http://www.cancerconsultants.com Up-to-the minute cancer news and treatment information for patients, families, and oncologists Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:09:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Long known as an important factor in bone health, a quickly growing body of evidence now also shows that vitamin D may help lower the risk of cancer, heart disease, and even premature death.1,2 Sun exposure, in addition to dietary sources, is one way to obtain vitamin D; however, with ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/getting-your-vitamin-d-from-sun-exposure-weighing-the-risks-and-benefits/ Long known as an important factor in bone health, a quickly growing body of evidence now also shows that vitamin D may help lower the risk of cancer, heart disease, and even premature death.1,2 Vitamin D exists in several forms. A simple guide to these different types will help you ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/understanding-the-different-forms-of-vitamin-d/ Long known as an important factor in bone health, a quickly growing body of evidence now also shows that vitamin D may help lower the risk of cancer, heart disease, and even premature death.1,2 Knowing several good sources of vitamin D will help you maintain optimal levels of the vitamin. It’s ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/sources-of-vitamin-d/ Long known as an important factor in bone health, a quickly growing body of evidence now also shows that vitamin D may help lower the risk of cancer, heart disease, and even premature death.1,2 If you and your healthcare provider have decided that you’d benefit from vitamin D supplements, the ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/choosing-a-vitamin-d-supplement/ The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has revised its cervical cancer screening recommendations: the organization now recommends that women begin screening at the age of 21 and receive screening at less frequent intervals. These recommendations will be published in the December 2009 issue of Obstetrics and ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/acog-updates-cervical-cancer-screening-guidelines/ Decisions concerning healthcare are among the most important in a person’s life. Many people confronted with a cancer diagnosis feel that they must make a decision and begin treatment as soon as possible. Though this may be true in some instances, taking the time to educate yourself about your disease, ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/second-opinions-know-your-rights-and-options/ State-, federal-, and employment-sponsored programs exist to assist you if you are unable to work. By Patient Advocate Foundation If you are facing serious illnesses and the inability to continue working, there are programs available to protect your income. Disability insurance is intended to replace income lost due to a medical disability. ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/illness-and-disability-know-your-rights-and-options/ Financial and insurance issues can be stressful and confusing for you and your caregivers. It is important to create an organized system for managing this aspect of cancer care. By educating yourself about insurance benefits and keeping organized financial records, you may prevent financial dilemmas, thereby preventing unnecessary stress.  Here ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/financial-and-insurance-issues-getting-started/ Hospital and pharmaceutical initiatives all exist to help cover your costs. Read on to learn how you can find the resources you need. By Donna Sternberg, RN, OCN, Vice President of Patient Services; and Erin Moaratty, Quality Assurance Officer; with Nancy Davenport Ennis, President and CEO, Patient Advocate Foundation If you are ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/looking-beyond-state-and-federal-programs-for-medical-expense-assistance/ Currently, a very small percentage of eligible patients actually participate in clinical trials, research studies required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to prove safety and efficacy of new medications.  While many concerns may discourage patients from considering clinical trials, the biggest deterrent is often whether insurance will cover ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/clinical-trials-and-insurance-understanding-your-coverage/ An explanation of benefit (EOB) provides important information about particular health claims that have been processed. You receive an EOB whenever you or your healthcare provider files a claim and your insurer processes it. Basically, an EOB is a letter from your insurer detailing how much it will pay for ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/your-insurance-defining-the-explanation-of-benefit/ 2009 H1N1 flu refers to a new flu virus that was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. It was initially referred to as “swine flu” because some of the genes in the new virus were similar to those found in influenza ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/2009-h1n1-flu-swine-flu-tips-for-cancer-patients/ Today is the Great American Smokeout, a