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Cancer Drug Stunts Child's Growth Permanently
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) is a type of Leukemia (blood cancer) for which the drug Gleevec is commonly used. In children this drug appears to stop a child’s growth permanently. This was reported in The Journal of Pediatrics.
HRT Causes Lung Cancer
Women ages 50 to 76, who take HRT, even if they are non-smokers, have a 50% increased risk of lung cancer
Prostate Cancer Cure
Men with prostate cancer who take a brisk walk on a regular basis improve the quality of their life and reduce their risk of dying from the disease
Cellphone and Brain Cancer
Cellphone use linked again to high risk of brain cancer - new study
Broccoli & Brussels Sprouts Block Cancer Proliferation
Substance produced when eating broccoli and Brussels sprouts can block the proliferation of cancer cells
Green Tea Extract Halts Cancer Progression
Mayo Clinic researchers recently announced in a phase II clinical trial, the major component of green tea, halted the progression in the majority of CLL patients
Olive-oil Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Lose Weight
Researchers from The Miriam Hospital have found that olive oil may offer another potential health benefit – it produces greater weight loss in breast cancer survivors compared to a more traditional low-fat diet.
Some Spices Cut Cancer Risk
Researchers report that adding certain spices to your burgers before tossing them on the grill this summer will not only add to the flavor of the meat, but they can also cut the risk of cancer long associated with the cooking of beef.
Pfizer Hid Evidence That HRT Causes Cancer
A Philadelphia jury has found drug giant Pfizer Inc. guilty of deliberately ignoring evidence that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) drug Prempro increased women’s risk of breast cancer
Freezing Tumors Shows Promise Against Cancer
Researchers have succeeded in freezing away breast and prostate tumors in a small number of patients, opening a promising door to a new generation of cancer treatments
Brussels Sprouts Defend against All Types of Cancer
Plant phytonutrients found in Brussels sprouts boost the body`s natural defense systems to protect against cancer and other diseases. Brussels sprouts and other cruciferous vegetables disarm cancer causing chemicals and encourage the body`s detoxification enzymes.
Herb Supplements May Prevent Cancer
DHEA is a natural circulating hormone and the body's production of it decreases with age. Men take DHEA as an over-the-counter supplement because it has been suggested that DHEA can reverse aging or have anabolic effects since it can be metabolized in the body to androgens.
Tilapia May Be Harmful
Farm-raised tilapia is one of the cheapest and most popular fish in the United States and may actually increase inflammation leading to heart disease, arthritis, asthma, and other serious health problems.
Tamoxifen May Cause Tumors to Spread
Tamoxifen helps cancer cells move when patient is low in a protein
Scutellaria Shows Promise in Cancer Prevention
Scutellaria leaf extracts may help prevent cancer
Obesity-Cancer Link Unknown to Many Women
Many women don't know that obesity increases their risk of several types of cancer
Antioxidants Attack Cancer Cells
Antioxidants interfere with the growth of cancers already established, and potentially, even reversing them once established
Breastfed Women Lower Breast Cancer
Women who were breastfed as infants have a lower risk of breast cancer as adults
Mediterranean Diet May Lower Risk of Cancer
More accolades are being heaped on the Mediterranean diet. This time, researchers say the diet may actually help prevent certain chronic diseases
Low LDL Cholesterol Increases Cancer and Death Risk
LDL cholesterol now found to be associated with a significant increased risk of cancer and death
Resveratrol Linked to Cardiovascular Health
Resveratrol now showing significant impact aging process, regulate for positive cardiovascular function, and protect against and reverse cancer
Anemia Drugs May Speed Tumor Growth
Drugs used widely to treat anemia in cancer patients may actually speed progression of the cancer in certain individuals.
An Apple Peel a Day Could Keep Cancer at Bay
An apple peel a day might help keep cancer at bay
Cancer Is A Fungus
This may come as new news to many of you. But it is actually news over a hundred years old! What is cancer and what causes human cells to transform into cancer cells? In 1903 Enderlein and Schmitt proved that cancer was in fact a fungus.
Right Food Cut Cost of Cancer Pills?
food to may boost the effectiveness of drugs and may sharply lower the cost of cancer treatments
Cancer Patients Turning to Complementary Therapies
A steady and significant number of patients are adding alternative treatments into their care -- not to replace, but to complement conventional therapies.
Hormones and Cancer in Women Linked
Two studies published on Wednesday further link hormone replacement therapy with cancer, suggesting -- but not yet proving -- that HRT causes breast and ovarian cancer.
Black Cohosh May Cut Breast Cancer Risk
Black Cohosh, used to help women cope with menopausal symptoms, may reduce breast cancer risk
Watercress May Cut Cancer Risk
Eating the raw green vegetable watercress reduces DNA damage, lower cancer risk
High Blood Sugar Linked to Cancer Risk
Women with high blood sugar may be more likely to develop cancer, even if they don't have diabetes, a Swedish study shows.
Vitamin D for Cancer Prevention
Two new vitamin D prevents half of breast cancer and two-thirds colorectal cancer in the United States.
Grape Seed May Be a Cancer Fighter
Grape seed extract significantly inhibited the growth of colorectal tumors in both laboratory cell cultures and in mice,
Chemo has Long-Term Impact on Brain Function
Chemotherapy causes changes in the brain's metabolism and blood flow that can last as long as 10 years
IV Vitamin C Toxic to Tumors
A recent study by researchers concluded that tumor-toxic levels of vitamin C could be achieved by administering the vitamin intravenously (IV).
Hormone Therapy Ups Ovarian Cancer Risk
New research suggests that prolonged use of hormone therapy in postmenopausal women increases slightly the risk of developing ovarian cancer.
Breast Cancer History Ups Ovarian Cancer Risk
A breast cancer family history, as well as a woman's age and her own personal history of breast cancer, may help identify women at increased risk of developing ovarian cancer.
Obesity Reduces Ovarian Cancer Survival
Obese women with ovarian cancer typically fare worse than those who are not obese.
Exercise Can Reduce Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Exercising can help cancer patients feel better mentally and physically
Abdominal Fat may Raise Colon Cancer Risk
Adults who carry much of their fat around the middle may be at increased risk of colon cancer
When Medical Reality Doesn't Match the Spin
We’re making great progress against cancer, right? The National Cancer Institute desperately wants you to believe that, even if it means spinning the scientific facts to fit the perception.
Most Americans Unaware of Fat-Cancer Connection
More U.S. citizens know the correct number of judges on American Idol than know that being fat helps cause cancer.
Anti-Cancer Veggie Compound
Eat vegetables containing sinigrin, release a chemical known as AITC. In lab tests, AITC inhibited the division of colon cancer cells leaving healthy cells alone.
Arthritis Drugs May Cause Cancer
Rheumatoid arthritis patients taking Humira or Remicade face triple the risk of developing several kinds of cancer and double the risk of getting serious infections
Experts Say 'Portion Distortion' Raises Cancer Risk
"Portion distortion" is increasing waistlines and raising the risk of developing cancer
Protein Helps Vitamin E Fight Cancer
protein that suppresses prostate cancer while enhancing the cancer-fighting effects of vitamin E
Ginger Tea May Fight Cancer
Ginger, green tea and a Chinese herb may all help prevent the development of cancer