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For more information about breast health or breast cancer , call the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s Toll-Free Helpline at 1.800 I’M AWARE ® (1.800.462.9273) or visit the Web site at www.komen.org. breast cancer detection Breast cancer screening methods Mammogram — A mammogram is an X-ray picture of the breast. It is done with a special X-ray machine designed just for this purpose. A mammogram can find many cancers before they can be felt. Find your age on the chart below to see which screening methods you should do and how often you should do them. Clinical breast exam — A breast exam by a health care provider should be part of your regular medical checkup. If it is not, ask for it. A clinical breast exam includes a visual examination and carefully feeling the entire breast and underarm area. If you are 40 or older, schedule your mammogram ...

For more information about breast health or breast cancer , call the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s Toll-Free Helpline at 1.800 I’M AWARE ® (1.800.462.9273) or visit the Web site at www.komen.org. breast cancer in men Do men get breast cancer ? Breast cancer in men is rare, but it does happen. After all, men have breast tissue also. The overall ratio of female to male breast cancer in the U.S. is 100 to 1. 1 Although it sounds like a small number, that is still roughly 1,690 men who will be diagnosed, and about 460 who will die of the disease in 2005. 2 The most common symptoms of male breast cancer include a lump in the chest area, skin dimpling or pucking, or nipple changes. Because breast cancer is so much more common in females, many men do not even realize they can develop this disease. Unfortunately, this can ...

For more information about breast health or breast cancer , call the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s Toll-Free Helpline at 1.800 I’M AWARE ® (1.800.462.9273) or visit the Web site at www.komen.org. genetics & breast cancer Who has mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2? The likelihood that you have mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes is greater if one or more of the following statements is true for you: you are younger (below age 50) your mother, sister or daughter has had breast cancer before age 50 or ovarian cancer at any age a woman in your family has had both breast cancer and ovarian cancer a woman in your family has had breast cancer in both breasts your family is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent there is male breast cancer in your family Remember, most women who get breast cancer do not have an inherited gene mutation in ...

Cancer in Europe Facts and figures January 2005 Summary There are 3 million new cancer cases per year in Europe (38 countries), with 2 million new cases in the EU25 alone. This represents 340 new cases / 100,000 people per year. One in three men and one in four women will be directly affected by cancer in the first 75 years of life. Over 1.7 million people died of cancer in 2004 in Europe (38 countries). The 25 EU countries accounted for 1.2 million of these deaths. 3000 people die of cancer every day in the EU. The highest incidence for all types of cancer is found in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. The lowest incidence is found in Greece, Portugal and Spain. Colorectal cancers are most common cancer for all population, but incidence of the most common cancers varies greatly with age and sex. Lung/trachea/bronchus cancers are most common cancer ...

For more information about breast health or breast cancer , call the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s Toll-Free Helpline at 1.800 I’M AWARE ® (1.800.462.9273) or visit the Web site at www.komen.org. coping with a cancer diagnosis Feel like you are losing control? When told they have breast cancer , many women feel they have lost control of their lives. Still others feel overwhelmed by all the decisions they have to make. These feelings are normal, but do not let them keep you from taking action. First, learn about breast cancer . Get information about clinical trials, treatment options and side effects. Remember, doctors can make recommendations, but decisions must be made by you and your doctor. Knowing what to expect is another key to staying in control. It may also help to keep as normal a routine as possible. However, be patient with yourself. ...

Neoadjuvant or Adjuvant Therapy for Resectable Esophageal Cancer Practice Guideline Report #2-11 Malthaner RA, Wong RKS, Rumble RB, Zuraw L, and members of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Disease Site Group of Cancer Care Ontario’s Program in Evidence-based Care. Report Date: April 13, 2005 ORIGINAL GUIDELINE: April 16, 2002 MOST RECENT LITERATURE SEARCH: February 1, 2005 NEW EVIDENCE ADDED TO GUIDELINE REPORT: February 2, 2005 New evidence found by update searches since completion of the original guideline is consistent with the original recommendations. SUMMARY Guideline Question Should patients with resectable esophageal carcinoma receive neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy along with surgery? Target Population These recommendations apply to adult patients with resectable and potentially curable thoracic (lower two-thirds of esophagus) esophageal cancer for ...

