Urologists Report Success Using Robot-assisted Surgery For Urinary Abnormality Aug 20, 2008
1, 2000) As if battling cancer weren't harrowing enough, some patients who have undergone radiation therapy to fight the disease develop an unwanted complication long after the treatment is over: bladder. (Oct. (Science Daily)
High school blood drive yields surprise benefits Aug 19, 2008
She has undergone successful surgery for its' removal and then radiation therapy. She is currently nearing the end of her chemotherapy treatment, and the drive began as she developed a need for blood transfusions. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Moisturizers may raise skin cancer risk Aug 18, 2008
Radiation therapy and chemotherapy or combined therapy may be suggested depending up the size of the cancer, the risk of scarring, age, general health and medical history. Is there any way to prevent skin cancer. (Food Consumer)
Prostatectomy Improves Outcome Of Some Men With Prostate Cancer Over Watchful Waiting Aug 14, 2008
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. . (Science Daily)
Targeted Radiation Therapy Can Control Limited Cancer Spread Aug 14, 2008
13, 2008) Precisely targeted radiation therapy can eradicate all evidence of disease in selected patients with cancer that has spread to only a few sites, suggests the first published report from an ongoing clinical trial ... In the August 15, 2008, issue of Clinical Cancer Research, (published online August 12) researchers from the University of Chicago Medical Center report that targeted radiation therapy had completely controlled all signs of cancer in 21 percent of patients who had five or... (Science Daily)
BSD Medical Provides to FDA Data Requested Regarding 510(k) Premarket Notification for MicroThermX-100 Microwave Ablation System Aug 14, 2008
Hyperthermia is used to treat cancer using heat to increase the effectiveness of companion radiation therapy. The MicroThermX-100 Microwave Ablation System represents an expansion of BSD's products into new applications, as the MicroThermX-100 is designed as a stand-alone therapy that is used to ablate diseased tissue using heat alone. (Primezone Releases)
Said the Doctor to the Cancer Patient: Hit the Gym Aug 14, 2008
Among them is one sponsored by the National Cancer Institute in 2006 that looked at the effects of moderate exercise on groups of breast and prostate cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy for six weeks. Those assigned to a daily program taking walks of increasing distance and doing exercises with a resistance band had less fatigue, greater strength and better aerobic capacity than those who were not instructed to exercise. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
CRS Engineering to design $17M cancer center in Louisiana Aug 14, 2008
The new cancer center will feature advanced technologies such as image guided radiation therapy, nanotechnology for drug delivery, high-dose radiation brachytherapy treatment and genetic testing. Reader Comments. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Proton Therapy teaming up with Lehigh Valley Hospital Aug 13, 2008
Proton-beam therapy is a form of radiation therapy for cancer treatment that delivers protons instead of photons, which are used in conventional radiation therapy. The dosage of a proton beam can be better controlled to limit the energy that affects the body s healthy tissue while maximizing the dose at the tumor. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
* Academia Sinica team may be close to cancer vaccine Aug 13, 2008
Since 2003, researchers around the world have been looking for a cure for breast cancer by targeting cancer stem cells, which possess the ability of stem cells to multiply and differentiate into their progenitors, display resistance to chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and could be the root cause for relapse and metastasis of cancerous tumors. The teams innovative approach has proven quite successful. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
One-Day Breast Cancer Treatment Saves Lives in Less Time Aug 13, 2008
But a new therapy holds hope for treating some cancers in just a single day, rather than through months of harsh radiation therapy ... They settled on a lumpectomy surgery followed by five to six weeks of traditional radiation therapy ... The procedure, known as intraoperative electron beam radiation therapy, uses a device called the Mobetron, from IntraOp Medical (www. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
SLU Cancer Center receives $400K Aug 13, 2008
In addition, some treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, cause tooth and gum problems. "There isn't anything around here that is quite like the dental oncology program we envision," Deborah Manne said in a statement. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Heavy Atoms Can Help Destroy Tumor Cells Aug 12, 2008
