Cancer

Cryosurgery: Putting Prostate Cancer on Ice

Mar 29, 2016 · · Cancer
Most men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer are given the choice of closely monitoring their disease with active surveillance or undergoing curative therapy with surgery, external-beam radiation or radioactive seed implants (brachytherapy). But a Cleveland Clinic expert says patients should be aware of another option that may not always be … Read More

Reducing the Negative Effects of Chemo on the Brain

Mar 29, 2016 · · Cancer
Participation in a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program yields robust and sustained improvement in cancer-related cognitive impairment, according to a new study published in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship. Cancer-related cognitive impairment, sometimes referred to as chemo brain or post-cancer cognitive fuzziness, is common among survivors, disrupting social relationships, work … Read More

Consider All Your Options for Colorectal Cancer Screening

Mar 29, 2016 · · Cancer
Colonoscopy has been a mainstay for detecting precancerous polyps and warding off colorectal cancer. Nevertheless, not everyone who is a candidate for screening can undergo colonoscopy, while others simply choose not to have it done for fear of potential complications from the exam or the bowel preparation it requires. Colonoscopy … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Testicular Cancer

Mar 29, 2016 · · Cancer
Q. How do I know if I have testicular cancer? A. Testicular cancer is most common in younger or middle-aged men, although it can occur in older men, as well. And, compared to other types of cancer, testicular cancer is relatively uncommon, occurring in only about one in every 263 … Read More

Ask the Doctor – Aspirin For Cancer

Mar 29, 2016 · · Cancer
Q. I’ve heard that taking an aspirin every day can reduce my risk of cancer. Is that true, and should I take it? A. It depends on your health status. There have been some recent studies suggesting that aspirin may reduce cancer risk. But as of now, there are no … Read More

Processed Meats Linked to Colorectal Cancer

Mar 29, 2016 · · Cancer
Eating processed meats such as bacon, sausage, lunchmeat, and hot dogs may cause colorectal cancer, says a report from the World Health Organization (WHO) published on October 26, 2015 in The Lancet Oncology. The report, based on a review of 800 studies, also found that eating red meat (beef, pork, … Read More

Healthy Diet May Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk for Some Women

Mar 28, 2016 · · Cancer
A healthy diet may reduce the risk for ovarian cancer in African-American women, according to data presented at the American Association for Cancer Research conference in November 2015. African-American women are less likely than white women to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer but more likely to die from it. In … Read More

Understanding the Processed Meat–Colorectal Cancer Link

Mar 28, 2016 · · Cancer
Hot dogs, bacon, and a slew of other meat products came under the gun in October 2015 when headlines announced that eating processed meat causes cancer. However, some articles were misleading, many were confusing, and few accurately conveyed the findings published in a report from the World Health Organization’s cancer … Read More

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