New Zealand Cancer drug shows disapointing results

Filed under: Ovarian Cancer, Clinical Trials

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Key Found To Kill Cystic Fibrosis Superbug

Researchers from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at The University of Western Ontario , working with a group from Edinburgh, have discovered a way to kill the cystic fibrosis superbug, Burkholderia cenocepacia. These investigators, under the leadership of Dr. Miguel Valvano, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, have had their research published in the May issue of the Journal of Bacteriology, and highlighted in Nature Reviews/Microbiology.

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis

How is the Diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis Made?

The diagnosis of ulcerative colitis is suggested by the symptoms of abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, and diarrhea. Stool specimens are collected for analysis to exclude infection and parasites, since these conditions can cause colitis that mimics ulcerative colitis. Blood tests may show anemia and an elevated white blood cell count or sedimentation rate (commonly referred to as sed rate). An elevated white blood cell count and sed rate both reflect ongoing inflammation in the colon. Confirmation of ulcerative colitis requires a test to visualize the large intestine. Flexible tubes inserted through the rectum (sigmoidoscopes and colonoscopes) permit direct visualization of the inside of the colon to establish the diagnosis and to measure the extent of the colitis. Small tissue samples (biopsies) can be obtained during the procedure to determine the severity of the colitis. Knowledge of the extent and severity of the colitis is important in choosing among treatment options. A barium enema x-ray may also indicate the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. During a barium enema, a chalky substance is administered into the rectum and injected into the colon. Barium is radiopaque and can outline the colon on x-ray pictures. A barium enema is less accurate and useful than direct visualization techniques in the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis.

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Bladder cancer: personal story raising awareness of forgotten cancer

Filed under: Bladder Cancer, Prevention

June 6 marks the nationwide Cancer Awareness Day. Educational programs on screening and prevention garner a great presence for breast, prostate, ovarian, lung, and colon cancers. All of these cancers, except for colon cancer, are falling in death rates due to early detection. But there is another cancer, sometimes called the forgotten cancer, which is rising steadily in statistics of citizens having and dying with that disease.

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Reaction to ovarian cancer symptoms advisory

Filed under: Ovarian Cancer

An interesting article came out that week at the San Diego Union-Tribune by Cheryl Clark discussing the new advisory regarding ovarian cancer symptoms. that advisory was issued in June from the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and the American Cancer Society. The advisory lists four symptoms as possible signs of ovarian cancer: bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, frequent or difficult urination, and feeling full quickly or having difficulty eating.

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Bladder cancer: Home screening can save lives

Filed under: Bladder Cancer, Prevention, Research

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Soy and broccoli’s effect on cancer cells

Filed under: Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Prevention, All Cancers, Research, Diets, Nutrition, Cancer prevention foods

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Gleevec stops return of rare stomach cancer

Filed under: Drug, Chemotherapy, Stomach Cancer, Research, Daily news

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Femara and ovarian cancer

Filed under: Drug, Ovarian Cancer, Clinical Trials, Research

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I AM THE CURE is new Susan G. Komen battle cry

Filed under: Breast Cancer, Pink products, Cancer events, Products

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