Some vitamins may be harmful Nov 6, 2009
And in a case-control study in the July 2009 issue of Cancer Causes ol, Boston University researchers found that men who took zinc, either alone or in a multivitamin, doubled their risk of prostate cancer. The only randomized study showing possible cancer reduction was one showing that 1,200 mg of calcium a day reduced recurrences of colorectal adenomas. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Childhood Brain Cancer Causes Other Long-Term Problems Nov 4, 2009
Treatment leaves survivors with significant cognitive decline, researchers find. Monday, November 2, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Food toxin may cause liver cancer: study Oct 22, 2009
In some countries, the combination of aflatoxin and hepatitis Bvirus exposure increases the likelihood of liver cancer occurrence by 60 times, and toxin-related cancer causes up to 10 percent of all deaths in those nations. Tsai, graduate student Tyler Korman and undergraduate Oliver Kamari-Bidkorpeh, along with Johns Hopkins University researchers, jointly discovered that a protein called PT is critical for aflatoxin to form in fungi. (Xinhuanet, China)
Trigger Of Deadly Food Toxin Discovered Oct 22, 2009
In places such as China, Vietnam and South Africa, the combination of aflatoxin and hepatitis B virus exposure increases the likelihood of liver cancer occurrence by 60 times, and toxin-related cancer causes up to 10 percent of all deaths in those nations. "It's shocking how profoundly these molds can affect public health," said Sheryl Tsai, UCI molecular biology & biochemistry, chemistry, and pharmaceutical sciences associate professor and lead author of a study appearing Thursday, Oct. 22, in... (Science Daily)
Do Pink Items Really Support Breast Cancer? Oct 14, 2009
The label on the product didnt include information on how purchases will support breast cancer causes ... However, despite capping donations, some companies still stand by their attempt to raise awareness and money for breast cancer causes. (Click2Houston, TX)
Gene Discovery May Advance Head and Neck Cancer Therapy Oct 7, 2009
Head and neck cancer causes 2. 1 percent of all cancer deaths in the United States. (MEDLINEplus)
PAINT THE TOWN PINK: Businesses inspire support Oct 7, 2009
French Dressing Jeans will match the donation and contribute to various breast cancer causes supported by the company. Village Landing stores at 170 Water St. are generally open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily year-round. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Pink products for breast cancer fundraising raise eyebrows in Erie Oct 5, 2009
I trust that the money is going to (breast cancer causes). I stop and look at pink products. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Rossiter: Every cancer is worthy of 'pink' status Oct 4, 2009
But the multitude of breast cancer causes and their pink-clad cheerleaders are not to blame. They have helped us realize how important early detection is, lobbied for better weapons of attack, and kept the beast responsible for maiming and killing women - and men - from maiming and killing scores more. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Soroptimists present Making a Difference for Women award (1) Oct 4, 2009
The winery reports that it has already donated 37,000 to breast cancer causes. Larson has been an inspiration to me and many other breast cancer victims and survivors. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Tasmanian Devils Being Wiped Out by Social Ties Aug 20, 2009
The cancer causes and can kill the animal within months of the first tumor appearing. Experts predict the disease could wipe out the remaining devil population within. (Fox News)
JA workshop explores skin cancer causes, prevention Aug 5, 2009
Wednesday 5 August, 2009. What effect will the White House beer summit, between President Obama and parties involved in a racially tinged police incident, have on improving race relations in the U.S.. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute Announces Diagnostic Screening and Clinical Research Collaborations With Response Genetics, Inc. Aug 1, 2009
Lung Cancer causes 30% of all cancer deaths according to the American Cancer Society. Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women and in every ethnic group. (PR Newswire)
Cellceutix Announces Dr. Samuel Danishefsky Joins Its Scientific Advisory Board Jul 15, 2009
Dr. Danishefsky stated, "I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with a dynamic young company like Cellceutix. I am very encouraged that the company's lead chemotherapy compound, Kevetrin(tm), has shown activity in animal models of drug resistant lung cancers. Lung cancer causes more deaths annually in Western countries than breast, colorectal and prostate cancers combined. I look forward to contributing to the development of Kevetrin and other Cellceutix compounds.". Krishna Menon,... (Primezone Releases)
Colon Cancer Survival Jul 14, 2009
Colon cancer causes changes in the body that can help a person detect the condition during the early stages ... Colon cancer causes abdominal pain or gas, and bloody stools ... This is very important since polyps are among the leading colon cancer causes. (Suite101.com)
Study finds people residing in poor communities not benefiting from recent drop in colorectal cancer Jun 25, 2009
The study appears online in the journal Cancer Causes and Control ... Cancer Causes Control DOI 10. (EurekAlert!)
