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News Briefs: Cancer Patients & Shingles; Musicians’ Ability to Synchronize

Apr 29, 2019 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Cancer Patients Face Higher Risk of Shingles; New Vaccines May Help People newly diagnosed with cancer, particularly blood cancers, and those treated with chemotherapy have a greater risk of developing shingles, according to an Australian study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Shingles, or herpes zoster, is caused by the … Read More

Frontline: Breast Cancer Deaths; Body Size’s Effect on Women vs. Men; Fiber & Chronic Disease

Mar 26, 2019 · UHN Staff · Cancer

About 500,000 Possible Breast Cancer Deaths Averted in Recent Years Since 1989, improvements in mammography and in breast cancer treatment may have helped save the lives of around half a million women in the U.S. In a report published in the journal CANCER, researchers noted that, starting in the late … Read More

News Briefs: New Cervical Cancer Test; Tech Tattoos to Monitor Health

Mar 25, 2019 · UHN Staff · Cancer

New Test Predicts Cervical Cancer with High Accuracy A new test for cervical cancer was found to detect all of the cancers in a randomized clinical screening trial of 15,744 women, outperforming both the current Pap smear and human papillomavirus (HPV) test at a reduced cost. The study, led by … Read More

Internal Medicine NewsBriefs: Iridium as Cancer Treatment; Compounded Pain Creams

Mar 25, 2019 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Scientists Developing Cancer Treatment From Meteorite Metal Scientists have developed a new compound that uses iridium, a rare metal that is found primarily in meteorites, to destroy cancer cells. Researchers at the University of Warwick in England used a chemical coating to bind iridium to the blood protein albumin. The … Read More

NewsBites: Exercise for Cancer Patients; Lowering CVD Risk Factors; Brain Health

Mar 25, 2019 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Any Physical Activity Better Than None for Survival in Cancer Patients A recent study published in Cancer Causes & Control found an association between the occurrence of low-to-moderate frequency recreational physical activity and lower mortality in individuals diagnosed with various types of cancer. The data for the 5,807 participants included … Read More

Improve Cancer Treatment Outcomes With Prehabilitation

Feb 28, 2019 · UHN Staff · Cancer

If you are one of the estimated 1.7 million Americans who will be diagnosed with cancer this year, your treatment program will depend on the type of cancer you have, how far it has progressed, your age, and your overall health, among other factors. As you and your doctors decide … Read More

Frontline: Preventive Medications for Breast Cancer; Healthy Eating Habits

Feb 28, 2019 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Preventive Medications for Women at High Risk of Breast Cancer Postmenopausal women who are at high risk for breast cancer should be offered medications that may reduce their risk, according to a draft recommendation issued in January 2019 by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The USPSTF said there … Read More

Editor’s Note: What to Do if the Diagnosis is Cancer

Feb 28, 2019 · UHN Staff · Cancer

The words “You have cancer” are some of the most feared words a patient can hear. They often cause a paralysis, as patients commonly have difficulty thinking clearly about how to proceed once they’ve received a cancer diagnosis. Here are some basic guidelines to help you or a family member navigate … Read More

Bringing the Outside In

Feb 27, 2019 · UHN Staff · Cancer

A respite in nature is a well-known and scientifically validated de-stressor. But, how can you infuse yourself with nature’s power if you’re too sick to spend much time outside? To answer that need, clinical oncology social worker Sydney Siegel, MSW, Simms/Mann UCLA Center of Integrative Oncology, developed a unique workshop called … Read More

Lose Weight to Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Feb 27, 2019 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Postmenopausal women may be able to reduce their risk of developing invasive breast cancer by losing just 5 percent of their body weight, according to a study published in Cancer. Several studies have found an association between obesity and breast cancer, so a team of researchers from 11 medical centers … Read More

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