Intermittent Fasting and Cancer
Current data in humans suggests that IF may be beneficial for chemotherapy outcomes, particularly for reducing toxicities
UK scientists test breathalyser for detecting early cancers
The Breath Biopsy device is designed to detect cancer hallmarks in molecules exhaled by patients. Source: UK scientists test breathalyser for detecting early cancers | Society | The...Two Radiation Therapy Approaches Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrences
In women with early-stage breast cancer, whole- and partial-breast radiation therapy effectively prevent cancer from returning after breast-conserving surgery. Source: Two Radiation Therapy Approaches Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrences – National Cancer...Study finds higher risk of rare blood cancer after chemo
An NIH study finds patients treated with chemotherapy for most solid tumors had an increased risk of tMDS/AML, a rare but often fatal type of leukemia. Source: Study finds higher risk of rare blood cancer after chemo – National Cancer...Breast implants face ban over cancer fears
The Therapeutic Goods Administration is weighing up whether Australia should follow France and Canada’s lead in banning some breast implants associated with a rare cancer. An Australian ban on a range of textured breast implants has been recommended after a...Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder After a Cancer Diagnosis
Listen to the podcast to hear Kelly talk about:what PTSD is, what causes it, and some of the most common symptoms of PTSD in people diagnosed with cancer Source: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder After a Cancer...Sugar in fruit juice may raise risk of cancer, study finds
Excessive consumption of sugary drinks — including juice — associated with the disease Source: Sugar in fruit juice may raise risk of cancer, study finds | Society | The...Breast cancer: Blood test may predict relapse
Using data from a person’s immune response, researchers have devised a blood test that may accurately predict the risk of breast cancer recurrence. Source: Breast cancer: Blood test may predict...Addressing Cancer Drug Costs and Value
The President’s Cancer Panel has released its latest report, Promoting Value, Affordability, and Innovation in Cancer Drug Treatment. The report recommends six actions to maximize the value and affordability of cancer drug treatment. Source: Addressing Cancer Drug...Using Oncolytic Viruses to Treat Cancer
Cancer treatments known as oncolytic viruses are being tested in clinical trials, and one, T-VEC or Imlygic®, has been approved by the FDA. Research now suggests that these treatments work not only by infecting and killing tumor cells, but that they may also be a form...Younger Breast Cancer Patients at Higher Risk for Osteoporosis
Investigators found that incident osteopenia and osteoporosis are significantly higher in young survivors of breast cancer. Source: Younger Breast Cancer Patients at Higher Risk for Osteoporosis – Cancer Therapy...Fibrocystic breast disease: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
Fibrocystic breast disease causes a person to have lumpy, and sometimes painful, breasts. It is a very common condition and not harmful. Learn more in this article. Source: Fibrocystic breast disease: Causes, symptoms, and...The Problem With The Phrase ‘Beat Cancer’
The idea that you can “beat” something as insidious as cancer perpetuates the myth that the patient is wholly responsible for their recovery, not a human caught up in an endless cycle of surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation and relapses. And if they don’t beat it?...Treating Metastatic Breast Cancer
Ease the anxiety that comes with understanding your recommended treatment options. Explore how therapies are chosen and specific questions to ask your doctor. Source: Treating Metastatic Breast Cancer –...Sunscreen Chemicals Soak All the Way Into Your Bloodstream
Only two ingredients so far have been ruled safe and effective—zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Source: Sunscreen Chemicals Soak All the Way Into Your Bloodstream |...Modern Cancer Treatment: Miracle or Money-Maker?
There is a delicate balance between appropriate cancer treatment and over-treatment. Source: Modern Cancer Treatment: Miracle or Money-Maker? – Focus for...Breast calcifications: Causes, when to see a doctor, and diagnosis
Breast calcifications are typically noncancerous, or benign. However, some forms can occasionally indicate breast cancer. Source: Breast calcifications: Causes, when to see a doctor, and...Study finds higher risk of rare blood cancer after chemo
An NIH study finds patients treated with chemotherapy for most solid tumors had an increased risk of tMDS/AML, a rare but often fatal type of leukemia. Source: Study finds higher risk of rare blood cancer after chemo – National Cancer...Breast Cancer and Exercise: Should You Work Out During Treatment?
For breast cancer patients, “just rest” is no longer the best prescription Source: Breast Cancer and Exercise: Should You Work Out During...
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