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Archive for March 2008

March 18th, 2008

Under Armour Announces Search for Breast Cancer Survivors to Become the New Face of the “Power in Pink” Campaign

The leader in performance apparel and footwear - Under Armour- has launched its 5th annual “Power in Pink” campaign.
These, I got from Allison Blass (New Media Coordinator, MWW Group):
As part of the “Power in Pink” campaign, Under Armour is encouraging survivors and women currently living with breast cancer to share their inspirational stories of […]

By Gloria Gamat -- 3 comments

March 18th, 2008

Wanted: AYAs (young adults and adolescents) with Cancer

What:”It Can’t Own Me” A Special Event for AYA Patients in California

When: Saturday April 12, 2008 5-8pm at Dave and Buster’s in Orange

Where: 20 City Blvd., West Bldg. G, Suite 1 Orange, CA 92686

Who: Friends and family are welcome.

RSVP: Reserve your space by April 4th by emailing itcantownme.org

Hat tip to Whitney Liem, […]

By Gloria Gamat -- 0 comments

March 17th, 2008

Cancer Commentary Links 17-March-2008

Wow, it’s Monday again!? Yeah it is. Another manic Monday…
I hope you guys had a great weekend. I hope you are recharged, rested and was able to unwind.
Here are the top five I found today, at the cancer front:

Fat Women ‘At Greater Cancer Risk’
Alzheimer’s or cancer: Which disease would you rather die from?
Eating broccoli can […]

By Gloria Gamat -- 0 comments

March 14th, 2008

It’s Nutrition Month Too, Here at b5media Science & Health Channel

March is National Nutrition Month. Here at Cancer Commentary, we are crazy about food too, especially those that have anti-cancer properties!
To support the National Nutrition Month, here inside the b5media Science and Health Channel, we pay tribute to nutrition and how it relates to respective blogs in the channel.
Check out the theme day post, written […]

By Gloria Gamat -- 0 comments

March 14th, 2008

Allergic Reaction To Cancer Drug Cetuximab (Erbitux), Found

An allergic reaction to the cancer drug cetuximab has been found.
Sometimes the reaction includes anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition characterized by a drop in blood pressure, fainting, difficulty breathing, and wheezing.
Now researchers funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, have discovered that specific pre-existing antibodies […]

By Gloria Gamat -- 2 comments

March 13th, 2008

Robert De Niro “Won” Against Cancer Suit

Robert De Niro “won” against the cancer suit filed against him by Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company.
A Los Angeles judge on Tuesday granted the actor’s request to toss a lawsuit filed against him by an insurance company that claimed De Niro intentionally withheld that he had prostate cancer before the insurer signed on to cover one […]

By Gloria Gamat -- 0 comments

March 12th, 2008

Cancer, Nutrition, Channel Theme Day and Nutrition Month

It has all been said so many times already that one’s diet plays a big role in cancer and cancer prevention.
Although that is true, we cannot just decide one day to pick up a healthier diet (like increasing the intake of fruits and veggies!!) and be assured we won’t increase or risk of developing any […]

By Gloria Gamat -- 1 comment

March 11th, 2008

This cancer blogger is back online!

It just sucks when I cannot get online without going out of the house. But that’s exactly what happened to me in the last 3 days.
Suddenly, my crappy PC is the most beautiful work station on the face of the earth! Ha ha ha. ;-)
Anyways, I just wanna list those important stuff that I missed […]

By Gloria Gamat -- 0 comments

March 10th, 2008

This blogger is having some technical problems!

My weekend was such a crap, considering only the fact that the data network was down. Not available.
I haven’t worked outside of the house in the past one year, and so I am being annoyed by the sights, sounds and the many people crowding the internet shops!
So, please bear with me in the next few […]

By Gloria Gamat -- 0 comments

March 8th, 2008

March 2008: Moffitt Dietitians Celebrate National Nutrition Month

For the Moffitt Cancer Center’s Department of Nutrition and their Dietitians, March is a month-long celebration of National Nutrition Month.
Together with the other medical disciplines, Dietitians help in providing quality care and comprehensive medical nutrition therapy, including:

Prevention and treatment of malnutrition
Counseling on diet and cancer prevention
Counseling on dietary supplements
Provision of tube-feeding recommendations
Food safety guidance for […]

By Gloria Gamat -- 0 comments

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