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Components of Processed Meat May Increase Risk of Bladder Cancer (August 10, 2010)People who consume a large amount of nitrite and nitrate from processed meat may be at an increased risk for developing bladder cancer, according to a study published in Cancer. Bladder cancer is diagnosed in as many as 60,000 individuals annually in... Continue Reading
Study Evaluates Incidence of Lymphedema Resulting from Cancer Treatment (August 9, 2010)A systematic review of 47 studies evaluating treatment for melanoma, head and neck cancer, genitourinary cancers, gynecologic cancers, and sarcoma indicates that lymphedema is a common side effect of treatment for these diseases. These findings were recently... Continue Reading
Painters May Have Higher Risk of Bladder Cancer (July 29, 2010)Occupational exposures appear to increase bladder cancer risk in painters, according to a study published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Workers in certain occupations may face an increased risk of cancer due to exposures that they encounter... Continue Reading
Exposure to Aromatic Amines Poses Long-term Risk of Bladder Cancer (June 25, 2010)Workers exposed to aromatic amines continued to experience an increased risk of bladder cancer even 30 years after exposure, according to the results of a follow-up study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.[1] Aromatic amines are... Continue Reading
Vitamins C, D, and E Don’t Reduce Risk of Bladder Cancer (June 7, 2010)Long-term use of vitamin C, vitamin D, or vitamin E does not appear to reduce the risk of bladder cancer. These results were presented at the 2010 annual meeting of the American Urological Association. Each year in the United States, close to 53,000 men... Continue Reading
Well-done Red Meat Increases Bladder Cancer Risk (April 27, 2010)Some individuals are more genetically susceptible to this risk. High consumption of red meat and/or fried meats such as chicken or fish increase the risk of bladder cancer, especially among individuals who already carry a genetic risk, according to... Continue Reading
Some Chinese Herbs May Increase Risk of Urinary Tract Cancer (February 18, 2010)The use of Chinese herbal products that contain aristolochic acid is associated with an increased risk of urinary tract cancer, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.[1] Previous research has... Continue Reading
Gemzar® and Taxol® Effective First-line Therapy for Previously Untreated Bladder Cancer (May 27, 2009)The combination of Gemzar® (gemcitabine) and Taxol® (paclitaxel) is an effective first-line treatment for bladder cancer, according to an early online publication of Cancer.[1] The bladder is a hollow organ located in the pelvis. Its primary function... Continue Reading
Delaying Surgery Shortens Survival in Stage II Bladder Cancer (March 13, 2009)Among patients with Stage II bladder cancer, those who undergo surgery more than 12 weeks after diagnosis have a higher risk of death. These results were published in the journal Cancer. The bladder is a hollow organ in the lower abdomen. Its primary... Continue Reading
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Components of Processed Meat May Increase Risk of Bladder Cancer (August 10, 2010)
People who consume a large amount of nitrite and nitrate from processed meat may be at an increased risk for developing bladder cancer, according to a study published in Cancer. Bladder cancer is diagnosed in as many as 60,000 individuals annually in... Continue Reading
Painters May Have Higher Risk of Bladder Cancer (July 29, 2010)Occupational exposures appear to increase bladder cancer risk in painters, according to a study published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Workers in certain occupations may face an increased risk of cancer due to exposures that they encounter... Continue Reading
Exposure to Aromatic Amines Poses Long-term Risk of Bladder Cancer (June 25, 2010)Workers exposed to aromatic amines continued to experience an increased risk of bladder cancer even 30 years after exposure, according to the results of a follow-up study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.[1] Aromatic amines are... Continue Reading
Vitamins C, D, and E Don’t Reduce Risk of Bladder Cancer (June 7, 2010)Long-term use of vitamin C, vitamin D, or vitamin E does not appear to reduce the risk of bladder cancer. These results were presented at the 2010 annual meeting of the American Urological Association. Each year in the United States, close to 53,000 men... Continue Reading
Well-done Red Meat Increases Bladder Cancer Risk (April 27, 2010)Some individuals are more genetically susceptible to this risk. High consumption of red meat and/or fried meats such as chicken or fish increase the risk of bladder cancer, especially among individuals who already carry a genetic risk, according to... Continue Reading
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Study Evaluates Incidence of Lymphedema Resulting from Cancer Treatment (August 9, 2010)
A systematic review of 47 studies evaluating treatment for melanoma, head and neck cancer, genitourinary cancers, gynecologic cancers, and sarcoma indicates that lymphedema is a common side effect of treatment for these diseases. These findings were recently... Continue Reading
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