Lists
- Cancer Prevention Resources (Net Ventures - Brown)
Cancer News on the Net provides sources of information related to the prevention of cancer.
- Cancer Research (National Cancer Institute)
Provides information on clinical trials in progress, results of research, and more. 1-04
- Cancer Resources (Net Ventures - Brown)
Cancer News on the Net provides sources of information, mostly by type of cancer.
- Clinical Trials for Cancer (MDAnderson.org)
Provides information for those interested in clinical trials. 11-02
News
- 04-24-03 Obesity Linked to Cancer (USAToday.com - Hellmich)
"Excess body weight may contribute to about 20% of all cancer deaths in women and 14% of all cancer deaths in men. This translates to about 90,000 cancer deaths a year in the USA, according to a landmark study on the link between obesity and cancer."
"About 65% of Americans are overweight or obese. Obesity is defined as 30 or more pounds over a healthy weight; overweight is 10 to 30 pounds over a healthy weight." 4-03
- 04-3-03 Cancer May Double by 2020 (ABC News - Reaney)
"Global rates of cancer could rise 50 percent to 15 million new cases a year by 2020, but one-third can be cured and one-third prevented by curbing infections and through lifestyle changes, experts said Thursday."
"Tobacco consumption is the most important avoidable cancer risk worldwide. An estimated 100 million people died of tobacco-related diseases in the 20th century, the report said." "Health experts predict the biggest reduction in cancer deaths in the coming decades will be due to curbing smoking."
"But the report says changes in diet -- eating more fruits and vegetables -- increasing exercise and preventing infections such as the hepatitis B and C virus and other infections linked to liver, cervical and stomach cancers, will also make inroads." 4-03
- 10-09-03 Cancer - Striking New Treatment (CBC News)
"A major Canadian-led study has been stopped early because the drug being tested showed "striking" results in preventing breast cancer survivors from having a recurrence."
In the study, women taking letrozole (also known as femara) had half as many recurrences of cancer as those women on a placebo." 10-03
- 12-01-03 Colorectal Cancer - Virtual Colonoscopy as Effective as Traditional Screening (Washington Post - Stein)
"A 'virtual' colonoscopy catches pre-cancerous growths as reliably as the conventional physical exam, offering a less invasive way to avoid one of the top cancer killers, researchers reported today."
"Colon cancer strikes an estimated 105,500 Americans each year and kills more than 57,000, making it the second leading cancer killer after lung cancer. But if caught early, colon cancer is highly curable. As a result, doctors recommend regular colonoscopies." 12-03
- 12-13-03 Colorectal Cancer - Vitamin D Protects Against (CNN News)
"A diet rich in vitamin D appears to protect people from developing potentially cancerous growths in the colon, a study of more than 3,100 veterans found." 12-03
- Cancer Breakthrough (Independent - Connor)
"Scientists have successfully destroyed cervical cancer cells using a new technique that is being hailed as one of the most important developments in medicine for decades."
"The technique, called RNA interference (RNAi), completely eliminated all the cancer cells growing in a test tube, yet left healthy cells unharmed. The scientists called the results 'absolutely remarkable.' "
"Professor Jo Milner, who led the investigation at the University of York, said that in her long career as a cell biologist she had never before witnessed such a powerful anti-cancer agent that was so highly specific in selecting tumour cells." 9-02
- Cancer Research News (Nature)
Provides results from the latest research on cancer. 9-01
- Leukemia - Breakthrough for Leukemia (UniSci)
Provides results of a study in which a pill has produced a 90 percent recovery rate for chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). 11-00
Papers
- Basic Facts About Cancer
- Bladder Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
Provides information on the prevention, risk factors, and treatment of bladder cancer, as well as side effects of treatment. 1-04
- Brain Cancer - Brain-Cancer Drug Approved (applesforhealth)
The US Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval for a new drug, temozolomide ("teh-moh-ZOH-li-mide"), to treat a form of brain cancer called anaplastic astrocytoma ("as-troh-si-TOH-ma"). 08-13-99.
