Thursday, November 16, 2006
Cancer News
from the American Cancer Society:
Many Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients Have Unrecognized and Undertreated Psychological Needs
"Almost half of newly diagnosed breast cancer patients are found to have clinically significant emotional distress or symptoms of psychiatric disorders before treatment is begun, according to a new study published in the December 15, 2006 issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society."
Peer and Family Support Tops Needs of Young Adult Cancer Survivors
"Adolescent and young adult cancer patients rank support from family, friends and other cancer survivors as high priority healthcare needs, according to a new University of Southern California study."
from WEHI Medical Research:
Hope for a more effective and less toxic cancer drug
from Yale:
Spike in Testicular Cancer is Focusof $5.5 Million NCI Grant to Yale
"Pinpointing reasons behind the dramatic increase in testicular cancer, now the most common malignant cancer among 15-to-35-year-old Caucasian men, is the focus of a five-year, $5.5 million National Cancer Institute (NCI) grant to Yale Public Health researcher Tongzhang Zheng."
from Medical News Today:
40% Of U.S. Women Ages 18 To 75 Know About HPV, Survey Says
"Forty percent of U.S. women ages 18 to 75 have heard about human papillomavirus and of those women, 20% are aware that it can cause cervical cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute's 2005 Health Information National Trends Survey"
from the Karolinska Institute:
Fizzy drinks increase risk of pancreatic cancer
"The high consumption of sweetened food and drink increases the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet. A heavy intake of fizzy drinks, creamed fruit and sugar in coffee are three common ways of increasing the risk."
from the FDA:
Benzene in Soft Drinks
"Benzene, a carcinogen, is found in the environment from natural and man-made sources. In November 2005, FDA received reports that benzene had been detected at low levels in some soft drinks containing benzoate salts (an antimicrobial agent) and ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), particularly under certain conditions of storage, shelf life and handling.
The results of this survey, which will be released in the near future, indicate that the levels of benzene in these beverages do not pose a safety concern."
from the Henry J. Kaiser Foundation in collaboration with the Harvard School of Public Health and USA Today :
USA Today/Kaiser Family Foundation/Harvard School of Public Health National Survey of Households Affected by Cancer
"This USA Today/Kaiser Family Foundation/Harvard School of Public Health National Survey provides an in-depth examination of how families cope with cancer and highlights problems of health insurance and health care costs through the lens of those who have experienced this major illness. The survey shows the disease’s devastating impact often extends beyond an individual patient to affect entire families -- sometimes causing financial crises, strained relationships, and physical and mental health issues for those who love and care for people diagnosed with cancer."
Results and Chart
Survey Questions
from the Archives of Dermatology:
Malignant Melanoma in Marathon Runners
"Compared with a representative control group, marathon runners presented with an increased risk for malignant melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer."
from the National Cancer Institute:
Cognitive Behavior Therapy Helps Survivors Overcome Fatigue
"A new study published in the October 20 Journal of Clinical Oncology reports that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), a form of psychotherapy, can be an effective tool for fighting persistent posttreatment fatigue."
Other Cancer Related Websites:
MedlinePlus: Videos of Surgical Procedures
This site includes videos on different types of surgery for various types of cancer. If someone is curious about a type of procedure, this would be a great resource to view.
