Pet Insurance: Reducing Treatment C... Jun 19, 2009
Veterinarians are now able to offer services such as removing cataracts, kidney transplants, and radiation therapy that help to prolong the life of pets. Health screenings often detect problems that once would have gone unnoticed and untreated. (Suite101.com)
Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors Face Stroke Risk Jun 19, 2009
Patients treated for Hodgkin lymphoma with radiation therapy have a substantially higher risk of stroke, according to a new study the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published online. The study was undertaken because information on clinically verified stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA), or a "mini stroke," following Hodgkin lymphoma is limited. (Newsmax)
Radiation May Raise Stroke Risk After Hodgkin's Jun 19, 2009
WEDNESDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- Hodgkin's lymphoma survivors who are treated with radiation therapy have a greatly increased risk of stroke and transient ischemic attack, also called a "mini-stroke," new research has found ... The findings contribute to the "already overwhelming evidence that radiation therapy in Hodgkin's disease is shortsighted," Dr. Dan L. Longo, of the U.S. National Institute on Aging, wrote in an accompanying editorial ... "Unfortunately, given the lifelong increased... (MEDLINEplus)
OXiGENE Appoints Dr. Peter J. Langecker as Chief Development Officer Jun 17, 2009
Preclinical studies have shown that OXi4503 has (i) single-agent activity against a range of xenograft tumor models; and (ii) synergistic or additive effects when incorporated in various combination regimens with chemotherapy, molecularly-targeted therapies (including tumor-angiogenesis inhibitors), and radiation therapy. OXi4503 is currently being evaluated as a monotherapy in a Phase 1 dose-escalation study in patients with advanced solid tumors, and in a Phase 1b/2a study in patients with... (Primezone Releases)
Cancer centers add $5M radiation machines Jun 16, 2009
The area's two largest cancer centers have added state-of-the-art radiation therapy equipment that was previously unavailable in Middle Tennessee ... The machines can reduce a cycle of radiation therapy from six weeks to as few as one, hospital officials say. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Obama: Save $1T By Cutting Fed Med Costs Jun 16, 2009
"If you like going to the DMV and you think they do a great job, or if you like going to the post office and think it?s the most efficient thing you?ve run into, then you?ll love the government-run health care system, because that?s basically what you?re going to have.? That is hte best quote I have read for any one of you begging for goverment health. Can you say you just love going to the DMV or Better yet SS is backrupt how long will it take for the politicians to bankrupt goverment health... (CBS News)
Longer Hormone Treatment May Improve Prostate Cancer Outlook Jun 16, 2009
WEDNESDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) -- Men with moderately advanced prostate cancer who get hormone-blocking drugs after radiation therapy do better when the drug treatment is continued for two or more years after an initial six-month regimen, a European study has found ... Earlier studies in the United States and Europe established the value of radiation therapy followed by six months of hormone-blocking treatment in such cases, he said ... The European trial, reported in the New England... (MEDLINEplus)
Hormone Therapy May Confer More Aggressive Properties To Prostate Tumors Jun 16, 2009
Other treatments available are radiation therapy and hormone therapy ... 2, 2005) Doctors in Canada have discovered that treating high-risk prostate cancer patients with radiation therapy and adding hormone therapy for more than one year allows patients to live longer, have better. (Science Daily)
New therapies to treat breast, lymph cancer: studies Jun 16, 2009
The North Carolina Triangle's first free-standing, full-service, outpatient radiation therapy center. Doctors, practitioners and technology all at convenient locations. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Cancer Diagnosis May Tax Physical, Mental Health Jun 16, 2009
In a second study of prostate cancer survivors published in the same issue, John L. Gore, of the University of California, Los Angeles, and his colleagues found that urinary incontinence was more common after prostatectomy than after brachytherapy or external beam radiation therapy. Sexual dysfunction "profoundly" affected all treatment groups in the four years after treatment, the research team noted. (MEDLINEplus)
Southwest Montana Snapshots Jun 6, 2009
She had surgery to remove the primary tumor from her mouth, and is doing chemotherapy and radiation therapy to treat the cancer that spread to her neck and lung, according to a news release. Proceeds will help with medical and other expenses. (Montana Standard, MT)
Jefferson researchers identify critical marker of response to gemcitabine in pancreatic cancer Jun 5, 2009
This was after adjustment for other variables including age, sex, radiation therapy and other chemotherapy use. "This marker appears to tell us upfront whether a patient will respond to treatment with gemcitabine, which is the routine treatment for pancreatic cancer," said Dr. Brody, who is the senior author of the study. (EurekAlert!)
