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Cancer in the headlines, November 27
November is a month for cancer awareness. This month, the following were observed (source: Dana-Farber Institute): Lung Cancer Awareness Month Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month National Bone Marrow Awareness Month New guidelines: Pap smears can star...
Cancer in the headlines, October 30
Some cancer news for you this weekend… Andrew Lloyd Webber vows to beat prostate cancer British star composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his spokesman revealed. But he is not taking a passive stance but vows t...
Cancer in the headlines, August 28
Another sunny weekend on my side of the world. However, our thoughts are with the victims of the bush and forest fires in many parts of the world. Such devastations have long-term effects on the environment, including the air we breathe. I am also br...
News from the cancer side, August 21
It’s been ages since I had brought you some cancer news. I was away, travelling in southern Africa during the last three weeks. Knowing that Internet access is rather difficult where I was going, I didn’t even bring my laptop with me. Can...
News from the cancer side, July 24
News from the cancer victims Hartson facing cancer treatment Ex-footballer John Hartson has recently been diagnosed with testicular cancer which has metastasized to his brain. The 34-year old professional football player was a striker for Wales and u...
News from the cancer side, July 3
News from the survivors Lance Armstrong starts Tour de France While fireworks go up in the US tomorrow, our favorite cancer survivor Lance Armstrong will start the first stage of Tour de France tomorrow in his bid for his 8th title. The 96th Tour goe...
News from the cancer side, June 26
It’s really summer finally! Have a great weekend! News from the cancer victims Remembering Farrah Fawcett I come from a generation who grew up with the TV series Charlie’s Angels (yes, it was a series before the films!), Six Million Dolla...
News from the cancer side, June 12
News from the toxicologists Formaldehyde, pesticide increase cancer risk Two ongoing studies indicate that exposure to certain compounds increased the risk for certain types of cancer. Formaldehyde exposure among industrial workers is associated with...
News from the cancer side, June 5
News from the survivors This coming Sunday, June 7 is National Cancer Survivors Day. In commemoration of this event, the author-doctor-cancer survivor Laura Liberman will give a talk on Women Conquering Cancer: A Celebration of National Cancer Surv...
News from the cancer side, May 22
News from the cancer patients Arrest ordered for mom of boy, 13, resisting chemo The 13-year old boy with Hodgkin’s lymphoma who refused to have chemotherapy has been reported to have disappeared together with his mother. The family belongs to ...
