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Cardiac Imaging Scans After Cancer

Jan 24, 2025 · Kate Brophy · Cancer

Q: I recently received a mailing that advertised affordable cardiac imaging at a location near my home. I’m interested, but as a cancer survivor who previously had radiation treatment, is it safe for me to undergo imaging tests? A: Imaging scans can be invaluable tools for accurately diagnosing health conditions … Read More

Frontline: Bone health; lower heart disease risk; US breast cancer cases

Dec 18, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Cancer

Blackcurrant Could Help Protect Bone Health in Older Women Blackcurrant supplements may help reduce bone loss in peri- and post-menopausal women, according to a study published in the November issue of the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. Researchers administered blackcurrant powder capsules daily to 40 women between ages 45 and 60 … Read More

Many People Unaware of Winter Sunburn Potential

Dec 18, 2024 · UHN Staff · Cancer

If you didn’t know you could get sunburned in winter, you’re not alone. According to a recent American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) report, about one in five adults don’t realize they can get sunburned during the winter months and so they don’t use sunscreen to protect themselves from harmful ultraviolet … Read More

Understanding Options for Colon Cancer Screenings

Dec 18, 2024 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women. While younger adults can develop it, it’s much more common after age 50. Like any cancer, the earlier you detect it, the better. Thanks to recent advancements in screenings, the outlook for … Read More

Coping with Chemotherapy and Radiation

Dec 18, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Cancer

Chemotherapy and radiation are used to treat many common cancers. Both options work by killing cancer cells—but they also may kill or harm healthy cells, and this can result in unpleasant side effects. You may be able to mitigate the worst of these by following the strategies included here. We’ll … Read More

Newsbriefs: Breast cancer; lower A-fib risk; weekend warriors; hearing loss and dementia

Dec 18, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Cancer

Black Women More Likely to Die from Breast Cancer A recent study confirms racial disparities in breast cancer survival. For the study, researchers from Mass General Brigham looked at 228,885 women with breast cancer, 34,262 of whom were Black. The analysis (Journal of Clinical Oncology, Sept. 17, 2024) showed that … Read More

Research Roundup January 2025

Dec 18, 2024 · UHN Staff · Cancer

• Food Packaging Linked with Cancer. Foods sold in common packaging, such as plastic, paper containers, or cardboard trays, may contain hazardous chemicals, exposing people to breast cancer-causing chemicals, according to researchers. Through data, 143 chemicals linked to breast cancer were found in plastic packaging and 89 chemicals were present … Read More

Frontline: Worsening MS Symptoms; HER2-Positive Breast Cancer; Stable Weight and Longer Life

Nov 25, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Cancer

Multiple Health Conditions Linked to Worsening MS Symptoms People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have three or more other health conditions are more likely to experience MS disease activity, including worsened disability, relapses, or new lesions seen on MRI, according to a study published in the September issue of the … Read More

Iron Deficiency May Signify the Presence of a Serious Medical Issue

Nov 25, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Cancer

One of the most common signs of anemia is feeling tired even when you get enough rest. Many women dismiss this as a normal part of aging or a consequence of a hectic lifestyle, but it could indicate something far more serious. For example, iron deficiency anemia (IDA) can signify … Read More

Plant-Based Foods Reduce Risk of Prostate Cancer Progression

Nov 25, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Cancer

Prostate cancer is more likely to affect older men—American Cancer Society statistics indicate that six in 10 cases are diagnosed in men ages 65 and up. Fortunately, the disease tends to be low risk in older men, according to Ash K. Tewari, MD, System Chair of Urology at Mount Sinai. … Read More

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