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Posted Oct 26th 2006 10:00AM by Jacki Donaldson
Filed under: Breast Cancer, Dalene Entenmann, Bloggers
And now it is time for a well-deserved introduction to Dalene Entenmann, Life Sciences lead blogger. Dalene not only writes her heart out for the blogs she manages -- The Cancer Blog, The Diabetes Blog, and The Cardio Blog -- she also guides and enlightens and inspires those of us she leads to represent through words all sorts of topics pertaining to these health issues.
It is my pleasure to share with you today words that come straight from Dalene -- words that capture the spirit and passion of this talented woman.
So without further ado, I introduce you to breast cancer survivor and writer extraordinaire Dalene Entenmann.Continue reading Meet the Bloggers: Dalene Entenmann
Posted Oct 20th 2006 2:36PM by Dalene Entenmann
Filed under: Kidney Cancer, Prevention, Research, Diets, Cancer prevention foods
According to a study published in the International Journal of Cancer, a significant link between a
diet high in bread and kidney cancer has been found. A diet high in pasta and rice might also contribute to an increase in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) a common form of kidney cancer.
2301 Italians particpated in the study conducted by researchers from the Institute of Pharmacological Research Mario Negri in Milan.
Researchers found that diets high in bread, pasta and rice, which cause a rise in insulin-like growth factors might play a role in the increase in cancer. Diets high in poultry, processed meat, and all vegetables, both raw and cooked appear to decrease the risk.
For more information on the glycemic diet and the glycemic index, visit
Fifty 50.
Posted Sep 13th 2006 5:36PM by Dalene Entenmann
In a trendy dash for style, we welcome the newest blog to the network --
StyleDash. Whether your interests lean towards fashion, food or home decorating, StyleDash bloggers are talking about it.
StyleDash features retro to cutting edge trends in accessories, coiffure, cosmetics, eyewear, home style, jewelry, soaps & salves, foods and much more. It's a place. An event. A state of mind. An attitude.
And as every perfect host knows, when you invite a guest, you have graciously prepared something special to greet them on their arrival.
StyleDash is the perfect host. Enter a
contest to win a designer handbag or book tote -- just for showing up! What are you waiting for? Have some fun, discover cool, or just read trend buzz -- it's all good. We will be right here when you get back. Promise.
Posted Sep 11th 2006 12:33PM by Dalene Entenmann
Filed under: Breast Cancer, Colon and Rectal Cancer, Research
In a surprising discovery, 200 mutated genes linked to the development, growth and spread of breast and colon cancers have been identified by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center scientists. This information might provide vital research into the future treatment for these cancers.
Other cancers can be studied using the methods these researchers, called the Hopkins gene hunters, used in discovering the 200 genetic mutations for breast and colon cancers.
"This gives us some understanding of why breast and colon cancers, and most likely other cancers as well, are very different diseases and develop through different processes. When we say this will drive cancer research for the next couple of decades, this is one of the reasons," states Kenneth Kinzler, Ph.D., professor of oncology and co-director of the Ludwig Center at Johns Hopkins. "Now researchers will study how these mutations occur in breast and colon cancers, perhaps searching for environmental agents or cellular processes that drive these changes."
To read more detail on this study and discovery, visit
Genome Code Cracked for Breast and Colon Cancers. An MP3 file and XML for iPods has been provided so that you can listen to Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center scientists discuss this research.
Posted Aug 31st 2006 7:30AM by Dalene Entenmann
Filed under: Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Prevention, Products
Sunscreen, designed to protect the user from sun skin damage might actually cause sun skin damage if applied incorrectly and infrequently. University of California Riverside chemists examined the effects of sunscreen lotion on the skin and found that after a period of time, the lotion or cream is absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. If more sunscreen is not applied to block ultraviolet radiation (UV), the sunscreen that has been absorbed into the deeper layers of skin creates additional oxidative damage as UV rays are able to penetrate through to the deeper layers where the sunscreen has been absorbed. When sunscreen is applied often, this does not happen.