- Brain Cancer - Lance Armstrong Biography (Biography.com)
Provides a biography of the champion cyclist through the year 2000. Armstrong, who has had cancer, won the Tour de France in July of 2001. 7-01
- Brain Cancer - Scorpion Venom Fights Brain Cancer (applesforhealth)
A molecule derived from the venom of the Giant Israeli Scorpion can seek out, find and cripple brain cancer cells, preventing the spread of disease in the brain. 06-04-99.
- Brain Cancer Treatment - Cancer Patients Seek Alternate Therapy (applesforhealth)
More than one in five patients with head and neck cancer seek alternative therapies, according to a study at Princess Margaret Hospital, Canada's top cancer center. 06-25-99.
- Breast Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
Provides information on the prevention, risk factors, and treatment of breast cancer, as well as side effects of treatment. Breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer for women. 1-04
- Breast Cancer - Breast Cancer In Elderly Undertreated (applesforhealth)
Doctors report that elderly women who develop breast cancer should be treated aggressively with chemotherapy and radiation because most of them die of their cancer, not some other disease of old age. 12-03-99.
- Breast Cancer - Breast-Cancer Risk Reduced for Women With Mutated Gene (applesforhealth)
Removing both ovaries from pre-menopausal women with a mutated BRCA1 gene reduced their risk of breast cancer by 70 percent, say researchers at the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center in Philadelphia. 09-10-99.
- Breast Cancer - Docs Debate Transplant for Breast Cancer (applesforhealth)
Researchers are predicting fewer bone marrow transplants for women with advanced breast cancer, after four studies failed to demonstrate the expensive procedure would extend a woman's life. 06-11-99.
- Breast Cancer - Finding Why Cancer Drug Loses Its Punch (applesforhealth)
Scientists say they have figured out why the breast cancer drug tamoxifen loses its punch after a few years, allowing deadly tumors to start to grow again. 08-06-99.
- Breast Cancer - Grilling Meat Linked to Breast Cancer (applesforhealth)
Meat cooked on an open grill or in a hot frying pan doubles the risk of breast cancer for women eating the food. 04-07-00.
- Breast Cancer - Hormones Raise Breast Cancer Risk (applesforhealth)
A common hormone combination used to protect women against heart disease and other conditions after menopause nearly doubles the risk of breast cancer, researcher are reporting. 02-04-00.
- Breast Cancer - New Breast Cancer Treatments Here (applesforhealth)
A drug approved just last year for the treatment of osteoporosis in women also may be the most effective way yet to prevent breast cancer in women. 10-08-99.
- Breast Cancer - Osteoporosis Drug Cuts Breast Cancer Risk (applesforhealth)
The risk of breast cancer for some women can be cut by more than 75 percent if they are taking raloxifene, a drug now used to prevent bone loss, or osteoporosis. 06-25-99.
- Breast Cancer - Pollutant Link Seen in Breast Cancer (applesforhealth)
Scientists at the World Conference on Breast Cancer in Ottawa have presented findings that suggest a link between the disease and pollutants in the environment, particularly pesticides. 07-30-99.
- Breast Cancer - Tamoxifen May Help In Genetic Cancers (applesforhealth)
Dutch researchers say that the anticancer drug tamoxifen may help prevent the spread of breast cancer among women with a common genetic mutation. 12-03-99.
- Breast Cancer - Worry Drives Alternative Medicine Use (applesforhealth)
Boston researchers say the use of herbs, acupuncture and other alternative medical therapies may be a cry for help by breast cancer patients suffering from fear and depression. 07-02-99.
- Breast Cancer Prevention - Breast Removal May Prevent Cancer (applesforhealth)
For women with genetic mutations that put them at high risk for breast cancer, prophylactic mastectomy, surgical removal of the breasts, may prevent the disease. 04-21-00.
