Cancer: Symptoms, Types, News and Updates: Publications and Documents
Summary
The Cancer: Symptoms, Types, News and Updates database at Disabled World (DW) encompasses a range of publications focused on various aspects of cancer. This includes detailed information on different cancer types such as breast, lung, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers, alongside updates on treatments, clinical trials, and research news. Publications include in-depth articles, statistical data on survival rates and discussions on emerging therapies like the "Trojan Horse" approach for drug delivery. These resources are particularly beneficial for people with disabilities, seniors, and those with chronic health conditions as they provide accessible information on cancer prevention, early detection, treatment options, and the latest medical advancements. The insights offered can empower these groups by enhancing awareness, promoting informed health decisions, and highlighting issues such as cancer disparities among the disabled population, thus fostering a more inclusive approach to cancer care.Searching the Database
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
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| Healthy Diets Linked to Higher Lung Cancer Risk in Youth New USC research finds non-smoking adults under 50 who eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains may face a higher risk of early-onset lung cancer. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Global Cancer Burden: 20 Million New Cases in 2022 WHO and IARC data show 20 million new cancer cases and 9.7 million deaths in 2022, with striking inequities in care across income levels worldwide. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Constant Global Rise in Early-onset Cancer in Under 50s Study researchers identify the risks factors and trends behind an increasing incidence of early-onset cancers around the world. | ||
| FDA Says Coffee Does Not Need a Cancer Warning Label U.S. FDA Commissioner supports exempting coffee from California Proposition 65 cancer warnings, citing strong evidence coffee does not increase cancer risk. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Cancer Researchers Hit Bullseye with New Drug Target for Ewing Sarcoma The revelation brings a surge of hope to the field of pediatric oncology which has long been challenged to find new drugs against childhood cancers. | ||
| Early Deaths From Childhood Cancer 400% More Common Than Previously Reported Study finds rate of deaths within one month of childhood cancer diagnosis under-reported in clinical trial data, with early deaths from some pediatric cancer subtypes up to four times as common as had been implied by clinical trial reports. | ||
| Genetic Explanation for Higher Cancer Rates in Males Than Females In a new study researchers offer genetic explanation of why cancer is more common in males than females. | ||
| Tobacco Use Accounts For 40% of All Cancers Diagnosed in US Smoking can cause cancers of the mouth and throat, lungs, voice box, esophagus, stomach, kidney, pancreas, liver, bladder, cervix, colon and rectum, and acute myeloid leukemia. | ||
| Integrin Survival Mechanism Revealed in Cancer Metastasis Researchers discover integrins use inside-in signaling to help cancer cells survive during metastasis, opening pathways for new treatment strategies. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Cancer Risk from Meat and Processed Meat Products Processed meat has been classified in the same category as causes of cancer such as asbestos and tobacco smoking. | ||
| Carcinomatosis: General Information and Treatment Information regarding Carcinomatosis, a condition in which multiple carcinomas develop simultaneously, usually after dissemination from a primary source. | ||
| Cancer Research Questions and Answers Leading cancer researchers address big questions facing the field as part of the inaugural issue of Trends in Cancer, published by Cell Press. | ||
| Tumor-Tracer Computer Program Diagnoses Cancer in 48 Hours Tumor-Tracer is based on analyses of DNA mutations in cancer tissue samples from patients with metastasized cancer. | ||
| Atrial and Myxomas: Symptoms, Tests, Treatment Information regarding types of myxomas, a primary heart tumor, including symptoms and treatments. | ||
| BPA Cancer Link in Paper Receipts, Plastics, Cans Recent research suggests a certain level of exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) chemicals found in plastics may cause cancer. | ||
| Signs of Impending Death from Cancer List of highly specific physical and cognitive signs associated with imminent death in cancer patients. | ||
| Liposarcoma: Symptoms, Treatment, Prognosis Liposarcoma is a malignant tumor that arises in fat cells in deep soft tissue such as inside the thigh or the retroperitoneum, most commonly found in the legs or thighs, abdomen, back, arms, chest, or neck. | ||
| List of Known Carcinogens That Cause Cancer in Humans List of currently known cancer carcinogens, substances, chemicals, and products known and suspected, to cause cancer in humans. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Bariatric Surgery Reduces Uterine Cancer Risk by 71% Study shows weight loss surgery cuts endometrial cancer risk by 71-81% in severely obese women, published in Gynecologic Oncology journal findings. | ✓ ✓ | |
| How Risk of Cancer Increases with Age Researchers discover if a cell can no longer turn on critical developmental programs it might be easier for it to become a cancer cell. | ||