Bowel Cancer www. corecharity .org.uk Information about What are the symptoms? What is Bowel Cancer ? What happens after surgery? What research is going on? How is the diagnosis made? What happens once cancer is diagnosed? Is there any screening for bowel cancer ? Page 2 How common is bowel cancer ? Each year, 35,000 people in Britain are diagnosed with cancer of the bowel, that is to say cancer of the colon and rectum. This makes it one of the commonest cancers . But unlike some malignant tumours, bowel cancer can often be cured by surgery and new treatments are being introduced to make survival even more likely. The earlier the bowel cancer is diagnosed, the greater the likelihood of cure. How does bowel cancer start? Throughout our lives, the lining of the ...

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO COMER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Pediatric Cancer Care The new University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital is a state- of-the-art medical center with a kid-friendly, family focus. Our teams of pediatric experts develop individualized treatment plans for each child. They also successfully treat complex conditions. In addition to advanced technology, our hospital offers private rooms and in-room sleeping accommodations for parents, as well as group play areas for kids. Our pediatric care is ranked among the best in the country by U.S.News & World Report. WHY CHOOSE US FOR YOUR CHILD’S CANCER CARE? The University of Chicago Hospitals is home to one of the top 10 cancer programs in the country. We bring experts from many disciplines — including radiologists, surgeons, pathologists, and radiation oncologists ...

July 2005, Vol. 12, No. 3 158 Cancer Control of Colorado Hospital, P.O.Box 6510 Mail Stop F 730,Aurora, CO 80045. E-mail: lisa.corbin@uchsc.edu No significant relationship exists between the author and the compa- nies/organizations whose products or services may be referenced in this article. Abbreviations used in this paper: CAM = complementary/alternative medicine. Safety and Efficacy of Massage Therapy for Patients With Cancer Lisa Corbin, MD Background: As the popularity of complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) grows, patients are incorporating more CAM therapies into their conventional cancer care. Massage therapy, a CAM therapy known primarily for its use in relaxation, may also benefit patients with cancer in other ways. Massage can also be associated with risks in the oncology population. Risks can be minimized and benefits maximized ...

P ROGRAMMATIC G UIDELINES FOR S CREENING FOR C ANCER OF THE C ER VIX I N C ANADA The Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of Canada La société des gynécologues oncologues du Canada CANADIAN SOCIETY OF CYTOLOGY SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DE CYTOLOGIE The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada/ La Société des obstétriciens et gynécologues du Canada Page 2 ISBN: 0-662-26770-2 Cat. No: H39-436/1998E © Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of Canada Page 3 QUALITY MANAGEMENT WORKING GROUP CERVICAL CANCER PREVENTION NETWORK Dr. Pierre Drouin The Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of Canada Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology University ...

5 July 2005 Issued by National Statistics 1 Drummond Gate London SW1V 2QQ Telephone Press Office 020 7533 5702 Email press.office@ons.gov.uk Public Enquiries 0845 601 3034 Contact Mike Quinn 020 7533 5257 Email mike.quinn@ons.gsi.gov.uk Internet www.statistics.gov.uk Wide variation in cancer cases and deaths Cancer atlas of the UK and Ireland Several cancers strongly linked to smoking tobacco and/or drinking alcohol had distinct geographical patterns in cases and deaths during the 1990s, according to a new report published today* by the Office for National Statistics. A band across the north of England and across central Scotland had generally higher than average incidence and death rates for cancers of the lung, larynx, lip, mouth and pharynx; rates were lower than average ...

14 The prevention of cancer is a major goal of public health programmes. Cancers may be prevented by avoiding expo- sure to known cancer -causing agents and lifestyle factors that increase cancer risk. However, even after expo- sure to a carcinogen has oc- curred, the multistep process of cancer development may be slowed, halted or reversed by a variety of strategies, thereby preventing progres- sion to clinically recognized disease. In 1996, IARC estab- lished a programme to evalu- ate cancer prevention strate- gies. This initiative aims to provide a scientific basis for national and international de- cisions on the implementation of cancer preventive strate- gies, and for assessing the as- sociated benefits and risks. The evaluations of the IARC working groups are scientific, qualitative judgements about the evidence ...

19 The eighth volume in the Cancer Incidence in Five Continents se- ries presents comprehensive data on cancer incidence for over 200 populations worldwide. The time-period covered is 1993- 97, making available information on patterns and trends of cancer for over 40 years for the older-es- tablished cancer registries. The book follows the traditional for- mat, with background chapters and descriptions of the areas and populations presented, as well as data on incidence by site and by histological type. A CD-ROM pre- sents detailed data which can be extracted and analysed by the user. Sites, subtypes and cancer registries can be grouped togeth- er as desired. Various summary rates can be calculated and sort- ed, and the software includes fa- cilities for performing statistical comparisons between registries, together with standard ...

