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3 Incredible Financial Resources for Cancer Patients

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For anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, the financial costs of treatment and care can be insurmountable. In some cases, some patients aren’t able to afford their treatment even when they have health insurance. Luckily, there are resources available which can provide the financial assistance… that many cancer patients and their families desperately need. However, it is always good to review your available options before choosing the agency that is able to provide you with the best assistance. So without any further ado, let’s have a look at some of the best options that are currently available for

Legal Assistance for Mesothelioma Victims Exposed to Asbestos

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If you or a loved one have been exposed to asbestos in the home or at the workplace, you may be at risk of developing mesothelioma. This rare form of cancer is caused by exposure to asbestos, more specifically the inhalation of asbestos particles. Unfortunately, the symptoms of mesothelioma will likely not manifest in an individual until years after they were exposed to asbestos. As is the case for many types of cancer, diagnosing mesothelioma at an earlier stage… yields a more positive prognosis and more treatment options. Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma The primary cause of mesothelioma cancer is

Cancer Screening Guidelines

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Let’s face it, visiting the doctor’s office is not an activity that many people rank as one of their favorite things to do. So when it comes to getting screened for cancer, most people feel quite uncomfortable as their doctors poke or prod them and perform other tests. This is an understandable anxiety, but as advocates of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month… have tried to convey, many of these cancer-related deaths could be prevented through routine screenings and early detection. In the end, wouldn’t you say that undergoing these somewhat uncomfortable screening tests would be worth it if they can

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

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Each year during the month of March, patients, survivors, health care providers, and many others whose lives have been touched by colorectal cancer come together to help spread awareness about this deadly disease. Colorectal cancer actually refers to any cancer that originates in the colon or the rectum, and it is second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. According to the CDC, many of these deaths could be avoided if more people (50 years and older) would get routinely screened for colorectal cancer. The Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer Unfortunately, this type of cancer… often does not produce

National Kidney Cancer Awareness Month

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Kidney cancer, also referred to as renal carcinoma, is notoriously difficult to detect during the earliest stages. One of the most common symptoms associated with Kidney cancer would be the presence of blood in the urine, though this could be caused by some other medical conditions (including a kidney stone or some form of infection). Why tell you all this? Well, March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, which means that we need to help spread awareness of this potentially deadly disease. Fortunately, the treatments that are available for kidney cancer… are improving all of the time. This has come

Why are More Younger Women Being Diagnosed with Advanced Breast Cancer?

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It seems that there are a lot more young women who are being diagnosed with an advanced type of breast cancer, compared to about 30 years ago. While the overall rate of cancer still remains low for this age group, a new breast cancer clinical study has shed some light on a potential issue. Medical researchers now say that one out of every 173 women will develop breast cancer before she reaches 40. Too make matters worse, the prognosis is often worse for younger patients who are diagnosed with breast cancer…. The Rate of Breast Cancer among Younger

15-Year-Old Jack Andraka, the “Edison” of Modern Times?

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A 15-year-old teenager could help save millions of people with the revolutionary low-cost diagnostic test that he has invented to detect pancreatic cancer at an earlier stage. Who is this teenage wunderkind? His name is Jack Andraka, and some of the top medical researchers in the United States are calling him the “Edison” of modern times! Andraka has developed a simple dip-stick diagnostic test which can detect levels of mesothelin, a biomarker for early stage pancreatic cancer found in the urine and blood. This new test shows incredible promise, and it could easily revolutionize the treatment of this …

Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas Being Shut Down

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Unfortunate news coming out of Texas. A nonprofit research group set to conduct clinical trials in Texas had received the largest grant ever given out by a Texas-cancer fighting agency is going to be shut down. What makes the incident even more untimely is the fact that the nonprofit group had barely even begun work on this new project at the time of this decision. The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas had chosen to give a $25.2 million grant to the Statewide Clinical Trials Network of Texas… in 2010. Things had looked pretty bright for their future after

World Cancer Day 2013

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What would happen if the entire world came together to combat cancer? Well, this is exactly what will happen on February 4th as we celebrate World Cancer Day. This is a very special day when individuals and organizations from around the world get the chance to send a very important message: It is time to make ending cancer a global health priority! Every year on this date, World Cancer Day is celebrated in order to help raise further awareness for cancer and to help encourage better prevention, detection, and treatment… practices. This global health awareness day

