This message contains images. If you don't see images, click here to view. Advertise in this news brief. Text Version   RSS   Subscribe   Unsubscribe   Archive   Media Kit June 25, 2014   Advertisement Cell division discovery could optimize timing of chemotherapy and explain some cancers Phys.org Research led by the University of Warwick's Systems Biology Centre and Medical School in collaboration with groups in Nice and Rotterdam has been able to demonstrate how the cycle of cell division in mammalian cells synchronises with the body's own daily rhythm, its circadian clock. The study not only helps to explain why people with sustained disrupted circadian rhythms can be more susceptible to cancer, it may also help establish the optimal time of day to administer chemotherapy.    Share this article:   READ MORE   Study links vitamin D deficiency to 'all-cause mortality and cancer prognosis' Medical News Today Medical News Today recently reported on a study from the University of California-San Diego School of Medicine, which suggests a link between vitamin D deficiency and premature death. Now, new research published in the BMJ links vitamin D deficiency to increased risk of death from all causes — including cardiovascular disease and cancer — and it may even play a part in cancer prognosis. Share this article:   READ MORE Low cholesterol linked to worse survival in kidney cancer Oncology Nurse Advisor People are often told to reduce their cholesterol to improve their heart health, but new research suggests that low cholesterol may increase kidney cancer patients' risk of dying from their disease. The findings in this study, published in BJU International, indicate that cholesterol testing may help doctors as they monitor and treat patients with kidney cancer. Increasing evidence suggests that alterations in cholesterol and other lipids are associated with the development, progression, and prognosis of various cancers. Share this article:   READ MORE Advertisement SPONSORED CONTENT Meet National Standards with an Integrated Genetic Counseling Program in less than 60 Days Integrated Genetic Counseling Program Provides Full Implementation of Nationally Recognized Guidelines Genetic Counseling via Telephone is More Convenient and As effective as In-person Counseling The Benefits of Telemedicine for Cancer Facilities and their Patients 99% of Patients Are Satisfied With Their Telephone Genetic Counseling Session It's Men's Health Awareness Month. Do you know which cancers are most common in men? 2014 cancer survivorship statistics — 10 key facts American Cancer Society Every two years, American Cancer Society researchers analyze and report on cancer survivorship and treatment statistics in the United States. They summarize the data in the publications Cancer Treatment & Survivorship Facts & Figures, published on cancer.org, and in Cancer Treatment & Survivorship Statistics, published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. The recently released 2014 publications provide in-depth information about current and projected cancer prevalence estimates for the United States, as well as data from the National Cancer Data Base on treatment patterns, and information on the common effects of cancer and its treatment. Share this article:   READ MORE Red meat may raise breast cancer risk Cancer Network Women who consume increased amounts of red meat have a higher risk of breast cancer compared with those who have a protein intake consisting largely of other forms of protein such as poultry, fish, and legumes, according to a new study that looked at the protein diets of premenopausal women. While the majority of previous studies have looked at women’s diets late in life, the current study, by Maryam S. Farvid, PhD, associate professor in the department of nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts, and colleagues, examined the diet histories of women aged 24 to 43, who took part in the Nurses’ Health Study II. Share this article:   READ MORE Advertisement PRODUCT SHOWCASE   Reap the Benefits The National Consortium of Breast Centers is the only organization that focuses on developing and enhancing breast centers. Find out how membership in NCBC benefits your organization by offering resources that help meet commendation standards in accountability, surveillance and quality improvement! Facility Membership Benefits Programs and Services NCBC web site   FORDS revision project Commission on Cancer, National Cancer Data Base FORDS is a manual that contains all of the data items with rules and coding options for cancer registrars to collect data in their hospital registry. These data are then submitted to the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB). The data available in the NCDB come from FORDS, Collaborative Stage, and the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual. The Commission on Cancer (CoC) is seeking input from registrars, data users, physicians, and others to modernize the current FORDS manual. This project kicked off in April 2014. The input will be gathered through an electronic survey, which will be open through September 2014. Share this article:   READ MORE Antiviral therapy can reduce risk of liver cancer in patients with chronic hepatitis B infection News-medical.net One of the most severe complications of hepatitis B is the development of liver cancer, which is responsible for approximately 745,000 deaths worldwide each year. Two new studies appearing in the June issue of Gastroenterology provide strong evidence that antiviral therapy can reduce the risk of liver cancer in patients with chronic hepatitis B infection. Share this article:   READ MORE Coming soon — Learning the Basics of CoC Accreditation Workshop Commission on Cancer The first program, held early this year, was a sell-out. To meet the numerous requests, the Commission on Cancer (CoC) will repeat Learning the Basics of CoC Accreditation on September 12, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas. Plan now to attend the only program developed by the professionals who are involved in CoC standards development and the survey process. Watch your e-mail for detailed information or contact srubin@facs.org. Share this article:   Prophylaxis may cut VTE risk in cancer surgery patients Medpage Today Presurgical prophylaxis for venothromboembolism appeared to reduce the risk of thrombosis in cancer patients without increasing the risk of bleeding episodes, researchers reported. Overall, venothromboembolism events — including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism — occurred at a rate of 0.8 percent in those patients who received enoxaparin (Lovenox) before surgery compared with a rate of 2.3 percent in patients who did not receive prophylaxis. Share this article:   READ MORE Process personalizes treatment for lung cancer patients Oncology Nurse Advisor Researchers have developed a process to analyze mutated genes in lung adenocarcinoma to help better select personalized treatment options for patients. Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of lung cancer in the United States, with approximately 130,000 people diagnosed each year. The research team was a collaborative effort between Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, and the Lung Cancer Mutation Consortium. Share this article:   READ MORE Starving pancreatic cancer before it has a chance to feast Medical Xpress Pancreatic cancer's low survival rate gives researchers from the University of Kansas Cancer Center even more reason to find a way to prevent and treat the hard-to-detect cancer. Snigdha Banerjee, PhD, and Sushanta Banerjee, PhD.=, a husband and wife research team at the Kansas City VA Medical Center, are working toward cutting off the growth of pancreatic tumors before they can metastasize throughout the body. Their main target is angiogenesis — or creating new blood vessels from existing ones. Share this article:   READ MORE TRENDING ARTICLES Missed last week's issue? 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