Free-standing cancer hospital being built on UH campus Jun 5, 2009
For the first time since the Ireland Cancer Center was formed in 1984, cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment planning, surgery, radiation therapy, follow-up care, and cutting-edge research will all be in one large, dedicated facility, says Dr. Stanton Gerson, director of the Ireland Cancer Center. Ours will be one of the few cancer hospitals with a showcase facility of this caliber. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
New Treatment Combination Proves Safe For Head And Neck Cancer Patients, Study Suggests Jun 5, 2009
22, 2007) Giving patients with head and neck cancer a combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy controls the cancer and allows many patients to avoid additional surgery to the neck, according to a. (May 16, 2007) Cigarette smoking is more strongly associated with head and neck cancers than drinking alcohol, according to a new study. (Science Daily)
Brain irradiation in lung cancer Jun 4, 2009
A national Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) study led by a Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center physician at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee has found that a course of radiation therapy to the brain after treatment for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer reduced the risk of metastases to the brain within the first year after treatment ... Co investigators included K. Bae, of the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, Philadelphia, PA; Stuart Wong, M.D. of the Medical College of... (EurekAlert!)
Radiology school moving to MAC Jun 3, 2009
There are other places in which radiologic technologists can find employment, such as surgery, clinics, doctor's offices, lithotripsy and radiation therapy. What kind of students are ideal for radiology. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
'Outsmarting Brain Tumors': Cedars-Sinai Researchers, Neurosurgeons and Other Experts Present Free Conference for Adult Brain Tumor Patients and Caregivers Jun 3, 2009
chairman of the medical center's Department of Neurosurgery, will lead a highly respected faculty of brain tumor experts who will discuss the latest research related to adult brain tumors, new discoveries that have been translated into treatments, and surgical and non-surgical treatment options, including Gamma Knife therapy, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Many presentations will address specific symptoms, research and treatment options related to low- and high-grade gliomas, metastatic... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New Space Headache Category Proposed Following Astronauts’ Survey Jun 3, 2009
(July 17, 2006) Astronauts who travel in space are at risk for bone loss in much the same way that cancer patients who receive radiation therapy are, and both groups are more likely to develop fractures than the. . (Science Daily)
Raffled guitar helps out local person in need Jun 2, 2009
The money raised will go to help with costs of Vincent s radiation therapy ... He knew Debbie Vincent had medical bills from radiation therapy and began talking to her and her husband, Louie Vincent, owner of Vinnie's Tap, to see if the money could be donated to her. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
From the rooftop of the world: Adventurer shares story of triumph over cancer Jun 2, 2009
He began chemotherapy to fight his disease, followed by weeks of radiation therapy. He lost his hair and gained 60 pounds, which he remembers didn t help his self-esteem as a freshman in high school. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Mammogram showed dense breast tissue Jun 2, 2009
There are a number of possible reasons for the density, including genetic factors, weight loss or gain, the use of hormones, radiation therapy and the aging process. When writing up the report, a radiologist should indicate whether the findings demonstrate heterogeneous or dense tissue based on a system established by the American College of Radiology known as BIRADS (Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System). (Erie Times-News, PA)
Hospital cancer center nears completion/VIDEO Jun 2, 2009
Patients will additionally be able to receive a variety of services such as diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy and support services. These provisions will be provided under a clinical affiliation with the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Woman's Hospital in Boston. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Avastin Shows No Benefit Against Early Stage Colon Cancer Jun 2, 2009
