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Avon Walk For Breast Cancer
Published on 2012-05-24 15:16:00
There’s a spirit you feel on the Avon Walk. A current of hope and excitement that connects us all. We cheer each other on as we achieve personal goals — and walk together with pride, knowing we’re making a real difference for people living with breast cancer. You’ll share stories and laughs and make incredible memories. And we’ll be there to help at every step — with cheers, hugs and support all along the way. Join us for the weekend of a lifetimeAvon Walk For Breast Cancer > read more
Cancer news, articles and information
Published on 2012-05-23 14:56:00
The NaturalNews Network is a non-profit collection of public education websites covering topics that empower individuals to make positive changes in their health, environmental sensitivity, consumer choices and informed skepticism. The NaturalNews Network is owned and operated by Truth Publishing International, Ltd. > read more
Cancer Health Center
Published on 2012-05-19 11:42:00
The Cancer Project
Published on 2011-08-08 05:42:00
The Cancer Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cancer prevention and survival through nutrition education and research. The Cancer Project promotes cancer prevention and survival through a better understanding of cancer causes, particularly the link between nutrition and cancer. Through research, education, and advocacy. http://www.cancerproject.org/ > read more
Annual Mammogram Screening For Women
Published on 2011-08-02 07:27:00
The nation's largest and most respected women's health care group, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) updated their breast cancer screening guidelines yesterday. In the new guidelines, which are concurrent with other major health groups, ACOG now recommends that women have annual mammograms beginning at age 40. The group previously recommended mammogram screening to begin at age 40, but not annually. Previous ACOG recommendations stated women should begin havin [..] > read more
Cancer Facts & Figures 2011 - Most Requested Tables & Figures
Published on 2011-07-20 05:38:00
The most requested tables and figures from Cancer Facts & Figures 2011 have been assembled in an electronic format (PDF) to make it easy for you to use them. Please note that all graphic material should credit the American Cancer Society, Cancer Facts & Figures 2011. Age-Adjusted Cancer Death Rates, Males by Site, US, 1930-2007 Age-Adjusted Cancer Death Rates, Females by Site, US, 1930-2007 Estimated New Cancer Cases and Deaths by Sex, US, 2011 E [..] > read more
Cancer Symptoms
Published on 2011-07-18 18:35:00
Cancer often has no specific symptoms, so it is important that people limit their risk factors and undergo appropriate cancer screening. Most cancer screening is specific to certain age groups and your primary-care doctor will know what screening to perform depending on your age. People with risk factors for cancer (for example, smokers, heavy alcohol use, high sun exposure, genetics) should be acutely aware of potential cancer symptoms and be evaluated by a physician if any develop.Consequently [..] > read more
Novel Compound Selectively Kills Cancer Cells
Published on 2011-07-17 06:14:00
Novel Compound Selectively Kills Cancer Cells by Blocking Their Response to Oxidative StressScientists have discovered a novel compound that selectively kills cancer cells by blocking their response to oxidative . . > full storyhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/cancer/ > read more
Fire official who worked at WTC dies of cancer
Published on 2011-07-17 06:12:00
Associated Press NEW YORK — A fire official who worked at ground zero has died of cancer. Steven Mosiello served as the right-hand man to the chief of the FDNY on Sept. 11. The 58-year-old was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2009. Newsday reports the department classified his cancer as presumed to be linked to his work at ground zero. He died Friday at a hospice in Melville, N.Y. The Massapequa resident was a fire marshal from 1979 to 2002 and one of the first responders t [..] > read more
NIH-funded study shows reduction in death for men with intermediate-grade prostate cancer:
Published on 2011-07-14 07:55:00
Short-term hormone therapy given in combination with radiation therapy to men with early-stage prostate cancer increased their chances of living longer compared to treatment with radiation therapy alone, according to a clinical trial supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health. Benefits of the combined treatment were limited mainly to patients with intermediate-risk disease and were not seen for men with low-risk prostate cancer, researcher [..] > read more
3D Medical Animation - What is Cancer?
