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El Monte City School District was recognized as an "Exemplary School District" by the American Cancer Society for the district's ongoing leadership and effort in promoting Coordinated School Health programs. "The school district continues to show continuous support to the American Cancer Society over the years through various collaborations. El Monte City School District has been a leader in LA ...
ARDMORE –Dozens of families across Ardmore and several area businesses are preparing for a benefit concert and fundraiser, to help a local man who's been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Shelby Levins reports.
(ARA) - Breast cancer is a prolific disease with an estimated 192,370 new cases diagnosed this year in women and 1,910 new cases diagnosed in men, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Attorney Ken Rothweiler talks about the impact of new mammography guidelines on litigation about breast cancer cases.
Dearborn Mayor Jack O’Reilly recently proclaimed November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in Dearborn. Daniel Vallone, representing the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and its affiliates in Michigan, accepted the proclamation at the Nov. 9 City Council meeting. The Network supports those patients currently battling pancreatic cancer, as well as those who have lost their lives to the ...
California Makes Little Progress to Improve Overall Outcomes for Lung Cancer WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Lung Cancer Alliance-California (LCA-CA) issued its 2nd Annual Report Card on Lung Cancer.
CALDWELL – The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers and teams for Caldwell’s first-ever Relay For Life to be held in May, 2010 at James Caldwell High School.
After his daughter Kaitlyn was stricken with cancer three years ago, South Plantation baseball coach Paul Liotti and family are finally in holiday spirit A few eyes are staring from tables across the room.
Doctors know that obesity can render children less likely to benefit from anti-cancer drug therapy and suffer relapse. Researchers think they may know why.
The world of cancer screening has been upended in the past two weeks. Two health groups raised the recommended age for mammograms and cervical cancer screenings and recommended screening less frequently.
( Harvard University ) A cancer vaccine carried into the body on a carefully engineered, fingernail-sized implant is the first to successfully eliminate tumors in mammals. The new approach, pioneered by bioengineers and immunologists at Harvard University, uses plastic disks impregnated with tumor-specific antigens and implanted under the skin to reprogram the mammalian immune system to attack ...
A radiation oncologist who formerly worked for the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute today won a multi-million dollar verdict in her federal suit.
Scientists have identified a new class of therapeutic agents found naturally in soy that can prevent and possibly treat colon cancer, the third most deadly form of cancer. Sphingadienes are natural lipid molecules found in soy that research shows may be the key to fighting colon cancer.
Metal legend Ronnie James Dio is battling cancer but according to his wife and manager, Wendy Dio, the cancer is in the early stages
Recommendations for cervical cancer screening have changed recently. Are the changes safe and what is the reason behind them? Local doctor Nancy Van Vessem explains.
Though the use of fertility drugs does not seem to generally increase uterine cancer risk, a Danish study identified small increases in risk from certain fertility drugs used for longer duration.
Newer tests have just come on the market which can help identify those who are at higher risk for breast cancer.
THANKSGIVING SPECIAL: Bill Masse, a husband and father of eight who is battling inoperable pancreatic cancer, says the support from family, friends and the community has been a godsend. “There is always someone to give the kids a ride, bring us a meal, which leaves us time to deal with the emotional things.”
A new type of cancer vaccine tested in mice appears to overcome some of the major hurdles associated with the field
Sunny 92.3 and 96.5 The Mountain aired live from the T.C. Thompson Children’s Hospital Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Erlanger from Nov. 5-7 during the 3rd Annual Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon.
An eight-person federal jury today awarded a doctor more than $3 million in damages and pay for sexual discrimination she suffered at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute.