Disappointing' results may yet be reversed with longer-term study, researchers say. Saturday, May 30, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Dutch Medical Equipment Producer Nucletron Strengthens Leading Position in Cancer Radiation Therapy Market Jun 2, 2009
The two companies, headquartered in Veenendaal and Ede, the Netherlands, are complementary and the combination will strengthen Nucletron's position as global leader in the market for high-precision radiation therapy equipment and software, or brachytherapy ... Growing demand for cancer radiation therapy ... The global market for radiation therapy equipment is projected to reach $3. (PR Newswire)
Novel Targeted Radiation Therapy From Immunomedics Produces Objective Responses in Pancreatic Cancer Jun 1, 2009
May 31, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Immunomedics, Inc. (NasdaqGM: - ), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing monoclonal antibodies to treat cancer and other serious diseases, today reported a 30% objective response rate in 10 evaluable patients with inoperable, advanced pancreatic cancer treated with a novel targeted radiation therapy developed by the Company in combination with gemcitabine ... Targeted radiation therapy is well suited for solid cancers, such as pancreatic cancer, and... (Primezone Releases)
Mayo Clinic finds new pathology tests double sensitivity to detect bile duct and pancreatic cancers Jun 1, 2009
Current treatments include surgery, liver transplantation, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, photodynamic therapy and biliary drainage with plastic or metal stents. If the cancer cannot be completely removed by surgery but has not spread outside the liver, chemotherapy and radiation followed by liver transplantation may be an option. (EurekAlert!)
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Reports Single Agent Phase 2 Data of KRX-0401 (Perifosine) Further Demonstrating KRX-0401's Activity in the Treatment of Advanced Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer May 30, 2009
Advanced RCC is resistant to such standard treatments as radiation therapy and chemotherapy, and the initial treatment for most patients is surgical removal of the kidney. If the cancer is confined to the kidney, the five-year survival rate is 60 to 70 percent; but the survival rate is considerably lower after the cancer has metastasized to other parts of the body. (PR Newswire)
YM BIOSCIENCES ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF RANDOMIZED NIMOTUZUMAB STUDY TO BE PRESENTED IN A POSTER AT ASCO ANNUAL MEETING May 29, 2009
The poster entitled "A phase IIb 4-arm open-label randomized study to assess the safety and efficacy of h-R3 monoclonal antibody against EGFR in combination with chemoradiation therapy or radiation therapy in patients with advanced (stage III or IVA) inoperable head and neck cancer (abstract # 6041)" will be presented in the Head and Neck Cancer general poster session on Monday, June 1 from 8:00AM until 12:00PM on Level 2 in West Hall C.. About YM BioSciences. (PR Newswire)
Sirtex's SIR-Spheres® Microspheres Showcased on "The Economic Report" Television Show May 29, 2009
About Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) using SIR-Spheres microspheres. Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) is a novel treatment for inoperable liver cancer that delivers high doses of radiation directly to the site of tumors. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Why Some Prostate Cancer Returns May 29, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 29, 2009) The majority of men who receive one of the standard treatments for localized prostate cancer - surgery or radiation therapy - have an excellent outcome ... "After several years of research, we were able to show that low levels of oxygen to the tumor are highly related to a patient's outcome. Those with lower oxygen levels to the prostate cancer did not respond as well to radiation therapy, and the cancer returned more often," says Benjamin Movsas, M.D., senior study... (Science Daily)
Your HealthRobotic prostate cancer surgery means faster healing, recovery (4) May 29, 2009
