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Have We Beaten Prostate Cancer?

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When the clinical trial for Johnson & Johnson’s new cancer drug went better than anyone could have expected, it caused quite a stir. Usually, the whole clinical trial process can take some time. Medical researchers have to analyze the results of the trial, which (if the results are positive) often leads to further tests on more participants. So it came as a bit of a shock when this latest clinical trial was actually shut down in order to administer this new drug to all of the participants. Johnson & Johnson’s Zytiga… was approved by the FDA only last year. Since

Warren Buffet Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

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It was recently announced that Warren Buffet, age 81, has been diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer. The announcement was made by the American multinational conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway, of which Mr. Buffet is acting CEO and Chairman. It has been reported that Warren is scheduled to begin receiving radiation treatment in mid-July, but the immaculate investor remains upbeat stating that he still feels in excellent health. The news that Warren Buffet has been diagnosed with prostate cancer… has other ramifications as well. Given this full disclosure, there will now be added pressure on Buffet to finally reveal the name

Can Aspirin Be Used to Prevent Cancer?

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Is it possible that aspirin can prevent cancer…? Could a cheap old drug be the cure to the number one death of the world? Studies show that aspirin can prevent the risk of heart attacks, strokes, tumors, and cancer. 51 studies on over 70,000 people show that both men and women who took daily dosses had lower risk of dying from cancer. But in order for this to work it is said that you must take it every day for more than 5 years, which is difficult to do for most people. But, by doing this, you may cut

How Pollution Affects Your Chances of Getting Cancer

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Did you ever think that what you are breathing in every second of everyday could affect your future? Evidence shows that pollution caused by the burning of fossil fuels causes the death of 30,000 to 50,000 Americans each year. The causes of these deaths were from multiple diseases such as heart disease, lung cancer… and many other respiratory diseases. According to the American Lung Association, an estimate of 141 million Americans live with the presence of unhealthy air. Air intake is very important when it comes to health. It can affect the way you think, sleep, and feel just like

Prostate Cancer Awareness – Symptoms, Prevention,Testing & Risk Factors

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Prostate cancer is represented by a light blue ribbon throughout the month of September (You may remember September is childhood cancer awareness month, too). Prostate cancer… starts in the prostate gland, situated between the bladder and the rectum in men. The prostate is usually compared to a walnut in both size and shape. It makes up part of the man’s reproductive system and wraps around the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body. Prostate Cancer Risk Factors Prostate cancer is the third most common cause of death from cancer in men of all ages. It is

Top 10 Most Common Types of Cancer

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Cancer. Who would have ever thought it could be so common? Statistics show that half of all men and one-third of all women in the United States will develop cancer during their lifetimes. This equates to approximately 11.7 million people in the United States alive today who have had some type of cancer. Survival rates vary based on the individual’s health and the type of cancer. It can be helpful to be aware of some of the more common cancers for two reasons: 1) to realize we are not alone in this health challenge and 2) to learn that …

Recent Breakthroughs in Cancer Drugs

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As long as there is the possibility for newer and better drugs to fight cancer, there remains hope. A few of the recent breakthroughs in cancer drugs are listed below: Breast cancer that has metastasized in patients who have already been treated with chemotherapy at least twice can be treated with a new drug called eribulin mesylate. The FDA approved use of this drug on November 15, 2010. Trademarked under the name Halaven…, it is manufactured by a company called Eisai, Ltd., and has been shown to improve overall survival in patients by 2.5 months on average.

Ice Age: Cryotherapy may be the future of cancer treatment

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For more than 100 years, doctors have used extreme cold to destroy and prevent the spread of abnormal tissue growth, a method known as cryotherapy, to treat everything from unwanted freckles to stomach ulcers. Though early researchers suggested cryotherapy might be effective in treating cancer, it was originally determined to be too complicated. In recent years, however, cryotherapy research has once more come to the forefront as a legitimate alternative to cancer surgery.  With new technologies that prevent damage to healthy tissue and nearby organs, doctors have started using it to treat prostate and liver cancers…, and new

Doctors Make Progress On Personalized Cancer Prevention

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With a cure for cancer still frustratingly absent, doctors argue that the best defense is prevention. In a press release from the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in Washington, D.C., in April, Ernest Hawk, an oncologist with The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, stated that maintaining a healthy lifestyle… could effectively prevent “at least half of all cancer deaths”. It’s an impressive number and one that could potentially be even larger if doctors are able to create personalized lifestyle recommendations for each patient in their care. New research presented at last week’s meeting brings

Camp Kesem Creates a Week of Fun for Kids

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In February 2001, Sam and Matthew’s father was diagnosed with prostate cancer. For five years he fought to live, then passed away when Sam was 10 and Matthew was 8. Their mother says, “Living with and losing a parent to cancer is something no child should ever have to experience.” Three years later, the boys’ mother discovered Camp Kesem…. She didn’t know much about the camp, but knew that the boys needed to be with other kids who “got” what they were going through. At first Sam and Matthew were reluctant to join in. But within 30 minutes