from the American Cancer Society:
Long-Term Cancer Risk Follows Stem Cell Transplant Recipients
"Hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients face a significant long-term risk for developing a second cancer, particularly if they were older at the time of transplant or received stem cells from a female donor, according to a new study. "
Chemotherapy Temporarily Affects Structures of the Human Brain
"Researchers have linked chemotherapy with short-term structural changes in cognitive areas of the brain...the study reveals that within 12 months of receiving adjuvant chemotherapy, significant regions of the brain associated with memory, analysis and other cognitive functions were significantly smaller in breast cancer patients who received chemotherapy than those who did not. Within four years after treatment, however, there were no differences in these same regions of the brain. "
from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center:
Second Opinion? Consulting with experienced, specialized breast team recommended for many
"Women with breast cancer who seek a second opinion on their mammograms from experienced specialists at a major cancer center frequently get a new plan for their care, a new study shows. The data show that seeking a second opinion for breast cancer may make a big difference in a patient’s diagnosis and treatment. Second opinions are often covered by insurance, but patients usually need to seek them on their own."
from MD Anderson:
"Trojan Horse" Agent Halts Bone Metastasis in MiceHuman Clinical Trial for Drug Could Open Within a Year
"A novel vascular targeting agent completely prevented the development of bone tumors in 50 percent of the mice tested in a preclinical study, providing early evidence that it could treat, or thwart, growth of tumors in bone, a common destination for a number of cancers when they start to spread."
The American Institute for Cancer Research Newsletter has a plethora of wonderful information in the Winter 2007 edition including:
- Healthy recipes for the holidays
- Tasty ways to cook veggies
- Are you healthy? --nutritional quizzes
- Info on how to match oils to cooking temperatures
- Chart for finding a safe range for your heart rate
COMMUNITY RESOURCES:
Colorectal Careline - This is a new resource for anyone diagnosed with colorectal cancer to receive a $200 grant for temporary housing, transportation, childcare, or food costs necessitated by treatment.
In other health news.... Today, December 1, is World AIDS Day and the U.S. Government has created a new web portal of HIV/AIDS information.
WORK AND HOLIDAYS HAVE YOU STRESSED OUT??
I'm not sure about how informative this is, but this little stress dude can certainly help relieve stress by making you laugh.
Office Stress Relief -- Not a recommended form of stress relief, but funny to watch.
