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End-of-Life Care Remains Aggressive, Despite Patient Wishes (September 16, 2013)Although most patients with advanced cancer prefer hospice or palliative care that minimizes symptoms, many continue to receive aggressive treatment during their final weeks and months of life. In fact, elderly patients with advanced cancer often receive... Continue Reading
Following Lifestyle Recommendations Reduces Risk of Cancer Death (May 15, 2013)People who follow the diet and lifestyle recommendations laid out by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) and the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) have a 34 percent reduced risk of dying from several diseases and specifically, a 20 percent... Continue Reading
Cancer Deaths on the Decline (February 11, 2013)Overall cancer death rates continue to decline in both men and women and across major ethnic and racial groups, according to the annual Status of Cancer report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. What’s more—cancer incidence... Continue Reading
Robotic Bladder Cancer Surgery Safe and Effective (January 24, 2013)Robotic-assisted surgery for invasive bladder cancer is effective and results in less bleeding and shorter hospital stays when compared to the traditional open procedure, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of Urology. The bladder... Continue Reading
More Evidence that Diabetes Drugs Increase Risk of Bladder Cancer (August 22, 2012)A popular class of diabetes drugs called thiazolidinediones (TZDs) increases the risk of bladder cancer, according to the results of a study published early online in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Bladder cancer is diagnosed in as many... Continue Reading
Diabetes Drugs May Increase Risk of Bladder Cancer (July 26, 2012)A class of drugs called thiazolidinediones has been linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer among adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published early online in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Bladder cancer is diagnosed... Continue Reading
Approximately 16% of Worldwide Cancers Caused By Preventable Infections (May 17, 2012)Two million cancer cases each year—or roughly 16 percent of cancers worldwide—are the result of preventable and treatable infections such as human papillomavirus (HPV) and Hepatitis C (HCV), according to the results of a study published in The Lancet... Continue Reading
Adding Chemotherapy to Radiation Reduces Bladder Cancer Recurrence (April 30, 2012)Chemotherapy plus radiation reduces the risk of recurrence in muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients by nearly 50% compared to radiation alone, according to the results of a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.[1] Bladder cancer is... Continue Reading
Study Compares Two Types of BCG for Bladder Cancer (April 10, 2012)For non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, use of theConnaughtstrain of bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) may be more effective at preventing recurrences than the Tice strain of BCG. These results—from a Phase III clinical trial—were presented at the 2012... Continue Reading
Aspirin Continues to Look Promising for Cancer Prevention (March 26, 2012)A combined analysis of 51 randomized trials found that daily aspirin use reduces the risk of new cancer diagnoses as well as the risk of cancer death. These results were published in The Lancet. A growing body of evidence suggests that aspirin may reduce... Continue Reading
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Robotic Bladder Cancer Surgery Safe and Effective (January 24, 2013)
Robotic-assisted surgery for invasive bladder cancer is effective and results in less bleeding and shorter hospital stays when compared to the traditional open procedure, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of Urology. The bladder... Continue Reading
Study Evaluates Whole-brain Radiation Following Surgery or Radiosurgery in Cancer Spread to the Brain (November 16, 2010)Results from a randomized Phase III study indicate that whole-brain radiation therapy (WBRT) following removal of one to three brain metastases with surgery or radiosurgery does not improve overall survival or duration of functional independence but does... Continue Reading
Cystoscopy Alone Is the Most Cost-effective Way to Monitor for Recurrence of Bladder Cancer (March 9, 2010)The addition of a urine test to standard cystoscopy screening in order to monitor for bladder cancer recurrence unnecessarily increases the cost of monitoring as well as the risk for a false-positive result and does not improve tumor detection, according... Continue Reading
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More Evidence that Diabetes Drugs Increase Risk of Bladder Cancer (August 22, 2012)
A popular class of diabetes drugs called thiazolidinediones (TZDs) increases the risk of bladder cancer, according to the results of a study published early online in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Bladder cancer is diagnosed in as many... Continue Reading
Diabetes Drugs May Increase Risk of Bladder Cancer (July 26, 2012)A class of drugs called thiazolidinediones has been linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer among adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published early online in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Bladder cancer is diagnosed... Continue Reading
Aspirin Continues to Look Promising for Cancer Prevention (March 26, 2012)A combined analysis of 51 randomized trials found that daily aspirin use reduces the risk of new cancer diagnoses as well as the risk of cancer death. These results were published in The Lancet. A growing body of evidence suggests that aspirin may reduce... Continue Reading