One of the fundamental challenges in radiation therapy is to destroy tumors with irradiation while preserving healthy tissue. With hadrontherapy, the use of fast ions as ionizing particles offers a major advantage because they deposit most of their energy in the tissue at the end of their range. (Science Daily)
Firefighter returns to work after severe injury Aug 12, 2008
At the suggestion of his doctor, he tried radiation therapy to stunt the bone outgrowth, and the therapy proved successful. Valadez was released and reported for duty. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Cancer center open for business Aug 12, 2008
Along with the linear accelerator that provides radiation therapy and the chemotherapy treatment section, the Hi-Line Sletten Cancer Center also offers an appearance center to help patients deal with the visible effects of cancer treatment and a resource center offering books, DVDs and other materials offering information about cancer and its treatment. The 6. (Havre Daily News, MT)
An Act Of Hope Aug 8, 2008
He says the play is pretty true to the lives of the participants - with stories of dealing with doctors, radiation therapy, relationships with loved ones and loss - with some scenes he wrote to tie everything together. He says he tried to get past the misconception that, because "Attitude of Gratitude" is about people dealing with cancer, it has to be depressing. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Respite care program eases stress Aug 8, 2008
She has had several surgeries, which require her to be away from home for extended periods, and she has had multiple radiation therapy treatments that she describes as debilitating. "I'm pretty self-reliant and head strong," Skeem said, "but I had to accept help."My first inclination was to go with someone who my kids already knew and were familiar with. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
How Chemo Kills Tumors: Research To Reduce Side Effects Aug 8, 2008
6, 1997) Doctors at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital today announced new brain tumor research protocols they hope will improve survival rates and reduce side effects of radiation therapy among. (July 12, 2000) Researchers at Ohio State University have discovered an entirely new mechanism of drug resistance in cancer cells, and, possibly, a means to overcome the resistance in. (Science Daily)
Measuring Cancer Therapy Success With Oxygen Aug 8, 2008
The research was described in the talk, "When the Oxygen Level Matters Mostly During Radiation Therapy of Cervical Cancer?" presented July 31, 2008 at the 50th annual meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine ... 16, 2004) A Northwestern University cancer researcher is conducting a study that will compare the effects of whole brain radiation therapy with supplemental oxygen without or with EfaproxynTM (efaproxiral), an ... 5, 2006) Giving radiation therapy and chemotherapy at... (Science Daily)
Drink stand fights cancer Aug 8, 2008
Monique Arnold, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer last November, met Susan Cowles in radiation therapy and the Cowleses have shown their support as repeat customers of the lemonade stand. Drink stand fights cancer. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Still caring in hard times: Danvers helps make annual charity bike-a-thon succeed once again Aug 8, 2008
Green, who has two young children, is now undergoing radiation therapy. Frank Sacco is a Danvers Fire Department captain, and Reid s uncle. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Salmonella Is Tested To Fight Cancer Cells Aug 7, 2008
Studies scheduled to be published in the next few months in a leading cancer journal will show that Dr. Forbes's salmonella, zapped with a low-dose of radiation, do a better job of shrinking tumors in mice than does radiation therapy. Dr. Forbes said his research doesn't represent a cure for a disease that kills more than 1,500 Americans a day, though several cancer patients contacted him about their interest in participating in human trials after news of his research surfaced in January. (Wall Street Journal)
New Gene Therapy Kills Pancreatic Cancer Cells Aug 7, 2008
Pancreatic cancer has a five-year survival rate of less than 5 percent, and currently there is no effective chemotherapy or radiation therapy for it ... 24, 2003) A novel approach that combines gene therapy and radiation therapy for treating prostate cancer has shown promising results for its safety and effectiveness, according to Henry Ford Hospital. (Science Daily)
Overcoming Inhibitors Of Cell Death Improves Cancer Therapy Efficacy Aug 6, 2008
31, 2007) Over four times as many patients with a rapidly fatal type of brain cancer, glioblastoma multiforme, who are treated with the chemotherapy drug temozolomide and radiation therapy, can live for four. (Jan. (Science Daily)
U.S. researchers find gene therapy killing cancer cells Aug 6, 2008
Pancreatic cancer has a five-year survival rate of less than 5 percent, and currently there is no effective chemotherapy or radiation therapy for it. Editor: Mu Xuequan. (Xinhuanet, China)