There is only one practical solution at this time and that is to apply sunscreen lotion or cream often, about every two hours or after sweating or swimming. Researchers suggest another potential solution would be for sunscreen makers to mix sunscreen with antioxidants because antioxidants have been shown to reduce UV-induced damage to the skin. UC has published an in-depth explanation with photos of effects to the skin following the
sunscreen experiments here.
Posted Aug 30th 2006 2:11PM by Dalene Entenmann
Filed under: Prevention, Politics, Daily news
Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
proposed a ban on over-the-counter (OTC) sales of skin-lightening products containing hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is found in skin bleaching products used primarily for lightening age spots, skin discoloration from years of excess tanning or dark under-eye circles. Research has indicated a
possible link to increased cancers.
In the US, there are over 65 companies selling more than 200 skin-bleaching products that contain hydroquinone. Hydroquinone has been banned in Japan, the European Union and Australia. The FDA now wants all OTC and prescription skin-lightening products containing hydroquinone to be classified as new drugs and companies making the skin-bleaching products would need to seek FDA approval to sell them. Likely, the products would stop being available as an OTC product. The proposed ban means that the FDA will take public comments until the end of this year before making any final action.
Posted Aug 30th 2006 1:36PM by Dalene Entenmann
Filed under: Prostate Cancer, Drug, Prevention, Research, Daily news
No one is suggesting that men start taking aspirin for prostate health if they are not already taking aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for other reasons. However, Mayo Clinic researchers do say that men who are already taking a daily dose of aspirin might be enjoying a better level of
prostate health. According to researchers, aspirin seems to prevent or delay an enlarged prostate that can lead to urinary difficulties such as frequent urination, trouble urinating, weak urine stream and an urgent need to urinate.
While the researchers cannot state why NSAIDs benefit prostate health for benign prostatic hyperplasia, previous research has indicated aspirin provides certain prostate cancer prevention benefits. Many older adults already take aspirin, or other NSAIDs, for
heart health and arthritis, and taking aspirin now appears to offer another added benefit in prostate health for men. Aspirin is not without its downside. Researchers do warn that taking aspirin can lead to stomach ulcers. As with any drug, one has to weigh the risk against the benefit.
Posted Aug 30th 2006 12:30PM by Dalene Entenmann
Filed under: Research, Politics, Stress Reduction, Smoking, Daily news
While public and private groups, along with researchers and a few
drug companies, have been making serious efforts to help smokers quit smoking cigarettes, the tobacco industry has been spiking the level of nicotine in cigarettes, according to a study by the Department of Public Health. Between the years 1998 to 2004, the amount of nicotine in cigarettes has risen by ten percent.
According to Lois Keithly , director of the Massachusetts Tobacco Control Program, "We in public health have tried to spend a lot of time figuring out why people don't stop smoking."
Full withdrawal will be felt after the first day of not smoking. But symptoms from nicotine withdrawal are felt within the first 30 minutes after the last cigarette, with smokers reporting cravings within the first hour after the last cigarette. In one hour, smokers reported anger. In three hours of smoking cessation, smokers reported heightened levels of anxiety, sadness and difficulty concentrating. Nicotine is what makes cigarettes so addictive.
The
Boston Globe reports when contacted, representatives of the three major tobacco makers in the US declined to comment on the study and would not answer questions about the nicotine content of their products.
Posted Aug 22nd 2006 10:00AM by Dalene Entenmann
Filed under: Opinion, Blogs
We are not the
homeliest bloggers in the hills, as Al Capp's Li'l Abner strip described the original Sadie Hawkins, but today is our version of the American folk tradition of
Sadie Hawkins Day here at The Cancer Blog.
We are not going to ask you to dance because that would be silly -- this is a blog after all -- but we are inviting you to tell us what you would like to read more about -- what you would like to read less about -- and what you might like to read about that we haven't been blogging about at all.
More research -- less research; more human interest -- less human interest -- more blogging from a personal perspective -- less personal; more tips -- less tips in facing the struggles with cancer; more nutrition and recipes -- less food talk; more prevention topics -- less prevention.
We try in earnest, each and every day, to blog about important issues in all-things-cancer-related, but as we get dressed up in our finest each day, we are inviting you to give us an idea how close we come and how far we need to go in publishing what you want to know.