"I surveyed my friends who had been treated with radiation therapy and traditional surgery, and I didn't like what I heard.". One of MacKay's friends had recently undergone a robotically assisted prostatectomy and was happy with the results. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Newsweek: Retirement? Good luck with that May 28, 2009
12) Black list doctors that don't do things cheaper 13) Make the doctor call the insurer before ordering an X-Ray, CT, or MRI 14) Make the doctor call the insurer before ordering radiation therapy for cancer patients 15) Take longer to approve claims and reject more claims for more reasons. COPY OF THE PLAN: http://tinyurl. (MSNBC -- Business)
Family, friends remember L-S graduate May 28, 2009
She underwent four more surgeries, two months of radiation therapy and a year of chemotherapy. Her life was threatened again due to a brain infection in April 2006, when she had to be hospitalized for two months. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Many Black Women Refuse Breast Cancer Treatments May 27, 2009
"We found in this study on locally advanced breast cancer, mainly done in black women, that almost a quarter of the patients [refused] chemotherapy and radiation therapy that are the standard of care for stage 3 breast cancer," said lead researcher Dr. Monica Rizzo, an assistant professor of surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. Why these women balk at treatment is unclear, Rizzo said. (MEDLINEplus)
Teen pregnancy prevention workshop set May 27, 2009
UCSD opens Encinitas satellite center for radiation therapy. LA JOLLA ---- The Department of Radiation Oncology at the Moores UCSD Cancer Center and the UC San Diego Medical Center have opened a satellite center in Encinitas, offering the same types of radiation therapy services and similar opportunities for participation in clinical trials that are provided at UCSD's La Jolla campus. (North County Times)
Novel Herbal Therapy For Men At High Risk Of Prostate Cancer Well-Tolerated In Phase I Trial May 26, 2009
2, 2007) An analysis of data involving more than 2,000 patients from 17 US institutions demonstrates that men with high-risk prostate cancer who receive radiation therapy after a prostatectomy were less ... 6, 2008) Henry Ford Hospital is embarking on an expanded major clinical trial involving the use of gene therapy in combination with radiation therapy, to determine if the combined treatment is more effective. (Science Daily)
Boy who fled cancer treatment returns to Minnesota May 26, 2009
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One $1 tag means free Frosty till December May 24, 2009
MCG Health Inc., a not-for-profit corporation, operates Medical College of Georgia Hospital, the Children's Medical Center, the Georgia Radiation Therapy Center and related outpatient facilities and services throughout the state. RECAP. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Cancer Researchers In Bakersfield Seek Volunteers May 23, 2009
CBCC offers all aspects of cancer care in one location, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, imaging, support services, genetic counseling and a breast center. The facility has had many firsts, such as the first Cyberknife in Kern County. (KERO 23, CA)
Preventative Treatment Against Malaria May be Less Effective in Malnourished Children May 23, 2009
Radiation therapy requires visualizing exactly where a tumor is located, usually from looking at hundreds of different X-ray , CT or PET scan images. . (Science Daily)
Sydney Uni drops radiation therapy course May 22, 2009
THE University of Sydney will drop its undergraduate course in radiation therapy from next year, raising fears of a shortage of trained workers. The university will continue with a qualification in radiation therapy at postgraduate level, which means students first must complete a three-year undergraduate qualification, such as a science degree ... Michael Barton, professor of radiation oncology at the University of NSW, said radiation therapy was taught only at the universities of Sydney and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
African-American women with advanced breast cancer often forego vital treatment May 22, 2009
A new study finds that nearly one in four African American women with late stage breast cancer refused chemotherapy and radiation therapy, potentially life saving therapies. Published in the July 1, 2009 issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the study indicates that more efforts are needed to ensure that all women with breast cancer receive appropriate care. (EurekAlert!)