day when smokers commit to quitting for 24 hours…or forever. Quitting isn’t easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. The American Cancer Society offers plenty of support, including a 24-hour quitline. And today is a day when the whole world joins together ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/be-a-quitter/ “We do not have a good system of education for understanding insurance in this country,” Nancy says. And, unfortunately, most people aren’t concerned with the cancer benefits offered by their insurance plan until they become ill. Ideally, it’s best to know the ins and outs of your plan from the ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/insurance-101-what-you-need-to-know-about-your-insurance-plan/ Usual, Customary and Reasonable (UCR) rates are used by insurance companies to determine what amount of a medical bill the insurance plan will cover. UCR rates are determined by geographic region and the specific service provided. They may be applied when a patient receives care from an out-of-network provider and ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/understanding-your-insurance-plan-usual-customary-and-reasonable-charges/ Follow these important steps to ensure that your appeal gets the attention it deserves. By the Patient Advocate Foundation Facing an insurance denial for a medical procedure or therapy during the already challenging time of an unexpected illness can add further stress. Unfortunately, this scenario is all too common among families facing ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/navigating-the-insurance-appeals-process/ By the 2007 Patient Advocate Foundation Publication Committee Issues Ovarian Cancer Patients Face An issue commonly reported to the Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) by the ovarian cancer patients they serve is financial hardship relative to their diagnosis. This issue may be followed closely by difficulty accessing medical care, ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/ovarian-cancer-obstacles-negotiating-financial-barriers-to-care/ For patients diagnosed with for renal cell cancer (RCC), or kidney cancer, surgery is often the mainstay of treatment. In addition to traditional open surgery for the disease, a less extensive and invasive alternative exists: laparoscopic surgery, which offers the benefits of a less invasive procedure but ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/advances-in-surgery-for-renal-cell-cancer-robot-assisted-laparoscopic-surgery/ Certain factors may increase an individual’s likelihood of developing thyroid cancer. An awareness of these factors can help you and your healthcare team assess your risk. Individuals at a higher risk of developing thyroid cancer may wish to discuss with their physician more aggressive screening measures. Age Papillary ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/thyroid-cancer-risk-factors/ Although it’s not possible to prevent thyroid cancer, the following measures may reduce or eliminate your risk. Preventive surgery If you’ve inherited a defective RET gene, you may choose to have your thyroid gland surgically removed, even though the gland appears to be healthy. This preemptive approach ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/thyroid-cancer-prevention/ Although thyroid cancer is essentially symptomless, if you see or feel any lumps in the neck area or experience prolonged hoarseness, don’t put off seeking an appointment with an endocrinologist or thyroidologist. Once you’ve seen the specialist, the process of diagnosis might involve a number of tests, including a thyroid ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/diagnosing-thyroid-cancer/ The choice of treatment depends on the type of thyroid cancer, the size of the nodule, the patient’s age, and whether the cancer has spread. Thyroid cancer may be treated with surgery, thyroid hormone treatment, radioactive iodine therapy, external radiation therapy, or chemotherapy. Most ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/treatment-for-thyroid-cancer/ From the National Cancer Institute publication “What You Need to Know™ About Skin Cancer” Your doctor or nurse may suggest that you do a regular skin self-exam to check for skin cancer, including melanoma. The best time to do this exam is after a shower or bath. You should check your skin ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/melanomatipsfrom-the-national-cancer-institute-publication-%e2%80%9cwhat-you-need-to-know%e2%84%a2-about-skin-cancer%e2%80%9d/ by John Barrett, M.D., Director, Bone Marrow Transplant Program, National Institutes of Health Allogeneic bone marrow or blood stem cell transplantation after intensive treatment with irradiation and/or chemotherapy is widely used to treat leukemias and other cancers of the blood and lymph nodes. Such transplants can cure ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/allogeneic-blood-stem-cell-transplants-using-less-toxic-treatment-regimens-minitransplants-are-a-promising-new-cancer-treatment-approach/ Managing a rare cancer diagnosis presents unique challenges. One survivor shares her tips for navigating the sometimes-murky waters. By