Lance Armstrong Finally Comes Clean

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Lance Armstrong, after more than a decade of facing numerous lawsuits and making even more heated denials, has officially acknowledged that he was using performance enhancing drugs during his record-breaking seven Tour de France victories. During a much anticipated interview with Oprah Winfrey, the now disgraced cyclist admitted to using testosterone, EPO, human growth hormones, and other banned substances over the course of his career. In the interview, Armstrong did still challenge a few of the charges that had been levied against him in the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency… report that had rocked the sport’s world when it was released

The Status of Cancer in 2013

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According to the Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, one can easily see that we have been making progress in the treatment of certain tumors. Unfortunately, further analysis of this report also shows that the rates of human papillomavirus-related cancers are still quite high. Overall things are definitely looking better, as there are now lower cancer rates among both genders, and across all racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. for the most common forms of cancer… (including prostate, breast, colon, and lung cancer). On the other hand, the rates of HPV-related cancers, which

Bill Gates Invests in Cancer DNA Sequencing Firm

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In a press release this week, Bill Gates announced that he was investing in Foundation Medicine with some choice words: “Advances in understanding the human genome are having a dramatic impact on almost every area of medicine. Foundation Medicine’s approach in harnessing the power of genomic data to improve care for cancer patients could represent an extremely important step forward in improving routine cancer care. I’m happy to be supporting this quite promising approach.” Foundation Medicine is a cancer research and diagnostics company based out of Cambridge, Massachusetts…. They sell a diagnostic test that is worth $5,800 which uses

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

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Since its introduction in the late 1940’s, the Papanicolaou (Pap) test has been used as an early detection tool for cervical cancer or lesions on the cervix that could eventually become cancerous. This diagnostic test has indeed helped to significantly reduce the number of cervical cancer deaths amongst women in the United States, reducing the rate by more than 70 percent since it was introduced. Despite these advances in early detection for cervical cancer, there was an estimated 12,170 cases of cervical cancer diagnosed in 2012…, and about 4,220 of these women will eventually succumb to their disease. The

Top 5 Cancer Stories of 2012

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As the year of 2012 comes to an end, we wanted to look back at some of the biggest headlines from this memorable year. Some of these stories made us cry, some made us angry, and some showed us the true strength of the human spirit. So as we say goodbye to yet another year of human history, we should remember these stories for some time to come. Lance Armstrong’s Epic Downfall 2012 was certainly a rough year for this former seven-time Tour de France champion. Lance faced a doping scandal… that would cost him not only his sponsors, but

The Holistic Approach to Cancer Treatment

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Most people are probably at least somewhat familiar with the more conventional forms of cancer treatment: chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, immunotherapy, etc. However, these conventional approaches do not always serve as the best option available for the cancer patient. In such instances, patients may choose to look for alternative forms of cancer treatment. Some people also refer to this as holistic healing, which deals with cancer by attempting to treat the whole person and not just the disease itself. In fact, there are a wide variety of holistic cancer treatment centers located around the United States. Their holistic doctors…

Stand Up To Cancer Funds Cancer Research Dream Teams

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There is hardly a person who walks the earth today who has not been affected by cancer in some way. While many cancer research centers… are closing in on discoveries which could one day save the lives of countless cancer patients, there is also a substantial need for additional funding in order for them to continue their research. This is an area where one movement, Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) has started to become a real beacon for hope and support. Just check out what they pulled off at the last World Series, it was truly remarkable:Stand Up To

Treating Patients With Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer

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It’s Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and today we are focussing on some new developments in lung cancer research and treatment. Metastatic cancers are generally incurable by radiation therapy because such cancers are present throughout the body, and radiation cannot treat the entire body. Therefore, it would seem that for extensive stage (ES) small cell lung cancer (SCLC), a metastatic form of lung cancer, radiation therapy is a questionably effectual form of treatment. Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Clinical Trial A clinical trial is taking place in Jacksonville, Florida… at Integrated Community Oncology Network (ICON) to research whether

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: No One Deserves to Die

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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and that means that people all across the country will be showing their support for the lung cancer community. We wanted to show our support this year with some info detailing the impact that this deadly disease. In 1995, the movement to raise further awareness for lung cancer… started with Lung Cancer Awareness Day. As support for the lung cancer movement and community grew, more events were held in honor of the many people who are battling this disease. One of this year’s intriguing messages comes from the Lung Cancer Alliance with their campaign:

