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 22, 2014 · Cancer Prevention
We’re in the thick of summer, and inevitably that means we need to have a discussion about protecting yourself from skin cancer . Recent studies have shown that skin cancer cases (both for melanoma and nonmelanoma…
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…
June 6, 2014 · Cancer Prevention
If you suddenly start hearing more Canadians saying they’re glad they were circumcised, don’t be too surprised. A new Canadian study has produced data which suggests this ancient practice may actually offer men some…
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 16, 2014 · Cancer Prevention
Did you know that one in five Americans are expected to develop some form of skin cancer during the lifetimes? That’s an incredible statistic, especially considering that these diseases are often preventable. It’s for…
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 25, 2014 · Cancer Prevention
This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of human papillomavirus DNA tests as the first line of screening for cervical cancer. The HPV DNA test had initially been approved for use…
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…
April 5, 2014 · Breast Cancer
Researchers recently completed an extensive review of half a century worth of studies on the benefits and risks that are associated with getting yearly mammograms. Overall, this method of breast cancer screening is…