There is no overall increase in cancer risk among World Trade Center (WTC) - exposed firefighters following the 9/11 attacks compared with other firefighters.
Newly Identified Markers Associated With Breast Cancer Risk
Among women who underwent prevention therapy with tamoxifen and raloxifene, genetic variations, known as single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), in or near the genes ZNF423 and CTSO were associated with breast cancer risk.
Among women who underwent prevention therapy with tamoxifen and raloxifene, genetic variations, known as single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), in or near the genes ZNF423 and CTSO were associated with breast cancer risk.
‘There is no overall increase in cancer risk among World Trade Center (WTC) - exposed firefighters following the 9/11 attacks compared with other firefighters.’
They noted a nearly 4-fold increase in the rate in thyroid cancer, but this increased risk was not significant after controlling for possible biases related to cancer screening. (WTC-exposed firefighters have access to health care and routine health monitoring exams even after retirement.) The investigators also found a 1.4-fold increase in the rate in prostate cancer in 2005 to 2009 among WTC-exposed firefighters compared with other urban firefighters.
The study is published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine.
Consumption of Red Meat Increases Breast Cancer Risk
Red meat consumption has long been suspected of contributing to cancer development. Find out how much red meat is too much.
Red meat consumption has long been suspected of contributing to cancer development. Find out how much red meat is too much.
TNF Inhibitors for Treatment of Bowel Disease Not Associated With Cancer Risk
In a study of 56,000 patients with inflammatory bowel disease, use of a popular class of medications known as tumor necrosis factor alpha antagonists was not associated with an increased risk of cancer over a median follow-up of 3.7 years.
In a study of 56,000 patients with inflammatory bowel disease, use of a popular class of medications known as tumor necrosis factor alpha antagonists was not associated with an increased risk of cancer over a median follow-up of 3.7 years.
Cancer Risk from Heart Imaging Tests is Low for Most Young Children
Radiation from standard X-rays is relatively low and doesn't raise lifetime cancer risks for most young children.
Radiation from standard X-rays is relatively low and doesn't raise lifetime cancer risks for most young children.
