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July 29, 2014 · Cancer Research
Big news coming to us from across the pond, as we’ve learned that British scientists have developed a revolutionary blood test capable of detecting any type of cancer . This test will help doctors take more precise…
July 15, 2014 · In The Media
Over the weekend, you may have stumbled across a few headlines that left you scratching your head. Several stories from reputable sources with titles along the lines of “Scientists say sniffing farts could prevent…
July 8, 2014 · In The Media
It’s certainly not news that dogs have an exceptionally keen sense of smell. We’ve been studying and testing the capabilities of these super noses since we initially seeked to tame the wild wolf. Thousands of years…
June 27, 2014 · Breast Cancer
Some exciting news has broken as specialists may have a new test for breast cancer risk . Unlike other conventional methods, this test isn’t looking for inherited genetic mutations . It’s looking for specific…
June 17, 2014 · Cancer Prevention
The epidemic of sedentariness is a problem, being made all the more challenging with the advent of tablets and streaming movies that make it even easier to spend countless hours on the ol’ derriere . Studies have…
May 23, 2014 · Cancer Research
The American Association for Cancer Research just released a report which predicts the most deadly cancers for 2030 . These top killers are: Lung Cancer Pancreatic Cancer Liver Cancer Lung cancer already claims more…
May 8, 2014 · Cancer Treatment
In the ongoing battle against cancer, specialists have just taken another very important step toward harnessing the full power of the human immune system . Science journal just published an article which describes the…
May 4, 2014 · Cancer Research
If you’ve been to a nail salon before, then you’ll know that most have little ultraviolet lamps. These devices are used to dry nail polish more quickly, but could they be putting skin cells in your hands at risk ? These…
April 19, 2014 · Cancer Research
Researchers have discovered a link between chronic inflammation of the prostate and more aggressive form of prostate cancer . When the body’s immune system is in a constant state of tension or alertness , it can produce…
April 10, 2014 · Cancer Research
With the many studies conducted on the possible health benefits and risks from consuming coffee , it’s easy to understand why people can get a little confused about what to think. That being said, a new study has…
March 18, 2014 · In The Media
British archaeologists have discovered what could be the oldest intact sample of metastatic cancer in a recently excavated skeleton. This meaningful discovery could offer fresh insight into this fatal form of cancer…
March 7, 2014 · Breast Cancer
A new cancer clinical study has shown significant evidence that yoga can be used to great effect for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Researchers discovered that this form of exercise provided several…
February 25, 2014 · In The Media
What if you could determine if you had any cancerous tumors or blood clots in your body with a simple test similar to the standard pregnancy test? That’s the goal of a group of engineers at the Massachusetts Institute…
February 18, 2014 · Cancer Treatment
It’s been more than a century since the American Cancer Society was originally established by a select group of businessmen and physicians in New York City. The Society had been founded in order to help raise awareness…
January 24, 2014 · Cancer Treatment
An Israeli specialist and his research team have made a “ radical and potentially life-changing ” discovery. It’s something that could help produce a cure for all forms of cancer . This incredible breakthrough is the…
January 13, 2014 · Events & Fundraising
For people like Albert Marcotte, producing new things and finding solutions are part of the everyday process. This Plymouth native launched his first successful venture after completing graduate school . It was a…
January 7, 2014 · In The Media
When you think about the future of cancer treatment -- does it include robots ? Breaking news coming all the way from South Korea suggests that this could be the next step in the fight against cancer . A team of…
December 29, 2013 · Cancer Treatment
This year, Memorial Sloan-Kettering researchers paved the way in pioneering the “Breakthrough of the Year”: cancer immunotherapy. This honor is given each year by Science magazine. Science explained, “Immunotherapy…
December 18, 2013 · Cancer Research
Advances in technology and cancer treatments have increased the percentage of patients who beat childhood cancer . However, a whopping 70 percent of these survivors experience late effects a full 40 years after…
December 9, 2013 · Cancer Research
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is going to be an incredibly valuable tool in the fight against cancer. The latest advancements have made the process of sequencing a person’s full genome ( 3.1 billion base pairs of DNA )…