- Breast Cancer Prevention - Cancer Link Seen In Hormonal Milk (applesforhealth)
A US scientist has warned that milk from cows injected with growth hormones carries the risk of causing breast cancer. 08-06-99.
- Breast Cancer Prevention - Cancer Screening Benefit Seen In Women (applesforhealth)
Two long-term clinical trials of breast cancer screening in Britain confirm the practice reduces mortality rates and suggest it may benefit women under age 50, the standard age testing begins in Britain. 06-18-99.
- Breast Cancer Prevention - Exercise May reduce Breast Cancer Risk (applesforhealth)
Exercising at least four hours a week for 12 years can reduce a woman's risk of breast cancer by 50 percent, a new study shows. 06-25-99.
- Breast Cancer Testing - Women Sought For Breast Cancer Study (applesforhealth)
Researchers say they are looking for 22,000 women to participate in a study to determine whether a pill that fights bone thinning in older women will be as effective as tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer. 06-11-99.
- Cancer - Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society)
Describes the diagnosis and treatment of AML. 2-03
- Cancer - Research on Cancer and Foods (Fisher)
Provides recommendations to reduce susceptibility to cancer through diet.
- Cancer Cure Approved (HHMI.org)
Describes the research on the new drug, STI-571 or Gleevec, which has been shown to attack only cancer cells and provide a very high rate of cure in leukemia. The FDA approved its use. 5-02
- Cancer Information (American Cancer Society)
Provides news, medical updates, and more.
- Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation
Provides educational information about the prevention of cancer. 1-04
- Caregivers - Cancer Caregivers At Risk For Depression (applesforhealth)
Dutch researchers find cancer caregivers giving nonprofessional care at home are at risk for depression. 08-20-99.
- Center - Johnsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCLA)
Provides news about cancer research, availability of therapies, and a search engine for information about cancer (oncology). 6-99
- Choosing Treatment Facilities and Health Professionals (American Cancer Society)
"Find the doctor or health center that meets your specific needs. We'll help you explore your options, learn about the health care system, and find the right treatment professionals and facilities for you." 1-04
- Colorectal Cancer - Combined Therapy Helps Colorectal Cancer (applesforhealth)
People with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver live longer with a new treatment approach to chemotherapy, concludes a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. 01-07-00.
- Colorectal Cancer - Colon Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
Provides information on the prevention, risk factors, and treatment of colonic (colorectal) cancer, as well as side effects of treatment. 1-04
- Colorectal Cancer - Colon Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise (applesforhealth)
A vaccine made up of a person's own colon cancer cells appears to protect some patients against recurrence of the disease. 01-07-00.
- Colorectal Cancer - Drug Test For Advanced Colon Cancer (applesforhealth)
The Division of Clinical Sciences at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) is studying the effectiveness of the drug thalidomide in preventing the recurrence of colorectal cancer in patients with advanced disease that has been successfully treated by surgery. 1-04
- Colorectal Cancer - New Hope For Colon Cancer (applesforhealth)
A drug named celecoxib, but also called a "superaspirin," may offer a treatment for people with advanced colorectal cancer, who now have poor prospects. 02-18-00.
- Colorectal Cancer - Progress Reported In Colorectal Cancer (applesforhealth)
A device which pumps cancer-fighting drugs continuously into a patient's liver dramatically increases their survival. 06-11-99.
- Colorectal Cancer Prevention - High Fiber No Benefit For Colon Cancer (applesforhealth)
Crunching through jawbreaking bowls of fiber-rich cereals may have health benefits, but preventing colon cancer is not one of them, say researchers. 06-04-99.
