Published: Nov 5, 2014 By Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today The regular use of statins, particularly among women, was associated with an increased risk of thyroid cancer, Taiwanese researchers reported. Compared with controls, patients who routinely used statins had an adjusted odds ratio for having thyroid cancer of 1.40 (95% CI 1.05-1.86, P<0.05), according […]
These pictures show normal moles and melanomas. Most people have moles and they are almost always harmless. Although the first sign of a melanoma is often a change in a mole, it does not necessarily mean that all changes are melanomas. ABCDEs of Melanoma A = Asymmetry Melanomas are frequently asymmetrical: the shape of one […]
Oct 28, 2014 02:22 PM By Chris Weller Load up on your cups of tea and orange slices, ladies, because it just might prevent you from getting ovarian cancer. A massive new study spanning three decades finds the compounds in citrus fruits and tea lead to substantial reductions in lifetime risk. A warm cup of tea or […]
Low carb ketogenic diet fights cancer says oncologist: Proven for weight loss October 23, 2014 he low carb, high-fat ketogenic diet can prevent and fight cancer, said radiation oncologist Dr. Colin Champ. Champ, an MIT graduate and researcher at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, understands the skepticism that accompanies prescribing the ketogenic diet to […]
Date: October 22, 2014 Source: University of Colorado Denver Summary: A new study offers compelling evidence that inflammation may be the link between vitamin D and prostate cancer. Specifically, the study shows that the gene GDF-15, known to be upregulated by vitamin D, is notably absent in samples of human prostate cancer driven by inflammation. […]
Alok A. Khorana, MDDisclosures October 20, 2014 Calcium, Vitamin D, Dairy Products, and Mortality Among Colorectal Cancer Survivors: The Cancer Prevention Study-II Nutrition Cohort Yang B, McCullough ML, Gapstur SM, et al J Clin Oncol. 2014;32:2335-2343 Study Summary Diet and lifestyle changes may play an important role in cancer pathogenesis. Yang and fellow American Cancer […]
Published: Oct 10, 2014 By Charles Bankhead, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Elevated triglycerides after radical prostatectomy significantly increased the likelihood of prostate cancer recurrence, data from a retrospective cohort study showed. The risk of recurrence rose about 3% for every 10 mg/dL increase in triglyceride levels. Overall, other lipid parameters — total cholesterol, LDL, and […]
Am J Epidemiol. 2014 Oct 15;180(8):763-75. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwu194. Epub 2014 Aug 24. Coffee consumption and mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer: a dose-response meta-analysis. Crippa A, Discacciati A, Larsson SC, Wolk A, Orsini N. Abstract Several studies have analyzed the relationship between coffee consumption and mortality, but the shape of the association remains […]
Jennifer A. Ligibel Journal of Clinical Oncology October 1, 2014, doi: 10.1200/JCO.2014.58.4680 © 2014 by American Society of Clinical Oncology Abstract Rates of obesity have increased significantly over the last three decades in the United States and globally. In addition to contributing to heart disease and diabetes, obesity is a major unrecognized risk factor for […]
Bodo C Melnik, Swen M John, Pedro Carrera-Bastos, Loren Cordain Nutr Metab. 2012;9(74) Abstract Prostate cancer (PCa) is dependent on androgen receptor signaling and aberrations of the PI3K-Akt-mTORC1 pathway mediating excessive and sustained growth signaling. The nutrient-sensitive kinase mTORC1 is upregulated in nearly 100% of advanced human PCas. Oncogenic mTORC1 signaling activates key subsets of […]
A combination of eicosapentaenoic acid-free fatty acid, epigallocatechin-3-gallate and proanthocyanidins has a strong effect on mTOR signaling in colorectal cancer cells Carcinogenesis, 09/25/2014 Clinical Article D’Angelo L, et al. – The aim of this study was to explore the effect of a combination of three natural compounds, eicosapentaenoic acid–free fatty acid, epigallocatechin–3–gallate and proanthocyanidins at […]
Thomas L. Lenz, PharmD, MA, PAPHSDisclosures Am J Lifestyle Med. 2009;3(5):365-368. ABSTRACT AND INTRODUCTION Abstract It is estimated that approximately 1 billion people worldwide have blood concentrations of vitamin D that are considered suboptimal. Much research has been conducted over the past 30 years linking low vitamin D serum concentrations to both skeletal and nonskeletal […]
The American Journal of Gastroenterology , (16 September 2014) | doi:10.1038/ajg.2014.233 A Prospective Study of the Effect of Bowel Movement Frequency, Constipation, and Laxative Use on Colorectal Cancer Risk Jessica Citronberg, Elizabeth D Kantor, John D Potter and Emily White Abstract OBJECTIVES: Constipation and laxative use have been hypothesized to increase colorectal cancer (CRC) risk, […]
By: Austin Perlmutter, Medical Student, Miller School of Medicine Years of data now clearly demonstrate connections between obesity and increased risk for cancer. However, a new study published in the well-respected medical journal, The Lancet, is one of the first to examine this risk on a large scale. With over 5 million participants, the actual data is even […]
Cancer Prevention Research, 09/12/2014 Clinical Article Vasudevan A, et al. – The primary objectives of this investigation are to examine whether eicosapentaenoic acid synergizes with FuOx, the backbone of colon cancer chemotherapy, and (b) whether EPA by itself or in combination with conventional chemotherapy prevents the recurrence of colon cancer via eliminating/suppressing CSCs/CSLCs. The data […]
Cancer Metab. 2014 Sep 1;2:18. doi: 10.1186/2049-3002-2-18. eCollection 2014. Metabolic reprogramming induced by ketone bodies diminishes pancreatic cancer cachexia. Shukla SK1, Gebregiworgis T2, Purohit V3, Chaika NV1, Gunda V1, Radhakrishnan P1, Mehla K1, Pipinos II4, Powers R2, Yu F5, Singh PK6. Abstract BACKGROUND: Aberrant energy metabolism is a hallmark of cancer. To fulfill the increased energy requirements, tumor cells secrete cytokines/factors inducing muscle and fat degradation […]
Story Source: Medscape Medical News Pam Harrison September 09, 2014 Prediabetes — even at lower levels of impaired fasting glucose (IFG) as defined by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) — is associated with a significant increase in cancer risk that is independent of the effects of obesity, according to the results of a large new […]
Mythbusters: Complementary and Alternative Treatments in Cancer Victoria Stern, MA DisclosuresSeptember 02, 2014 Over the past decade, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry in the United States, with the use of CAM interventions becoming increasingly popular among cancer patients. Studies estimate that at least half of cancer patients use some type of […]
The effects of virgin coconut oil (vco) as supplementation on quality of life (qol) among breast cancer patients Full Text Lipids in Health and Disease, 08/28/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article Law KS, et al. – Breast cancer is the most common cancer amongst Malaysian women. Both the disease and its treatment can disrupt the […]
Date: August 25, 2014 Source: University of Oslo Summary: A possible molecular explanation for why overweight is harmful has been discovered by researchers. They suggest that overeating increases the immune response. This increased immune response causes the body to generate excessive inflammation, which may lead to a number of chronic diseases. This new knowledge may […]