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What's more important: finding a cure for cancer or helping those who already have it? The American Cancer Society is trying to do both - and more. The cancer society also strives to educate people...
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Sphingadienes, natural lipid molecules found in soy, could become a key ingredient in treatments for colon cancer, California researchers have found.
Great Valu stores donated $10,000 to National Breast Cancer Foundation in October -- in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness.
More than 11,000 runners earned their turkey by running the Atlanta Thanksgiving marathon and half marathon. Those long miles give you a long time to think and list your blessings. One Atlanta family says they are thankful for cancer.
“There is no way this can be good,’’ the Bedminster resident recalled. “I’m probably not going to make it.” Today, the 46-year-old has been cancer-free for five years, considered the “magic” number for survivors, and is a strong, active cancer awareness advocate.
In February the Hospital of Central Connecticut introduced a breast cancer program that focuses on clinical expertise and patient support. Since then between 150 and 175 breast cancer patients have been diagnosed. Though the hospital lacks recovery figures, patient feedback has been positive.
BRISTOL —Two years ago, Bristol Hospital celebrated a spacious new first floor cancer center, a new affiliation with the Yale-New Haven Cancer Network and a doctor with top credentials to lead it.
(ARA) - When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, many of her most important questions can't be answered by a doctor. What if my insurance won't cover a new treatment? Do I risk losing my benefits if I am not working full time? Will my boss let me take time off for treatment?
NORTON SHORES — When Judy Jaenicke of Norton Shores was enduring treatment for uterine/cervical cancer, there was no one to call who could relate.Sure, she had a wonderful support system of friends and family, but she wanted to talk with...
If a serious, life-threatening disease could be reduced to a simple formula, for New Britain resident Arran Kendrick, it might be A-B-C: “Attitude Beats Cancer.”
NAPLES —Already created for a good cause, the Celtics For A Cure Thanksgiving Shootout will have added meaning this weekend.This is the second-year for the boys and girls basketball tournament at St. John Neumann, which was created by Celtics boys coach Tony Grasso to benefit the American Cancer Society ’s Relay for Life. Grasso is a lymphoma survivor and his wife survived breast cancer.Fans and ...
Courtesy PhotoChildren's Wish Fund treasurer Tom Zorn was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer in July and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. FENTON, Michigan — Sometimes even those who grant wishes need a few good wishes themselves — and...
There were days when it was difficult to determine whether Beth Couture was enduring cancer or cancer was enduring Beth Couture.
Garden City artist Nancy Wernerbach will open her home studio for a special sale of painting, Saturday & Sunday, December 5th & 6th from 11am to 4pm at 216 Euston Road, Garden City. A 50% donation on all sales will go to benefit the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program: theses trained volunteers (women & men who have had breast cancer & know what it’s like) answer your ...
Scientists hope cells from patient's own tumor will trigger immune response
Lonoke Relay for Life held a candle-lighting event at the Lonoke County Courthouse steps on Sunday, because November is lung cancer awareness month.
Emily Lewis, who succumbed to cancer last August at the age of 12, was honored with the St. Ladislas “Faith in Life” award. During a special Mass on Nov. 8, John and Debbie Lewis accepted the award for their...
A St. Louis University dermatologist is leading a study to see if a prescription drug approved for cosmetic use to grow longer and fuller lashes will stimulate eyelash regrowth for cancer patients who lost hair from chemotherapy.
Researchers have identified a number of proteins whose activation allows them to distinguish between cancer and normal cells with almost 97 percent accuracy.
A recently devised method of imaging the chemical communication and warfare between microorganisms could lead to new antibiotics, antifungal, antiviral and anti-cancer drugs.
The widow of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy told Oprah Winfrey that even as her husband knew he was dying of brain cancer he had been "in training" to make sure he had enough strength to attend President Obama's inauguration.
