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According to the Breast Cancer Campaign, thousands of women still die from breast cancer yearly — because current treatments are not always effective and in some cases fail to kill the root of the disease.
In a comprehensive review of breast cancer research published today, 56 of the UK’s most influential breast cancer experts have identified […]
Antioxidants in grape skins and red wine can kill pancreatic cancer cells by getting into the center of the cell’s energy - the mitochondria- thereby disabling its function.
Such were the findings of a team from University of Rochester Medical Center.
The new study also showed that when the pancreatic cancer cells were doubly assaulted — pre-treated […]
Colorectal cancer - sometimes called (large) bowel cancer or simply colon cancer - seems to be in the air this week. Now that the month of March is nearly over and before I totally forget, let me quickly mention that this month is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
According to CDC :
March is National Colorectal Cancer […]
I already mentioned here that Mrs. Cory Aquino has cancer of the colon — as reported by her family on Monday. Although the cancer’s stage was not disclosed, Mrs. Aquino underwent her first round of chemotherapy yesterday (Tuesday).
This all happened at the Makati Medical Center where Mrs. Aquino was confined and earlier diagnosed with colon […]
A charitable foundation to help fight cancer has been launched by Sir Bobby Robson — former England and Newcastle United manager.
Sir Bobby is he himself battling cancer.
The former England and Newcastle United manager hopes to raise at least £500,000 to help equip a specialist unit for the early detection and treatment of the disease.
Sir Bobby, […]
Corazon C. Aquino - former (and first woman) President of the Philippines, has colon cancer.
The condition of Mrs. Aquino (fondly called Cory) was recently revealed by her family.
Former president Corazon Aquino is suffering from colon cancer and is in a hospital, her family said Monday.
Aquino’s daughter Kris, a people television host and actress, read a […]
What: OMG: A Cancer Conference For Young Adults
When: Thursday, April 10th 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Where: Marriott Marquis, Times Square
Following the conference is the:
**Stupid Cancer Happy Hour After Party**
Planet Hollywood, Times Square
9:30pm – 11:00pm
Open Bar (Beer/Wine/Soda)
Drink Specials
Hors D’Ouvres
Door Prizes, Giveaways
Register now for the OMG: A Cancer Conference For Young Adults brought to you by The Leukemia & […]
Anderson Cooper recently had a skin cancer scare. Yup. That Anderson Cooper!
U.S. television journalist Anderson Cooper reveals on his Web site that he had a “small spot” of skin cancer removed from his face this week.
“I’ve been off for the last couple of days,” the CNN news presenter wrote on his blog Wednesday morning.
“I had […]
Huwebes Santo or Maundy Thursday is what it is today here in the Philippines. This is the last week of lent and on Sunday will be Easter already — what is in the Catholic Church calendar the start of a new life. ;-)
Hmm…if I am being a good Catholic, I should have been away from […]
I do watch American Idol. I love this show and is definitely a showcase of America’s talent. Who doesn’t love the good judges, Randy and Paula. Then I guess, everyone had hated Simon Cowell at one point or another. Am I right or Am I right?! Ha ha ha.
Anyway, Simon isn’t that bad all the […]
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Written by Gloria Gamat [email] for b5media.
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