Recent Developments in Pancreatic, Breast & Colorectal Cancer Research

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All over the world, there are ongoing cancer clinical trials… which are providing new insights into some of the most deadly diseases known to human kind. With every successful study, medical researchers are developing better treatments and methods of detection which will be used to save many thousands of lives all over the world. Forward progress can be slow and requires a tremendous amount of effort, but they are making some very positive steps in a number of different fields. There aren’t many people out there today who have not been touched by cancer in one form or another. For

November is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

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November is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and you can show your support by taking the time to learn more about this devastating form of cancer. In general, pancreatic cancer has not had as much public exposure as say breast cancer or even prostate cancer has had. However, pancreatic cancer happens to be one of the most deadly forms of cancer. To make matters even worse, the survival rate for this disease has not improved substantially in the over 40 years since the passage of the National Cancer Act. … Show Your Support for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Purple has been chosen

Chuck Pagano on Cancer; “It’s Already Beat”

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It always inspires me how athletes and those in the sports world approach something as devastating as cancer in the same way that they do the game they play. Athletes have a unique ability to channel their competitive nature into transforming themselves to get more out of a circumstance than, at times, even they thought they could.Chuck Pagano, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts was recently diagnosed with Leukemia… and had to step away from the game to undergo treatment. He revisited the team yesterday and after a win over the Miami Dolphins delivered a speech for the

Breast Cancer Treatment Options

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Today, breast cancer treatment has two primary goals: 1. Rid the patient’s body of the cancer 2. Prevent the disease from returning First though, an oncologist will need to determine what type of treatment would be most effective for their patient. They will make this decision based on the size of their patient’s tumor, as well as the extent to which the breast cancer has spread into the lymph nodes and/or throughout other areas of their body (i.e. determining the stage of the patient’s breast cancer…). Several other factors will also play a key role in this decision process

Recent Breakthroughs in Breast Cancer Research

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If you or someone you love is affected by breast cancer, there is hope. Almost daily, new breakthroughs in research are being made. Stem Cells To Fight Breast Cancer Stem cell research continues to lead to new discoveries in science and medicine. Recently, researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center identified a gene (RhoC) which may prevent the spread of breast cancer. The results of this research… “suggest new avenues to combating the deadliest cells driving the most lethal stage of breast cancer progression” by targeting this gene in order to stop the spread of cancer

Top 10 Breast Cancer Fighting Foods

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The Relationship Between Diet & Disease What, exactly, is the relationship between diet and disease? Can the food that you ingest on a daily basis really make a difference? Avoid Meat, Eat Plants Eat plants. This is the general consensus in cancer research today. Through a 20-year research project, commonly referred to as The China Study… (or China-Oxford-Cornell Diet and Health Project), researchers identified 8,000 significant associations between diet and disease. What you put into your body matters. It can create health or disease. The China Study found that “most people who had plant-based diets were healthier” than their

Breast Cancer Awareness Month [INFOGRAPHIC]

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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we put together this little infographic to give an overview of breast cancer. Click the thumbnail below to open the full image: … Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, exceeded only by lung cancer. The chance that breast cancer will be responsible for a woman’s death is about 1 in 36 (about 3%), however death rates from breast cancer have been declining since about 1990, with larger decreases in women younger than 50. These decreases are believed to be the result of earlier detection through screening

Breast Cancer Screening – Oh How Our Views Have Changed

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In 2009, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force officially recommended that women from the ages of 50 to 74 should get a mammogram every two years. Over the years though, women with no medical history of breast cancer risk factors have been given some conflicting recommendations from various medical and advocacy organizations. So, when should women begin to get regular screenings for breast cancer? Well, it seems that women can actually lower their risk of dying from breast cancer by starting to get regular screenings at an even earlier age. In fact, the American Cancer Society, the National …

What an Obama Presidency Has Meant for Cancer Research

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While campaigning for the Presidency in 2008, President Obama and his running mate Joe Biden had been pretty vocal about the continued need for federal funding of cancer research. During the 2008 campaign, they even published their plan to effectively combat cancer while in office by doubling the federal funding for cancer clinical trials and research studies within the next 5 years. Obama would primarily focus on working with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Cancer Institute…, and Congress in order to increase the national funding for cancer related research grants as well as to provide more

