Cancer Archives

Women with BRCA mutation most likely to undergo mastectomy

Women with BRCA mutation, or worry, most likely to undergo prophylactic mastectomy. Patients’ fear should be strongly considered when counseling women at high risk for breast cancer. – Women at increased risk for breast cancer because of the genetic BRCA mutations are more likely to think a prophylactic mastectomy is the best way to reduce their risk for the disease, compared to other women who are at high risk, according to researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Leukemia treatment developed in Australia

World first treatment for leukemia being developed in Australia – Two Australian research groups are undertaking pioneering studies into the causes of leukaemia, potentially leading to patients receiving new drug treatments as early as next year.

Gene mutations cause childhood brain cancer medulloblastoma

Researchers discover gene mutations that cause childhood brain cancer. May lead to better drug treatments. – Researchers funded by the Canadian Cancer Society have discovered eight similar genes that, when mutated, appear to be responsible for medulloblastoma ? the most common of childhood brain cancers.

Wine -red or white- increases breast cancer risk

Red wine vs. white? It makes no difference when it comes to breast-cancer risk – The largest study of its kind to evaluate the effect of red versus white wine on breast-cancer risk concludes that both are equal offenders when it comes to increasing breast-cancer risk.

Outdoor workers exposed to higher ultraviolet radiation

In New Zealand, outdoor workers exposed to high UV radiation levels. – Outdoor workers in New Zealand are exposed to much higher levels of ultraviolet radiation from the summer sun than internationally recommended occupational exposure limits, a new University of Otago study suggests.

Cancer is preventable through diet, physical activity and weight maintenance

Landmark Policy Report: Many Cancers Could Be Prevented In the US and Across the Globe – A new global policy report estimates that approximately 45 percent of colon cancer cases and 38 percent of breast cancer cases in the US are preventable through diet, physical activity and weight maintenance.

Brain cancer malignant glioma linked to gene mutations

Newly discovered gene could be a prime target in the most lethal brain cancer – Scientists at Duke University Medical Center and Johns Hopkins University have discovered mutations in two genes that could become therapeutic targets in malignant glioma, a dangerous class of brain tumors.

Naomi Campbell opens Breakthrough Breast Cancer research unit, UK

Naomi Campbell opens Breakthrough Breast Cancer research unit which aims to find treatments for aggressive type of breast cancer – Supermodel Naomi Campbell opened Breakthrough Breast Cancer’s new London research unit dedicated to finding treatments for an aggressive type of breast cancer.

New genomic test to personalize breast cancer treatment

One in eight women in the United States will receive a diagnosis of breast cancer in their lifetime, and it is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in women. Now a new test will help physicians determine the best possible treatment for each patient. – A set of 50 genes can be used to reliably identify the four known types of breast cancer, according to research conducted at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and collaborating institutions.

Pregnancy has no impact on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

Study finds pregnancy has no impact on breast cancer survival, delays treatment, diagnosis. Researchers encourage close evaluation of breast changes during pregnancy without delay. – Young women who develop breast cancer during their pregnancy, or who are diagnosed within one year of their pregnancy, have no difference in rates of local recurrence, distant metastases and overall survival compared to other young women with the disease, according to researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Testicular cancer risk rises with marijuana use

Marijuana use linked to increased risk of testicular cancer. Risk appears to be elevated particularly among frequent and/or long-term users of marijuana. – Frequent and/or long-term marijuana use may significantly increase a man’s risk of developing the most aggressive type of testicular cancer, according to a study by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Fertility drugs do not increase ovarian cancer risk

No convincing association is found between use of fertility drugs and risk of ovarian cancer, according to a new study. – The use of fertility drugs does not increase a woman’s risk of developing ovarian cancer, finds a large study from Danish researchers published on bmj.com.