Colorectal or bowel cancer is the most common internal cancer in Western Australia. It also causes the second highest number of cancer deaths (following lung cancer ), in both men and women. In 2001, 422 Western Australians died from colorectal cancer (14 per cent of all cancer deaths). Men have a 1 in 19 chance and women a 1 in 29 chance of developing colorectal cancer sometime in their life. This cancer becomes more common with increasing age. Colorectal cancer accounts for approximately 14 per cent (1,087 cases) of new cancers diagnosed in WA each year. Detected early, this cancer can be treated and can often be cured. What is the bowel? The bowel is made up of the colon and rectum and forms the lower part of the gastro-intestinal tract. The colon and rectum form a muscular tube approximately 1.6m long. They deal with all the waste products that remain ...

P F I Z E R F A C T S The Burden of Cancer in American Adults p Page 2 p Front cover photo credit of lung x-ray: Swanson and Jett, “Lung Cancer .” Atlas of Cancer , Philadelphia: Current Medicine; 2003. Page 3 The Burden of Cancer in American Adults A lmost 11 million American adults aged 20 and older—5.2% of the population—have a history of cancer , excluding basal and squamous cell skin cancers . This burden includes newly diagnosed cancers , active cancers diagnosed more than one year ago, cancers in remission, and cancers that have been cured. The magnitude of this population is a function of incidence rates—new cases diagnosed during the year—as well as associated mortality rates. Each year 0.65% of adults aged 20 and older—approximately 1.37 million people in 2005—are ...

214.556 Kentucky Cancer Registry -- Cancer patient data management system. (1) There is hereby established within the Kentucky cancer program the Kentucky Cancer Registry and the cancer patient data management system for the purpose of providing accurate and up-to-date information about cancer in Kentucky and facilitating the evaluation and improvement of cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, therapy, rehabilitation, and community care activities for citizens of the Commonwealth. The cancer patient data management system shall be administered by the Lucille Parker Markey Cancer Center. (2) Each licensed health facility which provides diagnostic services, or diagnostic services and treatment, or treatment to cancer patients shall report to the Kentucky Cancer Registry, through the cancer patient data management system and in a format prescribed by the Kentucky Cancer Registry, each case of ...

EARLY DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF SKIN CANCER Most cases of skin cancer can be cured if they are detected early. The Cancer Council Victoria recommends that all Australians check their skin for skin cancers regularly, approximately every six months. If any new spots or spots that have changed colour, size or shape are noticed, then advice should be sought from a general practitioner (GP). The Cancer Council does not endorse or recommend any individual service providers or skin cancer clinics. Skin cancer as a major public health issue Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. Over 1300 Australians die each year from skin cancer , and about half of all people living in Australia will develop skin cancer during their lives 1 . Skin cancers can be successfully treated in 95% of cases. Detecting skin cancers at an early stage improves the chances of having ...

MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND CANCER Americans for Safe Access Page 2 A Note from Americans for Safe Access We are committed to ensuring safe, legal availability of marijuana for medical uses. This brochure is intended to help doctors, patients and pol- icymakers better understand how marijuana -- or "cannabis" as it is more properly called -- may be used as a treatment for people with serious med- ical conditions. We recognize that information about using cannabis as medicine has been difficult to obtain. The federal prohibition on cannabis has meant that modern clinical research has been limited, to the detriment of medical science and the wellness of patients. But the documented history of the safe, medical use of cannabis dates to 2700 B.C. Cannabis was part of the American pharmacopoeia until 1942 and is currently available by pre- ...

Red meat and cancer A new study (Norat et al) published in June 2005 showed that: • Adults consuming more than 2 portions of meat a day (>160g/d) had a significantly increased risk of colorectal cancer compared to those consuming less than 1 portion per day (<20g/d). • Associations were stronger for processed rather than unprocessed red meat but it was not possible to show whether one type of red meat was more strongly associated with colorectal risk. • Subjects consuming a portion of fish every other day (equivalent to 80g/d) had a 30% reduced risk of colorectal cancer compared to those consuming less than a portion a week (20g/d). • Poultry consumption was not associated with risk of colorectal cancer – either positive or negative. • This is the largest prospective study to show an association (nearly 500,000 subjects from 10 European countries) and has ...

