Posts Tagged Cancer

Vaccine Boosts Survival for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer: Study

But tests on mice needed first, researchers say Source: General Cancer News Articles Provided by Cancer Compass

Avon Walk For Breast Cancer 2010 Fundraising Video

I’ve walked for and with those who have survived and those who haven’t. I continue to walk for those who have survived and for those who haven’t. It makes a difference. Please help make a difference Please support the cause. Donate to Avon Walk For Breast Cancer tinyurl.com

Genetic Risk Score Can Predict Odds For Breast Cancer

Scientists find different variants affect different tumor types Source: General Cancer News Articles Provided by Cancer Compass

Fighting Cancer with Nutrition – Part 3

Andrew Saul, PhD, in a video lesson discussing the importance and practical application of Nutritional Therapy in the treatment of Cancer. Click on the lessons below to begin your program. www.Foodmatters.tv

Breast cancer remains threat for older women

Despite recent examples of young and middle-aged celebrities being diagnosed with breast cancer, more than half of breast cancers happen in women over age 65. Thats why experts at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center recommend women continue to receive yearly breast screenings through their 70s.

Most Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Treated Aggressively, Study Shows

Cancer reports questionable; skin protection essential, they note Source: General Cancer News Articles Provided by Cancer Compass

American Cancer Society, Lance Armstrong, Komen Address Global Cancer Burden: December 9, 2008

The American Cancer Society, Lance Armstrong Foundation, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure came together on December 9, 2008, to address the need to fight the growing global cancer burden. The International Agency for Research on Cancer launched its new “World Cancer Report 2008″ at the event. Speakers include representatives of these organizations and [...]

Study Links African Ancestry To High-Risk Breast Cancer

Study Links African Ancestry To High-Risk Breast Cancer Harder-to-treat ‘triple negative’ cancer more common in African, African-American women, U-M study showsA new study finds that African ancestry is linked to triple-negative breast cancer, a more aggressive type of cancer that has fewer treatment options.Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center found that, among women [...]

Women of African Heritage May Face Greater Aggressive Breast Cancer Risk

Study found when woman’s uterus, ovaries had been exposed at young age, risk was up to 12 times greater Source: General Cancer News Articles Provided by Cancer Compass

Radiation for Childhood Cancer Can Boost Risk of Stillbirth Later

Study found when woman’s uterus, ovaries had been exposed at young age, risk was up to 12 times greater Source: General Cancer News Articles Provided by Cancer Compass