What a Mitt Romney Presidency Means for Cancer Research

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As we edge closer to November and the 2012 Presidential Election, there has been plenty of discussion about the differences between Mitt Romney and President Obama. A key factor for many people is the stance that these two men take on stem cell research as it pertains to future cancer treatments…. As a candidate for the Presidency in 2008, Barrack Obama made a pledge to double the funding for cancer research over the next five years. However, during the time that he has been in office, the national funding for cancer research has increased only slightly from its 2008

Getting Ready for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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October is right around the corner, and that means that people are starting to gear up for this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month! This is an annual event that takes place every October in order to help raise awareness for breast cancer. During this month, plenty of information and support will be offered to anyone who has been affected by this illness. It also serves as a great opportunity to remind women everywhere of the importance of early detection…. So, it is time to break out the pink ribbons and show your support for breast cancer awareness this

Recent Breakthroughs in Cancer Research

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Ongoing cancer clinical trials are being conducted all over the world. As medical researchers learn more about these diseases, we inch closer and closer to developing a comprehensive cure for cancer. 2012 has been a great year for medical research in general, but researchers have been seeing some very positive outcomes in the field of cancer clinical research…. In the present world, many of us have been touched by cancer in some way or another. With every year that passes, medical researchers are working together to develop better cancer treatments and therapies, which have been helping more and more

The Importance of Cancer Clinical Trials

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If you have been diagnosed with cancer, then you may want to consider taking part in a cancer clinical trial. These cancer clinical trials have proven to be a very viable option for a large number of cancer patients. Currently, there are numerous cancer clinical trials… which are looking to enroll patients with just about every form of cancer. This may be an option which is perfect for you, but do you even know anything about these clinical trials for cancer? A clinical trial is conducted with a group of volunteers in order to conduct research for a variety

Being There to Lend a Helping Hand

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One cannot overlook the emotional toll that cancer can have on a patient and his or her family. After receiving a diagnosis, there are many emotions which can make it very difficult for the cancer patient to cope with the situation at hand. Often, they need some more help, because their illness can make them feel isolated even from their loved ones. Fortunately, there are various groups and services available which can help cancer patients and their families… through this most difficult of times. Actually, there have been a number of studies which have shown just how important emotional support

Has Judgment been Passed Down on Lance Armstrong?

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It is surely a sad time for sports fans all around the world. The legendary cyclist, Lance Armstrong, will be stripped of all seven of his Tour de France titles and hence forth banned from the sport for life. The judgment was laid down after the cyclist made his decision to stop fighting drug allegations brought up by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. In a letter sent to the USADA… on the 23rd, Lance’s attorney’s officially stated that he did not intend to seek any legal resolution outside of the court. As the allegations stand, the cyclist is being accused

Contemplating Lance Armstrong’s Legacy

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I had hoped this day would never come, but unfortunately it has. As Lance Armstrong started to dominate the Tour de France and allegations arose about doping, one could only wonder…what would this mean for his legacy as a philanthropist and advocate for cancer awareness? If he was in fact found to be guilty, would it diminish or overshadow his efforts to bring solace to the millions affected…? As I am not a cancer survivor myself, it is hard to fully understand the positive impact that Lance has had on so many people, and the hope the he has

4 of The Top Cancer Research Centers in America…and What They’re Up To

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All around the United States, researchers at the top cancer research centers… are hard at work developing new ways to treat a myriad of different cancers. Thanks to the research done at these facilities; we now have the ability to diagnose and treat various forms of cancer which had alluded us not long ago. This ongoing cancer research is imperative to one day developing a comprehensive cure, but the road ahead is long and very difficult. Despite the hardships they face, these researchers continue to make new breakthroughs which have improved our understanding of how these diseases work. So without

It’s Not A Tumor!! Or is it?

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So, What is a Tumor? If you are a fan of the daily horoscope in the newspaper, then you probably already know that the word “cancer” was derived from the Latin word for “crab”. This seems strangely appropriate, seeing as cancer, like a crab, grabs onto a person and doesn’t let them go easily. Medically, the term “cancer” is used to describe a new type of growth which has the ability to invade the surrounding tissues. If the cancer does metastasize, it can spread to the other organs in the patient’s body, eventually killing them if left untreated. Early detection…