Prophet dared to be truthful Aug 5, 2008
On his way to Tashkent for radiation therapy, he fully expected to die, and he regarded his recovery as a miracle ... Moreover, ever since his radiation therapy, he had deemed himself sterile. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Benefit exhibits caring family, friends Aug 4, 2008
Since her initial diagnosis, Harter has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy treatments and has been through two surgeries. But Harter was in good spirits Saturday afternoon with friends and family. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Hospital carves out niche Aug 4, 2008
5 million PET/CT scanner the hospital bought this year to replace its dependence on a mobile service; offering innovate treatment options, such as using hyperthermia to enhance the performance of radiation therapy in shrinking tumors; or meeting a unique request from a patient. If a patient wants to see his or her dog, we ll figure out a way to make it happen, McNeil said. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Cancer Patients Are Not Given Enough Information, Experts Say Aug 4, 2008
3, 2008) Two thirds of cancer patients receive little or no information about the survival benefits of having palliative chemotherapy before making a decision about treatment, according to a study published on the British Medical Journal website. Palliative chemotherapy for patients with advanced cancer has modest survival benefits and there is an expectation in the UK that such patients should be given accurate information so they can give informed consent before starting chemotherapy. (Science Daily)
Lapatinib Reduces Brain Metastases In Mouse Model Of Metastatic Breast Cancer Aug 4, 2008
16, 2004) A Northwestern University cancer researcher is conducting a study that will compare the effects of whole brain radiation therapy with supplemental oxygen without or with EfaproxynTM (efaproxiral), an. . (Science Daily)
Turned-off cannabinoid receptor turns on colorectal tumor growth Aug 1, 2008
"Potential application of cannabinoids as anti-tumor drugs is an exciting prospect, because cannabinoid agonists are being evaluated now to treat the side-effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy," DuBois said. "Turning CB1 back on and then treating with a cannabinoid agonist could provide a new approach to colorectal cancer treatment or prevention.". (EurekAlert!)
VISTA: Copper theft attempt halts cancer treatments Jul 31, 2008
VISTA ---- As many as 65 cancer patients went without radiation therapy Wednesday after a would-be thief ripped out the copper plumbing that cooled the radiation machines at the private, outpatient clinic where they are being treated, police said ... Between 60 and 65 people were scheduled to receive radiation therapy at the clinic Wednesday, but none did, Bourbeau said. (North County Times)
Testosterone Predominance Increases Prevalence Of Metabolic Syndrome During Menopause Jul 31, 2008
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)
Modified Salmonella Slows Tumor Growth Jul 31, 2008
6, 2000) Combining Salmonella injections with radiation therapy in mice has shown promising new results for improved cancer treatment ... 11, 2001) A study of melanoma tumors by Yale researchers shows that Salmonella injections in combination with radiation therapy could provide a promising new cancer therapy. (Science Daily)
Attempted Copper Theft Delays Medical Treatments Jul 31, 2008
-- Sheriff's deputies searched Thursday for a would-be thief who dismantled copper plumbing at a private outpatient clinic in Vista, forcing about 60 cancer patients to skip radiation therapy, a newspaper reported. The plumbing was found Wednesday in disarray at Oncology Therapies of Vista on Sycamore Avenue, The North County Times reported. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Copper thief targets radiation equipment Jul 31, 2008
Radiation therapy couldn't be performed on dozens of cancer patients because a would-be metal thief ripped out copper plumbing that cools radiation machines in a northern San Diego County outpatient clinic. Oncology Therapies of Vista office manager Beth Bourbeau discovered the vandalism Wednesday and up to 65 patients went without radiation therapy. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Teter also runs for his mother Jul 31, 2008
Through the next five months she underwent chemotherapy and radiation therapy. She was the beneficiary of thousands of prayers. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Oncolytics Biotech Inc. Announces 2008 Second Quarter Results Jul 30, 2008
The change in Rdue to the following: Manufacturing ed Process Development ("M 2008 2007 $ $ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Product manufacturing expenses 1,705,017 2,523,301 Process development expenses 83,031 143,494 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manufacturing and related process development expenses 1,788,048 2,666,795 -------------------------------------------------------------------------... (PR Newswire)
