New screening tool may detect more dangerous prostate cancers than PSA testing alone

New screening tool may detect more dangerous prostate cancers than PSA testing alone A multivariable risk assessment tool may detect more clinically significant prostate cancers than PSA testing alone. In a recent study, the Stockholm3 risk assessment tool outperformed PSA alone in detecting clinically significant prostate cancer, identifying 90% of cases compared with 74% detected […]

When should you get a mammogram to screen for breast cancer? Experts clarify

When should you get a mammogram to screen for breast cancer? Experts clarify When should you actually get a mammogram to screen for breast cancer?  The latest breast cancer screening guidance document released by the American College of Physicians has drawn mixed reactions. The updated guidelines include changed advice on routine supplemental MRIs or ultrasounds, […]

Could Eating Your Fruits and Veggies Really Give You Lung Cancer?

Could Eating Your Fruits and Veggies Really Give You Lung Cancer? A new study suggests that pesticides in fruits and veggies could be driving early onset lung cancer rates.  A small study found that young nonsmokers who eat more fruit, vegetables, and whole grains are more likely to develop lung cancer than the general population. […]

Higher intake of food preservatives linked to increased cancer risk

Higher intake of food preservatives linked to increased cancer risk A higher intake of food preservatives, widely used in industrially processed foods and beverages to extend shelf-life, is associated with a modestly increased risk of cancer, finds a study from France published in The BMJ. While further research is needed to better understand these links, the researchers say […]

7 heart-healthy behaviors may help increase longevity after cancer

7 heart-healthy behaviors may help increase longevity after cancer Certain strategies and lifestyle behaviors have been linked to reduced cardiovascular disease and mortality risk. With progress in diagnosis and treatment, more people are surviving cancer than ever before. However, long-term health issues after cancer treatment may affect a person’s longevity. Research has now found that […]

Could reducing inflammation help combat fatigue in people with early-stage breast cancer?

Could reducing inflammation help combat fatigue in people with early-stage breast cancer? New research reveals that inflammatory responses may play a role in different types of fatigue experienced by many people with cancer. The findings are published in Cancer. Cancer-related fatigue can be a distressing and persistent burden that causes patients to feel physical, emotional, and/or cognitive tiredness or […]

Breast cancer awareness: why early detection is crucial for South African women

Breast cancer awareness: why early detection is crucial for South African women Breast cancer caught early can be treated. Breast cancer remains the most prevalent cancer among women in South Africa, with alarming statistics revealing that approximately 1 in 27 women will be diagnosed with the disease at some point in their lives. Particularly concerning […]

How might fat distribution in the body influence cancer risk?

How might fat distribution in the body influence cancer risk? Where fat accumulates in the body may influence cancer risk, a new study suggests. Overweight and obesity are known risk factors for several types of cancer, including those affecting the breast, bowel and liver. But new research suggests that, for some obesity-related cancers, where fat […]

Vitamin B3 May Help With Skin Cancer Prevention, Researchers Say

Vitamin B3 May Help With Skin Cancer Prevention, Researchers Say A common dietary supplement could be effective against non-melanoma skin cancer.  A new study found that nicotinamide (vitamin B3) use was linked to fewer cases of non-melanoma skin cancers. The supplement was tied to a 14% reduction in future skin cancers, with the greatest benefit […]