Breaking Down the Various Forms of Skin Cancer

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I am sure that you are already aware that spending countless hours in the sun without any protection can greatly increase your risk of skin cancer. However, were you aware that this is the most common form of cancer in humans…? In fact, every year there are estimated to be at least 1 million new cases of skin cancer. The medical community has expressed concern over this issue, since the annual rates of all forms of skin cancer have been on the rise in recent years. Unless some changes are made, nearly half of all Americans who make it

The Top 5 Cancers Affecting Women

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Unfortunately, the numbers show that more and more women are being diagnosed with cancer every year. The higher rates of cancer have become a major concern for medical science, but there are many factors which can increase a person’s risk of cancer…. In many cases, a cancer diagnosis is connected with the patient’s family medical history. While our family history is something that we cannot control, there are a number of environmental and lifestyle factors which we can. Lifestyle choices like your diet, activity level, or smoking can have a significant impact on your overall risk of cancer. The

New Drug Approved for Breast Cancer Patients

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Incredibly, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new drug for breast cancer patients. On Friday, the FDA gave its approval for Novartis’s new breast cancer drug, which will expand the available options for patients in the more advanced stages of this deadly disease. According to recent reports, the drug is known as Aflinitor…, and it works by increasing the time in which endocrine therapy is able to keep this disease at bay. Now that it has been approved by the FDA, the drug can be used by the patients who are postmenopausal with a

Know Your Options: Home Health Care and Hospices

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If you of a family member has been diagnosed with cancer, it is nice to know that you have options available to you even during the toughest of times. For some patients, they may no longer need to be in the hospital, and with home health care services they can still receive the required care at home. Unfortunately, there are some patients who will succumb to their illness. When it comes to this stage, a hospice can help… to make sure that they feel as comfortable as possible in their final days. Advantages of Home Health Care With home health

Benefits of Medical Imaging & Screening for Cancer Patients

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The benefits from continued medical imaging and screening for cancer… cannot be understated. As many people know, catching cancer at an early stage can mean the difference between life and death. With new improvements in medical imaging and screening, our doctors can now see things that they once missed. Medical Imaging With new advancements in medical imaging, doctors can make better decisions when it comes to choosing the appropriate cancer treatment. However, medical imaging, taken on its own, is not a treatment. Its true value lies in providing more detailed information about the patient’s condition. These state of the art

CPS-3 Clinical Trial Now Enrolling in Tampa, Florida

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A new landmark clinical study is taking place to determine the best ways to prevent cancer. St. Joseph’s Hospital, a cancer treatment center in Florida, is helping the ACS find “cancer fighters” living near Tampa Bay who wish to join this new study being conducted nationwide. The research study is about how lifestyle, environmental and genetic factors might cause or even prevent cancer. This oncology clinical study… is open to both men and women between the ages of 30 and 65, with the only major stipulation being that participants have never been diagnosed with any type of cancer. If

Nora Ephron Passes Away After Struggle with Leukemia

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Nora Ephron tragically passed away this Tuesday from pneumonia at the age of 71. Ephron had been battling valiantly against an aggressive form of leukemia for a few years now, but unfortunately the disease proved to be too much in the end. The critically acclaimed writer/director, who was nominated for three Academy Awards, had been diagnosed with leukemia back in 2006. However, Ephron did not initially go public with her diagnosis. Ephron’s oncologist…, Dr. Gail Roboz, reported that she had died from acute myeloid leukemia at the New York Presbyterian Hospital. This initial report was made by CBS News.

GERD May Increase Your Risk of Esophageal Cancer

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A new GERD clinical study has had some interesting results. This recent study was published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association. The medical researchers that were conducting this study came to a new conclusion which may shock the many Americans who live with gastroesophageal reflux disease (or GERD). Their study has shown that inflammation could play a crucial role in the progression from reflux to esophageal cancer…. Rune Erichsen, MD, one of the medical researchers from Aarhus University Hospital, served as the lead author of this GERD clinical study. She stated

New Approach to Screening Chemo Drugs

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Researchers are now able to use a 3D computer model which helps them to screen millions of chemo drugs. This brand new approach has been able to give researchers a fully movable view of the structure of a protein that is believed played a crucial role in chemotherapy… failure. For the longest time, medical researchers could only use still images of the proteins linked to recurring forms of cancer. They hoped that studying these images would provide them with an understanding of exactly why these proteins could make some chemotherapies fail. Fortunately, staring at those still images will soon be

Ten Foods That Can Help Lower Your Risk of Cancer

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There are a number of foods that contain high amounts of antioxidants… and agents that help reduce your chances of getting cancer. Below is a list that contains the names of these foods and there benefits to the body. Turmeric This brightly yellow colored spice is a first rate anti-inflammatory herb. It has been proven to aid in cancer prevention, skin damage, cataracts and Alzeihmers. Chia seeds Chia seeds contain the highest amount of omega-3 and fiber than any other seeds or plants known to man. These seeds are great for lowering cholesterol, normalizing blood pressure, and improving digestion. The

Have We Beaten Prostate Cancer?