Teens show strength in kicking cancer, too Jul 30, 2008
With the tumor shrinking, radiation therapy was added to her chemotherapy regimen. It was worse than chemo for me, she said, complaining of fatigue and stomach upset. (Montana Standard, MT)
Prostate Cancer Therapy: Mental Impact? Jul 30, 2008
Radiation therapy for cancer is being taken to a whole new level and its using video game technology to get there. Patients with advanced prostate cancer now have another treatment option to slow the disease and ease symptoms. (WebMD)
New Treatment For Advanced Prostate Cancer Jul 30, 2008
25, 2000) In the first study of its kind, researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) have found that combined radiation therapy (RT) and androgen suppression ... 24, 2003) A novel approach that combines gene therapy and radiation therapy for treating prostate cancer has shown promising results for its safety and effectiveness, according to Henry Ford Hospital. (Science Daily)
Medical arms race underway Jul 30, 2008
"A lot of patients receiving proton therapy will be able to be treated with higher doses more effectively because there will be less of a dose delivered to healthy tissue than in conventional radiation therapy," Schwade said. In many cases, proton therapy is safer than using the standard linear accelerator because the proton beam can be aimed more accurately - stopping inside the tumor, instead of passing through the body. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
This angel survives third trip through hell and back Jul 29, 2008
While preparing to undergo painful radiation therapy on her knee, Keri never doubted her faith but she did question God. What did I fail to learn the first two times. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Prostate Cancer Test 'Bounce' No Worry Jul 29, 2008
Nov. 8, 2006 (Philadelphia) - Men who have a temporary rise on a common prostate test after radiation therapy for prostate cancer fare as well as those who don't exhibit the rise, according to the largest, longest study of its kind ... Radiation therapy for cancer is being taken to a whole new level and its using video game technology to get there. (Yahoo News -- Prostate Cancer)
Prostate Cancer Patients Undergoing Hormone Therapy May Experience Cognitive Effects Jul 29, 2008
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)
Hope, in a time of horror, for pregnant cancer patients Jul 27, 2008
Radiation therapy can cause mental retardation and other birth defects and is avoided during pregnancy except in the rare instance of brain tumors. Surgeries such as mastectomies, along with the anesthesia, are usually considered safe. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Diagnosis a Death Sentence Jul 26, 2008
However, if the cancer has spread to other areas of the body such as the lymph nodes, radiation therapy, chemotherapy or a combination of these treatments may be necessary. Ways to prevent it. (Fox News)
Advanced Liver Cancer Patients Live Longer By Taking Anti-cancer Drug Sorafenib Jul 26, 2008
Therapy for advanced liver cancer may include surgery (if possible), radiation therapy and/or regional chemotherapy (delivered directly into the liver). However, no systemic treatment--anti-cancer medication that enters the bloodstream, either as an oral or intravenous medicine--has proven effective to date for advanced liver cancer. (Science Daily)
CPI International to Announce Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results Jul 25, 2008
End-use applications of these systems include the transmission of radar signals for navigation and location; transmission of deception signals for electronic countermeasures; transmission and amplification of voice, data and video signals for broadcasting, Internet and other types of commercial and military communications; providing power and control for medical diagnostic imaging; and generating microwave energy for radiation therapy in the treatment of cancer and for various industrial and... (PR Newswire)
'Radioactive' Woman Shuts Down Russian Airport Terminal Jul 25, 2008
According to the news agency, she had just received radiation therapy. The woman was released when South Korean doctors confirmed they had treated her with iodine-131, a radioactive isotope used in nuclear medicine, giving her a level of radioactivity 15 times greater than the norm. (Fox News)
Head And Neck Cancer: Quick Way To Determine If Cancer Has Spread Jul 25, 2008
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 ... (June 14, 2008) Adding radiation therapy to surgery significantly improves overall survival in patients diagnosed with node-positive head and neck cancer when compared to treating with surgery alone, according to a. (Science Daily)
Cancer Drug Delivery Time Cut From Days To Hours With New Technique Jul 25, 2008
