Cancer Archives

Speaking Up About Cancer Pain

Nov 19, 2020 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Cancer

A cancer diagnosis doesn’t always mean there will be pain, but it is a well-founded fear that most people have. More than half of people diagnosed with cancer will experience moderate-to-severe pain. It can occur at any stage in the cancer-care journey, such as during diagnostic procedures, after surgery, and … Read More

Newsbriefs: Flu severity; Healthy metabolism; Prudent diet; Vertigo; Whole grains; Nutrition labels

Oct 19, 2020 · Lynn Russo Whylly · Cancer

Lose Weight to Reduce Flu Severity/Death A recent study found that obese adults had a higher risk of contracting H1N1 (influenza), and a higher risk of death and severe outcomes, than those who were not obese and contracted the virus, according to research published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, July 9, … Read More

Breast Cancer: The Latest News in Risk Prediction and Treatment

Sep 22, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women second only to skin cancer, so it’s not surprising that breast cancer is a major concern among women. But the statistics on breast cancer show that significant progress is being made: Between 2013 and 2017, the death rate from breast … Read More

Less Chemo for Breast Cancer

Sep 3, 2020 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Cancer

Fewer women (and men) with breast cancer now require treatment with chemotherapy due to recent advances in diagnostic tests and medications. Alan Astrow, MD, a professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and Chief of Hematology/Medical Oncology at NewYork- Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, explains why. “For several decades, … Read More

Alcohol’s Overhyped Health Benefits

Aug 21, 2020 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Some people feel a drink at the end of a tough day helps them unwind and relax. Others may see a daily glass of red wine as a way to boost heart health. This kind of moderate drinking has been associated in some studies with positive health effects, but causeand- … Read More

Newbites: Lower Alzheimer’s risk; Red meat and building muscle; restaurant nutrition; cancer risk and sedentary behavior

Aug 21, 2020 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Lower Alzheimer’s Risk May Be Possible with Healthy Lifestyle A study published in June in the journal Neurology found healthy lifestyle choices were associated with lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. This analysis of two observational studies included a total of over 2,700 participants followed for around six years on … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Involuntary weight loss; Surgery concerns; Douching and cancer risk

Aug 21, 2020 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Cancer

My mother, who is 75, has lost weight recently. She says she feels fine, but she’s not overweight and she hasn’t been trying to lose weight. Could her weight loss signal a health problem? Involuntary weight loss in seniors often occurs due to an underlying illness (for example, depression, cancer, … Read More

Frontline: Genetic testing for cancer; Inflammation and cardiovascular risk; Superbug

Aug 21, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

Genetic Testing for Cancer Is Cost Effective Many women who have family members with a history of breast or ovarian cancer opt for genetic testing to screen for cancer-causing mutations in the breast-cancer genes (BRCA1 and BRCA2). If mutations are found, these women can take action to help prevent cancer … Read More

The Health Benefits of Nuts

Aug 21, 2020 · Lynn Russo Whylly · Cancer

Consuming nuts several times a week is linked with reductions in many diseases, including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and inflammation. Nuts’ benefits are a result of their many nutrients, including protein, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, B vitamins, and minerals (calcium, magnesium, and copper). Here’s a look at where nuts show … Read More

Don’t Ignore Your Heart Health if You Have Cancer

Aug 21, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Cancer

About one in 10 people with cancer don’t die from the disease— instead, they die due to heart and blood vessel problems, according to a study published in the December 2019 issue of the European Heart Journal. In fact, according to the study, where some cancers—including breast, prostate, endometrial, and … Read More

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