Published on 2011-06-15 08:31:00
3D Medical Animation - What is Cancer? > read more
US Department of Health and Human Services Breast Cancer Reference Collections
Published on 2011-06-14 12:36:00
Reference Collections Cancer Dictionaries and EncyclopediasDiagrams, Pictures, and AnatomyFind a Breast Cancer DoctorMammogram FacilitiesClinical TrialsCancer Support OrganizationsLawsPublicationsOther Sites with Breast Cancer Reference Collec > read more
Cancer Information, Support Groups, Message Boards - Cancer Forums
Published on 2011-06-13 11:12:00
Some really great Information, Support Forums and Message Boardshttp://www.cancerforums.net/http://www.cancer-forums.org/http://community.breastcancer.org/http://cancerfocus.org/forum/http://www.rare-cancer.org/forum/http://www.tc-cancer.com/forum/in > read more
Clarient
Published on 2011-06-12 18:50:00
Clarient is a leader in cancer diagnostics, dedicated to collaborative relationships with the healthcare community as we translate cancer discovery & information into better patient care.We're Taking Cancer Personally.Learn more about Clarient. > read more
Taking Action For Your Health: Breast cancer reference and resources
Published on 2011-06-11 09:35:00
The breast is made up of lobes and ducts. Each breast has 15 to 20 sections called lobes, which have many smaller sections called lobules. Lobules end in dozens of tiny bulbs that can produce milk. The lobes, lobules, and bulbs are linked by thin tub > read more
Wiley Online Library. Oncology & Radiotherapy
Published on 2011-06-08 08:11:00
Wiley-Blackwell’s oncology and cancer journals play a critical role in supporting the battle against cancer. Groundbreaking original research articles disseminated as quickly as possible keep you informed > read more
Scientists reverse stance on sun and cancer
Published on 2011-06-06 09:40:00
(NaturalNews) Since the 1980s, physicians and cancer groups have regularly warned the public against the potential health dangers of direct sunlight on skin. As a result, many people have stayed out of the sunlight completely, covered their limbs eve > read more
How to Find the Right Cancer Support Group
Published on 2011-06-04 13:02:00
For each person diagnosed, cancer is a unique experience. No two people will travel the same journey during and after cancer treatment. How people cope after being diagnosed, during treatment, and afterward is also different for each individual. O > read more
Cancer Information
Published on 2011-05-18 13:23:00
Cells are the building blocks of living things. Cancer grows out of normal cells in the body. Normal cells multiply when the body needs them, and die when the body doesn't need them. Cancer appears to occur when the growth of cells in the body is > read more
Treatment for Specific Cancers
Published on 2011-05-07 09:27:00
PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries: Adult TreatmentTreatment options for adult cancers.PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries: Pediatric TreatmentTreatment options for childhood cancers.A to Z List of CancersAn alphabetical list of all cancers, with lin > read more
Breast Cancer Information
Published on 2011-03-20 09:02:00
Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the tissues of the breast. There are two main types of breast cancer: Ductal carcinoma starts in the tubes (ducts) that move milk from the breast to the nipple. Most breast cancers are of this type.Lobul > read more
Skin Cancer Signs, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Prevention and Diagnosis on MedicineNet.com
Published on 2011-03-20 08:58:00
Skin cancer is the most common form of human cancer. It is estimated that over 1 million new cases occur annually. The annual rates of all forms of skin cancer are increasing each year, representing a growing public concern. It has also been estimate > read more
Breast Cancer at Cancer.org
Published on 2011-03-18 08:33:00
Thanks to improvements in treatment and early detection, millions of women are surviving breast cancer today. Whether you’re worried about developing breast cancer, making decisions about treatment, or trying to stay well after treatment, the De > read more
Cancer Risks From Airport Screenings Are Minimal, Say TSA
Published on 2011-03-16 20:54:00
Cancer risks from airport X-ray screenings are mimimal, says the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). MSNBC reports that the TSA have admitted that the results of tests on the radiation levels at X-ray body scanners that have been put in a > read more
Screening Would Prevent Deaths from Colon Cancer
Published on 2011-03-08 04:35:00
