In a nutshell This study investigated how weight loss affects hormonal factors in breast cancer survivors. The levels of hormones which are thought to increase the risk of recurrence were compared before and after weight loss. Some background Overweight status and obesity have been shown to increase the risk of recurrence and lower survival in...
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In a nutshell This article looked at the risk of adverse events such as heart disease, blood clots, strokes and fractures in patients diagnosed with prostate cancer. Some background Treatments for prostate cancer can result in numerous side effects. For example, endocrine (hormonal) treatments can result in low bone density (weak bones prone to...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the role of an imaging method called monoclonal immunoscintigraphy in detecting metastases (cancer that has spread to distant organs or tissues) or recurrence (return of the cancer) in patients with colorectal cancer. Some background Monoclonal immunoscintigraphy (MI) is a procedure used...
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In a nutshell In this study, researchers investigated whether high-fat dairy products are linked to breast cancer recurrence (return of the cancer) in breast cancer patients. Some background High levels of estrogen (the main female sex hormone) represent one of the major causes of breast cancer. In Western cultures, most dairy cows have high...
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In a nutshell This review analyzed the association between breast cancer recurrence (return of the cancer) and the use of drugs for lowering blood pressure (beta blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers). Some background Many breast cancer patients also have other concurrent conditions such as high...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated whether there is any benefit from radiation therapy (RT) in women over the age of 70 with early stage breast cancer treated with lumpectomy (surgical removal of the cancerous lump) and tamoxifen. Some background Breast cancer in older patients is often fueled by estrogen, a female sex hormone. These cancer...
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In a nutshell The present study evaluated whether more frequent prostate-specific antigen (PSA) monitoring in patients treated for prostate cancer (PCa) was associated with earlier detection of cancer recurrence (return of the cancer) or survival. The number of PSA screenings had no effect on patient survival after treatment for PCa. Some...
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In a nutshell The present study evaluated the risk of developing ischemic heart disease in patients treated with radiotherapy for breast cancer. Patients who received radiotherapy for breast cancer are at increased risk of developing ischemic heart disease in the next 20 years. Some background Breast cancer (BCa) is the most common type of cancer...
Read MoreThis article outlines current guidelines regarding nutrition and physical activity for cancer survivors. A cancer survivor is anyone diagnosed with cancer (cured or currently undergoing treatment). Environmental and dietary factors play a major role in cancer development. Adequate nutrition and regular physical activity improve quality of life and may...
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In a nutshell This article published in 2013 is written by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). It discusses the need for a comprehensive care program for cancer survivors. They also look at how this care program should be available for all survivors irrespective of what cancer treatment they received or what type of cancer...
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In a nutshell This article published in 2013 is written by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). It discusses the need for a comprehensive care program for cancer survivors. They also look at how this care program should be available for all survivors irrespective of what cancer treatment they received or what type of cancer...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This article outlines current guidelines regarding nutrition and physical activity for cancer survivors. Some background A cancer survivor is anyone diagnosed with cancer (cured or currently undergoing treatment). Environmental and dietary factors play a major role in cancer development. Adequate nutrition and regular physical...
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