A second chance Jul 2, 2008
A gynecologist handed over a diagnosis of leiomyosarcoma, a rare malignant uterine cancer, to the Tewksbury resident and long-time advocate for cancer research. Craven, who dreamed of becoming a mother, was now staring at both her own infertility and mortality just as she was getting ready to begin her and Williams life together. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Tamoxifen and Raloxifene Jun 29, 2008
Tamoxifen therapy can cause an increase in the occurrence of blood clots, uterine cancer and cataracts. Raloxifene therapy was associated with a lower incidence of uterine cancer. (Suite101.com)
Gastric Bypass Can Cut Cancer Risk Jun 23, 2008
There was also a 60 percent reduction in skin cancer, a 15 percent reduction in uterine cancer and a 50 percent reduction in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Results showed that, overall, 2 percent of patients who had surgery were diagnosed with cancer, compared with 8. (HealthNews)
Internet rumors and the endless fight Jun 21, 2008
"When Ann Dunham arrived in Hawaii," the spammer writes, "she was a full-fledged radical leftist and practitioner of critical theory. She also began to engage in miscegenation (interracial relationships) as part of her attack on society." Irrelevant, apparently, to the scribe behind this libel is the fact that the woman died in 1995 from ovarian and uterine cancer and cannot defend herself. I'm waiting to "learn" that Obama was the one-armed man terrorizing couples on lover's lane those many... (Albany Times Union)
Study finds weight-loss surgery cuts cancer risk Jun 20, 2008
In addition to cutting the incidence of breast cancer by about 85 percent and colon cancer by about 70 percent, those who underwent bariatric surgery also saw reductions in the risk for pancreatic cancer, skin cancer, uterine cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, the researchers said. Obesity raises the risk for several types of cancer, including cancers of the breast, colon, esophagus and kidney, as well as numerous other diseases. (Reuters)
Newsweek: Your lifestyle, your genes and cancer Jun 17, 2008
The most extreme examples were liver cancer in men (nearly fivefold increased risk) and uterine cancer in women (more than sixfold increased risk). Exercise has also been shown to play an important role in protecting against some cancers. (MSNBC -- Health)
Personal Health: Red flags for hereditary cancers May 28, 2008
A woman with a uterine cancer gene mutation should be screened with sonography and endometrial biopsies yearly and, Offit added, consider having her uterus removed when she has finished having children. A growing number of women with BRCA mutations are choosing prophylactic mastectomies and, in some cases, oophorectomies, or removal of the ovaries. (International Herald Tribune)
Half brother of mom with cancer steps up May 25, 2008
Donna was 11 when her mother's sister, Peggy, a teacher with whom Donna lived for awhile and cherished as a second mom, died of uterine cancer. "She loved me, nurtured me and taught me a lot," Donna said. (AZCentral -- News)
Difficult work in the name of the mother May 20, 2008
Having survived breast cancer in the 1970s and later uterine cancer, she developed a rare and fatal blood disorder, myelodysplastic syndrome. She died in December 2004, aged 71, despite chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Gifts for mom on time, anytime of the year May 14, 2008
Alabama has the misfortunate to lead the nation in deaths from uterine cancer. However, you can become smart and adopt the following slogan Early detection is the best protection. (Brewton Standard, AL)
A mom's guide to birth control May 2, 2008
Women who have been on the Pill for 10 years reduce their risk of ovarian and uterine cancer by 80 percent. Other forms of hormonal contraception likely offer similar protection against cancer. (CNN -- Health)
Model Valerie Ramsey on staying young Apr 21, 2008
" The book, her first, co-written with her daughter Heather Hummel, is a 268-page primer on positive mental attitude, tips on health, exercise and beauty - with advice on sex thrown in for good measure. Ramsey, who lives in Monterey, was a stay-at-home mother of six who joined the corporate world in her late 40s. Her life, she says, has been about meeting challenges and starting new adventures by focusing on the positive rather than the negative. It would be easy to believe that her advice about... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Getting A Good Night's Sleep Is The Biggest Problem For Women Entering Menopause Apr 18, 2008
Women who had health problems like diabetes or a history of breast or uterine cancer were excluded, as were women who were on certain types of medication, like hormone treatment or tranquilisers. The researchers found that some menopausal symptoms changed in frequency as women moved further into the menopause. (Science Daily)