Phyllis A. Domm, with Ashley and Chris Laub Happy New Year: January 7, 2008 (the day I became really special). On January 7, I became really special. The pathologist at Good Samaritan Medical ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/uterine-cancertipsmanaging-a-rare-cancer/ Shielding your skin from the sun’s potentially harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays should be a concern for everyone, especially if you spend time outdoors, but if you’re undergoing treatment for cancer, you may need to be especially vigilant when it comes to sun protection; some of the treatments you’ve received may ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/uterine-cancertipssun-safety-during-cancer-treatment/ If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, your healthcare team may have prescribed chemotherapy as part of your treatment plan. The goals of treatment with chemotherapy will depend largely on the type and stage of your cancer. If you’re currently undergoing or about to begin treatment with chemotherapy, you may want ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/uterine-cancertipsunderstanding-the-goals-of-cancer-treatment-with-chemotherapy/  If you have children in your life, you already know that they tend to be creatures of habit who rely on their daily routine. There may be unexpected changes in their routine with your fight against cancer, and you may be concerned about the best way to talk to them ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/uterine-cancertipswhat-to-tell-children-when-facing-a-diagnosis-of-uterine-cancer/ The new mammography screening recommendations have caused quite a stir this week. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) reversed its position on screening mammography for women in their 40s, instead recommending that women begin screening at age 50. The American Cancer Society disagrees and continues to recommend that women ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/focus-on-the-facts/ The U.S. Preventive Services Tasks Force (USPSTF) has reversed its position on screening mammography for women in their 40s: the group no longer recommends routine screening mammography for average-risk women in this age group.[1] The American Cancer Society, however, has stated that it will continue to recommend annual mammograms starting ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/making-sense-new-mammography-recommendations/ Even with good insurance, treatment and follow-up care for cancer can incur many out-of-pocket expenses. One way to recoup some of these expenses is to do an itemized deduction for your medical and dental expenses on your tax return. Note that you are only allowed to deduct the amount of ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/expensing-medical-costs-on-your-tax-return/ To understand how your insurance policy works and make sure that you maximize your benefits, you’ll need a thorough understanding of the many terms involved. Familiarize yourself with the list below and you’ll be ready to make informed decisions regarding your insurance policy. Accreditation - An evaluative process in which a ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/understanding-insurance-terms/ Medical insurance and bill management can be one of the most frustrating aspects of cancer care for you and your caregivers.  Importantly, most hospitals and clinics will provide a patient services representative to assist you.  You should identify these individuals and seek help from them whenever necessary. Get the maximum benefit ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/insurance-tip-getting-the-most-from-your-policy/ Understanding the many financial issues that accompany a cancer diagnosis is an important part of managing your cancer and experiencing the best outcomes—in terms of both health and general well-being. Learning how to effectively handle your medical expenses will lessen money-related worries as well as ensure that you’re able to ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/learning-about-financial-solutions-for-cancer-patients/ Two to three years after breast cancer surgery, persistent pain continues to affect close to half of all women. The results of this study, which was conducted in Denmark, were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Surgery for breast cancer generally involves either breast-conserving surgery (also known as ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/persistent-pain-common-breast-cancer-surgery/ The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public health advisory recommending that individuals who use transdermal drug patches that contain aluminum or other metal backing remove these patches before undergoing MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans. These patches may cause skin burns during the scan. Transdermal patches, which contain ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/transdermal-drug-patch-users-advised-to-remove-patch-before-mri/ Clinical trials are research studies to test new drugs or other treatments involving participants who meet specific admission criteria. All new medications are required by the