Facts about Cervical Cancer May 21, 2009
Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention. Early detection can save your life. (Suite101.com)
Former Oklahoma great Tisdale dies at 44 May 20, 2009
Among the causes of that condition are infections, medications, radiation therapy and systemic disease. Last month, Tisdale was chosen for induction into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. (Nabc.com)
Blanchard Named Nurse Of Year In Manager Category May 20, 2009
Blanchard, who has been with Watson Clinic for 24 years, is currently the director of clinical services overseeing the cancer registry, chemotherapy, medical oncology, radiation therapy and surgical oncology departments of the Center for Cancer Care and Research. In addition, she also manages Watson Clinic s departments of general surgery, gynecologic oncology, obstetrics and gynecology, the prescription assistance program, the kidney center, nephrology, phototherapy,... (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Hutcheson expands Fuller Cancer Center; cancer services under one roof May 20, 2009
If chemotherapy is required, the patient is sent to another location, and if radiation therapy is required, the patient must go yet to another location ... Radiation therapy at the Fuller Cancer Center is provided by Harbin Clinic Radiation Oncologists Drs. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
DEATHS FOR TUESDAY, MAY 19, 209 (1099) May 20, 2009
In 1965, she joined the Air Force and served at Wilford Hall Hospital, Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas, as an X-ray and radiation therapy technician. Upon her departure from the Air Force, she returned to Pine Bluff where she was employed at Jefferson Hospital. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Cancer treatment shock - third miss out: study May 20, 2009
One-third of NSW cancer patients who could benefit from radiation therapy do not receive it, according to analysis from the Cancer Council NSW, which has called on the Government to fund new machines immediately to deliver the service ... Radiation therapy, which works better in some forms of cancer than others, is recommended for about half of patients - killing residual cancer cells after surgery or limiting their proliferation and easing pain during terminal illness ... The total number of... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Breakthrough In Radiotherapy Promises Targeted Cancer Treatment May 20, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 19, 2009) Current radiation therapy treatment damages a patient s healthy tissue as well as eradicating the tumour it is intended to destroy, making the treatment especially invasive and often causing nasty side effects ... The findings of a research group from the University Medical Centre Utrecht in the Netherlands are set to open the door to start testing MRI-guided radiation therapy in the clinic , researchers expect ... Radiation therapy requires visualizing exactly where... (Science Daily)
Chemotherapy Improves Survival Among Older Breast Cancer Patients May 19, 2009
1, 2006) For women who have had surgery for early breast cancer, it may not matter whether they receive follow-up chemotherapy before, after or during radiation therapy, according to a new review of. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Shear Betrayal May 19, 2009
She says she will deal with the radiation therapy on her own as it can be done somewhat discreetly and only wants someone to know to occasionally talk to. I am trying to be as supportive as possible and have also encouraged her to talk to her newly moved in boyfriend at least. (Slate)
Online posts help cancer patient share feelings May 18, 2009
In a Jan. 7 posting, a couple of weeks after her diagnosis, she wrote: "If I get irradiated in my hip area, I get some cool X-shaped tats to take away from it all. I've always said I wanted a tattoo." The radiation therapy and a round of chemo in March began to take their toll. "To be perfectly honest, I hate the situation I'm in," she wrote on a blog that she keeps in addition to her Facebook page. (Modesto Bee, CA)
A writer's good year gets better May 17, 2009
And it's all the sweeter after a winter that included two months of radiation therapy for prostate cancer. "Having a book, a play and these two movies floating around, yeah, it's a good year already and getting better," Young said. (News & Observer)
Immune Therapy May Aid Kids with Neuroblastoma May 16, 2009
Standard treatment includes surgery, aggressive chemotherapy with "stem cell rescue" (where the patient's stem cells are removed before treatment, then returned after chemotherapy to boost blood/immune function) and radiation therapy. "Even though we treat it with aggressive therapy, high-risk neuroblastoma often returns, and most patients do not survive," Dr. Alice Yu, a professor of hematology/oncology at the University of California, San Diego, and the school's Moores Cancer Center, said in a... (MEDLINEplus)
OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals Announces Release of Two ASCO Abstracts: Impact of OGX-011 on Survival in Randomized Phase 2 Trial and Phase 1 Safety Data for OGX-427 May 15, 2009
OGX-427 is designed to reduce production of Hsp27, a protein that is over-produced in response to many cancer treatments including hormone ablation therapy, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Hsp27 production has been shown to inhibit cell death in tumor cells through a variety of mechanisms. (PR Newswire)
Microwave Technique Successful In Treatment Of Liver Tumors, Surgeon Shows May 15, 2009
24, 2005) Shaped-beam radiation therapy is a promising treatment for life-threatening metastatic liver tumors, according to researchers who report an 88 percent success rate for controlling the lesions. This. (Science Daily)
Immunotherapy effective against neuroblastoma in children May 15, 2009
These high-risk patients are usually treated with surgery, intensive chemotherapy with stem cell rescue (in which patients' adult stem cells, removed before treatment, are returned after chemotherapy to restore the blood and immune system), and radiation therapy. Still, only 30 percent of patients survive. (EurekAlert!)
