Cancer
Cancer (medical term: malignant neoplasm) is a class of diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled growth (division beyond the normal limits), invasion (intrusion on and destruction of adjacent tissues), and sometimes metastasis (spread to other locations in the body via lymph or blood).
Freezing Cancer to Death - KOMU-TV
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 The Money Times | Freezing Cancer to Death KOMU-TV A small study shows that freezing cancer may be a successful new treatment for breast cancer. The process inserts extremely cold gas directly into the tumor ... Huntsman Cancer targets colon cancer with $12 million grant Huntsman center to test new colon cancer treatment Colon Cancer Screening Changed One Couple's Lives |
Published on Wednesday 17th of March 2010 08:24:27 PM
Study Finds 'Epidemic' of Skin Cancer - ABC News
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 New York Daily News | Study Finds 'Epidemic' of Skin Cancer ABC News Despite efforts to inform the public about the risk of sun exposure, the rate of non-melanoma skin cancer in the US is reaching epidemic ... Briefs: As skin cancer cases rise, so does number of procedures per patient Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Now Epidemic Gorgeous tans set the stage for skin cancer epidemic (video) |
Published on Wednesday 17th of March 2010 08:24:27 PM
VA fined $227K for flawed cancer treatments in Pa. - The Associated Press
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 VA Watchdog dot Org (blog) | VA fined $227K for flawed cancer treatments in Pa. The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — The Department of Veterans Affairs was fined $227500 after incorrect radiation doses were given to 97 veterans with prostate cancer at the ... VA Is Fined Over Errors in Radiation at Hospital NRC FINES VA FOR BOTCHED PROSTATE CANCER TREATMENTS AT PHILLY NRC fines VA for botched radiation therapy procedures |
Published on Wednesday 17th of March 2010 08:24:27 PM
Breast Cancer Study Could Revolutionize Treatment - KMGH Denver
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 Reuters | Breast Cancer Study Could Revolutionize Treatment KMGH Denver A groundbreaking new study could put an end to one-size-fits-all breast cancer treatments. In an unusual move, the National Institutes of Health is ... Breast cancer study aims to speed drugs, cooperation US launches new breast cancer treatment study Nationwide effort to test breast cancer drugs |
Published on Wednesday 17th of March 2010 08:24:27 PM
What can SNPs tell us about breast cancer risk? Not much, researchers say - Los Angeles Times (blog)
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 Forbes (blog) | What can SNPs tell us about breast cancer risk? Not much, researchers say Los Angeles Times (blog) There are certainly many genetic mutations that increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. The most famous examples are variations in the genes ... Tests for genes don't predict breast cancer better Newer Genetic Info Adds Little to Predicting Breast Cancer Genetic Testing for Cancer Risk Not Clinically Useful |
Published on Wednesday 17th of March 2010 08:24:27 PM
Freezing breast-cancer tumours avoids surgery - Vancouver Sun
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 Daily Mail | Freezing breast-cancer tumours avoids surgery Vancouver Sun Breast-cancer sufferers could avoid the need for surgery in the future after doctors discovered a way of destroying tumours by freezing them. ... Freezing tumors to treat breast cancer SIR: Microspheres Promising in Liver Cancer Breast Cancer Treated by Freezing Tumors |
Published on Wednesday 17th of March 2010 08:24:27 PM
Progress made in war on cancer, but challenges remain - CTV.ca
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 Earthtimes (press release) | Progress made in war on cancer, but challenges remain CTV.ca Cancer patient Eileen Mulligan, 68, holds her daily dose of chemotherapy pills on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at her home in Washington. ... $100 Billion Spent Fighting Cancer Cancer, Still the Leading Cause of Death Media usually covers aggressive cancer treatment and survival than death |
Published on Wednesday 17th of March 2010 08:24:27 PM
Abraxis Jumps After Successful Trial of Cancer Drug - BusinessWeek
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Abraxis Jumps After Successful Trial of Cancer Drug BusinessWeek “This is exciting news for lung cancer patients and has important implications not only in late stage cancer, but also in earlier stages of the disease,” ... Abraxis cancer drug meets late-stage trial goal Abraxis Flies On Drug Test Success Abraxis, Medicines Co. in spotlight |
Published on Wednesday 17th of March 2010 08:24:27 PM
Walmart Fires Cancer Patient with Prescription for Medical Marijuana - ABC News
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 LA Weekly (blog) | Walmart Fires Cancer Patient with Prescription for Medical Marijuana ABC News Casias started taking the medicine last June to cope with pain from sinus cancer and a brain tumor. He says the rare form of cancer causes him pain ... Wal-Mart Refuses to Rehire Cancer Patient Who Uses Medicinal Marijuana Wal-Mart Fires Employee with Cancer for Using Medical Marijuana Wal-Mart 'Sympathetic' to Man Fired for Using Medical Pot, but Won't Rehire Him |
Published on Wednesday 17th of March 2010 08:24:27 PM
Hair loss reduces prostate cancer risk in men - Sify
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 Daily Mail | Hair loss reduces prostate cancer risk in men Sify Men who start going bald at a young age are up to 45 percent less likely to fall victim to prostate cancer later in life, scientists have found, ... Patients bear brunt as cancer care spending hits $90 billion Active Surveillance is an Option for Many Men with Prostate Cancer The battle against prostate cancer |
Published on Wednesday 17th of March 2010 08:24:27 PM
"I have always thought it would be a blessing if each person could be blind and deaf for a few days during his early adult life. Darkness would make him appreciate sight; silence would teach him the joys of sound."
by Helen Keller
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