federal Food and Drug Administration to undergo clinical trials, which are designed to prove safety and efficacy.Because clinical trials are conducted in four phases, ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/what-are-clinical-trials/ Long known as an important factor in bone health, a quickly growing body of evidence now also shows that vitamin D may help lower the risk of cancer, heart disease, and even premature death.1,2 Not surprisingly, scientists and the public have started to take note, particularly of D’s potential to ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/the-vitamin-d-and-cancer-connection-research-shows-the-link/ Long known as an important factor in bone health, a quickly growing body of evidence now also shows that vitamin D may help lower the risk of cancer, heart disease, and even premature death.1, 2 Understanding optimal levels of vitamin D and the factors that effect them are an important ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/factors-affecting-vitamin-d-levels/ If you have trouble sleeping, some interventions may help. Insomnia, or lack of adequate sleep, may affect some cancer patients, possibly due to anxiety and fear that can accompany a diagnosis as well as physiological changes triggered by certain therapies. These tips can help you deal with insomnia and start improving ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/tips-for-dealing-with-insomnia/ Among patients undergoing colonoscopy at a Veteran’s Administration (VA) medical center, a greater number of polyps was detected among patients seen early in the morning than among patients seen later in the day. The reasons for this are uncertain, but it’s possible that the lower rate of polyp detection later ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/early-morning-colonoscopies-detect-more-polyps/ We spend our lives making rules, following rules, breaking the rules, and wondering what the rules are. We have rules for dating, rules for dieting, rules of etiquette, and more. But what about cancer? Are there rules for cancer? Well, Kathryn Gurland is a Cancer Navigation Consultant who insists that there ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/the-rules-for-navigating-cancer/ According to estimates from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), excess body weight may be responsible for more than 100,000 new cancer diagnoses each year in the United States. Excess body weight is increasingly recognized as a risk factor not only for cancer development but also for worse outcomes after ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/excess-body-weight-linked-w100000-new-cancer-diagnoses-each-year-u-s/ The incidence of all cancers, and especially breast and colorectal cancers, are higher among Israeli Jews who were potentially exposed to the Holocaust compared with those who were not, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.[1] Researchers from the University of Haifa ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/israeli-jewish-holocaust-survivors-increased-risk-cancer/ The countdown is on – ten days until the Great American Smokeout. On November 19, 2009, smokers across the nation will participate in the Great American Smokeout by smoking less, quitting for the day, or quitting for good. Why quit? The health benefits are measurable almost immediately. In fact, within 20 minutes ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/great-american-countdown/ To tweet or not to tweet, that is the question. More and more people seem to be joining the twitter-sphere. While some people feel the need to constantly update us on the minutiae of their day – i.e. “Standing in a long line to get coffee” – others are putting ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/putting-twitter-to-work/ An innovation in breast reconstruction following mastectomy By Krishnansu S. Tewari, MD, FACOG, FACS For those patients who undergo mastectomy, breast reconstruction is a significant undertaking and typically requires multiple operations. As a result of findings from research on quality of life and psychosocial benefits associated with breast reconstruction, the ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/microsurgical-breast-reconstruction/ Last month had us all decked out in pink in honor of breast cancer, but now it’s time to get your purple on. November is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is asking people to go purple for November. Wear purple. Paint your car purple. Drink grape juice. Tie ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/paint-the-town-purple/ Among women with small, node-negative breast cancers, those with tumors that are HER2-positive have a higher risk of cancer recurrence. This suggests that consideration of HER2-targeted therapy such as Herceptin® (trastuzumab) may be important, even for women with small tumors. These results were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Twenty ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/small-her2-positive-breast-cancers-higher-risk-recurrence/ Gentleman, start your "mos" - moustaches, that is. It's Movember, the month formerly known as November, and men around the world