Cancer/Oncology - Dr. Barry Dworkin

Primary source: American Society of Clinical Oncology
Source reference:
Mustian KM, et al “YOCAS® yoga significantly improves sleep, fatigue and quality of life: A URCC CCOP randomized, controlled clinical trial among 410 cancer survivors” ASCO 2010; Abstract 9013.

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Cell phone link to brain cancer is tenuous at best

May 17

Cancer/Oncology, Health Headlines, Health Statistics

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 17, 2010

Cell phone link to brain cancer is tenuous at best Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Link between cellphones, brain cancer ‘inconclusive’

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Proof of concept that dichloroacetate inhibits cancer cell growth: more studies to follow

May 13

Cancer/Oncology, Clinical Research, Health Headlines, Molecular Medicine

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 13, 2010

Proof of concept that dichloroacetate inhibits cancer cell growth: more studies to follow Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Cancer’s sweet tooth becomes a target

Reference:

Metabolic Modulation of Glioblastoma with Dichloroacetate

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Chemotherapy’s effect on brain function to be studied

May 3

Cancer/Oncology, Health Headlines, Toxicology

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 2, 2010

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Researchers study possible links between chemotherapy and memory loss

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Radiofrequency heating helps chemo fight soft-tissue sarcomas

Apr 29

Cancer/Oncology, Clinical Research, Health Headlines, Radiology

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 29, 2010

Radiofrequency heating helps chemo fight soft-tissue sarcomas Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Source:
Heat Helps Chemo Fight Soft-Tissue Sarcoma

Reference:
Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy alone or with regional hyperthermia for localised high-risk soft-tissue sarcoma: a randomised phase 3 multicentre study

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Colon cancer screening with sigmoidoscopy shown to be effective: Lancet-published study

Apr 28

Cancer/Oncology, Health Headlines, Prevention and Screening

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 28, 2010

Colon cancer screening with sigmoidoscopy shown to be effective: Lancet-published study Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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One-Time Colon Exam Yields Big Benefits

Reference:
Once-only flexible sigmoidoscopy screening in prevention of colorectal cancer: a multicentre randomised controlled trial

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Estrogen-sensitive breast cancer risk reduction study finds two drugs that work but have trade-offs

Apr 20

Cancer/Oncology, Clinical Research, Health Headlines, Prevention and Screening

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 20, 2010

Estrogen-sensitive breast cancer risk reduction study finds two drugs that work but have trade-offs Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Older Drug Cuts Breast-Cancer Risk More

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Antibody helps trigger ovarian cancer cell death

Apr 14

Cancer/Oncology, Clinical Research, Genomics, Health Headlines, Molecular Medicine, Protein Chemistry

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 13, 2010

Antibody helps trigger ovarian cancer cell death Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Monoclonal Antibodies Promise New Chances For Ovarian Cancer Therapy: Research Study

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Lifestyle’s influence on breast cancer risk

Mar 26

Cancer/Oncology, Health Headlines, Nutrition Science

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 26, 2010

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One-third of breast cancer cases are avoidable: experts

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Study demonstrates new diagnostic method to predict survival/relapse outcomes in classic Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Mar 11

Cancer/Oncology, Clinical Research, Health Headlines, Molecular Medicine

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 11, 2010

Study demonstrates new diagnostic method to predict survival/relapse outcomes in classic Hodgkin's Lymphoma Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Source: B.C. team makes a breakthrough in lymphoma treatment Reference: Tumor-Associated Macrophages and Survival in Classic Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

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Early stage study shows virus can destroy prostate cancer cells

Mar 10

Cancer/Oncology, Clinical Research, Health Headlines, Vaccine research

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 10, 2010

Early stage study shows virus can destroy prostate cancer cells Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Tumor-Melting Virus vs. Prostate Cancer

Reference:

Oncolytic Viral Therapy for Prostate Cancer: Efficacy of Reovirus as a Biological Therapeutic

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Paxil interferes with tamoxifen’s efficacy combating breast cancer/Sunday House Call returns to the airwaves

Feb 10

Cancer/Oncology, Generic Drugs, Health Headlines, Prescription Drugs

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 10, 2010

Paxil and tamoxifen- Sunday House Call returns Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Paxil, Tamoxifen May Be a Risky Combo

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and breast cancer mortality in women receiving tamoxifen: a population based cohort study

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Why we need to be careful when looking at an observational study that suggests a relationship between sugary sodas and pancreatic cancer risk

Feb 8

Cancer/Oncology, Food Science, Health Headlines

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 8, 2010

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Weekly pop may double risk of pancreatic cancer risk

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Soft Drink and Juice Consumption and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: The Singapore Chinese Health Study

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 8, 2010

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Weekly pop may double risk of pancreatic cancer risk

Reference:

Soft Drink and Juice Consumption and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: The Singapore Chinese Health Study

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The genetic sequence of cancer

Dec 23

Cancer/Oncology, Genetics, Genomics, Health Headlines

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 21, 2009

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Full Genetics of Cancer Mapped

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The CyberKnife approach to treating cancer

Dec 21

Biomedical Engineering, Cancer/Oncology, Health Headlines, Neurosurgery, Radiology

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 21, 2009

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CyberKnife revolutionizes brain surgery

Reference:

CyberKnife background information

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The effect of CT scan radiation exposure on cancer risk

Dec 15

Cancer/Oncology, Health Headlines, Health Statistics, Radiology

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 15, 2009

Cancer Risks and Radiation Exposure From Computed Tomographic Scans Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Radiation from CT scans causing cancer: study

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Cancer Risks and Radiation Exposure From Computed Tomographic Scans

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Drug combo boosts advanced HER-2 breast cancer survival

Dec 14

Cancer/Oncology, Clinical Research, Health Headlines

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 14, 2009

Drug combo boosts advanced HER-2 breast cancer survival Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Source: Drug Combo boosts advanced breast cancer survival Comment: This approach to treatment applies only to HER-2 breast cancers that according to the article represents 1 in 4 breast cancers.

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