November 26, 2013 · Cancer Research
Did you know there are significant benefits to enrolling in a clinical trial if you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer? One thing that grabs people’s attention is the chance that this could lead to completely…
October 31, 2013 · Breast Cancer
In the last few years, breast cancer awareness campaigns have seen significant success. According to the director of Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade , Dr. Marc Hurlbert, prevention will be the primary focus for…
September 12, 2013 · Cancer Treatment
As a parent, you probably take plenty of steps to protect your children from the plethora of nasty germs that can be found in various classroom environments around the country at this time of year. However, you might be…
August 17, 2013 · Cancer Research
Now, I am sure that you are all familiar with dogs that have been trained to help sniff out things like bombs or drugs, and these ever faithful companions have also helped pull people from disasters like fires. However,…
August 8, 2013 · Cancer Prevention
While eating garlic might leave your breath smelling a little stinky, studies have shown how it can also help protect the body from developing cancer. According to a new report published in The Daily Telegraph, eating…
July 27, 2013 · Cancer Prevention
According to recent research, it seems that certain bacterial infections could play a role in triggering the onset of pancreatic cancer . This data is based on a growing number of cancer clinical studies which suggest…
July 1, 2013 · Cancer Prevention
The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has eight new lifestyle changes that they strongly recommend for the prevention of prostate cancer. A new study shows that by following these eight lifestyle recommendations, you…
June 25, 2013 · Cancer Prevention
Ever since introducing the vaccine for the human papillomavirus in 2006, the incidence of the cancer-causing virus among teenage girls has been reduced by 56 percent. These numbers are coming from a new clinical study,…
June 17, 2013 · Cancer Research
A team of scientists from the University College in London have been conducting revolutionary experiments in the field of cancer research . Their work has provided some valuable insight into what causes cancer to…
May 26, 2013 · Cancer Research
A number of recent studies have suggested that the link between Actos (pioglitazone) and bladder cancer was much stronger than was indicated in prior clinical trials. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
May 21, 2013 · Alternative Therapies
A new study suggests that people who smoke marijuana have a much lower risk of developing bladder cancer than people who smoke cigarettes. A team of researchers from Kaiser Permanente compared the risk of bladder cancer…
May 14, 2013 · Cancer Community
The sad truth is that most, if not all, of us have been touched by cancer in some way or another. Millions of people are diagnosed each year, but many of these diseases, which used to be death sentences, can now be…
March 3, 2013 · Breast Cancer
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…
February 21, 2013 · inspiration
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…
February 8, 2013 · In The Media
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…
January 21, 2013 · Cancer Community
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…
January 9, 2013 · In The Media
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…
December 17, 2012 · Cancer Community
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…
December 6, 2012 · Cancer Community
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…
November 26, 2012 · Alternative Therapies
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…
November 23, 2012 · Events & Fundraising
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…
November 19, 2012 · Breast Cancer
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…
October 26, 2012 · Breast Cancer
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…
October 3, 2012 · Alternative Therapies
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…
September 28, 2012 · In The Media
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…
September 20, 2012 · Cancer Treatment
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…
August 19, 2012 · Cancer Community
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…
July 6, 2012 · Cancer Prevention
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…
June 30, 2012 · Cancer Treatment
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…
June 28, 2012 · Cancer Treatment
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…
June 15, 2012 · Cancer Treatment
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…
March 19, 2012 · Cancer Treatment
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…
February 4, 2012 · Cancer Treatment