are growing moustaches in an effort to raise money and awareness for prostate and testicular cancer. The men who participate in this month-long celebration of the moustache are aptly named “Mo ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/its-movember/ As the month of November brings pancreatic cancer into focus, it’s time to increase public understanding of the disease, including its prevalence, approaches to screening and prevention, treatment options, and resources that offer updated pancreatic cancer information throughout the year. Pancreatic cancer is often detected at an advanced stage when it ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/november-is-national-pancreatic-cancer-awareness-month/ Among patients with recurrent or progressive, high-grade glioblastoma, treatment with the investigational Oncophage® (vitespen) cancer vaccine may improve survival. Preliminary results from a Phase II clinical trial were presented at the 2009 Joint Meeting of the Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO) and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)/CNS section on ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/oncophage-cancer-vaccine-shows-promise-aglioblastoma/ As the month of November brings lung cancer into focus, it’s time to increase public understanding of the disease, including its prevalence, approaches to screening and prevention, treatment options, and resources that offer updated lung cancer information throughout the year. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that in 2009 there will ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/november-is-national-lung-cancer-awareness-month/ A vital step By Krishnansu S. Tewari, MD, FACOG, FACS The sentinel node procedure in breast cancer was developed during the 1990s. With this procedure the surgeon attempts to pinpoint the first few lymph nodes into which the cancer in the breast drains. These first few nodes are guardian node(s), and ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/sentinel-node-identification-breast-cancer/ In a Phase II clinical trial, the combination of low-dose interferon alfa and Nexavar® (sorafenib) did not appear to be any more effective than Nexavar alone for the treatment of metastatic renal cell (kidney) cancer. These results were published in Cancer. The kidneys are each filled with tiny tubules that clean ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/addition-low-dose-interferon-alfa-nexavar%c2%ae-does-not-improve-kidney-cancer-outcomes/ Compared with people who continue to smoke, people who stop smoking have a 30% lower risk of head and neck cancer within one to four years of quitting, and a 77% lower risk after 20 years. Quitting alcohol also reduces the risk of head and neck cancer, but the benefit ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/smoking-cessation-reduces-risk-head-neck-cancer/ Survivors of childhood cancer are 18 times more likely to develop thyroid cancer than the general population, according to the results of a study published in the International Journal of Cancer.[1] Survivors of childhood cancers are often at risk for long-term and late effects of cancer and its treatment. This includes ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/childhood-cancer-survivors-risk-thyroid-cancer/ Lynch Syndrome, an inherited cause of colorectal cancer that also increases the risk of several other types of cancer, results in a risk of pancreatic cancer that is several times higher than the risk in the general population. These results were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Lynch ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/lynch-syndrome-increases-risk-opancreatic-cancer/ If your partner has been diagnosed with cancer, there are strategies and resources to help you through. By Laurie Wertich Promising to love, honor, and cherish someone “in sickness and in health” is easy during the wedding vows, when it’s purely a hypothetical situation. But when cancer strikes, reality sets in. Cancer doesn’t ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/couples-cope-with-cancer/ Addressing cancer among the nation’s Latino population requires awareness of its unique impact among these communities as well as cultural sensitivity. By Mia James In May 2008 the U.S. Census Bureau reported that there were 45 million people of Hispanic origin living in the United ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/where-cancer-meets-culture/ A new campaign addresses skin-related side effects of EGFR inhibitors. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors are used in the treatment of metastatic colorectal, lung, pancreatic, and head and neck cancer. These drugs—which include Vectibix® (panitumumab), Erbitux® (cetuximab), and others—interrupt tumor growth by disrupting ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/coping-with-cancer-from-the-outside-in/ The targeted therapy Arzerra™ (ofatumumab) has been granted accelerated approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) that is refractory to Fludara® (fludarabine) and Campath® (alemtuzumab). Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common form of adult leukemia. The American Cancer Society ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/arzerra%e2%84%a2-approved-for-refractory-chronic-lymphocytic-leukemia/ Significant advances in surgery for breast cancer treatment By Krishnansu S. Tewari, MD, FACOG, FACS Radical mastectomy, a procedure for treating breast cancer with origins in the sixteenth century, was popularized in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries by surgeon William Stewart Halsted (1852-1922). For women with breast cancer from the ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/evolution-obreast-conserving-surgery/ Postmenopausal women who received combined hormone replacement therapy with estrogen and progesterone were at an increased risk of dying from non–small cell lung cancer, according to the results of a study published in The Lancet.[1] Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is often prescribed for women during menopause, which is a natural phase ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/hormone-replacement-therapy-postmenopausa-women-may-increase-lrisk-dying-lung-cancer/ The American Cancer Society’s guidelines for use of annual breast MRI By Krishnansu S. Tewari, MD, FACOG, FACS In 2007 the American Cancer Society (ACS) convened an expert panel to determine guidelines on the use of annual breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for screening of high-risk women. Women considered to be at ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/mri-screening-women-high-risk-breast-cancer/ Among women with node-positive Stage III uterine cancer, use of adjuvant (post-surgery) radiation therapy appears to improve survival. These results were published in Gynecologic Oncology. Stage III uterine cancer extends outside the uterus but remains confined to the pelvis. Stage IIIA cancers invade the lining of the pelvis or fallopian tubes, ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/adjuvant-radiation-therapy-may-improve-survival-stage-iii-uterine-cancer/ Exercise reduces fatigue and improves strength, physical functioning, and emotional well-being in men and women undergoing chemotherapy, according to the results of a study published in the British Medical Journal.[1] While exercise has long been associated with the prevention of cancer and other diseases, new studies are focusing on the role ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/exercise-reduces-chemotherapy-related-fatigue/ Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. By Kari Bohlke, ScD In 1987 lung cancer surpassed breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths in U.S. women.[1] Lung cancer kills more women than breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and uterine cancer combined[2] yet receives less ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/lung-cancer-still-number-one-2/ President Obama Committed to Immediate Health Care Reform -- Vows to Protect Medicare, But Proposed CMS Cuts Will Reduce Cancer Chemotherapy Reimbursement by 38% WASHINGTON, Sep 10, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Community Oncology Alliance (COA), a national non-profit organization that represents oncologists and other cancer care providers, strongly opposes cuts ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/president-obama-committed-to-immediate-health-care-reform/ The potential for earlier, more accurate diagnosis By Krishnansu S. Tewari, MD, FACOG, FACS Although mammography has been shown to be a very effective screening tool that lowers the mortality rates in women with breast cancer, it does have limitations, especially in women with dense breasts. New imaging tools are ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/mri-breast-cancer-diagnosis/ Coffee consumption may reduce the incidence of uterine cancer, especially among overweight and obese women, according to the results of a study published in the International Journal of Cancer.[1] Researchers continue to evaluate the link between dietary intake and cancer. Several studies have shown a reduced risk of uterine cancer associated ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/coffee-consumption-reduce-risk-uterine-cancer/ Women who experience new-onset breast tenderness after starting postmenopausal hormone therapy with combined estrogen plus progestin may have a higher risk of breast cancer than women who do not experience breast tenderness. These results were published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. As women reach menopause and beyond, more than 80% ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/breast-tenderness-during-hormone-replacement-linked-increased-breast-cancer-risk/ The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Cervarix®, a vaccine against two high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV), for prevention of cervical cancer and cervical precancers. This is the second HPV vaccine to be approved in the United States. Human papillomaviruses (HPV) consist of more than 100 different viruses. Some ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/second-hpv-vaccine-approved-in-u-s/ Many breast cancer patients are deficient in vitamin D, according to the results of a study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology breast cancer symposium on October 8, 2009 in San Francisco.