Ormond Beach mom bringsnew life to relay fundraiser Apr 14, 2008
"I thought, 'Oh, great I have uterine cancer.' I said, 'Whatever.' ". It was not cancer, but a three-month-old fetus that turned out to be a girl. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Catwalk closed to the kittens Apr 13, 2008
Her mother's slide began in 1993 when she was diagnosed with uterine cancer, followed by a resurgence of spina bifida (she travelled with a muscled male physiotherapist who would lie next to her as she slept, rolling her over regularly). "She developed a dependency on alcohol to keep her spirits up. The combination of the alcohol and [prescribed] pills led to the depression," she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
* Report shows cancer rates rise Apr 12, 2008
Among women, the top 10 most prevalent types of cancer were breast cancer, colorectal cancer, liver cancer, cancer of the trachea, bronchus and lungs, cervical cancer, stomach cancer, thyroid cancer, skin cancer, uterine cancer, and cancer of the ovary, fallopian tube and broad ligament ... 1 percent during the same period, with breast cancer, uterine cancer, and colorectal cancer seeing the largest increase at 22 percent, 21 percent and 8 percent respectively. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Some Cancer Risks Drop After Asbestos Exposure Ends Apr 4, 2008
Women were also at greater risk of ovarian and uterine cancer. But the risk of cancer of the larynx (voice box) or cancer of the digestive tract was not greater than would have been expected in the general population. (MEDLINEplus)
Why Synthetic Estrogens Wreak Havoc On Reproductive System Apr 3, 2008
The team sought to understand why a developing female fetus exposed to DES might develop uterine cancer and other problems years after exposure. Even though DES is no longer on the market, the authors chose to study its effects to gain insight into how similar synthetic estrogens might work. (Science Daily)
Pet Care Tips For Real Easter Bunnies Mar 23, 2008
Spaying females virtually eliminates the possibility of getting uterine cancer. And neutered males display less aggression. (CBS News)
Sandwich girl an Obama organizer here Mar 20, 2008
In 1994, her mother, who had uterine cancer, lost her job because she had missed so much work and subsequently lost her health coverage. Ms. Baia, then a little girl, tried to think of a way to ease her mother's financial worries. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Turmeric protects skin during radiation treatment Mar 19, 2008
In January 2006, I began getting external beam radiation therapy for uterine cancer. Three days into my regimen, the skin on my lower abdomen began to turn red. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Deprived of a fair fight in the battle against cancer Mar 16, 2008
When she was diagnosed, Pam was put on Tamoxifen a five-year treatment with side effects that include heart, eye and bone problems, and increased risks of developing ovarian and uterine cancer. She seems to have contracted a bad cocktail of those effects. (Globe and Mail)
Phillips relies on his versatility Mar 15, 2008
Two years ago, Phillips' wife, Bethany, was diagnosed with a rare form of uterine cancer. They already knew about the disease when he got to Spring Training that season, but they learned just how it serious it was on Opening Day. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Breast Cancer Risk Persists After Stopping Hormones Mar 6, 2008
Progestin is used to offset the heightened risk of uterine cancer from taking estrogen. The original study found women taking the combination of hormones also doubled their risk of blood clots, and raised their risks of stroke and heart attack. (Newsmax)
Cancer risk lingers in menopausal women after hormone therapy Mar 5, 2008
Progestin is used to offset the heightened risk of uterine cancer from taking estrogen. After the women stopped therapy, their heightened risk of breast cancer remained roughly the same. (Xinhuanet, China)
Well Women Clinic from today Mar 1, 2008
The clinic will detect and screen commonly occurring disorders among women like breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, haemorrhoids, osteoporosis, problems associated with menopause with an objective to ensure early treatment. A healthy family starts from a healthy woman. (Newindpress)
Wrangling over 'reasonable' fees Feb 24, 2008
was treated for uterine cancer in 2003, she incurred a hospital bill for $25,492. After paying her $2,500 deductible, she figured Medical Savings would cover the rest. (India Times)
Between 'The Simpsons' and a hard rock place Feb 21, 2008
