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Say Yes to Yoga
By Stacy SimonThe ancient Indian practice of yoga combines meditation, breathing, and precise postures and poses to make a connection with thoughts, body, and spirit. People who practice yoga claim it leads to a state of physical health, relaxation, happiness, peace, and tranquility.Some evidence shows that yoga can lower stress, increase strength, and lessen lower back pain, while providing exercise. And according to a report from the National Institutes of Health, there is also some evidence to suggest yoga may be helpful when used alongside conventional medical treatment to help relieve some of the symptoms linked to ca...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - September 1, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Complementary and Alternative Methods Source Type: news
Cancer Now Leading Killer in 12 European Nations
Gains against heart disease and stroke, especially in Western Europe, likely behind the shift
Source: Cancercompass News: Other Cancer - August 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Regular Exercise: Antidote for Deadly Diseases?
High levels of physical activity linked to lower risk for two cancers, diabetes, heart disease and stroke
Source: Cancercompass News: Breast Cancer - August 10, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
World No Tobacco Day
By Stacy Simon May 31 is World No Tobacco Day, an annual awareness day sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1987 to highlight the health risks associated with tobacco use and encourage governments to adopt effective policies to reduce smoking and other tobacco use. According to WHO, tobacco use kills nearly 6 million people around the world each year. In the United States, tobacco use is the largest preventable cause of death and disease. It causes many types of cancer, as well as heart disease, stroke, lung disease, and other health problems. This year's World No Tobacco Day theme calls on countries worl...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - May 29, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Smoking/Tobacco Advocacy Source Type: news
Task Force Releases Recommendations on Aspirin to Prevent Colon Cancer, Heart Disease
By Stacy SimonRESOURCES: Aspirin and Cancer Prevention: What the Research Really Shows The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has published new recommendations about aspirin to help prevent cardiovascular disease (heart attacks and strokes) and colorectal cancer (commonly called colon cancer).The USPSTF says people who are ages 50-59 years, who have at least a 10% risk of developing cardiovascular disease within the next 10 years, and who have no increased risk for bleeding should take low-dose aspirin regularly to help prevent heart attack, stroke, and colon cancer. Candidates should also have a l...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - April 11, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Colon/Rectum Cancer Source Type: news
Associations between hematopoietic growth factors and risks of venous thromboembolism, stroke, ischemic heart disease and myelodysplastic syndrome: findings from a large population-based cohort of women with breast cancer
Conclusions
Receipts of CSFs and ESAs were significantly associated with an increased risk of VTE in women with breast cancer. Use of ESAs was significantly associated with substantially increased risks of MDS. These findings support those of previous studies.
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - April 7, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Cardiovascular Disease Among Survivors of Adult-Onset Cancer: A Community-Based Retrospective Cohort Study Epidemiology
Conclusion
The magnitude of subsequent CVD risk varies according to cancer subtype and by the presence of CVRFs. Overall survival in survivors who develop CVD is poor, emphasizing the need for targeted prevention strategies for individuals at highest risk of developing CVD.
Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology - March 22, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Armenian, Xu, Ky, Sun, Farol, Pal, Douglas, Bhatia, Chao Tags: Population and observational studies (SEER, WHI observational, etc.) Epidemiology Source Type: research
Cardiovascular Disease Among Survivors of Adult-Onset Cancer: A Community-Based Retrospective Cohort Study.
CONCLUSION: The magnitude of subsequent CVD risk varies according to cancer subtype and by the presence of CVRFs. Overall survival in survivors who develop CVD is poor, emphasizing the need for targeted prevention strategies for individuals at highest risk of developing CVD.
PMID: 26834065 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Clinical Prostate Cancer - February 1, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Armenian SH, Xu L, Ky B, Sun C, Farol LT, Pal SK, Douglas PS, Bhatia S, Chao C Tags: J Clin Oncol Source Type: research
New Year, New Exercise
It’s a new year, and maybe you’ve resolved to start an exercise program.If so, good for you! Getting regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do to help reduce your cancer risk. And it's one of the most common New Year's resolutions among Americans each year.Just make sure you start off on the right foot with these helpful tips:Take it slow. Set small goals – after all, you're in this for a lifetime.Talk to your doctor before getting started. Consult a doctor before you start, especially if it’s been 8-12 months or longer since you’ve last exercised, you’ve h...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - January 4, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Diet/Exercise/Weight Source Type: news
Cancer is associated with intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders
Conclusion
The present study indicates that cancer increases the risk of IPCs and may reduce the clinical benefits of surgery.
Source: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology - December 9, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Editorial Sugar: a taxing problem?
On Oct 22, 2015, Public Health England published its long-awaited report on the evidence for taking action on sugar reduction. Current sugar intake exceeds recommendations in all population groups in the UK. Consumption of excessive amounts of food and drink containing high levels of sugar can lead to weight gain, and the report states that 10% of 4–5 year olds, 19% of 10–11 year olds, and almost 25% of adults in England are obese; a substantial proportion of all age groups are overweight. The health effects of being overweight or obese are well-documented—eg, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and cancers—indeed, on...
Source: The Lancet Oncology - November 30, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: The Lancet Oncology Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Want to quit smoking? There’s an app for that.
By Stacy Simon If you smoke, quitting is the most important action you can take to reduce your cancer risk. Half of all smokers who keep smoking will end up eventually dying from a smoking-related illness. Research shows that getting help increases your chances of success. And some of the most effective support comes from messages delivered over cell phones. It’s important to choose a program that’s based on quit-smoking recommendations proven through research to be effective. The Quit For Life® Program, provided by the American Cancer Society and Alere Health, offers a free smartphone app for iPhone and ...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - November 5, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Smoking/Tobacco Source Type: news
Consumption of spicy foods and total and cause specific mortality: population based cohort study.
CONCLUSION: In this large prospective study, the habitual consumption of spicy foods was inversely associated with total and certain cause specific mortality, independent of other risk factors of death.
PMID: 26242395 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: Cancer Control - October 26, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Lv J, Qi L, Yu C, Yang L, Guo Y, Chen Y, Bian Z, Sun D, Du J, Ge P, Tang Z, Hou W, Li Y, Chen J, Chen Z, Li L, China Kadoorie Biobank Collaborative Group Tags: BMJ Source Type: research