4 finalists set for UH Cancer Center job Jun 17, 2009
The finalists are Robert W. Haile, who has worked as associate director of cancer causes and prevention at the University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center for three years. A public presentation by Haile is scheduled for June 24 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Discovery could ease cancer pain Jun 16, 2009
He said: "Identifying one of the ways in which cancer causes pain - in fact, perhaps the main mechanism - is a crucial step towards drugs that could bring relief to cancer sufferers across the world.". Dr Joanna Owens, of the charity Cancer Research UK, said: "It's important that we continue to improve pain relief for people with cancer, and this study reveals an intriguing new avenue to explore. "What's particularly encouraging is that this research could one day lead to drugs that can block... (BBC News -- Health)
Goopy Ear Wax And Unpleasant Body Odors Signal Breast Cancer Risk Jun 3, 2009
That's because they've found that a gene responsible for breast cancer causes these physical symptoms. The report describing this finding is featured on the cover of The FASEB Journal's June 2009 print issue, and should arm physicians with another clue for detecting breast cancer risk. (Science Daily)
The Dangers of Tanning Jun 2, 2009
Cancer Causes Control; 8:246-52. Gloster, H. & Neal, K. (2006) Skin cancer in skin of color. (Suite101.com)
Study: Drug combos may raise breast cancer risk May 31, 2009
AP Golf fans at the sixth hole are shown wearing pink at the Colonial golf tournament, Saturday, May 30. By MARILYNN MARCHIONE, AP Medical Writer Marilynn Marchione, Ap Medical Writer. (Yahoo News)
J&J to buy Cougar Biotech for $1 billion cash May 30, 2009
Information for women, by women, on breast cancer causes tion. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Mt. Pleasant mayor signs proclamation for ‘Paint the Town Purple Month’ May 20, 2009
Randy and Tina Kersey, members of the Main Street Mission, joined the team because their family knows first-hand what hardships cancer causes. In our congregation at the Main Street Church of Christ there are at least five families who are battling cancer right now, Randy said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Legalize Online Gambling May 16, 2009
6:00 am May 15, 2009, by Bob Barr. In 2006, the Congress which was then still controlled by the Republican Party, passed legislation (then signed by President George W. Bush) that explictly restricted internet gambling. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Relay for Life draws many Apr 30, 2009
The following morning, there is a closing ceremony, and trophies are awarded based both on the enthusiasm of the participants and on the amount of money raised for the American Cancer Society to help cancer causes. When team members are not walking, there are games, prizes, music, ceremonies, barbecue or picnic food, and other refreshments. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Mom: 'All you're worried about is getting him well' Apr 28, 2009
She said that's led to groundbreaking discoveries in cancer causes and cures. Relay, she said, has also educated people about cancer. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Fluoride in our water is a poison Apr 28, 2009
tub3rcul0s1s wrote on Apr 27, 2009 1:53 PM:" Environmental Health Perspectives, and Cancer Causes and Control are both peer-reviewed journals. I think you may need to read that again. None of these studies proclaim to be all or ends all, rather, call for more concern and research. I think it would be in our best interest to cease the practice unless proved completely safe. This is not unreasonable. Unlike carbon taxes, taking the fluoride out of our water wouldn't bankrupt the country. Too long... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Brain metastases hijack neuron-supporting cells to resist chemotherapy Apr 20, 2009
Fidler and Sawaya were among five speakers at "Invading the Sanctuary: New approaches to Brain Metastasis." Metastatic cancer causes the vast majority of cancer deaths. There are more than 100,000 new cases of metastatic brain cancer each year. (EurekAlert!)
Research explores tumor-fighting properties of some milk products Apr 1, 2009
The SDSU study has important implications because cancer causes about 13 percent of all deaths and is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Colon cancer is the third most prevalent cancer in the United States, accounting for about 10 percent of cancer deaths in men and women. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
A husband of note Mar 14, 2009
Visiting cancer patients We hear actor Terrence Howard will visit patients and tour Dana-Farber on Monday, part of his ongoing work with cancer causes. The "Hustle and Flow" star lost his mother to colon cancer last year and is an ambassador for several cancer-related organizations. (Boston Globe)
Optical Techniques Show Continued Promise In Detecting Pancreatic Cancer Mar 4, 2009
2, 2007) Using novel light-scattering techniques, researchers have found the first evidence that early stage pancreatic cancer causes subtle changes in part of the small intestine. The easily monitored marker. (Science Daily)
Help for smokers Feb 17, 2009
Cancer Causes Control 2005;16(4):347-58. Henningfield JE, Fant RV, Buchhalter AR, Stitzer ML. Pharmacotherapy for nicotine dependence. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
People: Brad Paisley, Heidi Newfield, Will Smith Feb 13, 2009
Paltrow and Cox were recognized for their dedication to cancer causes. Paltrow, who helped establish a research fund in memory of her father, is married to the Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. (International Herald Tribune)
Stars party in LA for cancer charity Feb 12, 2009
The night, dubbed as 'an unforgettable evening', honoured Courtney Cox and Gwyneth Paltrow for their dedication to cancer causes. Beyonce Knowles, Sheryl Crow, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were among the guests that attended. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
