risk Factors, Symptoms
Bladder cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the bladder. The bladder is a hollow organ in the lower part of the abdomen. It is shaped like a small balloon and has a muscular wall that allows it to get larger or smaller to store urine made by the… Continue reading Bladder Cancer: Risk Factors, Symptoms
How to Fight the Side Effects of Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Men on hormone therapy for prostate cancer may benefit significantly from hitting the gym with fellow patients and choosing more veggies and fewer cheeseburgers, a study done at Ohio State University suggests. A release from the university explains that androgen deprivation therapy is a powerful tool against prostate cancer, and more and more men are… Continue reading How to Fight the Side Effects of Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Skin Cancer Affects Everyone
No matter how you treated your skin when you were young, you can still work to protect it as you age. That’s one of the key messages from Dr. Susan Y. Chon, Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Women of all races benefit from sun protection. And they all… Continue reading Skin Cancer Affects Everyone