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News: May 28, 2012
Chronic Heartburn May Boost Risk for Esophageal Cancer
FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Inflammation caused by chronic heartburn may increase the risk of esophageal cancer, a new study finds. The condition -- formally known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) -- occurs when a muscle at the end...
Less-Invasive Surgery for Esophageal Cancer Might Be Safer
MONDAY, April 30 (HealthDay News) -- Besides being easier on the patient, minimally invasive surgery to remove the esophagus of patients with esophageal cancer can also greatly reduce the risk of lung infection compared to traditional open surgery...
Esophageal Cancer Surgery Can Leave Lingering Health Problems, Study Says
FRIDAY, April 6 (HealthDay News) -- Surgery for esophageal cancer can result in lingering health problems for long-term survivors, a new study finds. Common complaints among patients who survived for five years after esophageal cancer surgery incl...
Smoking May Up Cancer Risk in Barrett's Esophagus Patients
FRIDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) -- People with the condition called Barrett's esophagus who are smokers may have double the risk of developing esophageal cancer, a new study warns. These people also have twice the risk of developing advanced prec...
For Most, Chronic Heartburn Not a Big Risk for Esophageal Cancer
FRIDAY, Dec. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Contrary to popular belief, acid reflux disease, better known as heartburn, is not much of a risk factor for esophageal cancer for most people, according to new research. "It's a rare cancer," said study author ...
Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal Cancer
THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) -- People with osteoporosis who take drugs such as Boniva (ibandronate), Fosamax (alendronate) or Actonel (risedronate) to strengthen their bones may be at an increased risk of esophageal cancer, British research...
Alzheimer's Drug Might Help Prevent Esophageal Cancer
TUESDAY, Jan. 12 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental Alzheimer's drug may help prevent esophageal cancer, a new study shows. The drug, DBZ, currently in clinical trials for treatment of Alzheimer's disease, is known to have side effects on the lin...
New Therapy Spares Organ in Early Esophageal Cancer
TUESDAY, Sept. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Early-stage cancers of the esophagus can be treated effectively by less invasive, organ-sparing endoscopic therapy, a new study has found. This is good news, as esophageal cancer arising from Barrett's esophagu...
Heat Therapy May Help Prevent Esophageal Cancer
WEDNESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- Radiofrequency ablation is an effective treatment for precancerous Barrett's esophagus, researchers have found. In people with Barrett's esophagus, repeated acid reflux causes cells that line the esophagus to ...
Osteoporosis Drugs Might Not Raise Cancer Risk
WEDNESDAY, April 22 (HealthDay News) -- Two new studies find that the class of osteoporosis drugs known as bisphosphonates may not, in fact, raise the risk of esophageal cancer. This is in contrast to news earlier this year that the U.S. Food and ...
Flushing From Alcohol a Risk Factor for Esophageal Cancer
TUESDAY, March 24 (HealthDay News) -- People who experience facial flushing when they drink alcohol are much more likely to develop alcohol-related esophageal cancer, say American and Japanese experts. Facial flushing, nausea and increased heart r...
Wine May Be Protective Against Esophageal Cancer
MONDAY, March 2 (HealthDay News) -- Drinking a glass of wine a day may lower the risk of Barrett's esophagus, a condition that precedes esophageal cancer. Barrett's esophagus, which affects about 5 percent of the population, occurs when heartburn ...
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