Ex-smokers might be better off with high rather than low nicotine e-cigs
Vapers using low rather than high nicotine e-cigarettes may be using their devices more intensely, potentially increasing the risk of exposure to toxins in the vapour, according to new research funded by Cancer Research UK and published in Addiction.*
Vigorous exercise reduces tiredness in testicular cancer survivors
High intensity interval training reduces tiredness and improves self-esteem for testicular cancer survivors, according to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer.
Distress in men following prostate cancer can be reduced
A new web-based support programme will help reduce the psychological stress that impacts men who are recovering from prostate cancer. The new programme, which has been developed by researchers at the University of Surrey working alongside NHS clinicians, offers online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) sessions…
Use of Ibuprofen and Similar NSAIDs May Shorten Life of Patients with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
Non-aspirin non-steroidal anti-Inflammatory medications have a negative impact on overall and progression-free survival time for patients, according to a study published in the journal Kidney Cancer
Preserving fertility during chemotherapy
Researchers of the Goethe-University decode the mechanism of chemotherapy induced female infertility
The connection between diet, obesity, and cancer: Nutrition experts explore the evidence
Dietary and lifestyle changes guided by registered dietitian nutritionists and other professionals can help reduce the incidence and progression of obesity-related cancers and support the recovery of cancer survivors
Analysis shows influential US prostate study not representative of real-world patients
An analysis of 3 US cancer databases has shown that a major US study comparing surgery with observation in early prostate cancer patients, the PIVOT study, used patients which didn’t properly reflect the average US patient. Researchers found that patients in the PIVOT trial were…
Major study shows prostate MRI reveals more cancers which need treatment, and reduces overdiagnosis compared to standard biopsy
A large international study has shown that an MRI scan can reduce the number of invasive prostate biopsies by up to 28%. The PRECISION1 trial shows that using MRI to target prostate biopsies leads to more of the harmful prostate cancers, and fewer harmless cancers…
Drinking sugary drinks may be associated with greater risk of death
Adults over the age of 45 who consume large amounts of sugary beverages including soft drinks, fruit drinks and fruit juices may have a higher risk of dying from heart disease or other causes, compared to those who drink fewer sugary drinks, according to preliminary…
Beta Blocker Shows Mixed Results in Protecting Against Chemo-Induced Heart Damage
After six months of follow up, women newly diagnosed with breast cancer who were given the beta blocker carvedilol to prevent heart issues while undergoing chemotherapy showed no difference in declines in heart function compared with those taking a placebo. Patients who took carvedilol, however,…
Breast cancer’s spread routes mapped
Breast cancer spreads to other organs in the body according to certain specific patterns. This has been shown by a team of researchers from Karolinska Institutet and KTH in Sweden and the University of Helsinki in Finland who have mapped breast cancer’s spread routes in…
‘It won’t happen to me’- Distorted view amongst smokers of when deadly damage caused by smoking will occur
Smokers have a distorted perception on when the onset of smoking-related conditions will occur, a new study in the Journal of Cognitive Psychology reports.