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When the clinical trial for Johnson & Johnson’s new cancer drug went better than anyone could have expected, it caused quite a stir. Usually, the whole clinical trial process can take some time. Medical researchers have to analyze the results of the trial, which (if the results are positive) often leads to further tests on more participants. So it came as a bit of a shock when this latest clinical trial was actually shut down in order to administer this new drug to all of the participants. Johnson & Johnson’s Zytiga… was approved by the FDA only last year. Since

Warren Buffet Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

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It was recently announced that Warren Buffet, age 81, has been diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer. The announcement was made by the American multinational conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway, of which Mr. Buffet is acting CEO and Chairman. It has been reported that Warren is scheduled to begin receiving radiation treatment in mid-July, but the immaculate investor remains upbeat stating that he still feels in excellent health. The news that Warren Buffet has been diagnosed with prostate cancer… has other ramifications as well. Given this full disclosure, there will now be added pressure on Buffet to finally reveal the name

Which Industries are the Biggest Health Risks to Work In?

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No matter what industry you work in, you will inevitably face some kind of danger or health risk. Some industries are much worse than others when it comes to health risks, though. If you are trying to decide what type of career to get into, here are some industries that have the biggest health risks associated with them. Mining Working as a miner is one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Not only do you have to work down in a mine shaft that could collapse at any moment, you also have to be subjected to fumes that…

Jose Padilla vs. Leukemia

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We were recently contacted by Jonathan Goudy, a Utah Valley University entrepreneur student. One of his fellow classmates was diagnosed with cancer this semester and for their final project, the entrepreneur class is raising money for him. They made a really cool video about this story and asked that we post it to our blog and social media channels…so, here it is!This fundraiser is licensed by the state of Utah and all proceeds will be going to Jose Padilla. You can also check out the page they created here…!

Ending an Asbestos Futures Market

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You do not have to be a lawyer to know the order: first you file a case, and then you get a trial date. Right? Well, in Madison County, Illinois, a “Futures Market” of asbestos lawsuits… developed when Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder declared a Preliminary Order allowing plaintiff firms in asbestos cases to reserve trial dates before a case had even been filed. Crowder, a Democratic circuit judge in an area where judges are elected positions, was removed from asbestos cases after her campaign received $30,000 in donations from three plaintiff firms that were awarded the majority of next year’s

Fight Cancer with the Benefits of Juicing (Recipes)

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Tired of being exhausted? Feeling sluggish at work? These are symptoms from the body telling you that your body is lacking important nutrients…! In order to gain these nutrients and to know 100% you are getting all the right nutrients you need, a healthy diet must be part of your daily lifestyle. We all know that it is very tempting to grab a high carb, fast and easy lunch but you can do this and still get the nutrients you need by up taking a daily habit of juicing! Throw out your food journal and your 2 hour-long recipe

Can Aspirin Be Used to Prevent Cancer?

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Is it possible that aspirin can prevent cancer…? Could a cheap old drug be the cure to the number one death of the world? Studies show that aspirin can prevent the risk of heart attacks, strokes, tumors, and cancer. 51 studies on over 70,000 people show that both men and women who took daily dosses had lower risk of dying from cancer. But in order for this to work it is said that you must take it every day for more than 5 years, which is difficult to do for most people. But, by doing this, you may cut

Nano-Technology Provides New Cancer Treatment Options

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Within the last decade, nanotechnology has impacted the health care system greatly. This interest has provided an emergence of studies and experiments in the biotechnology and medical field and has provided us with new visions toward the future of medicine. Eric Drexler, author of the bible of nanotechnology, “Engines of Creation” proposed the idea that this new technology “is truly something wonderful that will change the world forever”. With this type of technology, new treatment of cancers… and disease can occur by redesigning the molecular chains. Redesigning molecular chains is done by zeroing down into the atomic structure and manipulating

