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Older Adult Health in Alabama’s Black Belt Region
Abstract Health issues are a concern in Alabama’s Black Belt region, which runs across the southwestern part of the state and includes some of the poorest counties in the USA. As part of a Center for Disease Control (CDC)-sponsored study, we collected data covering several cancer (e.g., prostate, breast, skin) and other health-related indicators (e.g., stress, insurance, stroke, heart disease) from 647 predominantly African-American adults over the age of 50 in 20 communities in 7 Black Belt counties in 2005 and 2006. Here, we provide an account of the state of the health of older African-Americans and compare ...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - October 18, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Abstract SY02-03: Mediators of the effect of overweight and obesity on cardiovascular disease and cancer: Evidence from pooling of prospective studies
ConclusionControlling diabetes may reduce the harmful effect of obesity on cancer. Recent advances in causal inference and mediation analysis can be readily applied to estimate the direct and mediated effects of lifestyle and metabolic risk factors on cancer.Citation Format: Goodarz Danaei. Mediators of the effect of overweight and obesity on cardiovascular disease and cancer: Evidence from pooling of prospective studies. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 106th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research; 2015 Apr 18-22; Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2015;75(15 Suppl):Abstract nr...
Source: Cancer Research - August 2, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Danaei, G. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Abstract SY02-04: Risk factors associated with cancer, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease in the multiethnic cohort: Comparisons across ethnic groups
Many chronic diseases common in the United States, such as cancer, type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease, share many lifestyle risk factors, such as tobacco use, obesity, diet, and lack of physical activity. These factors likely act upon disease through common pathways, such as inflammation and immune suppression. Examining the association of these risk factors with chronic conditions within a cohort could provide insights into their roles in the etiology of cancer and disease in general.The Multiethnic Cohort (MEC) is a prospective study that enrolled over 215,000 individuals in Hawaii and California from 1993 to 19...
Source: Cancer Research - August 2, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Wilkens, L. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Abstract 1852: Merlin/NF2 is associated with elevated aromatase expression and estrogen formation in human liver tissues and liver cancer cells: An unifying model for hepatocellular carcinoma development and progression
It is recognized that the product of neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) tumor suppressor gene, also referred to as Merlin/neurofibromin, is implicated in the homeostatic regulation of the liver stem cell niche through the control of abundance and signaling of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), with a mechanism independent of the Mst/Lats/Yap Hippo pathway [1]. We have previously reported that locally elevated estrogen formation, driven by abnormally high expression and function of the aromatase enzyme, may be implicated in both development and progression of human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) through the activation of ...
Source: Cancer Research - August 2, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Cocciadiferro, L., Miceli, V., Granata, O. M., Carruba, G. Tags: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Reduction of risk of dying from tobacco-related diseases after quitting smoking in Italy.
CONCLUSIONS: Estimates of risk reduction by quitting smoking are useful to provide a sounder scientific basis for public health messages and clinical advice. PMID: 26108248 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Tumori - June 26, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Tumori Source Type: research

Cancer overtakes cardiovascular disease as UK's No. 1 killer -- but only among men
(BMJ) Cancer has overtaken cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease and stroke, as the UK's No. 1 killer -- but only among men, reveals research published online in the journal Heart.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - June 3, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Risk of ischemic stroke after androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer in the Chinese population living in Hong Kong
Conclusions There was increased risk of ischemic stroke after androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer in the Chinese population. The risk of ischemic stroke should be considered while deciding on androgen deprivation therapy, especially in older patients with known history of hyperlipidemia.
Source: Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology - April 28, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Teoh, J. Y. C., Chiu, P. K. F., Chan, S. Y. S., Poon, D. M. C., Cheung, H. Y., Hou, S. S. M., Ng, C.-F. Tags: Urology, Original Articles Source Type: research

UEA research shows group walking cuts risk of life-threatening conditions
(University of East Anglia) Risk of stroke, coronary heart disease, depression and other life-threatening conditions can be reduced through regular outdoor walking in groups, according to research from the University of East Anglia. Findings published today in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveal that people who regularly walk in groups have lower blood pressure, resting heart rate and total cholesterol.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - January 19, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Abstract B84: Increasing disparities in breast cancer mortality for young black women in the U.S. from 1979-2010
Conclusions: Though mortality rates have declined over the past 30 years for women under 50, significant disparities in the two leading causes of death, cancer and CVD, remain. The persistence of disparities across diseases highlights the need to focus on improving health outcomes broadly, in addition to disease centered approaches, in order to prevent premature deaths among young women. The breast cancer mortality rate was two times greater among black women younger than 50 compared to white women, indicating a more profound disparity in younger women than older women. Furthermore, while relative disparities have decrease...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - November 13, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: McCarthy, A. M., Yang, J., Armstrong, K. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract A12: Cancer communication in African American churches
Conclusion: Cancer was a frequent topic for disease-focused messages in African-American churches. In addition, three of the five most frequent disease topics matched the leading causes of death in the African-American community. The match was not as close in regards to leading causes of cancer death. Breast and prostate cancer information was frequently found; however, despite the high rates of mortality associated with lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and leukemia/lymphoma, information on these cancers was present much less frequently. No pancreatic cancer messages were found. Disease related information was seen that inc...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - November 13, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Harmon, B. E., Chastain, E., Chock, M., Wirth, M., Hebert, J. R. Tags: Cancer Communications: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Risk Calculator Can Help Predict Postmenopausal Morbidity
The online tool assesses risks for heart disease, stroke, falls, cancer for postmenopausal women
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - November 11, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Cardiology, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Nursing, Oncology, Orthopedics, Journal, Source Type: news

A heart-felt need for dairy food
(Monash University) A daily small serve of dairy food may reduce the risk of heart disease or stroke, even in communities where such foods have not traditionally formed part of the diet according to new research.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - September 15, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone and Incident Ischemic Stroke in Men in the Cardiovascular Health Study.
CONCLUSIONS: DHT had a nonlinear association with stroke risk in which there was an optimal DHT level associated with the lowest stroke risk. Further studies are needed to confirm these results and to clarify if there is an optimal androgen range associated with the least risk for adverse outcomes in elderly men. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. PMID: 24645738 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Clinical Prostate Cancer - March 19, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Shores MM, Arnold AM, Biggs ML, Longstreth WT, Smith NL, Kizer JR, Cappola AR, Hirsch CH, Marck BT, Matsumoto AM Tags: Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) Source Type: research

Vegans and Colon Cancer Risk
Vegans have a lower risk of chronic disease such as colon cancer, heart disease and stroke. You can maintain a nutritionally based diet as a vegan, but it requires some planning and knowledge. Learn more about veganism and colon cancer risk here.
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - March 1, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Influence of Conventional Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Lifestyle Characteristics on Cardiovascular Disease After Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Health Services and Outcomes
Conclusion Attention of clinicians to conventional cardiovascular risk factors and modifiable lifestyle characteristics offers hope of reducing serious cardiovascular morbidity after HCT.
Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology - January 17, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Chow, Baker, Lee, Flowers, Cushing-Haugen, Inamoto, Khera, Leisenring, Syrjala, Martin Tags: Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma, Outcomes Research Health Services and Outcomes Source Type: research