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Diet, alcohol linked to nearly one third of cancers
HARROGATE, England (Reuters) - Diet is second only to tobacco as a leading cause of cancer and, along with alcohol, is responsible for nearly one third of cases of the disease in developed countries, a leading researcher said on Tuesday.Dr Tim Key, of the University of Oxford, told a cancer conference that scientists are still discovering how certain foods contribute to cancer, but they know that diet, alcohol and obesity play a major role.
Read more: Diet, alcohol linked to nearly one third of cancers
New target for tumor angiogenesis inhibitors identified
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A zipper protein called c-Jun, which has been linked to cell proliferation and apoptosis, may represent a novel target for inhibitors of tumor angiogenesis and growth, according to a report published in the May 5th issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.Read more: New target for tumor angiogenesis inhibitors identified
Comorbid illness worsens prognosis for patients with cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The presence of coexisting diseases is an important prognostic factor for patients with cancer, according to a report in the May 26th issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.Read more: Comorbid illness worsens prognosis for patients with cancer
Current Research: Fatigue in Cancer
Fatigue has taken center stage as an important problem in cancer care. Most people with cancer get fatigue, either acute (short lived) or chronic during their life. Most people think fatigue that is severe or lasts a long time means that they are sick. In fact, fatigue can be a symptom of cancer. In addition, it often is a side effect of the main cancer treatments: chemotherapy, radiation therapy, biotherapy. One research study showed that between 80-96% of patients receiving chemotherapy (anti-cancer drugs) feel fatigued (Ferrell et al, 1996).