Researchers say proteins can predict survival time post-ovarian cancer. Studies also show that despite a decrease in smokers, nearly 50 percent of U.S. children are exposed to secondhand smoke.
Newly Identified Proteins Predict Survival
Researchers have identified two proteins that predict how long a woman will survive after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Experts at MD Anderson Cancer Center say when a woman has high levels of two specific proteins, they live for an average 11 years after diagnosis.
Patients with low levels of the proteins live just more than 2.5 years.
Researchers say these proteins have the same effect in lung and breast cancer patients.
Kids Still Exposed to Smoke
Despite increasing smoking bans in public places, and fewer people picking up the habit, nearly half of all U.S. children are still exposed to secondhand smoke every week.
Researchers at the American Academy of Pediatrics found secondhand smoke affects 42 percent of children every week. Experts say children exposed to cigarette smoke have an increased risk for asthma, ear infections, cavities and SIDS.
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