Cancer. Discover the latest in cancer news, research, clinical studies, health and prevention tips for both men and women from Dr. David Samadi. Explore latest news on cancer treatment, detection and prevention in common cancers such as lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer, kidney cancer, throat cancer, thyroid cancer, bladder cancer and other cancers.
The longer medicine's war with prostate cancer drags on, the smarter the enemy is becoming. Like any nemesis worthy of the name, prostate cancer is learning to evolve and adapt defenses against even some of our most powerful weapons.
Read MoreThe risk for breast cancer among the most obese women in the study was 58 percent higher than the risk for women of normal weights.
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The study looked at data from more than 67,000 postmenopausal women who participate in a study from 1993 to 1998 called the Women's Health Initiative. The women were followed for an average of thirteen years. Over the course of that time, more than 3,300 of the women developed breast cancer.
Read MoreRates of new cancers and of cancer deaths have been fairly stable in men and have been dropping slightly in women in recent years.
Read MoreNon-invasive papillary carcinoma. Has grown toward the hollow center of the bladder but has not grown into the connective tissue or muscle of the bladder wall.
Read MorePenile cancer in the United States is quite rare. It occurs in less than 1 in 100,000 men and accounts for less than 1 percent of cancers in men in the United States. It is more common in areas of Asia, African, and South America. The most common type of penile cancer is squamous cell carcinoma, which usually forms on or under the foreskin. Signs and symptoms of penile cancer may include discharge, redness, irritation, or sores, a lump on the penis, or bleeding.
Read MoreColorectal cancer is cancer of the colon or the rectum. The colon is also known as the large intestine and the rectum sits at the bottom of the colon, connecting the colon and the anus. Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States. For 2015, the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 93,090 new cases of colon cancer and 39,610 new cases of rectal cancer.
Read MoreBladder cancer is often associated with being a higher risk in men, but it's also a risk for women. The number of new cases and deaths was 20.3 per 100,00 men and women per year in 2012. Approximately 2.4 percent of men and women will be diagnosed with bladder cancer at some point during their lifetime, based on 2010-2012 data and an estimated 577,403 people living with bladder cancer in the United States.
Read MoreIn 2012, a significant report was released from the American Cancer Society which showed that major strides are being made in the right against cancer in the United States. An estimated 12 million people in the United States have cancer, with 2015 projections being an estimated 1.7 million people.
Read MorePancreatic cancer occurs in the pancreas. In the U.S. in 2015, it’s estimated that about 48,960 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and about 40,560 people will die of pancreatic cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Pancreatic cancer accounts for about 3 percent of all cancer cases, and about 7 percent of cancer deaths.
Read MoreMany patients undergoing cancer treatment may be unaware that they're at a high risk for developing blood clots. This can cause a number of other health issues. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreHarvard and Northwestern University have discovered a potentially powerful predictive test for cancer. We explore.
Read MoreProstate cancer is as common in men as breast cancer is in women. Here are the most common cancers and what you should know about screening and prevention.
Read MoreTry as you might, you cannot ignore the symptoms of an irritated bladder. The frequent urge to go, burning while urinating, pain while urinating, pelvic pain, back pain, and especially blood in the urine can all be signs that something’s not right.
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