Cancer

Are You at Risk for Esophageal Cancer?

May 18, 2017 · · Cancer
Esophageal cancer is on the rise in the U.S.—according to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 17,000 new cases were diagnosed in 2016. Symptoms typically don’t become apparent until late in the disease, and the fact this cancer is often detected at an advanced stage means that outcomes are poor. … Read More

Newsbriefs: Cancer Treatment; Cancer Fatigue

May 17, 2017 · · Cancer
Potential New Treatment for Cancer Metastasis. A new class of drugs targeting estrogen positive breast cancer, already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, may be effective also in treating triple-negative breast cancer, Mayo Clinic researchers announced. CDK4/6 inhibitors could prevent the spread of these cancers to distant organs, … Read More

Large Doses of Vitamin C Can Boost Cancer Treatment

May 17, 2017 · · Cancer
Infusing brain and lung cancer patients with 800 to 1,000 times the daily recommended amount (60 mg/day for adults) of vitamin C improved the outcomes of standard cancer treatments in recent clinical trials and was found to extend survival, according to researchers from the University of Iowa. The vitamin works … Read More

The Mammogram Frequency Debate: What It Means to You

May 3, 2017 · · Cancer
The question of how often women should be screened for breast cancer seems to have no clear-cut answer. While some experts say that women should be screened once a year, not all experts agree with this recommendation. In 2009, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended that women between … Read More

The Obesity-Ovarian Cancer Link: Another Reason to Lose Weight

May 2, 2017 · · Cancer
Being overweight or obese significantly increases a woman’s risk of developing ovarian cancer, ac-cording to the American Institute for Cancer Research and World Cancer Research Fund (AICR/WCRF). In March 2014, the AICR/WCRF issued a report that, for the first time, links excessive body weight to the most deadly gynecological cancer. … Read More

Slash Colon Cancer Risk With 4 Healthy Eating Tips

Apr 26, 2017 · · Cancer
Scientists are studying how avoiding excess inflammation, keeping a healthy population of gut bacteria, limiting carcinogen exposure, and supporting normal cell processes may all guard against colon cancer, one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Fortunately, eating choices can provide protection on multiple fronts. “Inflammation is one of several … Read More

Newsbriefs: Breast Cancer; Fruits and Vegetables

Apr 24, 2017 · · Cancer
Exercise Extends Breast Cancer Survival A recent review suggests that women with breast cancer who meet current physical activity recommendations as an adjunct to standard treatment may have a reduced risk for death from their disease. The review (Canadian Medical Association Journal, Feb. 21) analyzed 67 studies, and found that … Read More

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