Scientists have developed a new test that looks for cell-free DNA in blood samples, which is a telltale sign of nearly 50 types of cancerous tumors. Study leader Dr. Eric Klein “[The test] sets the stage for a new paradigm of screening individuals … [Read more...]
Food Choices Can Affect Breast Cancer Survival
For breast cancer patients, the current data suggest that a diet pattern featuring a high intake of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes and avoids added sugars, sugary drinks, and calorie-dense foods is associated with increased … [Read more...]
Alcohol Contributes to Cancer Cases and Deaths
Excessive alcohol consumption is a risk factor for several cancers, and a recent study that analyzed information from the United States Cancer Statistics database estimates that alcohol may be the primary driver of 4.8% of cancer cases and 3.2% of … [Read more...]
Whole Grains May Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk
Using data from the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study, researchers estimate that a diet rich in whole grains may reduce an individual’s risk for colorectal cancer by up to 16%. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2020 … [Read more...]
Physical Inactivity Raises Cancer Mortality Risk
Among a group of 8,002 middle-aged and older adults, researchers observed that the least active participants were 82% more likely to die from cancer over the following five years than those with the highest physical activity levels. JAMA Oncology, … [Read more...]
Fitness Consultation Key to Motivating Child Cancer Survivors
Questionnaires completed by child cancer survivors revealed that just one exercise physiology consultation was enough to improve exercise levels among nearly three-quarters of these patients. The findings suggest that tailored guidance from an … [Read more...]
Exercise Improves Survival Odds for Cancer Patients
The results of a new study suggest that exercising for at least one hour a day may improve the five-year survival rate of cancer patients by up to 15%. Southern Medical Journal, April 2019 … [Read more...]
Coping with Cancer
The American Cancer Society offers the following advice for individuals who have received a cancer diagnosis: become informed about your cancer and how you can improve your health; face your fears, but don't dwell on them; express your feelings to a … [Read more...]
Fitness May Improve Cancer Survivability!
In this study, researchers found that men with greater cardiorespiratory fitness at the time of their cancer diagnosis were 23% less likely to die during the following five years than those with poor fitness scores. Journal of Sports Medicine and … [Read more...]
Improves Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients…
A review of data from 36 published studies concluded that regardless of mode (aerobic, resistance, or a combination of both), exercise is both a safe and effective method for improving quality of life in breast cancer patients. Supportive Care in … [Read more...]
Diabetes Raises Cancer Risk
An analysis of data from 121 cohort studies involving over 19 million participants indicates that diabetics have a 10% increased risk for a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Additionally, among cancer cases, diabetics have a slightly elevated risk … [Read more...]
High-Carb Diet May Be Bad for Cancer Survivors
In this study, researchers tracked the pre- and posttreatment diet of more than 400 cancer patients and found that those who consumed the most carbohydrates and sugars in the year before cancer treatment had an elevated risk of mortality from any … [Read more...]
Red Meat Linked to Colon Cancer Risk in Women
In this study, researchers reviewed data concerning more than 32,000 women in the United Kingdom and found that those who regularly ate red meat were more likely to develop distal colon cancer than the females in the study who did not eat red meat. … [Read more...]
Diet: Eating Fish!
Regular fish consumption can decrease colorectal cancer risk by 12%. American Journal of Medicine, June 2012 … [Read more...]