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Broccoli May Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk, Study Says
Men who eat one or more servings of broccoli per week can reduce their risk of developing prostate cancer, a new British study says.
Researchers from the Institute of Food Research found that men who ate 400 g of broccoli per week over a 12-month period had significant changes in the actions of genes related to […]
Cuba Approves, Makes Available Lung Cancer Vaccine
Cuban scientists said on Tuesday the first vaccine to extend lives of lung cancer patients has been approved by Cuban authorities for use and is available in the island’s hospitals.
The drug, CimaVax EGF, has been shown to increase survival rates on average four to five months and much longer in some patients, they said in […]
South Korean Lab Clones Cancer-Sniffing Dogs
A South Korean biotech company on Monday unveiled four Labrador retriever puppies it said were cloned from a Japanese dog skilled at sniffing out patients with cancer.
RNL Bio, affiliated with the South Korean lab that produced the world’s first cloned canine, said the puppies were born three weeks ago and would be sent to Japan […]
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
39 year old Stephanie McMillan loves life. Sitting on her front porch, spending time with her kids, or caring for others at her job were all part of everyday life a year ago. But, a lot has changed since we first met the wife and mom of two. The last year has challenged […]
Blood Cancer Drug Shows Promise Against Lupus
A drug used to treat multiple myeloma, a cancer of the white blood cells, may also be a treatment for the chronic autoimmune disease lupus, German researchers report.
The drug, Velcade (bortezomib), which is a proteasome inhibitor, worked against the disease and prolonged survival in mice with lupus. The finding could one day offer treatment options […]
Researchers Blame HPV For Rise In Throat Cancer
For five grueling months in 2006 and 2007, Carol Kanga suffered through treatment for a life-threatening case of throat cancer linked to an unlikely source: a sexually transmitted viral infection.
Unable to swallow food or water during chemotherapy and radiation treatment, Kanga was fed through a stomach tube. Her one respite came on Thanksgiving, when she […]
Gum Disease Might Boost Cancer Risk
There may be another good reason to floss each day: A new study finds that gum disease could raise the risk for cancer
“Men with history of periodontal disease had a 14 percent higher risk of cancer than those who did not have periodontal disease, and the increase persisted among never smokers,” said lead researcher Dominique […]
Mixed Outcomes in Laparoscopy for Prostates
Laparoscopic operations for prostate cancer, a minimally invasive surgery that is in rising demand, result in fewer immediate complications and quicker recovery than the more common open procedure, a new study reports. But the surgery increases the chance for longer term problems that require further therapy, the research says.
The widely advertised procedure is becoming more […]
Patch Form of HRT Poses Less Clotting Risks Than Pill Does
Women who take hormone replacement therapy via skin patches may face a lower risk of blood clots than women who take the therapy orally.
The new finding could change the risk-benefit ratio for women who are considering hormone therapy to relieve hot flashes, night sweats and other symptoms of menopause.