Cancer

Melanoma Rate Rises Among Seniors

Jun 26, 2018 · · Cancer
A recent study reveals that melanoma rates are on the increase among older Americans. The study (JAMA Dermatology, March) is the first to focus on how this lethal form of skin cancer affects different age groups, and Arash Akhavan, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai, says the … Read More

A Colonoscopy Might Save Your Life

May 30, 2018 · · Cancer
Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death among American adults, even though there is a highly accurate test—a colonoscopy—that can treat as well as diagnose it. If you are at low risk for colon cancer, you are advised to schedule your first colonoscopy at age 50. However, … Read More

Include These Cancer-Fighting Foods in Your Daily Diet

May 24, 2018 · · Cancer
A healthy diet is more than just a way to control weight and keep gut health in check; it’s also associated with lower risks for certain cancers. One of the core elements among the healthiest dietary plans is the importance of eating a rich variety of plant-based foods. The following … Read More

Diet-Related Inflammation and Colorectal Cancer

May 23, 2018 · · Cancer
Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the US, with 140,000 new cases forecast for 2018. Research has linked dietary factors to colorectal cancer risk. Processed meats are associated with higher risk, whereas high-fiber diets are associated with lower risk, although it is unclear … Read More

How a High-Cholesterol Diet Can Cause Colon Cancer

May 21, 2018 · · Cancer
Cholesterol has always been known as a risk factor for coronary artery disease, heart attack and stroke. But a recent study shows how cholesterol plays a role in cancer, specifically, in colon/gastrointestinal cancers. A Cautionary Tale. A high-cholesterol diet, consisting of foods high in saturated fat, such as fatty cuts … Read More

Newsbriefs: Ovarian Cancer; Hip-Fracture Risk; Dementia Risk; NSAIDs

Apr 23, 2018 · · Cancer
USPSTF Reaffirms Ovarian Cancer Screening Position. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has reaffirmed its 2012 position denying ovarian cancer screening to average-risk, non-symptomatic women, stating that the harms outweigh the benefits. (February 2018, JAMA). However, they also underscored that this recommendation does not apply to women who have genetic … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Foods That Prevent Cancer; Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Mar 28, 2018 · · Cancer
Q: Are there any foods that have been proven to prevent cancer? A: There is no “superfood” that will prevent cancer on its own, but there are many foods that have cancer-fighting properties. Cancer-fighting foods include cruciferous vegetables and berries. These foods are rich in antioxidants, substances that prohibit oxidation … Read More

Excess Weight and Diabetes Cause Cancer

Mar 27, 2018 · · Cancer
Nearly six percent of cancers worldwide are caused by overweight, obesity, and diabetes, according to research. Analyzing health data from 175 countries, researchers found that in 2012, four percent of cancer cases were caused by overweight and obesity, and two percent were caused by diabetes. Both lead to biological changes … Read More

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