| Childhood Cancer Report: Progress and Challenges Report from the American Cancer Society outlines progress made and challenges that remain in fighting childhood cancer. | ||
| Novel Compounds Much More Mutagenic Than Known Carcinogens Compounds involved are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons formed naturally as the result of types of combustion from a wood stove to an automobile engine, cigarette or a coal-fired power plant. | ||
| Bladder Cancer and Painkillers Connection Regular use of non-aspirin non-selective NSAIDs particularly ibuprofen may reduce bladder cancer risk. | ||
| Over Half of Cancer Cases Preventable Investigators outline obstacles they say stand in the way of making a considerable dent in the cancer burden in the United States and around the world. | ||
| Smoking After being Diagnosed with Cancer American Cancer Society study provides valuable information on which cancer patients might need help to quit smoking. | ||
| Fluoride Linked to Cancer Risk in Studies and Reports Studies link fluoride exposure to increased osteosarcoma risk in boys and young men, with evidence reviewed by California's environmental health hazard agency. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Potential New Eye Tumor Treatment for Retinoblastoma New research demonstrates a specific small segment of RNA could play key role in growth of malignant childhood eye tumor retinoblastoma. | ||
| Cancer in Seniors - As We Age the Risk Increases Cancer is a common event among older people and as we age the risk increases even if no one in the family has had the disease. | ||
| Cancer Survivors Expenditure on Health Care People are considered cancer survivors from the moment they are diagnosed through the end of their lives. | ||
| New Substances Added to List of Carcinogens US Department of Health and Human Services has added eight substances to its report on Carcinogens. | ||
| Improved Prognosis for Esophageal Cancer The main cause of esophageal cancer is reflux of gastric acid from the stomach with heartburn the main symptom. | ||
| The Role of Sugar in the Spread of Cancer Cancer allows tumor cells to turn the intricate and extensive system of lymphatic vessels into something of a highway to metastasis. However, scientists close in on molecular moves that let tumor cells act as stowaways in the lymphatic system. | ||
| Recognizing Symptoms of Oral Cancer Early stages of oral cancer can develop without causing noticeable symptoms, dentists offer the most important line of defense against the disease. | ||
| Late Diagnosis Major Factor in Hospital Cancer Deaths - Ireland Study found while patients who die in hospital with cancer are very ill a late diagnosis of their cancer is a major factor in hospital cancer deaths. | ||
| Nearly 12 Million U.S. Cancer Survivors A cancer survivor is defined as anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer from diagnosis through the balance of their life. | ||
| Radiation Puts Dialysis Patients at Increased Cancer Risk High radiation doses put a significant number of dialysis patients at increased risk of cancer. | ||
| PecFent Cancer Pain Treatment Archimedes Pharma announces Scottish Medicines Consortium decision to approve PecFent for use on the NHS in Scotland. | ||
| Cancer Pain Common Among Survivors Surviving cancer may also mean surviving pain according to a study showing 20 percent of cancer survivors at least two years post diagnosis have current cancer-related chronic pain. | ||
| Smoking May Worsen Pain for Cancer Patients Cancer patients who continue to smoke despite their diagnosis experience greater pain than nonsmokers. | ||
| Outcomes after Recurrence of Oral Cancer Vary Patients who have recurrence of oral squamous cell carcinoma tend to do worse if the new cancer appears at the same site early or if it appears in the lymph nodes. | ||
| Major Initiative to Address Cancer in the Workplace Launch of major multi-year initiative to help employers address a growing healthcare challenge of cancer in the workplace. | ||
| How HPV Virus Triggers Cervical and Mouth Cancers A new way in which the human papilloma virus (HPV) triggers cancer in what could lead to possible new treatments for cervical and mouth cancer. | ||
| Cancer Symptoms Prevalent at All Stages Including Remission Physical symptoms prevalent no matter what stage of cancer including remission. | ||
| Ground Breaking Findings on Understanding Cancer An altered energy production in human metabolism is characteristic of cancer. | ||
| Racial Disparities in Head and Neck Cancer Study Henry Ford Hospital study finds head and neck cancer racial disparities linked to social and behavioral factors rather than genetic ancestry differences. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Fetal Exposure to Radiation and Risk of Childhood Cancer Fetal exposure to radiation and the risk of childhood cancer what is the likelihood of a risk. | ||
| Drug Screening to Treat Common Childhood Cancer Scientists find new twist on drug screening to treat common childhood cancer. | ||
| Report Identifies Research Gaps in 20 Suspected Carcinogens American Cancer Society and IARC partners identify research gaps for 20 suspected carcinogens, including diesel exhaust, PCBs, and formaldehyde. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Types of Cancer Survival Rate Statistics Table Statistics table data shows approximate cancer survival rate in percentage within 5 years after being diagnosed with various types of cancers. | ||