(May 10, 2008) RapidArc is the next-generation of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) offering radiation delivery up to eight times faster than conventional IMRT. The first US patient to be given the new. (July 13, 2007) A new targeted drug delivery method uses ultrasound to image tumors, while also releasing the drug from "nanobubbles" into the tumor, according to a study published online July 10 in the Journal of. (Science Daily)
State OKs MRH/VUMC cancer center Jul 25, 2008
The MRH center will be a out-patient radiation therapy center. Board member Gene Caldwell, who supported the HCA facility, said the HSDA should be consistent since it already approved the hospital. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Calvillo's back in top form to take on the Lions Jul 25, 2008
She is in the late stages of radiation therapy and feeling healthier. Her husband is doing much better, too. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Jul 24, 2008
Surgeons removed the tumor in April and Chen has been undergoing radiation therapy since then, the hospital said. Chen has left the hospital and is recovering well. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Conductor James Levine had malignant kidney growth Jul 24, 2008
Treatments such as targeted therapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy or immunotherapy are usually not recommended after surgery for early stage kidney cancer except as a part of a clinical trial, according to the American Cancer Society. Levine, who conducts while seated on a chair, has had some health problems in recent years. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Not All Women Complete Radiation for Breast Cancer Jul 24, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study shows that some women with breast cancer fail to complete their radiation therapy, pointing to a need to help more women to see their treatment through to the end. Researchers found that of 24,500 U.S. women diagnosed with breast cancer between 1992 and 2002, after surgery, radiation therapy was completed by 87 percent ... In general, the study found, women who were treated with a mastectomy were less likely to complete radiation therapy than those who'd... (MEDLINEplus)
Gala for New Technology at Wilmot Cancer Center Jul 23, 2008
Norma Holland visited the , where doctors are using state-of-the-art radiation therapy to treat cancer. The family of cancer patient Barbara Caruso Fogarty is organizing a gala taking place Saturday, July 26 at the Riverside Convention Center. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Stenting To Prop Open Blocked Arteries: Will That Be Through An Arm Or A Leg? Jul 23, 2008
30, 2000) Radiation therapy significantly reduced the re-clogging of blocked leg arteries, researchers report in one of the best-designed studies on the topic to date in the Nov. 28 issue of Circulation. . (Science Daily)
Racial Disparity Seen in Prostate Cancer Treatment Jul 22, 2008
The study found that of 79 African-American men with earlier-stage prostate cancer, 71 percent received what is considered to be more-aggressive treatment -- surgical removal of the prostate gland or radiation therapy. That compared with 82 percent of 158 white patients, the researchers report in the journal Urology. (MEDLINEplus)
The chef with no taste Jul 20, 2008
But two months into the chemotherapy treatment the radiation therapy began. Radiation kills all cells, but it kills aberrant cells, including cancerous ones, more quickly. (Guardian Unlimited)
Skin cancer and Benign Skin Lesions... Jul 18, 2008
Treatment of localized disease includes excision, cryosurgery, or radiation therapy. Treatment of metastatic disease consists of either surgical resection, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of these therapies ... Other forms of treatment include radiation therapy, topical/local chemotherapy, and cryotherapy. (Suite101.com)
Bradmer reports progression free survival data from previous Phase II glioblastoma multiforme trials Jul 17, 2008
Bradmer's PFS analysis is based on 19 GBM patients in two recent single-arm Phase II trials of Neuradiab with a targeted dose of 44 Gy delivered as an adjunct to the current standard of care consisting of surgery, temozolomide and external radiation therapy (study 01128; n = 21 (Reardon et al., J Neuro-Oncology, Doc. D06-00199, February 20, 2008) () (DOI:10. (Canada Newswire)
Firefighter returns to work after severe injury Jul 17, 2008
At the suggestion of his doctor, he tried radiation therapy to stunt the bone outgrowth, and the therapy proved successful. Valdez was released and reported for duty. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
One-Day Breast Cancer Treatment Saves Lives in Less Time Jul 17, 2008
But a new therapy holds hope for treating some cancers in just a single day, rather than through months of harsh radiation therapy ... They settled on a lumpectomy surgery followed by five to six weeks of traditional radiation therapy ... The procedure, known as intraoperative electron beam radiation therapy, uses a device called the Mobetron, from IntraOp Medical (www. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
