Excess Weight Seems to Boost Breast Cancer Risk
Breast Cancer / Nov 02
Exercising 30 to 60 minutes a day may offer needed protection, experts say [+]
Tailored Treatment Boosts Kidney Cancer Survival
Breast Cancer / Nov 01
Study concludes one-size-fits-all therapy needs to be changed [+]
Vigorous exercise protects against breast cancer
Breast Cancer / Oct 31
Plenty of vigorous exercise can cut a healthy, older woman's breast cancer risk by 30 percent, researchers said on Friday. [+]
Vigorous Exercise Can Cut Breast Cancer Risk
Breast Cancer / Oct 31
But benefits only apply to normal-weight women, study says [+]
Tamoxifen may curb fracture risk in some women
Breast Cancer / Oct 30
In a study, researchers found that use of the breast cancer drug tamoxifen was associated with a marked reduction in fractures associated with the chronic bone-thinning disease osteoporosis. [+]
Research Reveals Why Tamoxifen Doesn't Always Work
Breast Cancer / Oct 30
Receptors on the surface of breast cancer cells may be the key, scientists say [+]
Hot flushes may predict breast cancer drug success
Breast Cancer / Oct 30
Hot flushes, night sweats or painful joints may be good news for women taking hormone-based drugs for breast cancer -- it may mean their tumours are less likely to return, researchers said on Thursday. [+]
Hot Flashes, Night Sweats a Good Sign for Breast Cancer Patients
Breast Cancer / Oct 29
Symptoms correlated with lower recurrence rates, study finds [+]
Patience is key for breast cancer patients, spouses
Breast Cancer / Oct 29
Many of the thousands of women diagnosed with breast cancer every year find it difficult to talk to their male partners about the physical and emotional changes brought on by the disease. [+]
Statins May Prevent Blood Clots
Breast Cancer / Oct 28
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Statins Lower Risk of Clots in Cancer Patients
Breast Cancer / Oct 27
Study found those who took them were less likely to get venous thromboembolism [+]
BPA exposure linked to chemotherapy resistance
Breast Cancer / Oct 27
- a man-made chemical found in a number of plastic products, including drinking bottles and the lining of food cans -- may reduce the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatments, scientists report in the latest issue of Environmental Health Perspectives. [+]
Caffeine and Breast Cancer Risk
Breast Cancer / Oct 24
In a new study, researchers found caffeine is not associated with overall breast cancer risk, but it could increase the risk of cancer for women with benign breast disease or for specific types of tumors. [+]
3-D Doppler Ultrasound Helps ID Breast Cancers
Breast Cancer / Oct 21
Method detects masses with higher blood flow speeds, likely indicating disease, study says [+]
Hormone use linked to lower-grade breast cancer
Breast Cancer / Oct 21
Among women with breast cancer, those on menopausal hormone replacement therapy are more likely to have lower-grade tumors and better odds of surviving than women not using hormone replacement, according to a Swedish study. [+]
Do moisturizers cause skin cancer?
Skin Cancer / Oct 06
Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about a recently published article with unintended findings that suggests that commonly used moisturizers may contribute to skin cancer formation. Patients often inquire about the safety of products and while products are extensively tested by the FDA prior to appro [+]
Skin Cancer Statistics: What You Need to Know
Skin Cancer / Sep 17
Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about some simple statistics about skin cancer so you can see how it affects so many lives. This is especially important for younger people who seem to feel they are invincible and cannot imagine that their behavior (such as using a tanning bed) will affect their he [+]
Skin Cancer Prevention & Your Medicine Cabinet
Skin Cancer / Sep 08
I want to talk about how several commonly used medicines may reduce the incidence of cancer, with specific focus on skin cancer. Many times, we hear news stories how certain foods we eat or medicines we take may cause cancer, there are several medicines that actually may help prevent skin cancer. [+]
Topical Medications for Actinic Keratoses
Skin Cancer / Aug 24
Today I want to talk about some topical medications that can be used at home to treat actinic keratoses, which are precancerous growths that appear usually in sun exposed areas. Actinic keratoses are precursors of squamous cell carcinoma, with approximately 5% of these lesions developing into squamo [+]
Sunless Tanning Breakthroughs
Skin Cancer / Aug 04
So many people come into my office saying that they want get look tan without getting wrinkles or, worse, skin cancer. They're hoping to hear that it is safe for the skin to maintain a tan. Unfortunately, I can't tell them what they want to hear. When the risks of sun exposure are explained, there [+]
John McCain and Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer / Jul 28
According to Reuters, Senator John McCain, who has suffered from skin cancer in the past, had a spot removed from his face on Monday during a routine checkup by a doctor in Phoenix. The Republican presidential candidate has already had four malignant melanomas -- a potentially lethal type of sk [+]
The Power of Sunscreen
Skin Cancer / Jun 02
Can you believe the summer is finally here? I can't think of a more perfect time to talk with you about protecting yourself and your family with sunscreens!   Sunscreens contain either chemical blockers or physical blockers to protect your skin from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. It i [+]
'Omega-3 can help control eczema'
Cancer Information / Mar 30
A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the severity of eczema symptoms reported one newspaper (28 March 2008). The newspaper report generally accurately summarised the findings of a well-conducted randomised controlled trial. The small size of the trial means that further research is needed t [+]
Radiotherapy for breast cancer: could fewer doses be equally effective?
Cancer Information / Mar 25
Women receiving radiotherapy following surgery for breast cancer could receive fewer doses in future, reported two newspapers (19 March 2008). One newspaper generally accurately reported the findings of a well-conducted randomised controlled trial; the other report was very brief. Longer term data a [+]
How To Know if Your Pre-Cancer is Now a Cancer
Skin Cancer / Mar 24
Hi everyone! Today I want to talk about monitoring precancerous lesions for signs that they may be evolving into cancer.  Dermatologists often treat precancerous lesions in the office and a valid question that arises from the patient is how are they to know that the treatment worked and that th [+]
Does aspirin reduce the risk of asthma in women?
Cancer Information / Mar 12
Aspirin reduces the risk of asthma by 10% in women reported two newspapers (13 March 2008). The newspaper reports of a well-conducted trial of 37,270 women with no history of asthma were generally accurate. The study's results appear reliable, but may not apply to all women. [+]
Increased risk of cancer persists after HRT stopped
Cancer Information / Mar 05
The risk of cancer remains higher in the period after hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is stopped reported five newspapers (5 March 2008). The reports were based on the well-conducted follow-up study of a large randomised controlled trial (RCT), and were largely accurate. [+]
"Research casts doubt on anti-depressants"
Cancer Information / Feb 27
Millions of Britons are taking anti-depressants for no reason reported eight newspapers (26 February 2008). These reported conclusions of a meta-analysis, which showed a small benefit of certain antidepressants over placebo. Though reports were generally accurate, the analysis did not include all av [+]
IVF using single embryo transfer strategy boosts success and safety
Cancer Information / Feb 21
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) using single embryo transfer boosts success and safety, reported five newspaper articles on 21 February 2008 (1-5). The generally accurate reports were based on a large before- and after-study that found beneficial effects of a single embryo transfer strategy aimed at a [+]
MMR vaccination and autism
Cancer Information / Feb 05
There is no link between the MMR vaccination and autism, reported eight newspapers (5 February 2008). The newspaper reports were based on a well-conducted case-control study and were generally accurate. The study findings are likely to be reliable. [+]

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