| Cancer Death Rate Dropping Continued drop in overall cancer mortality rates over last 20 years. | ||
| Genes Associated with Throat Cancer Found NPC is a cancer that forms in the epithelial lining of the nasopharynx in the upper throat that lies behind the nose. | ||
| INTERPHONE Study on Mobile Phone Use and Brain Cancer INTERPHONE, a 13-country case-control study of glioma and meningioma, reported no overall increase in brain cancer risk from mobile phone use. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Building a Healthy Immune System to Help Fight Cancer Disease and Illness Steps to help fight cancer illness and disease by building a healthy immune system in your body. | ||
| Administering Chemotherapy to Seniors with Cancer Medicare Covers Only Half the Cost Medicare covers only half the cost of administering chemotherapy to seniors with cancer. | ||
| Worse Outcomes in Cancer Patients with Cognitive Impairment Cancer patients with dementia have a dramatically lower survival rate than patients with cancer alone. | ||
| Heat Therapy Offers New Treatment for Soft Tissue Sarcoma Patients with soft-tissue sarcomas at high risk of spreading were 30% more likely to be alive and cancer free almost three years. | ||
| Does Sugar Really Feed Cancer? Exploring the Facts Explore the link between sugar and cancer, debunking myths about direct causation while highlighting how excess sugar may influence cancer progression. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Compound that Kills Cancer Stem Cells Found Cancer stem cells that drive tumor growth and resist chemotherapies and radiation treatments that kill other cancer cells are not invincible. | ||
| Declining Cancer Mortality Rates The number of cancer deaths has declined steadily in the last three decades. | ||
| Forecasting Cancer Recurrence Predicting cervical cancer recurrence based on how the tumor changes size in response to radiation therapy. | ||
| Thyroid Cancer: Types and General Information Thyroid Cancer forms in the thyroid gland, an organ at the base of the throat that makes hormones that help control heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight. | ||
| Ureter Cancer: General Information Ureter Cancer forms in transitional cells in the lining of the bladder ureter or renal pelvis. | ||
| Small Intestine Cancer: General Overview Small Intestine Cancer forms in tissues of the small intestine the most common type is Adenocarcinoma. | ||
| Malignant Salivary Tumors: Symptoms, Treatment Malignant Salivary Tumors is rare cancer that forms in tissues of salivary glands on the floor of the mouth and throughout the oropharynx, parotid, and submandibular glands. | ||
| Head, Neck and Throat Cancer Symptoms Information regarding symptoms of head and neck carcinoma, cancer tumors in the head or neck region. | ||
| Gallbladder Cancers: General Overview Learn about gallbladder cancer symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic tests, and treatment options. Early detection is crucial for successful outcomes. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Esophageal Cancer: General Information Esophageal cancer originates from the lining of the esophagus and presents as either squamous cell carcinoma or adenocarcinoma. | ||
| Osteosarcoma Bone Cancer Information Information regarding bone cancer including Osteosarcoma, the most common type of bone cancer that affects the large bones of the arm or leg and occurs most often in younger individuals. | ||
| Bladder Cancer Stages, Types, Symptoms and Treatment Bladder cancer forms in the bladder lining and includes transitional cell, squamous cell, and adenocarcinoma types - covering stages, symptoms, and treatment. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Anaplastic Adrenal Cancer Anaplastic Adrenal Cancer is a sub-type of adrenal cancer which shows virtually no cellular differentiation. | ||
| Adrenal Cancer: Symptoms, Stages, Treatment Adrenal cancer (adrenocortical cancer) is rare cancer that begins in one or both of the small triangular glands (adrenal glands) located on top of your kidneys. | ✓ ✓ | |
| New Cancer Gene Identified Researchers have identified a new cancer gene common to many cancers and affects the basic regulation of our genes. | ||
| Calcium Intake Lowers Cancer Risk in Women Women with higher intake of calcium appear to have a lower risk of cancer overall. | ||
| Cancer Cells Use Self-Cannibalization to Stay Dormant ARHI gene triggers autophagy in ovarian cancer cells, enabling them to survive dormancy for years before recurrence, M. D. Anderson researchers report. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Ways You Can Assist Someone with Cancer If a friend or family member has cancer your support and encouragement are likely to be most welcome. | ||
| What is Metastatic or Advanced Cancer When it comes to the prevention advanced and metastatic cancer, the only way to control its spread is to detect it at the earliest stage and destroy it. | ||
| Are All Cancers Hereditary? When looking at family history for cases of cancer patterns, genetic specialists like to examine the last three generations. | ||
| Cervical Cancer: Symptoms, Stages, Risk Factors Cervical cancer is a disease in which body cells in the cervix or the uterus lower part are malfunctioning. |
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