Also tonight, the Coolidge Corner Theatre screens the area premiere of "Commit to the Line," a film by Rachelle Dermer, who began mountain biking after a battle with uterine cancer. After the screening, Dermer will be joined by bike and cancer experts for a Q&A. 7 p.m. $9. (Boston Globe)
Uninsured and underinsured at risk for late cancer diagnoses Feb 19, 2008
Smaller disparities were found for bladder cancer, kidney cancer, prostate cancer, thyroid cancer, non-Hodgkins lymphoma, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and pancreatic cancer, with only the last two not being statistically significant. Today in Health & Science. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Estrogen-only pills increase older women's risk for blood clots (1) Feb 12, 2008
Estrogen-only pills can increase the risk of uterine cancer and are advised only for women without wombs. Over about seven years, 111 women on estrogen developed blood clots, compared with 86 on dummy pills. (Helena Independent Record)
Saving Monica Feb 11, 2008
And so that night Monica opened up, telling Tony about her joys and struggles, from growing up with a sister and four brothers, to typical sibling fights, to her parents' deaths (her mom, a certified nursing assistant, died of uterine cancer; her dad, a nuclear physicist, also died of cancer), to her job in the sales audit department at TJX in Framingham. She talked about getting married at 21 and why it fizzled a decade later after they'd moved to Florida, but how the best thing to come out of... (Boston Globe)
Obama Drive Gets Inspiration From No Ordinary White Woman Born in Kansas Feb 11, 2008
Instead, Dunham found herself battling both ovarian and uterine cancer. Until her death, she displayed the unflappable temperament that she passed on to Obama, Dewey says. (Bloomberg -- US)
Discovery Could Lead To Urine Test To Detect Cancer Early, Better Prevention Feb 8, 2008
6, 2004) Research in monkeys suggests that a diet high in the natural plant estrogens found in soy does not increase the risk of breast or uterine cancer in postmenopausal. . (Science Daily)
Go easy on medicated lotions, creams, gels Feb 6, 2008
"Such creams get absorbed through the skin and metabolized into estrogens in the body. That means they can cause the same side effects as estrogen pills, such as elevated blood pressure, breast tenderness, increased risk of breast cancer, abnormal vaginal bleeding, and endometrial hyperplasia, which can lead to uterine cancer," she says. "If a woman is thinking about using anything with estrogen, she really needs to get it through her physician.". (CNN)
Gordon Hospital Cancer Survivor Group to meet Feb 1, 2008
After being diagnosed with uterine cancer three years ago, Calhoun resident Marsha Claus couldn t find a support group in the area. Rather than let this get her spirit down, she decided to start her one of her own the Cancer Survivor Group. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Books: A fight for life consumes both mother and son Jan 31, 2008
She survived the draconian treatment and the years spent expecting her unlikely remission to end, only to develop unrelated uterine cancer in the late 1990s. Again she survived, and again she developed a new cancer: this time myelodysplastic syndrome, a virtually untreatable variant of leukemia, probably related to the treatment for the first two. (International Herald Tribune)
Friends go belly-up for cancer survivor Jan 27, 2008
Jennifer said at first she was a little bit upset because it was her last real connection with her mother, Louise Jones, a survivor of uterine cancer who died Feb. 15, 1986. Jennifer's father, Randall Jones, died of brain cancer in 1958. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Drescher Inspires Cancer Screening Bill Jan 15, 2008
Lieber made the joke alongside Fran Drescher, former star of "The Nanny" and a survivor of uterine cancer. Drescher was at the state Capitol as Lieber, D-San Jose, introduced legislation that would require insurance companies to pay for testing for ovarian and uterine cancer, as they are required to do for cervical cancer. (KSBW 8, CA)
World outsources pregnancies to India Jan 1, 2008
She only accepts couples with serious fertility issues, like survivors of uterine cancer. The surrogate mothers have to be between 18 and 45, have at least one child of their own, and be in good medical shape. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Arimidex most effective in breast cancer study Dec 18, 2007
"Over time, the benefits (of Arimidex) become more striking, cutting the risk of recurrence in one out of four women. The risk of uterine cancer is also lower with Arimidex than tamoxifen," Buzdar added. "The standard of care is changing for postmenopausal women" with breast cancer, Buzdar said. (Reuters India)
Gaps Remain in Women's Knowledge of Cancer Dec 14, 2007
