New blood test of tumors to find out their DNA may create more effective treatment plans

February 19th, 2010

The findings suggest that by testing blood for this fingerprint, doctors will be able to learn whether a patient treated for cancer is free of disease or needs additional or more aggressive care, reports the Wall Street Journal.

New study suggests that aspirin use may reduce risk of death from breast cancer

February 17th, 2010

In the study, reports Reuters, women who took aspirin two to five days a week had a 60 percent reduced risk of their cancer spreading and a 71 percent lower risk of breast cancer death. Six to seven aspirins a week lowered the risk of spread by 43 percent and the risk of breast cancer death by 64 percent.

Cytokinetics ends cancer deal with GlaxoSmithKline

December 15th, 2009

Philadelphia Inq reports:

NEW YORK – Cytokinetics Inc. said Wednesday it ended a deal with GlaxoSmithKline PLC that had focused on developing a potential cancer treatment, sending shares sharply lower in after-hours trading.
Cytokinetics said, effective Feb. 28, all rights for the potential cancer treatment GSK-923295 will revert back to the biotechnology company. GlaxoSmithKline will still be [...]

Posted on Dec 15 2009 under Philly Flavor, Prevention Issues, Research Issues
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Results of one study of PA cancer cluster are back; but they’re inconclusive

December 9th, 2009

Thirty-three people in a 20-mile stretch between Hazleton and Tamaqua have a specific type of rare blood cancer.

Study says there’s no link between brain tumors and cell phone usage

December 4th, 2009

Hopefully, the study’s findings will ease people’s fears.

The latest advice on mammograms…missing the point

November 24th, 2009

Even a routine mammography may not have discovered this woman’s cancer, however, preventative care can save lives.

Mammography: What to Do Now?

November 18th, 2009

US News & World Report reports:
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) — When a U.S. government task force recommended that women wait until they’re 50 to get their first mammogram to check for breast cancer, reaction was swift.
Critics such as the American Cancer Society vowed to stand by its advice that annual screening begin at age 40 [...]

Health group makes big changes to breast cancer screening recommendations

November 17th, 2009

The biggest change is that they now recommend that women begin getting mammograms at age 50, not age 40.

Efforts to get Americans to quit smoking have stalled

November 13th, 2009

Overall smoking prevalence did not change significantly from 2007 to 2008.

DC station airs demo of bare breast self-exams

October 30th, 2009

Philadelphia Inq reports
SARAH KARUSH
The Associated Press

WASHINGTON – The ABC affiliate here is airing a two-part series that takes a close , and unobscured , look at breast self-exams. The series is airing during the fall “sweeps” period critical for a TV station’s ad revenue, prompting concern by a parental watchdog group. But WJLA insists it’s [...]