Study suggests indoor tanning may be an addictive behavior – Individuals who have used indoor tanning facilities may meet criteria for addiction, and may also be more prone to anxiety symptoms and substance use, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Dermatology.
Dutasteride (Avodart) drug reduces risk of prostate cancer diagnosis in high-risk men – Dutasteride (Avodart) – a drug already prescribed to shrink benign, enlarged prostates has been shown to reduce the risk of a prostate cancer diagnosis by 23 percent in men.
Study shows further benefits of noscapine for prostate cancer – Noscapine, cough medicine ingredient, can be used as a prophylactic treatment for prostate cancer. The new study shows that noscapine inhibited tumor growth in mice and also limited the spread of tumors without causing any side effects.
Dietary supplements discouraged for prostate cancer patients during radiation therapy treatments – Prostate-specific dietary supplements should not be taken during radiation therapy treatments because they have been shown to increase the radiosensitivity of normal prostate cell lines, leading to normal tissue complications.
Delaying post-surgical radiation increases risk of breast cancer recurrence in older women – Older women who have had breast cancer surgery have a greater risk of the cancer returning if they delay their post-surgical radiation treatment, report Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists.
Testosterone deficiency affects male cancer survivors’ quality of life – A new study has found that many male cancer survivors who develop testosterone deficiency after receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy have an impaired quality of life and reduced energy levels.
Personalizing cancer: Creating biomarkers from tumor DNA – Researchers have developed a new technique for tracking cancer by identifying personalized biomarkers from tumor DNA, reports a new study in the 24 February 2010 issue of the journal Science Translational Medicine, published by AAAS, the nonprofit science society.
American College of Radiology (ACR) statement on airport full-body scanners and radiation – Amid concerns regarding terrorists targeting airliners using weapons less detectable by traditional means, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is ramping up deployment of whole body scanners at security checkpoints in U.S. airports.
Studies quantify radiation doses, cancer risks from CT scans — Variable doses of radiation raise safety concerns for CT procedures. – Radiation doses from common CT procedures vary widely and are higher than generally thought, raising concerns about increased risk for cancer, according to a new study led by UCSF imaging specialists.
‘Mini’ stem cell transplantation may reverse severe sickle cell disease – Results of a preliminary study by scientists at the National Institutes of Health and Johns Hopkins show that “mini” stem cell transplantation may safely reverse severe sickle cell disease in adults.
Mammography use among women younger than 40 years old differ between minority populations – Breast cancer screening guidelines generally recommend mammography begin at age 40. However, based on prior national research, an estimated 34 percent of non-Hispanic black women, 30 percent of non-Hispanic white women and 22 percent of Hispanic women aged 30 to 39 have reported having a mammogram.
Breast density associated with increased risk of cancer recurrence — Study finds higher risk of cancer recurrence in women with dense breasts. – Women treated for breast cancer are at higher risk of cancer recurrence if they have dense breasts, revealed by researchers in a study published in the Cancer — journal of the American Cancer Society.