Lynch Syndrome Also Linked with Breast and Pancreatic Cancer (February 17, 2012)A study of families with Lynch Syndrome has expanded the list of cancers related to the condition: carriers of a Lynch Syndrome gene mutation also appear to have an increased risk of breast cancer and pancreatic cancer. These results were published in... Continue Reading
New Data Show Higher Bladder Cancer Risk for Smokers (August 29, 2011)New data suggest that the risk of bladder cancer among smokers may be higher than previous estimates. And, though women were thought to have a lower rate of smoking-attributable bladder cancer than men, it now appears that smoking accounts for half of... Continue Reading
More Screening/Prevention Bladder CancerStage III Bladder Cancer
Robotic Bladder Cancer Surgery Safe and Effective (January 24, 2013)
Robotic-assisted surgery for invasive bladder cancer is effective and results in less bleeding and shorter hospital stays when compared to the traditional open procedure, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of Urology. The bladder... Continue Reading
Study Explores New Approach to Boosting the Immune System after Cancer Treatment (August 24, 2011)Researchers are seeking participants for a Phase II clinical trial that will explore whether an investigational treatment can help the immune system recover after cancer treatment. Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy often deplete... Continue Reading
More Stage III Bladder CancerStage IV/Metastatic Bladder Cancer
Robotic Bladder Cancer Surgery Safe and Effective (January 24, 2013)
Robotic-assisted surgery for invasive bladder cancer is effective and results in less bleeding and shorter hospital stays when compared to the traditional open procedure, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of Urology. The bladder... Continue Reading
Adding Chemotherapy to Radiation Reduces Bladder Cancer Recurrence (April 30, 2012)Chemotherapy plus radiation reduces the risk of recurrence in muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients by nearly 50% compared to radiation alone, according to the results of a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.[1] Bladder cancer is... Continue Reading
Liposomal Cisplatin Safe for Patients with Renal Insufficiency (June 14, 2011)Liposomal cisplatin (Nanoplatin®), a chemotherapy drug still in clinical trials, does not cause damage to the kidneys and appears to provide at least equal anti-cancer effects as cisplatin (Platinol®) among cancer patients with renal insufficiency.... Continue Reading
Study Evaluates Whole-brain Radiation Following Surgery or Radiosurgery in Cancer Spread to the Brain (November 16, 2010)Results from a randomized Phase III study indicate that whole-brain radiation therapy (WBRT) following removal of one to three brain metastases with surgery or radiosurgery does not improve overall survival or duration of functional independence but does... Continue Reading
New Bladder-preserving Therapy Promising in Bladder Cancer (November 9, 2010)A new bladder-preserving approach to treatment of locally invasive bladder cancer appears promising, both for patients for whom radical cystectomy is indicated and for those previously ineligible for curative treatment. These findings were recently published... Continue Reading
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Robotic Bladder Cancer Surgery Safe and Effective (January 24, 2013)
Robotic-assisted surgery for invasive bladder cancer is effective and results in less bleeding and shorter hospital stays when compared to the traditional open procedure, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of Urology. The bladder... Continue Reading
Study Compares Two Types of BCG for Bladder Cancer (April 10, 2012)For non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, use of theConnaughtstrain of bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) may be more effective at preventing recurrences than the Tice strain of BCG. These results—from a Phase III clinical trial—were presented at the 2012... Continue Reading
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Robotic Bladder Cancer Surgery Safe and Effective (January 24, 2013)
Robotic-assisted surgery for invasive bladder cancer is effective and results in less bleeding and shorter hospital stays when compared to the traditional open procedure, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of Urology. The bladder... Continue Reading
Adding Chemotherapy to Radiation Reduces Bladder Cancer Recurrence (April 30, 2012)Chemotherapy plus radiation reduces the risk of recurrence in muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients by nearly 50% compared to radiation alone, according to the results of a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.[1] Bladder cancer is... Continue Reading
Study Explores New Approach to Boosting the Immune System after Cancer Treatment (August 24, 2011)Researchers are seeking participants for a Phase II clinical trial that will explore whether an investigational treatment can help the immune system recover after cancer treatment. Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy often deplete... Continue Reading
Liposomal Cisplatin Safe for Patients with Renal Insufficiency (June 14, 2011)Liposomal cisplatin (Nanoplatin®), a chemotherapy drug still in clinical trials, does not cause damage to the kidneys and appears to provide at least equal anti-cancer effects as cisplatin (Platinol®) among cancer patients with renal insufficiency.... Continue Reading
New Bladder-preserving Therapy Promising in Bladder Cancer (November 9, 2010)A new bladder-preserving approach to treatment of locally invasive bladder cancer appears promising, both for patients for whom radical cystectomy is indicated and for those previously ineligible for curative treatment. These findings were recently published... Continue Reading
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