Medical Marijuana: an Issue of State’s Rights

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In 1996, the voters of California passed Proposition 215, which declared the medical use of marijuana legal in the state. Proposition 215 came into conflict, however, with Federal Law, which prohibits the use of medical marijuana, even for medicinal purposes. After Proposition 215 passed, Angel Raich used homegrown marijuana (cannabis); an act which was now legal under California law, but illegal under the Federal Controlled Substances Act. Ms. Raich, who suffers from Radiation Necrosis, an inoperable brain tumor, sued the Federal Government. In addition to claiming that marijuana was the only way to ease her pain from the …

How Pollution Affects Your Chances of Getting Cancer

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Did you ever think that what you are breathing in every second of everyday could affect your future? Evidence shows that pollution caused by the burning of fossil fuels causes the death of 30,000 to 50,000 Americans each year. The causes of these deaths were from multiple diseases such as heart disease, lung cancer… and many other respiratory diseases. According to the American Lung Association, an estimate of 141 million Americans live with the presence of unhealthy air. Air intake is very important when it comes to health. It can affect the way you think, sleep, and feel just like

Federal Judge Blocks Imposition of Graphic Anti-Smoking Pictures on Tobacco Products

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In 2009, President Obama signed into law the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. In an effort to prevent cancer…, the law would have required that tobacco companies place graphic color advertisements on cigarette packages that would cover the top 50% of the front and back of the package and 20 percent of print advertisements. Reynolds American, along with other firms, sued the Food and Drug Administration, claiming the mandates for cigarette packages, cartons and advertising violate their First Amendment right to free speech. On February 9, 2012, federal Judge Richard Leon ruled that forcing such images on

Susan G. Komen and the Planned Parenthood Debate

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Over thirty years ago, Nancy G. Brinker watched as her sister, Susan G. Komen, was losing her battle with breast cancer. Nancy promised her dying sister that she would do everything possible to end the disease, and in 1982 began the long process of fulfilling that promise by founding Susan G. Komen for the Cure. What began as a humble mission by a loving sister has evolved into a massive grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, which has invested approximately two billion dollars into ridding the world of breast cancer…. For example, in January of this

Eating Right Can Save Your Life

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Did you know that what you’re eating could play a significant role in your treatment of cancer? There have been multiple studies and an abundance of research done to show that consuming a healthy nutritional diet could reduce the effects of cancer causing cells…. According to the book “The China Study” by Dr. T. Colin Campbell “Eating right can save your life”. T. Colin Campbell is a well-known health studies research scientist, graduated from Cornell University with a PHD in nutritional biochemistry. He has spent most of his life researching the effects of health and has written a

$15 Million to Breast Cancer Victim After Doctor Misdiagnosis

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In 2002 Stephanie Tesorioro walked into the Carol Baldwin Breast Cancer Center complaining of a lump in her breast. It was there that Ms. Tesorioro was told that, regarding the lump in her breast, everything was okay. According to Ms. Tesorioro’s attorney, Dr. Fisher missed mammography abnormalities, and did not conduct the relevant sonography of the area where the lump was being reported. It was following this experience at the center that Ms. Tesorioro missed the chance to have her cancer diagnosed…. Sixteen months later, Ms. Tesorioro’s cancer spread to her lymph nodes and bones. Not relevant to

The Anatomy of an Asbestos Lawsuit

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Asbestos was a popular mineral because of its affordability and many commercial applications. The minerals are able to absorb well, it is strong and is resistant to fire, heat and electricity. While these qualities made Asbestos popular for building and electrical insulation, it is one negative quality which has resulted in a tidal wave of lawsuits; Asbestos produces a dust that, when inhaled, contributes to the development of illnesses such as Mesothelioma… (a malignant cancer in the lining of the chest or adnominal cavity). What the advertisements that blanket the airwaves do not explain, is that there are actual legal

Actos Law Suits Due To Increased Bladder Cancer Risk

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In June of 2011, the FDA announced that patients taking the diabetes drug Actos for more than a year may have an increased risk of Bladder Cancer. Actos (pioglitazone) is a diabetes drug by Takeda Pharmaceuticals. The purpose of the medication was that; along with diet, an exercise program and sometimes with other medications, the drug could treat type 2 diabetes… (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Actos is an addition to the class of insulin sensitizing diabetes medication referred to as Thiazolidinediones (“TZDs).