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Potential New Cancer Drug Identified by Scientists

We all know that Cancer claims a lot of lives and many of us have lost relatives to the disease, I know I have.

Scientists from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Centre have been able to accomplish what a lot of scientists have been trying to do for years; they have found a cancer drug which doesn’t kill normal cells in the way that it does tumour cells.

To read the full and in depth article about this discovery click here.

Black American women have worse form of breast cancer

A study has shown that Black American women have the worst form of breast cancer, their cancer is more hard to treat and they get it earlier the study also says that Read more

Breast Cancer Awareness products to look out for: Photos

The Breast Cancer Awareness marketing campaign is very much close to the heart for me, quite a few years back my aunt on my mothers side found out she had breast Cancer which was a shock for us even more so for her, but with numerous trips to the hospital and operations in which one operation entailed part of her Read more

According to Reuters and their source more less-educated Americans die of cancer

I have just read an article on Reuters stating that less-educated Americans are more likely to die of cancer; this report has been made by the Journal of the Read more

Cell phones and risk of brain cancer

Director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Dr. Ronald Herberman has told his faculty that they should limit the time they spend on their cell phones, because of a possible risk from brain cancer.

In his warning to his faculty, Herberman pointed to nonpublished research. This research suggests that everyone especially children should limit “long-term cell phone use to possible adverse health effects including cancer.”

Herberman had also said that children are more at risk from brain cancer from cell phones, as their brains are still developing.

The American Cancer Society has said that Herberman’s warnings are a little strong, as there is a lack of evidence. They also said that if there was a risk, it was very small. Herberman followed up by saying that even if the risk was small, it is still too great for us and our children.

Do you agree that long term cell phone use can lead to brain cancer?

Western Digital pink passport external hard drive: for breast cancer research

Western Digital decided a few weeks ago to launch a new range of colors to their Passport line of external hard drives, and now it seems as if they have added yet Read more

Robin Roberts of ABC’s Good Morning America Is Battling Breast Cancer

Robin Roberts of ABC’s Good Morning America announced today that she is battling breast cancer.

Robin found out she had breast cancer after she Read more

Toni Braxton Has Been Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

It has been reported that Toni Braxton has been diagnosed with breast cancer a few months ago.
According to tabloids in the States, Toni has been undergoing secret treatment, including chemotherapy.

She is currently starring in a Las Vegas Read more

Patrick Swayze is dying due to Pancreatic Cancer

It has just been reported that Patrick Swayze is suffering from a particularly vicious form of pancreatic cancer which has now spread to his other organs, and is not responding to treatment.

Its said that he was diagnosed with the disease in January and after having radical chemotherapy the three doses of chemotherapy have failed to significantly shrink the tumour, and doctors have now told Patrick who is 55 to prepare for the end and could have as little as five weeks to live according to the National Enquirer magazine.

A source close to Patrick said that “He was told he could have two more treatments, but his cancer was not responding. In short - they held out little hope for a cure it’s time to start praying for a miracle.”

Sufferers of pancreatic cancer typically have a survival rate of less than 5 per cent, but as the cancer has spread to Patrick’s other vital organs he has an even lower chance of beating the disease.

All our thoughts and prayers are with Patrick and his family at this time

NatWest Denies Breast Cancer Sufferer an Insurance Payout

A woman who suffered from breast cancer has been denied insurance payout as she tried to rebuild her life after the terrible breast cancer due to an omission in her policy. Jilly had £70,000 of cover of which she claimed for and was totally confident that it would pay out but this Read more

Paul Newman gives NHS breast cancer unit £20,000 gift

Paul Newman the Hollywood legend has done a nice thing for the NHS, and that is to give the NHS breast cancer unit a £20,000 gift. 82 year-old Newman gave the Read more

New Breakthrough For Prostate Cancer Test

After many years of testing a new and more accurate test for prostate cancer is being launched today, but the £300 test is only available privately at present. Read more

World’s Oldest Mother At 66 Is Struck Down With Cancer

It was revealed yesterday that the lady who became the world’s oldest mother at 66 has been struck down with cancer.

Single mum Carmen Bousada who is now 67 was diagnosed with cancer months after having her twins.

Carmen said that “I have a Read more

Indiana Family Give Patrick Swayze Cancer Cure Hope

It has been reported that Patrick Swayze has been given a huge boost in his pancreatic cancer battle by an Indiana family.

The Loughmans has launched a campaign to force U.S. medical bosses to make a revolutionary new treatment available to sufferers.

Connie Loughman was diagnosed with deadly pancreatic cancer last summer just months before Patrick was diagnosed.

As part of their public campaign, the Loughman family has launched the website CureConnieAndPatrick.com and they’ve also produced a new video promoting their efforts.

A spokesman for the Loughmans said that “Well-meaning, but misguided, regulations have tied the hands of the Food & Drug Administration and the biotechnology firm, Genvec, from providing access to the only drug shown to cure the disease. Meanwhile, 90 per cent of patients die within one year of being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and 95 per cent are dead within five years of diagnosis. The Loughman family hopes that public pressure will convince the Fda and biotechnology firm, Genvec, to cut through the red tape and grant access of the gene therapy Tnferade to Mrs. Loughman… and others battling pancreatic cancer, including actor Patrick Swayze”.

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Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne Raised Over $800,000 For Colon Cancer Foundation

Over the past week Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne have cleared out their infamous Beverly Hills mansion and had a massive sale for charity.

They sold everything from furniture to Christmas ornaments Read more

Son Tony Griffin confirms Merv Griffin has died of prostate cancer

Game-show producer Merv Griffin (aged 82) has died of prostate cancer according to a statement from his son Tony and one released by The Griffin Group/Merv Griffin Entertainment.

Last month saw Merv Griffin admitted to Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles because his cancer had returned; the cancer was treated originally in 1996 Read more

Casio EX-Z75 Special Edition Digital Camera in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Casio who we gladly take our hats of too make some great electronics and with them releasing the Casio EX-Z75 Special Edition Digital Camera in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This special edition Exilim camera is a limited edition pink Casio EX-Z75 that features Read more

Cancer Campaigner Jane Tomlinson Has Lost Her Fight

Jane Tomlinson family have announced that Jane died last night at St Gemma’s Hospice in Leeds after a long battle against breast cancer.

The mum-of-three, who was diagnosed with Read more

Trisha Goddard diagnosed with breast cancer

It has been reported that talk show host Trisha Goddard has just been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Trisha who is a mum-of-two now faces chemotherapy after a lump was discovered during a routine mammogram three weeks ago.

It’s said that Trisha already had a tumour from her breast removed and that doctors also took lymph nodes samples for a biopsy. Reportedly Initial results were positive, but on Saturday doctors then told Trisha that they fear the cancer has spread. Now Trisha will face another operation to remove further lymph nodes.

All our thoughts are with her at this time and we hope that she makes a full recovery soon.

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Could Cannabis Cure Cancer?

We have all heard how cannabis can help to relieve pain in some terminal illnesses, especially cancer, new studies have also found that it could be a possibility that cannabis may also stop tumor cells from growing. Read more