If more Americans were properly screened for colorectal cancer, it would significantly reduce the proportion of people who get the disease as well as the rate of deaths, according to a new report by the American Cancer Society.The report, Colorect > read more
Useful Cancer Resource
Published on 2011-03-07 16:47:00
The latest information about cancer from HealthDay News, The Abramson Cancer Center, and the OncoLink Weekly News Flash.http://www.oncolink.org/resources/resources.cfm?c=3 > read more
Susan G. Komen for the Cure News
Published on 2011-02-11 06:41:00
For the latest information on breast cancer and the impact this life-threatening disease continues to have across the world, consider this your primary resource. Their spokespeople and grassroots networks of millions work tirelessly to make a differe > read more
Cee Lo Green Stands In for Rihanna at Cancer Benefit
Published on 2011-02-11 06:01:00
Cee Lo Green who has the hit song "F&*k You" took Rihanna's place after she had to cancel her performance Thursday because of the flu, at the organization's annual fundraising dinner, which has raised $25 million for research and education about wome > read more
New NIH study projects survivorship and costs of cancer care based on changes in the US population and cancer trends
Published on 2011-02-09 07:06:00
Based on growth and aging of the U.S. population, medical expenditures for cancer in the year 2020 are projected to reach at least $158 billion (in 2010 dollars) – an increase of 27 percent over 2010, according to a National Institutes of Health > read more
Defining Chronic Cancer
Published on 2011-02-02 10:17:00
Some cancers are curable: patients undergo treatment; they complete treatment; they move forward to survivorship. But there are other cancers that are considered incurable: there is treatment for these cancers, but there is no cure. Once upon a > read more
New Drug for Use in Bone Scans Approved
Published on 2011-02-01 18:09:00
New Drug for Use in Bone Scans Approved; provides an alternative to radioactive tracer that is currently in short supply(Posted: 02/01/2011) - The FDA has approved a New Drug Application (NDA) from NCI for a new strength of a previously approved dr > read more
Cancer News Articles May Contribute to Confusion About Cancer
Published on 2011-01-23 17:48:00
New research from North Carolina State University shows that most online news stories about cancer contain language that likely contributes to public uncertainty about the disease -- a significant finding, given that at least one-third of American > read more
Online Physician Education Program Outlines Treatment Strategies For Pancreatic Cancer
Published on 2011-01-23 17:47:00
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network announced a partnered effort to educate physicians about treatment strategies for pancreatic cancer. From a joint collaboration between ASCO University®, t > read more
Welcome to the Relay Nation RelayForLife.org
Published on 2010-12-24 08:18:00
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported and that one day cancer will be eliminated.RelayForLife.org > read more
American Association for Cancer Research
Published on 2010-12-24 07:28:00
The mission of the AACR is to prevent and cure cancer throughresearch,education, communication and collaboration. Themembership includes 32,000 basic, translational and clinicalresearchers; health care professionals; and cancer survivorsand advocates > read more
Cancer at Yahoo Health
Published on 2010-12-20 06:19:00
DefinitionCancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancerous cells are also called malignant cells.Alternative NamesCarcinoma; Malignant tumorCauses, incidence, and risk factorsCells are the building blocks of living things. C > read more
Cancer Monthly
Published on 2010-12-19 07:05:00
Cancer Monthly is the only centralized source of the survival rates and side-effects of hundreds of the latest cancer treatments. It also provides access to cancer news, clinical trials, a cancer encyclopedia, the largest cancer community on the inte > read more
Cancer - MayoClinic.com
Published on 2010-12-19 06:44:00
Cancer refers to any one of a large number of diseases characterized by the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and have the ability to infiltrate and destroy normal body tissue. Cancer also has the ability to spread throughou > read more
Cancer New Scientist
Published on 2010-12-10 16:23:00
Learn more about one of the world's biggest killers in our continuously-updated topic guide.Cancer has turned out to be tougher to crack than everyone hoped, but death rates are falling steadily. Start finding out about the war on cancer with our b > read more