Seidl, Melton hoping to guide Rockets to another state title May 14, 2009
Seidl plans on attending Bellevue College after playing for LCC, and will pursue a career in radiation therapy. She cherishes the experience of winning a state title as a Rocket, and liked Van Fleet s suggestion on Wednesday that she would make a great coach at Castle Rock. (Longview Daily News, WA)
First in the Southeast May 13, 2009
This makes it easier to identify and target the tumor for treatment such as radiation therapy, while avoiding damage to normal tissue. In addition, the technology used by Digital Lightbox enables physicians to import images that a patient may have had done at another hospital and incorporate the information into scans taken at Russell Medical Center. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Yuma High teacher still feeling lucky May 11, 2009
Following the operation, Wiencek said she will still have to undergo radiation therapy until November. She said plans on following her regular teaching schedule next year. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
10 year anniversary: Local cancer center evolving, growing May 10, 2009
New technology has included the Cyberknife that allows for treatment of hard-to-reach or irregularly shaped tumors; IMRT (intensity modulated radiation therapy), which is more precise radiation therapy; and a PET (positron emission tomography) scanner that helps in the diagnosing, staging, treatment planning and monitoring the effectiveness of treatment. More than $11. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Palliative Cancer Care in the Dog a... May 8, 2009
Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy as Palliative Cancer Care in Dogs and Cats. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are both options which can palliate many of the symptoms of canine and feline cancer ... Even when chemotherapy or radiation therapy is not effective in eradicating the tumor or cancer for the dog or cat, it may be possible to slow the progression of the disease or reduce clinical symptoms resulting from the cancer or tumor by using chemotherapy or radiation therapy. (Suite101.com)
Building The Lymphatic Drainage System May 7, 2009
4, 2007) The frequent spread of certain cancers to lymph nodes often necessitates surgery or radiation therapy that damages the lymphatic system. The new study demonstrate for the first time that growth. (Science Daily)
New universal breast cancer marker predicts recurrence and clinical outcome May 7, 2009
"We have been searching for a marker to separate patients with DCIS who require further treatment from those who might be treated with lumpectomy alone. If this marker can be validated further, then high-risk patients may be identified and treated to prevent the development of an invasive breast cancer. Those at low-risk would be spared from radiation therapy and/or mastectomy.". The prognostic value of a loss of caveolin-1 has now been validated in three independent patient populations. (EurekAlert!)
From cars to cancer: UH professor employs auto industry tools for tumor therapy May 7, 2009
An effort is under way at the University of Houston to use technologies with origins in the automobile industry to develop new tools that will help doctors and technicians better plan radiation therapy for patients with head and neck cancer. Dr. Ali Kamrani, founding director of the Design and Free Form Fabrication Laboratory at UH and a former auto industry researcher, is teaming up with Dr. Lei Dong, associate professor and deputy research director of radiation physics at the University of... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