org, the guide covers the main cancers that occur in women -- breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, ovarian, and uterine cancer -- and offers information about who is most at risk, how cancer can be prevented, available screenings and their recommended frequency, and how the cancer is treated. In tandem with the launch of the guide, ACOG released new guidelines for colorectal cancer prevention recommend that women be screened for colorectal cancer by colonoscopy every 10 years beginning at age 50. (MEDLINEplus)
The health pros and cons of drinking Dec 5, 2007
But have a few too many, and your risks for breast cancer, uterine cancer, and osteoporosis rise fast. So when it comes to drinking, should you or shouldn't you. (CNN -- Health)
Bionovo Describes a New Class of Therapeutic Compounds Nov 30, 2007
Because of this non-selectivity, all estrogens marketed to treat menopausal symptoms have the potential to cause elevated risks for breast and uterine cancers due to the proliferative effects on breast and uterine tissues mediated through the estrogen receptor alpha. Selective activation of the estrogen receptor beta, however, does not lead to proliferation of MCF-7 breast cancer cell lines or an increase for uterine cancer in mouse xenograph models. (PR Newswire)
Excess sun may lower risk of a uterine cancer Nov 29, 2007
Stuart Goldenberg for The NYT. Published: November 29, 2007. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Too Much Sugar Turns Off Gene That Controls Effects Of Sex Steroids Nov 22, 2007
If there s less SHBG protein, then more testosterone and estrogen will be released throughout the body, which is associated with an increased risk of acne, infertility, polycystic ovaries, and uterine cancer in overweight women. Abnormal amounts of SHBG also disturb the delicate balance between estrogen and testosterone, which is associated with the development of cardiovascular disease, especially in women. (Science Daily)
Woman succumbs to spinal cancer Nov 16, 2007
Six months after his death, Wagaman was discovered to have uterine cancer. Tumors wrapped around her spine led to the Sept. 22 diagnosis of spine cancer. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
* Argentines flock to witness beatification of Namuncura Nov 13, 2007
Often the first step toward sainthood, beatification is a long process, which in Namuncura's case began in 1944 and culminated in a "miracle" in 2000, when a young Argentine girl was allegedly cured of uterine cancer after praying to him. Pope Benedict XVI officially certified Namuncura's miracle in July, opening the path to beatification. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Progress Lagging Against Many Cancers Nov 11, 2007
Emanuel: "It shows you we need a lot more thinking and research about those. Brain cancer, we don't have a good idea as to what causes brain cancer. It's a tragic cancer because it affects people in the prime of life - 50, 55 or 60. Uterine cancer, that's a cancer probably a result of the increase in obesity in this country; fat cells produce more hormones that stimulate the uterus. And the story on pancreas is also a little complicated because smoking causes paneas cancer, and one would have... (CBS News)
Argentine Indian to Be Beatified Nov 9, 2007
Church investigators have attributed a miracle to Namuncura based on an Argentine woman's claim that devotion to Namuncura helped her survive uterine cancer in 2000. The first Indian saint in the Americas, Juan Diego, was canonized by Pope John Paul II in a Mexico City ceremony in 2002. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Cancer survivor grateful for her community's help Nov 5, 2007
Lori Johnson of Eliot - who's uterine cancer, diagnosed earlier this year, has gone into remission - sits in her kitchen while talking with reporters ... Johnson's journey began earlier this year when she learned she had uterine cancer. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Volunteer organization comes to aid of elderly and disabled Nov 3, 2007
For one client, a 45-year-old divorced mother of three suffering from uterine cancer, Bukoski came up with a plan that involved preparing her meals, doing housework once a week, and sending a church group to rake her leaves. Bukoski estimates that about 85 percent of requests are for medical transport, an important service that Medicare does not provide. (Valley News, CT)
Several plastic bottles found unsafe to reuse Nov 2, 2007
According to the Environment California Research y Center, which reviewed 130 studies on the topic, BPA has been linked to breast and uterine cancer, an increased risk of miscarriage, and decreased testosterone levels. BPA can also wreak havoc on children's developing systems. (AZCentral -- News)
