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November 21, 2011 · Cancer Treatment

Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees Fighting Liver Cancer

Robin Gibb , 61, is battling liver cancer and is currently receiving treatment at a Harley Street clinic. He has been receiving treatment since May of this year, and is being watched closely by his wife Dwina. According…

November 15, 2011 · Cancer Support

Top 5 Cancer Treatment Centers in America

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 14, 2011 · Cancer Community

Creator of Pink Ribbon, Evelyn Lauder, Dies from Ovarian Cancer

The daughter-in-law of world famous cosmetics founder Estee Lauder, died from ovarian cancer on Saturday. Evelyn Lauder was 75, and was well known for her creation of the Pink Ribbon Campaign , now known around the…

November 11, 2011 · Cancer Community

5 Cancer Organizations Doing Really Great Things

Here's another quick list of some cancer organizations you may have not heard of : Cancer Support Community On June 1, 2011, Gilda’s Club Worldwide and The Wellness Community merged to become the Cancer Support…

November 10, 2011 · Cancer Information

Skin Cancer Overview: 5 Types of Melanoma You Should Be Aware Of

Melanoma is a malignant (cancerous) tumor that is usually found on the skin but can also manifest in the eyes, ears, gastrointestinal tract, leptomeninges and mucous membranes. It is one of three main types of skin…

November 9, 2011 · Cancer Community

New Vaccine for Breast Cancer & Ovarian Cancer Shows Promise

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:…

November 9, 2011 · In The Media

Smokin' Joe Frazier Once Beat Ali, Now Fights Liver Cancer

He was once the boxing heavyweight champion of the world, beating the likes of Muhammad Ali, but now Smokin' Joe Frazier has a tougher battler, liver cancer . Reports indicate that Frazier is now under hospice care ,…

November 8, 2011 · Cancer Prevention

Rise in Mesothelioma Among People Doing DIY Renovations

With the economy in a slump, the housing market is not doing well and people have turned to remodeling their current home instead of trying to sell their home for an upgrade. A study that was published in the Medical…

November 7, 2011 · Alternative Therapies

Israeli Vaccine ImMucin Kills Cancer and Tuberculosis

What if there was a miracle vaccine that could program people’s immune systems to locate and obliterate malignant cells ? What if there was a guarantee that after surgical removal of tumors, radiation and chemotherapy a…

November 7, 2011 · In The Media

Singer Andy Williams Announces He Has Bladder Cancer

Andy Williams, known for songs like "Moon River" and Emmy-winning variety television program "The Andy Williams Show," announced to an audience at his Christmas show over the weekend that "I do have cancer of the…

October 31, 2011 · Cancer Community

5 Breast Cancer Organizations You Probably Never Heard Of

As we come to a close of Breast Cancer Awareness Month here in October, we like to take a look at different breast cancer organizations that held events throughout October. Breast Cancer Organizations come in all…

October 28, 2011 · Cancer Information

The Benefits & Drawbacks of Cancer Insurance

We all have insurance for something, health insurance , life insurance, homeowner’s insurance, auto insurance; the list goes on. A growing number of Americans are now getting cancer insurance . Should someone be…