Cancer News
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Toronto -
The Ontario Lung Association has called for for a substantial increase in provincial tobacco taxes as soon as possible. This is seen as the action necessary to cut smoking and smoking related diseases.
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Since the midterm victories that put both the House and Senate under GOP majorities, U.S. President Barack Obama’s lame-duck status has been popularly viewed as a foregone conclusion coloring every speech and initiative he has presented in 2015.
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Tel Aviv -
Bacteria found in the mouth are more prevalent in patients with colon cancer. It seems that these bacteria protect a variety of tumor cells from being killed by immune cells. This finding could lead to new treatments in cancer.
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Cedar Rapids -
A miniature schnauzer named Sissy, gave a convincing demonstration of the special bond between a dog and its human owner that has earned dogs the title of "man's best friend."
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Scientists have been examining how edible oyster mushrooms eat spiders and roundworms. The proteins at play are similar to those found in the human immune system. So, what can we learn?
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New research has found a link between regularly drinking coffee and a 20% decreased risk of endometrial cancer which currently affects around 1 in 37 US women in their lifetime, adding to the potential health benefits of consuming the popular beverage.
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New research finds new link between DNA, which acts like a biological clock, and lung disease. Studying the ends of DNA could predict when people with the disease may die.
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On the occasion of World Cancer Day on February 4, the World Health Organization has released data that shows that the number of new cancer cases is expected to rise by 70 percent in the next 20 years.
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A compound found in green tea could trigger a cycle that kills oral cancer cells, and, at the same time, leave healthy cells intact.
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Gene therapy is the primary method for treating rare, genetic diseases. However, many treatments carry the risk of cancer. A new study has attempted to lower this risk.
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Chemists from UC Irvine decided to unboil egg whites to demonstrate an innovation that could slash costs for cancer treatments, food production and other segments of the $160 billion global biotechnology industry.
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Toronto -
Nightwood Theatre presents the world premiere of HER2 to Buddies in Bad Times Theatre in Toronto. Written by Maja Ardal, and directed by Kim Blackwell, HER2 brings the taboo subject of breast cancer onto the stage in a heart-warming manner.
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Tehran -
It is a disease that strikes tens of thousands of Iranians each year, but for 300 pupils news that their teacher had cancer prompted an unusual response -- they shaved their heads in sympathy.
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Colchester -
Danielle Watson, 24, was given a suspended jail sentence after she raised around $15,000 from claiming she had cervical cancer, when she actually didn't.
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Geneva -
The World Health Organization (WHO) is predicting that cancer rates globally are set to increase. At the same time the health agency calls for restrictions on the levels of sugar and alcohol made available to the world's population.
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Two researchers from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore have published a study on cancer and how it develops and their findings might surprise some. It also might scare as the onus on cancer prevention, the research says, is not entirely on you.
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Manchester -
Scientists have taken microscopic images revealing that the protein ties tethering cells together are severed in lung cancer cells. The result of this is that the cells can break loose and rapidly spread.
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South Mimms -
A U.K. based cancer charity estimates that 4 out of 10 cancer cases could be avoided if people make alternative lifestyle choices.
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London -
Nanotechnology is being used in a number of areas. In medicine, there have been advances in using nanoparticles to fight cancer. One problem is stopping the nanoparticles killing other cells. For this, a new solution has been found.
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Scientists in Great Britain have found a link between the levels of selenium in our blood and a decreased risk of cancer.
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Washington -
A new technique that can transmute living cells into permanent materials is one step towards researchers developing more potent anti-cancer medications.
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Every so often a red wine and cancer research item emerges. These center on the chemical resveratrol, which is found in grape skins. A new article looks at the mechanisms at play. However, it could well be another false dawn.
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Lund -
Loss of the Y chromosome, a relatively common phenomenon among aging men, could help explain different rates of cancer between male and female smokers.
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San Francisco -
Often used in Chinese medicine, cucumber and pumpkin may have something in their genes that leads to health benefits according to a new scientific study into plant genomes.
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Researchers have developed new nanoparticles that can be used for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This application could help medics to monitor a tumor’s environment and to assess if drugs have successfully reached their targets.
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Researchers have developed the largest-scale map of direct interactions between proteins encoded by the human genome. This allows for predictions about the genes involved with cancer.
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London -
Researchers have successfully shrunk one of the most aggressive adult brain cancers by combining cannabinoids with radiotherapy.
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Nothing like finding an expert to help you find easy ways to increase your likelihood of remaining healthy. For men who want to lower their chances of prostate cancer, in honor of 'Movember', nutritionist Manuel Villacorta blogged today about just that.
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Although cervical cancer screening saves lives, about eight million women ages 21 to 65 years have not been screened for cervical cancer in the past five years. This is according to a study from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Liverpool -
Researchers in the United Kingdom have discovered a drug combination that triggers a self-destruct mechanism in lung cancer cells.
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Well Dressed for Spring fundraiser for Wellspring in Toronto
Graduation seat reserved for student who lost his life to cancer. Eldarz
Well Dressed for Spring fundraiser for Wellspring in Toronto
Homoeopathic cancer treatment
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Jennifer Stinson and a patient at SickKids Hospital with the Pain Squad app. The Hospital for Sick Children
Gail got some lovely lollies. They were filled with fentanyl!
The late Carolyn E Price, a Digital Journalist Chris Hogg
Arlene Dickinson (CEO of Venture Communications and venture capitalist on the CBC television series Dragons' Den and The Big Decision)
Well Dressed for Spring fundraiser for Wellspring in Toronto
Darlene Jacobs votes with her son Tim Darlene Jacobs
Dr. Emil Frei III Allen Lichter
Metformin, used to treat Type 2 diabetes, may also help fight cancer. Wikimedia commons
Homoeopathic cancer treatment (Toronto School of Homeopathy)
Homoeopathic cancer treatment
Graphene disrupts signals on cancer stem cell membrane. K. Novoselov/University of Manchester
A UC Irvine researcher studies an egg Courtesy UC Irvine
Cervical gland showing an area of high grade epithelial dysplasia (CIN3). Asymptomatic patient, biopsy taken after a routine PAP smear was found to be abnormal. Wikimedia Commons/Haymanj
This is Hank, a wonderful mixed breed who lives in Maine. As you can see, Hank loves the outdoors. Unfortunately he has cancer and will only get to enjoy the beautiful outdoors, for only a couple of more months.
Children in Fukushima, Japan have abnormally large thyroid growths. Video screen capture
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