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies (American Cancer Society)
"The terms 'alternative' or 'complementary' are used to refer to non-traditional methods of diagnosing, preventing, or treating cancer. Many cancer patients find that these therapies relieve symptoms or side effects, ease pain, and enhance their lives during treatment. How can you know if these approaches are safe and if they can help you?" 1-04
- Decision-Support Tools (American Cancer Society)
"Treatment Decision Tools, like these Cancer Profilers, can help you make an informed decision about your treatment. Using these tools, you can access the detailed analysis of your specific condition, uncover a statistical breakdown of treatment types, and pinpoint the exact topics you should discuss with your doctor." Requires registration. 1-04
- Diet, Exercise, and Cancer (American Cancer Society)
"For the majority of Americans who do not smoke, eating a healthful diet and being physically active are the most important ways to reduce cancer risk. Evidence suggests that one third of the 550,000 cancer deaths that occur in the United States each year are due to unhealthy diet and insufficient physical activity." 1-04
- Distress - Cancer Patients Distress Untreated (applesforhealth)
As many as 50 percent of patients diagnosed with cancer suffer more serious than normal bouts of distress, yet only about 10 percent of these patients get treatment for the condition. 10-29-99.
- Drugs - Anti-Cancer Drug Shows Promise (applesforhealth)
Animal tests show promise for a new drug, PD 184352, that scientists say may one day make it possible for cancer patients to control their disease by simply swallowing one or two pills a day. 07-02-99.
- Drugs - Drug Prevents Hair Loss In Cancer Treatment (applesforhealth)
A clear gel, GW8510, that can be spread on the scalp may be able to prevent unwanted hair loss among people undergoing chemotherapy. 04-21-00.
- Fatigue Prevalent Among Cancer Patients (applesforhealth)
Three out of four patients undergoing anticancer treatment suffer a bout of debilitating fatigue at least every month - yet a failure to communicate between doctors and patients prevents use of effective treatment. 06-25-99.
- Fibroids Unlikely To Become Malignant (applesforhealth)
Women should get a second medical opinion if they are told to consider a hysterectomy because they have fibroid tumors that could become cancerous. 03-24-00.
- Finding Treatment Centers (American Cancer Society)
"Search these databases and directories for hospitals, healthcare facilities, and physician information. Get information about services offered, treatments available, and doctor specialties to help find the right treatment center for you." 1-04
- Head and Neck Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
Provides information on the prevention, risk factors, and treatment of head and neck cancer, including the larynx and mouth, as well as side effects of treatment. 1-04
- Leukemia - Cancer Cure Approved (CenterWatch)
Describes the research on the new drug, STI-571 or Gleevec, which has been shown to attack only cancer cells and provide a very high rate of cure in leukemia. The FDA approved its use. 5-02
- Lung Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
Provides information on the prevention, risk factors, and treatment of lung cancer, as well as side effects of treatment. 1-04
- Lung Cancer - Blood Test For Lung Cancer (applesforhealth)
An enzyme that signals out-of- control tumor growth provides the first means to track the recurrence of lung cancer using simply a blood sample. 07-23-99.
- Lung Cancer - Drugs Okayed To Fight Cancer (applesforhealth)
There are two new weapons in the fight against cancer. The Food and Drug Administration Thursday approved the use Taxotere, manufactured by Aventis Pharmaceuticals for treatment of lung cancer,and Celebrex, made by Searle, for the treatment of a rare genetic cancer. 01-14-00.
- Melanoma - Skin Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
Provides information on the prevention, risk factors, and treatment of skin cancer or melanoma, as well as side effects of treatment. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. 1-04
- Melanoma Treatment - Antisense Biotech Therapy Work in Melanoma (applesforhealth)
For the first time, researchers reported Tuesday successfully applying "antisense" molecular technology against melanoma in advanced patients. 04-14-00.
- Minorities and Cancer - Federal Program Probes Cancer in Minorities (applesforhealth)
A new $60 million federal program will aim to find out why certain groups, such as blacks, Hispanics, American Indians, are hit hard by cancer. 04-14-00.
- Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (National Cancer Institute)
Provides information on the prevention, risk factors, and treatment of non-Hodgkins lymphoma, as well as side effects of treatment. 1-04
- Nutrition After Treatment (American Cancer Society)
"Cancer treatment can greatly affect your nutritional needs. Whether you need help dealing with side effects or simply want to make sure you maintain your health, these resources will help." 1-04
- Ovarian Cancer - Doctors To Replace Defective Genes (applesforhealth)
Doctors at the University of Kentucky are preparing to test a new treatment for advanced ovarian cancer that involves replacing defective genes with healthy ones. 07-23-99.
- Ovarian Cancer - Genetic Treatment Promising For Ovarian Cancer Patients (applesforhealth)
An experimental genetic treatment for ovarian cancer has had successful results in some women who failed to respond to traditional therapies. 09-17-99.
- Prevention - Beta Carotene (applesforhealth)
Researchers have cast doubt on the cancer-fighting properties of beta-carotene supplements. 06-18-99.
- Prevention - Cancer Vaccine Will Be Tested (applesforhealth)
The Franciscan Medical Center in west-central Ohio is readying development and Phase I testing of a two-part cancer vaccine - the first vaccine of its type. 06-18-99.
- Prevention - Cancer-Fighting Cherries (applesforhealth)
Research reveals that fresh, frozen, and canned cherries offer surprising health benefits. 02-11-00.
- Prevention - Lemon Peel Reduces Skin Cancer Risk (applesforhealth)
Researchers say people who learn how to add lemon peel to food preparation, add a twist of lemon in their liquid refreshment and scrape some lemon peel to add zest as a topping for foods may also be reducing their risk of one type of skin cancer. 04-07-00.
- Prevention - Lung Cancer Test Saves Lives (applesforhealth)
New York and Montreal researchers say a simple 20-second lung-cancer screening test that finds tumors as small as a grain of rice could save the lives of thousands each year. 07-16-99.
- Prevention - Ocean Microbes Yield Possible Anticancer Cream (applesforhealth)
A cream made from ocean-dwelling microbes can reverse sun damage that leads to skin cancer, a German study says. 03-03-00.
- Prevention - Quitting Tobacco Use Lowers Lung Cancer Risk (CNN - Baum)
Provides the results of a 10-year study in California showing a correlation between the reduction of tobacco use and the incidence of lung cancer. 9-00
- Prevention - Radon Guide for Families (Environmental Protection Agency)
Provides suggestions for measuring and preventing exposure to radon. Also provides statistics to show that radon is the second strongest cause of cancer in the United States. 5-01
- Prevention - Saliva, Urine Tests May Detect Cancer (applesforhealth)
Testing urine, saliva and other bodily fluids for certain genetic mutations may prove a simple and non-invasive way to detect head, neck, lung and other cancers. 03-24-00.
- Prevention - Study Links Traffic Fumes And Cancer (applesforhealth)
Researchers in Sweden are finding a direct link between traffic fumes and lung cancer. 08-06-99.
- Prevention - White Tea Protects Against Colon Cancer (applesforhealth)
The Cadillac of teas, rare and expensive white tea, appears to protect laboratory animals from developing colon cancer. 04-21-00.
- Prevention by Diet Plan - Top Health Groups Endorse Diet Plan (applesforhealth)
Four major US health organizations have endorsed an eating plan designed to help protect against killer diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. 06-25-99.
- Prostate Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
Provides information on the prevention, risk factors, and treatment of prostate cancer, as well as side effects of treatment. Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer for men after the age of 55. 1-04
- Prostate Cancer - Drug Eases Side Effects Of Prostate Cancer Treatment (applesforhealth)
A drug prescribed to treat urinary problems in men may also help patients with prostate cancer. 10-08-99.
- Prostate Cancer - Experience Gives Best Prostate Outcome (applesforhealth)
Reporting in the journal Urology, Johns Hopkins researchers say patients who have their cancerous prostate removed by a surgeon well practiced in the procedure are far more likely to remain continent and potent afterwards. 01-14-00.
