Aug 28, 2009

Submitted by Know Cancer: Edward Moore Kennedy, better known as Teddy Kennedy was born on February 22, 1932, the youngest of Joseph and Rose Kennedy’s nine children. Teddy was first diagnosed with brain Caccer in May 2008 after having a seizure and battled it for a year before it claimed his life at age 77. Teddy was no stranger to cancer as his (Read More)

Jul 15, 2009

Livescience.com Cancer is the top killer worldwide. But strides have been made. (Read More)

Jul 22, 2009

ScienceDaily: Health & Medicine News The role of a protein called XIAP in the regulation of cell death has been identified by researchers and has led them to recommend caution when drugs called IAP inhibitors are used to treat cancer patients with underlying liver conditions. (Read More)

Aug 03, 2009

Submitted by Know Cancer: Seeing a child go through a battle with Cancer is heartbreaking. It’s hard to know what to say or do as they are going through the tough emotions and confusion that comes with this fight. How do you help them cope and find meaning in their illness?. (Read More)

Jul 31, 2009

Submitted by Know Cancer: Of all things you don't want to turn into a popularity contest, cancer funding is one of them. (Read More)

Jul 29, 2009

Submitted by Know Cancer: Many camps are getting hit twice by cutbacks in corporate support and then again by subsidizing camper admission fees, because families just don’t have money right now. Read more and together let’s figure out what we can do to help:. (Read More)

Jul 26, 2009

ScienceDaily: Health & Medicine News Oncologists have debated whether patients with a certain type of advanced lung cancer would benefit from surgery. Now a major study has found that surgery can significantly prolong survival without progression of the cancer, but does not dramatically improve overall survival. (Read More)

Jul 27, 2009

Submitted by Know Cancer: Despite the fact that there are many psychological responses to cancer, there is at least one that is universal--the heightened sense of anxiety experienced even by the most well balanced individuals. (Read More)

Jul 01, 2009

MSNBC A glass of wine a day may help breast cancer patients better tolerate radiation therapy and reduce its adverse effects, according to a new study by an Italian medical university. . (Read More)

Jul 09, 2009

Submitted by Know Cancer: Recently there has been a ton of build up about antioxidants: drink green tea, eat pomegranates, try acai juice! All the hype is not totally overrated, evidence has been shown that antioxidants slow or reduce cancer and other diseases by fighting free radicals. Most of us already know that antioxidants are good cancer fight (Read More)

Jul 08, 2009

Submitted by Know Cancer: Two months after pro golfer Phil Mickelson's wife Amy was diagnosed with breast cancer, his mother has been diagnosed with the same disease, Mickelson's sister, Tina Mickelson, revealed to the San Diego Union Tribune on Monday.... (Read More)

Jul 08, 2009

Submitted by Know Cancer: Even when they get identical medical treatment, black Americans with breast, ovarian and prostate cancer tend to die earlier than patients of other races, a finding that suggests biological or genetic factors may play an important role... (Read More)

Jul 08, 2009

Submitted by Know Cancer: For some liberals, reform will be a success only if it includes a new government-run insurance plan to compete with private insurers. For many conservatives, a bill must exclude such a public plan. For others, the crucial issue is how much money Congress spends covering the uninsured. (Read More)

Jul 02, 2009

Submitted by Know Cancer: New research is strengthening the link between healthy eating and the prevention of certain types of cancer. Additionally, some diets, notably high calorie and high fat diets, can increase the risk of cancer. A diet full of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains yields numerous immediate and short term benefits, and now (Read More)

Jul 02, 2009

Submitted by Know Cancer: From tofu and tacos to baby formula and burgers, soy products have swept the nation as a healthy source of protein, with a reputation for being all natural and good for you. New studies have however raised questions ... (Read More)

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