For the first time, the most common type of skin cancer , basal cell carcinoma (BCC), has a miracle drug to treat it. This pill is called Erivedge . The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug on January…
January 20, 2012 · Cancer Research
Between 1938 and the early 1970’s, up to six million women worldwide were prescribed Diethylstilbestrol (DES) , a synthetic hormone meant to prevent a miscarriage. On January 19, 2012, fifty three woman were given the…
January 9, 2012 · Events & Fundraising
Just 15 years ago, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong created one of the most important non-profit brands in history, LIVESTRONG. The goal of this organization is to advocate for policies and funding…
December 12, 2011 · inspiration
We recently came across this amazing Ted Talk by Jay Bradner and felt compelled to share! Jay asks the interesting question of, "How does cancer know it's cancer"? Bradner, a researcher at Harvard and Dana Farber in…
November 29, 2011 · Cancer Treatment
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center just got a turbo boost! This week, Gov. Perry made public the creation of the Institute for Applied Cancer Science which is aimed at turning scientific discovery into…
November 15, 2011 · Cancer Support
Cancer care is a multi-faceted task , and a reputable treatment center is critical in obtaining the best service for your medical needs. Listed here are 5 top cancer treatment centers in America , in a traditional…
November 9, 2011 · Cancer Community
Could we one day see a vaccine for certain types of cancer? Those at the Laboratory of Tumor Immunology and Biology, Center for Cancer Research at the National Cancer Institute are hoping so! Here's the quick abstract:…
September 16, 2011 · Cancer Community
Get out your Gold Ribbons ! On September 1, 2011, Barack Obama proclaimed that September 2011 is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month . The Facts About Childhood Cancer: Each year in the United States approximately…
September 10, 2011 · Cancer Support
Cancer. Who would have ever thought it could be so common? Statistics show that half of all men and one-third of all women in the United States will develop cancer during their lifetimes. This equates to approximately…
July 24, 2011 · Breast Cancer
As long as there is the possibility for newer and better drugs to fight cancer , there remains hope. A few of the recent breakthroughs in cancer drugs are listed below: Breast cancer that has metastasized in…
February 15, 2011 · Cancer Treatment
For more than 100 years, doctors have used extreme cold to destroy and prevent the spread of abnormal tissue growth, a method known as cryotherapy , to treat everything from unwanted freckles to stomach ulcers. Though…
February 15, 2011 · Health & Wellness
It may come as no surprise that happy people are healthy people (and vice versa). Researchers are finding that this may be especially important when it comes to cancer . Although treatments such as chemotherapy and…
February 15, 2011 · Alternative Therapies
There is no shortage of advertising and news articles about the health benefits of everything from ginger to green tea, but often claims are based on preliminary or incomplete research findings. Here are four questions…
February 15, 2011 · Cancer Treatment
Scientists may not have found a cure for cancer yet, but these five drugs could be the next best things: Denosumab Denosumab—a human monoclonal antibody developed by Amgen—targets RANKL, a protein essential…
February 26, 2010 · Cancer Community
This AMAZING TED Talk by Dr. David Agus is just another example of great people making strides in cancer research and prevention. It truly provides hope to all of us that a cure is attainable in our lifetime.…
January 14, 2010 · Cancer Community
On Monday, The New Jersey Legislature approved a measure that will legalize marijuana for medical use by those with chronic illnesses like cancer , muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, Lou Gherig's Disease and…
September 22, 2009 · Alternative Therapies
I came across an article the other day regarding a new medical device that just obtained marketing clearance from the FDA . It’s called the IsoFlow Infusion Catheter and is designed by Vascular Designs , a…
August 19, 2009 · Cancer Treatment
I think that anyone who has donated Bone Marrow knows what a painful and insidious procedure it is. However, because this procedure can save a life... it’s endured. Daniel Kraft, a pediatric oncologist and…
August 18, 2009 · Cancer Treatment
Oral Mucositis , a common complication of radiation and chemotherapy treatment, affects up to 50% of all patients who receive this combination. Patients receiving chemotherapy alone also have a high occurrence of the…
July 27, 2009 · Cancer Treatment
Nanoscience and nanotechnology got started in the early 1980’s and if you can believe it, the first use of its concepts was in a talk given by physicist Richard Feynman on December 29, 1959 called…