- Prostate Cancer - Radiation After Prostate Cancer Surgery (applesforhealth)
A study suggests prostate cancer patients at high risk of a relapse can benefit from radiation treatments after surgery. The survey shows patients who have the treatments are 88 percent less likely to suffer a recurrence of cancer. 10-15-99.
- Prostate Cancer - Risk Assessment (MSNBC)
Provides a questionnaire to determine general risk level for prostate cancer. 1-04
- Prostate Cancer Gene Discovered (ABC News)
"Scientists say they have found a gene that predicts whether prostate cancer will develop into its most lethal form, a finding that could someday help doctors decide how to treat men with the disease in its early stages." "The aggressive, metastatic form kills more than 30,000 American men each year."
Researchers "found that the intensity of EZH2's activity increased as the disease progressed. And patients who showed higher levels of the EZH2 protein were more likely to get the deadlier form of the disease." 10-02
- Research - Cancer Viruses Hit Their Mark (applesforhealth)
Researchers have identified the role of a protein segment that allows some cancer-causing viruses to latch onto and infect cells. 10-22-99.
- Research Milestones in Cancer - 2000 to Present (American Cancer Society)
Provides a short description of the key milestones in cancer research from 2000 to the present. 1-04
- Staying Active During Treatment (American Cancer Society)
"Find the doctor or health center that meets your specific needs. We'll help you explore your options, learn about the health care system, and find the right treatment professionals and facilities for you." 1-04
- Surviving - Cancer Survivorship (applesforhealth)
Cancer, once considered incurable, is no longer a certain death sentence. Since the 1971 National Cancer Act, much of the research into early cancer detection and treatment has paid off. Mortality rates for most major cancers are declining, and today more people survive cancer than ever before. In fact, 8.4 million Americans - nearly one in 30 - are living with a history of cancer. 09-10-99.
- Talking About Cancer (American Cancer Society)
"Talking about cancer isn't easy. And, there are different considerations when you're talking to family or friends, doctors, insurance and financial companies, and your employer. Get tips on taking this important step and find communities to discuss issues you have along the way." Assists with finding a support group and more. 1-04
- Teens - Cancer Toughens Survivors (applesforhealth)
Young men and women who survive cancer during their teen years appear to develop stronger self-concept than their peers who didn't go through the trauma of fighting a deadly disease. 09-17-99.
- Treatment - Cancer "Fertilizers" Feed Tumors (applesforhealth)
Researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center presented a radical new model of cancer that they said offers hope for new therapies to drastically reduce the cancer death rate. 10-08-99.
- Treatment - Exercise Is Good (applesforhealth)
Starting or maintaining an exercise program after cancer diagnosis results in patients who are stronger both physically and emotionally, concludes a statistical analysis of 24 studies. 09-10-99.
- Treatment - Radiofrequency Energy Cooks Cancers (applesforhealth)
Doctors said they can destroy cancers by "cooking" the tumors with needles heated up by radiofrequency energy. 03-31-00.
- Treatment - Smart Bombs May Blast Cancer Cells (applesforhealth)
Researchers are looking into an innovative way to battle cancer. It relies on nanomolecular "smart bombs" that sense pre-malignant and cancerous changes inside living cells and nip the potential danger in the bud. 12-03-99.
- Treatment - Vitamins A and E Don't Mix With Chemotherapy (applesforhealth)
Researchers at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill have found vitamins A and E appear to protect cancer cells during chemotherapy and radiation therapy. 12-24-99.
- Types of Treatment (American Cancer Society)
"What treatment is best for you? Which methods have proven to be most effective? Here you can find answers to your questions, plus learn about what to ask your physician, what's new in research, and what you can expect after treatment is over." 1-04
- Uterus Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
Provides information on the prevention, risk factors, and treatment of uterus or endometrial cancer, as well as side effects of treatment. 1-04
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