541-323-3833New Noninvasive Oral Cancer Detection Method
Texas A&M scientists are developing a more accurate and less invasive way to detect early oral cancer. The new method uses a fluorescent dye and microscopic examination. In research tests, the new method detects oral cancer and squamous cell carcinoma much earlier than current methods. While this oral cancer screening tool is still experimental, the scientists hope that it will be available to physicians and dentists within the next few years.
Read MoreThis Plant May Prevent Melanoma
Star Tribune (startribune.com) – Can Thistle Plant Help Prevent Melanoma? – By Colleen Stoxen -(Monday, May 20, 2013) “Researchers at the Hormel Institute in Austin, Minn., say they have discovered an element in milk thistle that can slow the growth of melanoma – a common, often deadly form of skin cancer. The milk thistle plant contains a natural anti-cancer agent called silybin, also known as silibrinin, which has long been used for preventing allergies and repairing liver damage. Previous studies have shown that silybin can help prevent various cancers, including...
Read MoreStatins Increase Breast Cancer Survival by 33%
From Science News: Breast cancer patients do better on statins Cholesterol-lowering drugs might limit the lethality of breast cancer. While these drugs, called statins, can kill breast cancer cells in laboratory tests (SN: 5/5/2012, p. 30), scientists don’t know whether they can prevent the disease in people or help breast cancer patients. Teemu Murtola, a physician and epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins University and colleagues analyzed records of more than 31,000 women in Finland who received a first-time diagnosis of breast cancer from 1995 to 2003. Among women diagnosed with localized...
Read MoreOncotype Dx Validated for DCIS
Newly diagnosed with DCIS? Wondering whether you’ll need radiation after surgery? Considering a lumpectomy versus a mastectomy? The Oncotype Dx test has been used to identify which breast cancers need chemotherapy. Now, a new version of the test helps determine which DCIS tumors need radiation therapy. Read the full story here. Oncotype Dx needs to be ordered along with your surgery or biopsy. The test looks at biochemical markers in the tumor tissue that can predict how the tumor will behave.
Read MoreFive to Thrive Magazine
NEW Five to Thrive Magazine, from Dr Lise Alshuler and Karolyn Gazella Published by the authors of “Five To Thrive: Your Cutting-Edge Cancer Prevention Plan”, this digital magazine is completely multi-media with an audio message, two different video messages, and hyperlinks to websites. Each issue is packed with information designed to help readers THRIVE! Enjoy your free copy of the first issue of Five to Thrive: http://fivetothriveplan.com/magazine
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