Breast cancer

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Risk Factors
• Prevention and Lifestyle Fa...
• Symptoms
• Diagnosis
• Prognosis
• Treatment
• Surgery
• Radiation
• Medications
• Chemotherapy
• Hormone Therapy
• Resources
• References

• In September 2007, Evista (raloxifene) was approved for prevention of breast cancer in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, and postmenopausal women at high risk for invasive breast cancer. Raloxifene and tamoxifen are the only two drugs approved for breast cancer prevention in high-risk women.
• In March 2007, lapatinib (Tykerb) was approved in combination with capecitabine (Xeloda) for treatment of advanced HER2-positive breast cancer.
• In November 2006, trastuzumab (Herceptin) was approved for treatment of early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer. Trastuzumab is also approved for advanced HER2-positive breast cancer.

• The American College of Physicians’ 2007 guidelines recommend that women with a low risk for breast cancer talk to their doctor before starting to have mammogram screening at age 40. - 0 Comments
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Ovarian cancer

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Symptoms
• Causes
• Prevention
• Diagnosis
• Prognosis
• Treatment
• Surgery
• Medications
• Radiation Therapy
• Resources
• References

• Bloating
• Pelvic or abdominal pain
• Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
• Urgent or frequent urination

• Post-menopausal women who use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for more than 5 years are 20% more likely to develop ovarian cancer than women who do not use HRT, suggests a 2007 study in the Lancet. - 0 Comments
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Colon and rectal cancers

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Symptoms
• Risk Factors
• Dietary Factors
• Prevention
• Diagnosis
• Staging
• Prognosis
• Surgery
• Medications
• Radiation Treatment
• Follow-up Testing
• Treatment for Metastasized ...
• Resources
• References

Menopause

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Complications
• Symptoms
• Lifestyle Changes
• Medications
• Resources
• References

• The herbal remedy black cohosh is no better than placebo for treating hot flashes and night sweats, according to a 2006 study in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
• Most complementary and alternative medicines are ineffective for relieving menopausal symptoms, according to a 2006 review in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

• Short-term use of HRT remains an option for recently menopausal women who have a low risk for stroke, according to a 2007 statement from the North American Menopause Society (NAMS). However, NAMS recommends that women who are at risk for heart disease or breast cancer should consider other approaches for managing hot flashes.
• For women who want to discontinue HRT, gradually tapering off the medication or stopping it abruptly appears to make little difference in the recurrence of symptoms, suggests a 2006 study. A gradual approach may delay the reappearance of symptoms, but does not prevent them from returning.

Brain tumors - primary

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Symptoms
• Risk Factors
• Causes
• Prognosis
• Diagnosis
• Common Brain Tumors
• Treatment
• Surgery
• Radiotherapy
• Chemotherapy
• Other Treatments
• Treatment of Complications...
• Resources
• References

• Radiation therapy in children with cancer increases the risk of new brain and spinal cord tumors, suggests a study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The risk appears to increase along with the radiation dosage. Children who receive radiotherapy before age 5 are especially at risk for second primary tumors.
• Survivors of childhood brain tumors who received cranial radiotherapy as part of their treatment are at risk for later having a stroke, indicates a study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. - 0 Comments
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Omega-3 fatty acids

• Overview
• Uses
• Dietary Sources
• Available Forms
• How to Take It
• Precautions
• Possible Interactions
• Supporting Research

Uterine fibroids and hysterectomy

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Symptoms
• Risk Factors
• Complications
• Diagnosis
• Lifestyle Changes
• Medications
• Surgery
• Other Procedures
• Hysterectomy
• Resources
• References

Endometriosis

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Symptoms
• Risk Factors
• Complications
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Lifestyle Changes
• Medications
• Conservative Surgery
• Hysterectomy
• Resources
• References

Weight control and diet

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Biological and Medical Caus...
• Cultural and Emotional Caus...
• Risk Factors
• Complications
• Weight Loss and Maintenance...
• Weight Management
• Medications
• Other Treatments
• Resources
• References

• Cancer prevention guidelines from the American Cancer Society stress the importance of maintaining a healthy weight throughout life. A healthy weight is even more important than eating specific healthy foods, when it comes to cancer prevention.

• The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to buy a product known as the "Brazilian diet pill." This product is labeled as a dietary supplement, but contains several chemicals found in powerful prescription drugs. - 1 Comment
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