Cancer: The Right Resources Make a World of Difference
If you’ve been given a cancer diagnosis, certain resources can help you better understand and cope with your condition. Here’s a collection of some of our favorite organizations, articles, and websites for more information and support. Source: Cancer: The Right...Trump’s Plan to Make America Great Again Involves Giving His Constituents Cancer
The president is pushing for asbestos, a known carcinogen, to make a comeback—and you’ll never guess which country is its primary exporter. Source: Trump’s Plan to Make America Great Again Involves Giving His Constituents Cancer | Vanity...Scientists Discover a Dynamic Cellular Defense Against Breast Cancer Invasion
Johns Hopkins researchers report they have demonstrated in mouse tissue grown in the lab that the cell layer surrounding breast milk ducts reaches out to grab stray cancer cells to keep them from spreading through the body. The findings reveal that this cell layer,...Chemicals in Everyday Products Rival Cars as Source of Air Pollution
Household cleaners, personal care products, perfumes, and other consumer and industrial products emit chemicals known as volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. Researchers led by scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found that as cars have gotten cleaner, tailpipe emissions have gone down. As a result, the researchers estimate that emissions from consumer and industrial products now contribute half of the VOCs that cause air pollution.
Are Microwaves Making You Sick?
Wireless internet, cell phones, and smart meters are ubiquitous in the modern world, but some studies have shown that there is reason to be cautious about exposure to microwave radiation (MWR). The federal government, however, is not only asleep at the wheel; it has preempted local communities from rejecting cell phone towers based on very real health concerns. It’s time for federal regulators to take this issue seriously and stop blocking citizens from stepping in when the government fails to act.
BPA-Free, but Not Toxic-Free
The word is out about bisphenol-A (BPA), the chemical that is commonly used in drinking containers, children’s toys, and other plastic products: it’s been linked to diabetes, asthma, cancer, obesity, and altered prostate and neurological development, among other illnesses. Unfortunately, the alternatives that industry is using are no safer, despite the “BPA-free” marketing ploys—but federal regulators continue to protect the chemical industry by refusing to ban these dangerous compounds.
How ablation destroys cancer to prolong lives
While there have been many breakthroughs in cancer treatment heralded by the media in recent years – most notably the advances in immunotherapy and combination therapies – the considerable advances in ablation technology and resulting impact on patient survival, have consistently slipped beneath the radar.
What You Should Know About Endocrine Disruptors
You may have heard “endocrine disruptors” mentioned in association with certain cancers, like breast cancer. But do you know what they are and where they lurk in your food, home and personal care products? And do you know why it matters to your health?
TAILORx finds no chemotherapy benefit for most early breast cancers
The study found that for women with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative, axillary lymph node–negative breast cancer, treatment with chemotherapy and hormone therapy after surgery is not more beneficial than treatment with hormone therapy alone. The new data, released at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting in Chicago, will help inform treatment decisions for many women with early-stage breast cancer.
Erin Brockovich: The weedkiller in our food is killing us
Growing research show that glyphosate, one of the most widely used herbicides in the US, causes cancer Source: The weedkiller in our food is killing us | Erin Brockovich | Opinion | The...Australian researchers develop 10-minute cancer test
The 10-minute test developed in Australia is yet to be used on humans and large clinical trials are needed before it can be used on prospective patients.So far the signs are positive.Tests on more than 200 tissue and blood samples detected cancerous cells with 90%...Recurrent breast cancer – Diagnosis and treatment
Learn about symptoms that alert doctors to a breast cancer recurrence and strategies for treating cancer that comes back after initial treatment. Source: Recurrent breast cancer – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo...Chemo brain – Diagnosis and treatment
It’s not clear what causes chemo brain, and no cure has been identified. In most cases, cancer-related memory problems are temporary, so treatment focuses on coping with symptoms. No standard treatment has been developed for cancer-related memory problems. Because symptoms and severity differ from person to person, your doctor can work with you to develop an individualized approach to coping.
How cells actively stop breast cancer from becoming invasive
A new study shows that the cells surrounding the breast’s milk ducts form an active barrier that extends and grabs cancer cells before they spread to the rest of the body.
Y-Trap Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Targets Two Proteins
To try to develop more effective immunotherapies, two groups of researchers, working independently, have developed a type of drug that simultaneously targets two proteins involved in suppressing the body’s immune response against tumors.
Gene expression profiling for breast cancer: What is it?
Gene expression profiling tests (Oncotype DX, MammaPrint, others) analyze a number of different genes within your cancer cells to predict your risk of cancer recurrence.
The results of gene expression profiling tests help doctors determine who may benefit from additional (adjuvant) treatment after surgery. For women with early-stage breast cancer that is sensitive to hormones, gene expression profiling tests are used to determine whether they are likely to benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy.
Microplastics Are Invisible, Scary and Everywhere
Tallying microplastics, let alone halting them in their tracks, struck me as a Sisyphean task. Even when more data about microplastics does come into clear view, there will still be nanoplastics to contend with. These are generally accepted to be particles smaller than one micron, Dimitrijevic says. (A human hair and a single leaf of paper are both significantly thicker.) How do you grapple with a problem that’s everywhere, and invisible, and so difficult to wrangle or keep hold of? “Doing these projects, yeah, I don’t anticipate that it’s going to be an uplifting discovery or finding,” Roble told me, up on the dock. But she thinks that data and education are a place to start.
The Opioid Epidemic and Cancer Pain Management
The opioid epidemic is having a significant impact on cancer patients, says Dr. Judith Paice of Northwestern University. In this Cancer Currents post, she explains how oncologists can address concerns about opioid misuse when managing cancer pain. Source: The Opioid...Managing Costs and Medical Information
People with cancer may face major financial challenges and need help dealing with the high costs of care. Cancer treatment can be very expensive, even when you have insurance. Learn ways to manage medical information, paperwork, bills, and other records. Source:...
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