[1] Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that comes from dietary supplements, exposure to sunlight, and foods such ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/vitamin-d-deficiency-common-in-breast-cancer/ October 15, 2009 Press Contact: Laurie Wertich Lwertich@cancerconsultants.com Ketchum, Idaho, October 15, 2009 – CancerConsultants.com and Women Magazine have partnered to produce compelling and educational video coverage of The San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) for the ongoing educational video series, Understanding Cancer.  The SABCS videos will be podcast and syndicated to cancer centers ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/understanding-cancer-video-series-documents-sabcs-2009/ Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, a less invasive surgical procedure that has gained in popularity in recent years, appears to result in shorter hospital stays, fewer blood transfusions, and fewer postoperative respiratory complications than open, retropubic radical prostatectomy, but higher rates of incontinence and erectile dysfunction. These results were published in the ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/minimally-invasive-prostate-surgery-may-have-pros-and-cons/ After several months of work, the Senate Finance Committee produced a bill and proudly announced today that it has neither reduced the cost of healthcare for Americans, nor achieved universal coverage. They crafted a 1,300-page bill that effectively increases the cost of healthcare for the majority of the 83% of Americans who currently ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/editorial-senate-finance-committee-approves-bill-that-fails-to-achieve-goals-of-reducing-costs-and-providing-universal-coverage/ Treatment with the targeted therapy Avastin® (bevacizumab), either alone or in combination with the chemotherapy drug Camptosar® (irinotecan), appears to improve outcomes among patients with recurrent glioblastoma. The results of this Phase II clinical trial were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Primary brain cancer is cancer that originates in ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/avastin-active-recurrent-glioblastoma/ Meditative music from musician Chuck Wild's Liquid Mind V: Serenity.  This guided meditation contains this soothing music and relaxing ocean scenes. http://www.cancerconsultants.com/meditation-guided-ocean-meditation/ Meditative music from musician Chuck Wild's Liquid Mind V: Serenity.  This self-guided meditation contains this soothing music and relaxing ocean scenes. http://www.cancerconsultants.com/meditation-silent-ocean-meditation/ Meditative music from musician Chuck Wild's Liquid Mind V: Serenity.  This self-guided meditation contains this soothing music and beautiful mountain scenes. http://www.cancerconsultants.com/meditation-silent-mountain-meditation/ Meditative music from musician Chuck Wild's Liquid Mind V: Serenity. This guided meditation contains soothing music and beautiful mountain scenes. http://www.cancerconsultants.com/meditation-guided-mountain-meditation/ After treatment of breast ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) with breast-conserving surgery and radiation therapy, women age 44 or younger have a higher rate of recurrence than older women. These results were presented at the ASCO 2009 Breast Cancer Symposium. Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) refers to a condition in which ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/young-women-dcis-have-higher-risk-recurrence/ According to the results of a study presented at the ASCO 2009 Breast Cancer Symposium, nearly three-quarters of breast cancer deaths occur among the minority off women who do not get regular screening mammograms. Although breast cancer remains the second-leading cause of cancer death in U.S. women, breast cancer mortality rates ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/additional-evidence-regarding-benefit-regular-mammograms/ Empower yourself with an advocate’s attitude as you navigate your own cancer journey. By Kathryn Gurland, LCSW; Cancer Navigation Consultant™ Most of us go through our adult lives aware that there are many things over which we have no control. But the words “you have cancer” can leave you reeling with the ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/a-survivor%e2%80%99s-compass/ In men with locally advanced prostate cancer, the addition of androgen deprivation therapy to radiation therapy improves overall and progression-free survival without substantially affecting cardiovascular mortality. These results, based on close to 10 years of follow-up, were presented at a European cancer conference. Among men with locally advanced prostate cancer, several ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/addition-androgen-deprivation-therapy-improves-survival-wlocally-advanced-prostate-cancer/  Ketchum, ID — October 7, 2009 — CancerConsultants.com is pleased to announce the launch of The Medical Oncology & Hematology P.C. Web site serving