CANCER SURVIVOR’S MEDICAL TREATMENT SUMMARY Guide to Maintaining Your Medical History1 Overview3 Surgery4 Chemotherapy5 Radiation..9 Stem Cell or Bone Marrow Transplant ..12 Blood Product Transfusions.15 Suggested Follow-up16 Copyright © 2004 Live Strong. All Rights Reserved. Live Strong is an educational program of the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Page 2 Copyright © 2004 Live Strong. All Rights Reserved. Live Strong is an educational program of the Lance Armsrong Foundation. 1 A CANCER SURVIVOR’S GUIDE TO MAINTAINING YOUR MEDICAL HISTORY AFTER TREATMENT Once treatment for cancer is completed, most people have occasional checkups with their oncologist, but their primary care physician will provide most of their medical care. Many of these primary care physicians have excellent skills for common illnesses, but some ...

A Message from Our University’s and Hospital’s Presidents A Message from Our University’s and Hospital’s Presidents Dear Friends: We are pleased to thank Minnie Presley and the many other dedicated Auxiliary volunteers who are working hard to support the new University Hospital Cancer Center Healing Garden.Please honor your loved ones by making a generous gift pledge today to support the Auxiliary’s efforts.The Cancer Center Healing Garden will offer patients and family members a place of hope, peace, and tranquility for many years to come. By honoring your loved ones you will create the opportunity for our dedicated faculty and staff to create one of the best Cancer Care Centers in the country.Your support will insure that we fulfill our mission:To improve the quality of life for ...

World Cancer Report Edited by P. Kleihues and B.W. Stewart 2003; 352 pages ISBN 92 832 0411 5 US$ 25 With more than 10 million new cases every year, cancer has become one of the most devastating diseases world- wide. The causes and types of cancer vary in different ge- ographical regions but in most countries, there is hardly a family without a cancer vic- tim. The disease burden is im- mense, not only for affected individuals but also for their relatives and friends. At the community level, cancer poses considerable chal- lenges for the health care sys- tems in poor and rich coun- tries alike. The World Cancer Report pro- vides a unique global view of cancer . It documents the fre- quency of cancer in different countries, trends in cancer in- cidence and mortality and it describes the known causes ...

CALIFORNIA STATE PTA 930 Georgia Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015-1322 (213) 620-1100 • FAX (213) 620-1411 • E-mail: info@capta.org • www.capta.org SUN SAFETY: SKIN CANCER PREVENTION MEASURES AT SCHOOL Adopted by Convention Delegates May 1, 2005 WHEREAS, The California State PTA seeks to promote public policy and actions that protect the health and safety of all children; and WHEREAS, Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers afflicting California residents and the chief cause of skin cancer is exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted from the sun; and WHEREAS, Sixty to eighty percent of a person’s lifetime UV exposure occurs during childhood and adolescence; and WHEREAS, UV rays are most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and students are outdoors daily on campus for significant time periods during these hours; and WHEREAS, Solar radiation, ...

Evidence-based Series #5-7 Chemotherapy with Radiotherapy for Nasopharyngeal Cancer K. Thephamongkhol, G. Browman, I. Hodson, T. Oliver, L. Zuraw, and members of the Head and Neck Cancer Disease Site Group A Quality Initiative of the Program in Evidence-based Care, Cancer Care Ontario. Developed by the Provincial Head and Neck Cancer Disease Site Group. December 2004 Evidence-based Series #5-7 is comprised of 3 sections. Section 1: Chemotherapy with Radiotherapy for Nasopharyngeal Cancer : a clinical practice guideline. Section 2: Chemotherapy with Radiotherapy for Nasopharyngeal Cancer : a systematic review. Section 3: Chemotherapy with Radiotherapy for Nasopharyngeal Cancer : guideline development, external review, methods, and results. For information about this series, please contact: For further ...

