Extractions: Web posted at: 1:29 p.m. EDT (1729 GMT) WASHINGTON (CNN) Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have developed a formula to calculate the cancer relapse risk for patients who have undergone prostate removal and still have an elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA), according to a study in the May 4 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). PSA, a protein produced by the prostate gland, is used as an indicator of cancer activity. Men without prostates should have no PSA in their blood, unless some prostate cancer cells remain after surgery and are roaming throughout their bodies. Prostatectomy often cures prostate cancer, but sometimes the cancer does return in other parts of the body. When this happens it is called metastatic and is considered incurable. Once men relapse, the median survival is five years.
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Extractions: CNN (CNN) Cancer deaths particularly those for breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers declined during the 1990s, the National Cancer Institute reports. Doctors said early detection might be saving more lives. From 1995 to 1998, deaths from breast cancer fell 3.4 percent; prostate cancer, 4.5 percent; colorectal cancer, 1.3 percent; and lung cancer, 0.8 percent. However, the number of new breast cancer cases rose 1.2 percent per year, from 1992 to 1998. Mammography and early detection have helped to raise incidence rates, said Brenda Edwards of the National Cancer Institute, the final author of the report. "We think that there may be some changes in both the clinical management, surgical management, looking for nodes and the way they're being diagnosed pathologically that may be helping us find more," Edwards said. The figures come from an annual report that is a collaborative effort by the National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Extractions: or email your questions in advance. African Caribbean Awareness Project: Messages of support Prominent black men from the fields of sport, politics, fashion, literature, media and religion offer words of encouragement and support for the Charity's African Caribbean Project "There is life after prostate cancer. I'm living proof. It can be cured if discovered early." - Desmond Tutu. Entry forms now available for 2004 By entering our Fishathon Competition , you have the chance to win a top prize while supporting the work of the charity. Learn about the prostate and prostate cancer Only 10% of men in the UK know where their prostate is. Find out now with our 3D Prostate Finder! The Prostate Cancer Charity produces a range of publications that will tell you more about prostate cancer. Being diagnosed may mean you have to make decisions about what treatment is right for you. Click here to view the information that can help you make that decision You can order all the above information from this site, including a range of basic materials translated into a number of languages.
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Reuters Red Wine Component To Be Studied Against Cancer Scientists in England and the US plan to study a possible new cancer prevention drug based on resveratrol, found in red wine. http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=search&StoryID=1681915
Extractions: To Eliminate Colon Cancer and Support Patients Colorectal cancer (which includes cancer of the colon, rectum, anus, and appendix) is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Only lung cancer claims more lives. This year nearly 131, 000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and 56,000 will die. This web site is intended to assist people with cancer, their family, friends and caregivers find the information to help them make decisions regarding treatment and management of their disease. Nothing presented herein should be construed as a substitute for professional advice from a physician or medical practitioner. Reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, but Colorectal Cancer Network makes no warranty, nor endorses any recommendation, practice or product of any organization or service contained herein.
Extractions: CNN Medical Correspondent EAST HANOVER, New Jersey (CNN) It could be one of the fastest drug approvals ever: a pill, called Glivec, that's shown astonishing results in patients with a common form of leukemia. Pharmaceutical company Novartis is filing for marketing approval with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after only three years of study and development. The process usually takes an average of five to seven years. "We believe this is the fastest from first dose in man to filing," said David Epstein, the president of Novartis Oncology. "What the agency has told us is that they view this as a very important new drug, which has benefits that are not seen in current cancer agents and they're going to work with us very closely to review it as fast as possible." Novartis is so optimistic that its plant in Europe is working around the clock to produce supplies of the drug.
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Extractions: Closing the Health Gap , United States Department of Health and Human Services Cancer Cluster Public Inquiry Triage System , CDC/ATSDR May is National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. The month is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the importance of skin cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment, including basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma. For more information, visit the Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness page CDC's National Program of Cancer Registry offers training materials to cover data collection for benign, borderline and malignant brain tumors. The materials are designed for training all reporters, and thus cover all aspects of reporting brain tumor information. In addition, these training materials were developed for use by all agencies to promote consistency in training as agreed by all of the standard-setting organizations. Visit the
Extractions: CNN Medical Unit ROCKVILLE, Maryland (CNN) In what may be one of the fastest drug approvals ever, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Gleevec for the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) in patients who have failed standard therapy. Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson made the announcement Thursday afternoon, calling drugs like Gleevec "the wave of the future." Gleevec, which was formerly spelled "Glivec" and is also known as STI-571, is a pill that's taken once a day. "When we started studying it in 1998, frankly, it worked much better than we ever anticipated," said David Epstein, president of Novartis Oncology, which manufactures the drug. VIDEO CNN's Rhonda Rowland reports on the FDA's approval of successful leukemia treatment drug Gleevec (May 10)
Extractions: This educational and informational meeting, to be held May 14th, 2004, at the Hilton New York is the only national summit that will offer participants the opportunity to reflect on the progress that has been made in the last 20 years and learn how these accomplishments and upcoming developments will impact breast cancer patients in the future.
Extractions: Medicine OnLine, TM published by UltiTech, Inc. of Stratford, CT., offers medical information and education in oncology and HIV/AIDS, Medline literature searches, Daily Medical News, Cancer Forums discussion groups, and reports from medical meetings for health care professionals, patients, and other interested consumers. The Information Libraries provide comprehensive information and education on the following: The Consumer Cancer Treatment Forum DoseCalc OnLine is a fully-referenced database with over 120 standard chemotherapeutic regimens and an online dosage calculator for oncology professionals. Enter a patient's height and weight and the software calculates the individual drug dosages for the chemotherapeutic protocol you select. In partnership with Moreover.com, the
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Extractions: Adenocarcinoma See Carcinoma. Adenoma A benign tumor made up of glandular tissue. For example, an adenoma of the pituitary gland may cause it to produce abnormal amounts of hormones Adrenal glands Two small organs near the kidneys that release hormones AFP (Alpha fetoprotein) A tumor marker. Alopecia The loss of hair, which may include all body hair as well as scalp hair. Analgesic Any drug that relieves pain. Aspirin and acetaminophen are mild analgesics. Anemia A condition in which a decreased number of red blood cells may cause symptoms including tiredness, shortness of breath, and weakness. Anorexia The loss of appetite. Antibody A substance formed by the body to help defend it against infection. Antiemetic agent A drug that prevents or controls nausea and vomiting. Antifungal agent A drug used to treat fungal infections.
CDC | Prostate Cancer Control Initiatives The Center for Disease Control has made it a priority in the education of men concerning prostate cancer, the second leading killer. Government information, discussion, support and links are provided. http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/prostate/index.htm
Extractions: Highlights Informed Decision Making: How to Make a Personal Health Care Choice Screening for Prostate Cancer: Sharing the Decision Slide Set Prostate Cancer Screening: A Decision Guide Prostate Cancer Screening: A Decision Guide for African Americans ... more... Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the United States. Unfortunately, we do not yet know how to prevent the disease. However, there is good news. CDC has developed a series of materials to educate health care professionals and the public about screening and provide men with the tools they need to take control of their own health and health care decisions. For more information, visit the