the leading oncology practice in the south central Connecticut. The site, http://www.mohmd.com, will serve as a leading educational resource for patients by providing in depth patient ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/cancerconsultants-com-launches-medical-oncology-hematology-p-c-web-site/ Ketchum, ID — October 7, 2009 — CancerConsultants.com is pleased to announce the launch of The Southeast Nebraska Cancer Center Web site serving the leading oncology practice in the Lincoln and Southeast Nebraska. The site, http://sncc-of-lincoln.com, will serve as a leading educational resource for patients by providing in depth patient ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/cancerconsultants-com-launches-southeast-nebraska-cancer-center-web-site/ Ketchum, ID — October 7, 2009 — CancerConsultants.com is pleased to announce the launch of The Long Street Cancer Center Web site serving the leading oncology practice in Gainesville and North Georgia.  The site, http://longstreetcancercenter.org, will serve as a leading educational resource for patients by providing in depth patient content, ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/cancerconsultants-com-launches-long-street-cancer-center-web-site/ Ketchum, ID — October 7, 2009 — CancerConsultants.com is pleased to announce the launch of The Kansas City Cancer Center Web site serving the leading oncology practice in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. The site, http://www.kccancercenter.com, will serve as a leading educational resource for patients by providing in depth patient ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/cancerconsultants-com-launches-kansas-city-cancer-center-web-site/ According to the results of a Phase II clinical trial, the investigational drug farletuzumab may have anticancer activity in the treatment of relapsed ovarian cancer when combined with chemotherapy. These results were presented at a European cancer conference. Many women treated for ovarian cancer will eventually experience a return (relapse) of ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/farletuzumab-shows-promise-relapsed-ovarian-cancer/ Women who have smoked 100 or more cigarettes in their life have a significantly increased risk of developing breast cancer, according to the results of a study published in The Breast Journal.[1] The American Cancer Society estimates that one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/smoking-increases-risk-breast-cancer/ Ketchum, ID — October 7, 2009 — CancerConsultants.com is pleased to announce the launch of The Philadelphia Cancer Treatment Web site serving the leading oncology practice in Philadelphia. The site, http://www.myclubcare.com/, will serve as a leading educational resource for patients by providing in depth patient content, including a daily cancer ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/cancerconsultants-com-launches-philadelphia-cancer-treatment-web-site/ Ketchum, ID — October 7, 2009— CancerConsultants.com is pleased to announce the launch of The Ironwood Cancer & Resource Center Web site serving the leading oncology practice in the East Valley. The site, http://www.ironwoodcrc.com/, will serve as a leading educational resource for patients by providing in depth patient content, including ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/cancerconsultants-com-launches-ironwood-cancer-resource-center-web-site/ Hormone therapy used to treat men with advanced prostate cancer may lead to an increased risk of heart disease, according to the results of a study presented on September 22, 2009 at Europe’s largest cancer congress, ECCO 15-ESMO 34, in Berlin.[1] Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/hormone-therapy-prostate-cancer-increases-risk-heart-disease/ Yoga instructor Sarah Bergman demonstrates poses designed for breast cancer patients. http://www.cancerconsultants.com/yoga-for-breast-cancer/ Yoga instructor, Felice Rhiannon, guides you through a gentle meditation. http://www.cancerconsultants.com/meditation-just-breathe/ Yoga instructor, Felice Rhiannon, created a series of yoga poses for caregivers. Child’s Pose The next pose is called Child’s Pose and it’s a supported forward bend. For this pose, you’ll need a lot of props. Place your props in front of you and come to kneeling in front of your stack ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/yoga-at-home-caregivers-part-ii/ Yoga instructor, Felice Rhiannon, created a series of yoga poses for caregivers. Caregivers are an important part of the healing equation. Caregivers get tired. Caregivers need to take care of themselves as well. So any yoga practice would be wonderful for someone who’s engaged in care-giving, whether they’re professional caregivers, family ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/yoga-at-home-caregivers-part-i/ Yoga instructor, Felice Rhiannon, shows you how to begin a yoga practice at home. Living Room Poses Seated Twist The next pose is a seated twist. This is a wonderful pose to do on days when you’re not quite energetic enough to do the twist while you’re standing near the wall. Begin by ... http://www.cancerconsultants.com/yoga-at-home-living-room/