TRENDS IN LUNG CANCER MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION EPIDEMIOLOGY AND STATISTIC UNIT RESEARCH AND PROGRAM SERVICES MAY 2005 Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Trends in Lung Cancer Morbidity and Mortality Introduction Lung Cancer Mortality Trends, 1979-2002 Lung Cancer Incidence Trends, 1973-2002 Lung Cancer Trends in Hospital Discharges, 1979-2002 Lung Cancer Survival Rates Trends, 1960-2001 Lung Cancer Types and Stage Distribution, 1995-2001 Smoking-Attributable Lung Cancer Deaths, 1997-2001 Lifetime Risk of Being Diagnosed with and Dying from Lung Cancer , 2000-2002 References List of Tables Table 1: Lung Cancer : Number of Deaths By Race and Sex, 1979-1998, 1999-2002 Table 2: Lung Cancer : Age-Adjusted Mortality Rates By Race and Sex, 1979-1998, 1999-2002 Table 3: Lung Cancer : Number of Deaths ...

10.16 3/7/00 Page 1 Questions and Answers About Cigar Smoking and Cancer 1. What are the health risks associated with cigar smoking? Scientific evidence has shown that cancers of the oral cavity (lip, tongue, mouth, and throat), larynx, lung, and esophagus are associated with cigar smoking. Furthermore, evidence strongly suggests a link between cigar smoking and cancer of the pancreas. In addition, daily cigar smokers, particularly those who inhale, are at increased risk for developing heart and lung disease. Like cigarette smoking, the risks from cigar smoking increase with increased exposure. For example, compared with someone who has never smoked, smoking only one to two cigars per day doubles the risk for oral and esophageal cancers . Smoking three to four cigars daily can increase the risk of oral cancers to more than eight times the risk for a nonsmoker, while ...

Regional Health Education Breast Cancer Screening Screening is a way to detect breast cancer early, when it is easiest to treat. Average risk screening guidelines Average risk refers to women who do not have the risk factors described in the high risk screening guidelines (see below). Most women are average risk. Age Mammography Clinical breast exam Self-exam 20-39 Not recommended With routine gyn exams Monthly 40-74 Every 1-2 years Every 1-2 years Monthly 75 + You and your physician You and your physician Monthly or other medical profes- or other medical profes- sional decide together. sional decide together. High risk screening guidelines High risk refers to women who have either: • a personal history of breast cancer (a woman who has had breast cancer ), or • a family ...

THE CHARTERED SOCIETY OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 14 BEDFORD ROW, LONDON, WC1R 4ED TEL 020 7306 6666 FAX 020 7306 6611 www.csp.org.uk The Role of Physiotherapy for People with Cancer - CSP Position Statement CSP July 2003 i Page 2 The Role of Physiotherapy for People with Cancer - CSP Position Statement July 2003 The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy www.csp.org.uk Page 2/8 Ref: CSP Physiotherapy is an autonomous profession concerned with the care, management and rehabilitation of patients. These principles apply to the management of patients with cancer through all care and rehabilitation programmes from diagnosis to the end of life. Physiotherapists conduct ongoing assessment of the needs of this patient group and their carers, in order to apply skilled interventions, which are vital for patients’ independence, ...

68 SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN OCTOBER 2003 TUMOR -BUSTING A newtechnique calledvirotherapy harnesses viruses, those banes ofhumankind, tostopanother scourge — cancer By Dirk M. Nettelbeck and David T. Curiel V iruses are some of the most insidious creations in na- ture. They travel light: equipped with just their genet- ic material packed tightly inside a crystalline case of protein, they latch onto cells, insert their genes, and co-opt the cells’ gene-copying and protein-making machinery, using them to make billions of copies of themselves. Once formed, the new viruses percolate to the cell surface, pinch off inside minuscule bubbles of cell membrane and drift away, or else they continue reproducing until the cell finally bursts. In any case, they go on to infect and destroy oth- er cells, resulting in diseases from AIDS to the ...

Fibrosarcoma Hepatocellular carcinoma Osteocarcinoma Primary ductal carcinoma giant cell sarcoma Ductal Carcinoma Hodgkin’s disease Colorectal Carcinoma Lymphoma transitional cell carcinoma Uterine sarcoma Adenocarcinoma Plasmacytoma Epidermoid Carcinoma Malignant melanoma Burkitt’s Lymphoma Ewing’s sarcoma Gastric Carcinoma squamous cell carcinoma Neuroblastoma rhabdomyosarcoma Tumor Cell Lines And many Others Your Discoveries Begin With Us. TM Page 2 Page 3 ATCC No Name Cancer Type Tissue Source www.atcc.org CRL-2327 HCC1428 adenocarcinoma breast CRL-7850 Hs 588.T adenocarcinoma cervix CCL-249 NCI-H548 adenocarcinoma colon CRL-5972 ...