.. Cancer Articles .. Types of Cancer .. Who is at Risk .. Economic Cost .. ASCEND's Newsletter	<< Article Categories Recent Headlines Recommendations Accepted to Revamp NCI Clinical Trials System National Cancer Institute (NCI) accepted 22 strategic proposals for revamping the NCI's cancer clinical trials system. Half of All US Cancer Deaths Preventable: Report More than 60 percent of all cancer deaths could be prevented if Americans stopped smoking, exercised more, ate healthier food an List of Cancer-Causing Agents Grows The Department of Health and Human Services released its Eleventh Edition of the Report on Carcinogens today, adding seventeen s Green tea prevents prostate cancer Probing Surgery's Link To Cancer Recurrence Some researchers say removing a tumor can trigger a process that leads to new growth. Breast Cancer Prevention Trial Results Reductions in breast cancer incidence among participants taking tamoxifen were found to be very similar to 1998 study. Cancer Death Rates in Decline Annual report to the nation finds cancer death rates still on the decline. Cell Surface Enzyme Causes Cancer A scissor-like enzyme called matriptase, when left to its own devices, can cause cancer. Cervical Cancer Vaccine Tests Successful An experimental vaccine to prevent cervical cancer prevented nearly 100% of growths that can lead to the deadly disease. Chest X-rays Detect Early Lung Cancer But Problems Remain Chest X-rays can detect early lung cancer but also can produce many false-positive results. Colonoscopy Alternative Judged as Effective Computer-aided polyp detection software combined with virtual colonoscopy is as effective as traditional optical colonoscopy. Diet May Cut Risk Of Cancer Recurring Eating Less Fat Found to Ward Off New Breast Tumors Early Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer Researchers discover protein signatures for prostate cancer that could improve diagnosis of early disease. FAQ: Mammography Goes Digital Digital mammography is more accurate than traditional X-rays in diagnosing breast cancer for some women, a new study finds. Immune System and Chemotherapy The new finding changes the current understanding of how the immune system responds to chemotherapy. Link Between Alcohol and Certain Cancers Explaining the link between drinking alcohol and upper gastrointestinal cancer. Molecular Differences Between Low and High-grade Ovarian Cancers A new study suggests that low-grade ovarian tumors are not early precursors of high-grade ovarian cancer. NCI Launches Biorepository for Prostate Cancer A project designed to standardize biospecimen collection and management among NCI's prostate cancer groups. NCI Plan to Fight Lung Cancer The National Cancer Institute (NCI) announced an integrated effort to reduce the suffering and death due to lung cancer by 2015. NCI to Help Establish 7 Nanotechnology Cancer Centers NCI awards $26.3 grant to establish 7 centers of cancer nanotechnology excellence. New Lead Reported in Tumor Angiogenesis NIH to Explore Cancer Genomics The Cancer Genome Atlas Begins With Three-Year, $100 Million Pilot. Ovarian Cancer Treatment NCI issues announcement for preferred method of treatment for advanced ovarian cancer. Pancreatic Cancer Linked to Insulin Resistance in Male Smokers Study shows that male smokers with the highest insulin levels are twice as likely to develop pancreatic cancer. Researchers Probe Links Between Gender and Cancer Women Lung-Cancer Patients May Do Better on Some Drugs; Resurrecting Failed Therapies Slowly, Cancer Genes Tender Their Secrets The story of genes and cancer, like most in science, involves many discoveries over many years. TLR4 Gene Found to Protect Against Tumor Development a gene which plays an important role in immune function may also play a role in tumor development in mice. Two Types of Breast Cancer Treatments Show Similar Results Two drugs, regardless of the dosing schedules, tested in this trial provided similar benefits for women with stage II or III. Ultrasound for Ovarian Cancer Screening Screening using ultrasound and CA125 finds both early and late stage cancers, but many false positives. Vitamin E Health Study Health study finds Vitamin E does not protect women from heart attack, stroke or cancer.
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