Weight, alcohol, red meat cited as cancer risks Nov 1, 2007
In their 1997 report, they linked fat only to uterine cancer. Now the authors say the scientific evidence is compellingly convincing that fat plays a role in uterine, pancreatic, colorectal, kidney, esophageal and post-menopausal breast cancers. (Newsday -- New York City)
Poor diet ratchets up cancer risk Nov 1, 2007
" Among the cancers convincingly linked to excess body fat, particularly if it is carried around the waist, are colon, kidney, pancreas, uterine, adenocarcinoma of the esophagus, and postmenopausal breast cancer. The new research also made some unusual findings about cancer. One is that there is convincing evidence linking being tall to a higher risk of colorectal and postmenopausal breast cancer. Another is that an association exists between high birth weight and increased risk for... (Globe and Mail -- International)
6,500 in boro join breast cancer walk Oct 26, 2007
Queens Village resident Theresa Johnson survived uterine cancer at age 22. "I was one of the youngest patients in LIJ," she said. (Bayside Times, NY)
Cervical and Uterine Cancers Oct 26, 2007
However, more common is uterine cancer, in its more usual form also called endometrial cancer - which affects the lining of the womb that grows, is shed, and regrows as part of a woman's monthly cycle ... Professor Hilary Thomas, from the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford, said that the key to successfully treating both cervical and uterine cancer was early detection. (BBC News -- Health)
Laura Hadler faced cancer twice and won Oct 21, 2007
Blood spotting led to a check-up, and Laura was diagnosed with uterine cancer. The only thing that was scary about it was I didn t have a family history of cancer, Laura says. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Prairie Flower: It's very important to be tested for cancer Oct 19, 2007
She died five years ago of a rare form of uterine cancer. Our family, like many other families, has been touched by many forms of the dreaded disease of cancer. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Molecular Screening for Cervical Cancer — Time to Give up Pap Tests? Oct 18, 2007
In 1943, Papanicolaou and Traut published their famous monograph on vaginal cytology as a screening method for uterine cancer. 1 Since then, the Papanicolaou (Pap) smear has become the most commonly used method to screen for cervical neoplasia, and it is the best screening tool ever introduced for any cancer. (New England Journal of Medicine)
New Hot Flash Drug Succeeds in Clinical Trial Oct 10, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters) - An experimental drug by Wyeth, used in combination with estrogen, quickly and effectively reduced the number of hot flashes in post-menopausal women without causing changes to the uterus that raise the risk of uterine cancer, researchers said on Friday. Researchers said results of the late-stage trial for Wyeth's drug bazedoxifene were promising because estrogen, the female hormone that is highly effective in blocking hot flashes, can raise the risk of uterine cancer when it... (MEDLINEplus)
Noted N. Texas Photographer Linda Kaye Dies At 65 Oct 9, 2007
She had surgery for uterine cancer in 2002, but it returned a year ago. Roger Kaye said his sister never realized how big an impact she made until the very end. (CBS 11, TX)
FTC Cracks Down on Health Sites' Claims Oct 7, 2007
The sellers claimed that their natural progesterone creams were effective in preventing, treating, or curing osteoporosis; were effective in preventing or reducing the risk of estrogen-induced uterine cancer; and did not increase the user's risk of developing breast cancer, or were effective in preventing or reducing the user's risk of developing breast cancer. The FTC complaints, filed earlier this year, alleged that the sellers did not have substantiation for these claims and, in some cases,... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Should October be Breast Cancer PROTEST Month? Oct 3, 2007
The end result is CANCER. Breat cancer, Uterine cancer and most cancers. It's an abombmination against humanity and those Eve's who bring life into the world. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Knowing risks is first line of defense for female cancers Sep 30, 2007
The most common uterine cancer (cancer of the womb) is found in the uterus lining (the endometrium) ... Symptoms of both cervical and uterine cancer include abnormal vaginal bleeding, pain during intercourse, difficult or painful urination, or pain in the pelvic area. (North County Times)
New program helps elder immigrants, adult children find services Sep 21, 2007
Uterine cancer and, later, brain cancer, were diagnosed. "I was totally lost. I didn't know what to do," said Ali. (San Francisco Chronicle)
