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Researchers at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute are testing a new drug – sulindac – to evaluate its potential in reversing the smoking-related damages to the lungs in order to lower the risk of getting lung cancer.
Previous studies have shown that sulindac has been beneficial in preventing the development of pre-cancerous […]
While I am still looking at the Edwards’ story involving cancer and sticking to the presidential race, another U.S public personality in the name of White House Press Secretary Tony Snow emerged public on his recurrent cancer.
Before I can compose my thoughts on the matter, I found this very interesting blog: A Pastor’s Cancer Diary.
This […]
Since my last good paying gig ended in February I’ve been working a part-time job I’d applied to when I was looking to supplement said good paying gig. While I find it interesting enough, it’s honestly not enough money. So I’ve been out and about looking for more gainful employment.
It’s a bit […]
In patients with stage IIIA non-small-cell lung cancer, radiation may be a better option than surgery after an initial chemotherapy treatment – according to a randomized controlled trial conducted by Jan van Meerbeeck, M.D., Ph.D., of the University Hospital of Ghent in Belgium, and colleagues from the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer […]
Lignans are estrogen-like compounds found in plants (naturally available in flaxseed and a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains) and belong to a family of compounds called phytoestrogens.
Phytoestrogens like hormones can bind to estrogen receptors, suggesting potential role in breast cancer prevention.
Now, as reported in the March 21 issue of the Journal of the […]
A National Cancer Institute-led study concluded that in take of a high fat diet may lead to an increased risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
The researchers found that doubling fat intake, from 20 percent to 40 percent, was associated with a 15 percent increase in breast cancer risk.
The increase in risk was similar […]
I’ve been home since Wednesday night, swirling in and out of Darvocet induced sleep, and reacquainting myself with the discomfort that comes with surgery.
It was “much easier” this time – less tissue removed, a lower dose of anesthetics, and no sentinel node biopsy to contend with. I constantly have to remind myself to slow […]
Excuse the quietness in this blog. Robin is recovering from her recent surgery. We all wish you are doing nicely Robin and would like to hear all about it when you get back.
While I, am recuperating from my “hang-over” from 2 seasons of Grey’s Anatomy. Yes folks, since my last post here, I spent watching […]
Stem cell and cancer scientists at the University of British Columbia have discovered new non-toxic and targeted therapies for metastatic breast and ovarian cancers.
[Metastatic cancer is invasive cancer that spreads from the original site to other sites in the body.]
Previously shown to be a predictor of metastatic breast cancer, the protein called podocalyxin has now […]
There has been a buzz on the anti-cancer properties of curcumin- a substance extracted from turmeric root.
Now, Curecumin™ - a Bioresonant Phytotherapeutic® form of Turmeric containing curcumin and a product of Bioponic Phytoceuticals, Inc. (OTC: BPYT) – could be an important treatment for prostate cancer.
At least based on scientific articles posted at UroToday and published […]
Cancer therapies, healing, and society.
Written by Gloria Gamat [email] for b5media.
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