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  • Protein Protects Against Breast Cancer Recurrence In Animal Model

    Breast Cancer News From Medical News Today
    18 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am
    According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 40,000 women in the United States will succumb to breast cancer this year. Most of these women will die not from the primary tumor but rather tumor recurrence - the reappearance of the disease following treatment. Precisely what causes breast cancer recurrence has been poorly understood...

  • Battle with Mesothelioma Turned Janelle Bedel into Unlikely Hero as ‘Wonder Woman’

    Asbestos and Mesothelioma News
    TimPovtak
    18 Jun 2013 | 11:52 am
    Janelle Bedel becomes an unlikely hero as Wonder Woman in fight against mesothelioma.

  • In The Spread Of Cancer, A Developmental Protein Plays A Role

    Cancer / Oncology News From Medical News Today
    18 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am
    A protein used by embryo cells during early development, and recently found in many different types of cancer, apparently serves as a switch regulating the spread of cancer, known as metastasis, report researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center in the journal Cancer Research...

  • Medical assessment in the blink of an eye

    ScienceDaily: Breast Cancer News
    17 Jun 2013 | 9:25 am
    Have you ever thought that you knew something about the world in the blink of an eye? It turns out that radiologists can do this with mammograms, the x-ray images used for breast cancer screening. Cytologists, who screen micrographic images of cervical cells to detect cervical cancer, have a similar ability. A new study takes a closer look at the skill these specialists have.

  • Angelina Jolie's aunt dies of breast cancer

    NBCNews.com: Cancer
    26 May 2013 | 6:25 pm
    Less than two weeks after Angelina Jolie revealed she'd had a double mastectomy to avoid breast cancer, her aunt died from the disease Sunday. Debbie Martin, died at a hospital in Escondido, Calif., her husband, Ron Martin, said. She was 61.
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  • Angelina Jolie's aunt dies of breast cancer

    26 May 2013 | 6:25 pm
    Less than two weeks after Angelina Jolie revealed she'd had a double mastectomy to avoid breast cancer, her aunt died from the disease Sunday. Debbie Martin, died at a hospital in Escondido, Calif., her husband, Ron Martin, said. She was 61.

  • Melanoma treatment uses immune system to kill cancer cells

    15 May 2013 | 3:00 pm
    A combination of two immunotherapy drugs used against highly advanced melanoma caused tumors to dramatically shrink or disappear, a new study shows. The research is part of  an advance in harnessing the body's immune system to kill cancer cells.

  • Cancer increases bankruptcy risk, even for insured

    15 May 2013 | 1:29 pm
    Cancer patients are at much greater risk of bankruptcy than people without cancer, say researchers.

  • Author admits to faking bladder cancer

    14 May 2013 | 12:36 am
    A southern New Jersey woman who scammed relatives and others out of cash, meals and even a wedding by falsely claiming she had bladder cancer will likely escape a jail sentence.

  • Young patients fight cancer, one video game at a time

    4 May 2013 | 12:34 am
    Young cancer patients provided input for "Re-Mission 2," a bundle of new video games made by non-profit HopeLab. Research shows such games help patients learn about their illnesses, and better adhere to treatments.
 
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    Breast Cancer News From Medical News Today

  • Protein Protects Against Breast Cancer Recurrence In Animal Model

    18 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am
    According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 40,000 women in the United States will succumb to breast cancer this year. Most of these women will die not from the primary tumor but rather tumor recurrence - the reappearance of the disease following treatment. Precisely what causes breast cancer recurrence has been poorly understood...

  • In The Spread Of Cancer, A Developmental Protein Plays A Role

    18 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am
    A protein used by embryo cells during early development, and recently found in many different types of cancer, apparently serves as a switch regulating the spread of cancer, known as metastasis, report researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center in the journal Cancer Research...

  • Growth Of Breast Cancer Cells Halted By Osteoporosis Drug, Even In Resistant Tumors

    18 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am
    A drug approved in Europe to treat osteoporosis has now been shown to stop the growth of breast cancer cells, even in cancers that have become resistant to current targeted therapies, according to a Duke Cancer Institute study...

  • Abnormalities In New Molecular Pathway May Increase Breast Cancer Risk

    17 Jun 2013 | 7:00 am
    A new molecular pathway involving the gene ZNF365 has been identified and abnormalities in that pathway may predict worse outcomes for patients with breast cancer, according to data published in Cancer Discovery, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research...

  • Cancer Spread May Be Stopped By Blocking Development Protein

    17 Jun 2013 | 3:00 am
    A protein that is active in growing embryos but not normal adult tissue, has also been found in various types of cancer. Now a new US study suggests it may switch on metastasis, the ability of cancer cells to spread and form new tumors in other parts of the body...
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    ScienceDaily: Cancer News

  • Chemical probe confirms that body makes its own rotten egg gas, H2S, to benefit health

    18 Jun 2013 | 10:18 am
    A new study confirms directly what scientists previously knew only indirectly -- that poisonous "rotten egg" gas hydrogen sulfide is generated by the body's blood vessel cells. Researchers made the confirmation by developing a chemical probe that lights up in reaction to rotten egg gas. The scientists observed the process in real-time through a microscope.

  • New resistance mechanism to chemotherapy in breast and ovarian cancer

    18 Jun 2013 | 8:38 am
    A new study explains why tumors with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations stop responding to PARP inhibitor drugs.

  • Nanog protein promotes growth of head and neck cancer

    18 Jun 2013 | 8:38 am
    Researchers have identified a biochemical pathway in cancer stem cells that is essential for promoting head and neck cancer. The study shows that a protein called Nanog, which is normally active in embryonic stem cells, promotes the growth of cancer stem cells in head and neck cancer. The findings provide information essential for designing novel targeted drugs that might improve the treatment of head and neck cancer.

  • Aspirin may fight cancer by slowing DNA damage

    18 Jun 2013 | 7:11 am
    Aspirin is known to lower risk for some cancers, and a new study points to a possible explanation, with the discovery that aspirin slows the accumulation of DNA mutations in abnormal cells in at least one pre-cancerous condition.

  • Observation is safe, cost-saving in low-risk prostate cancer, study suggests

    17 Jun 2013 | 5:27 pm
    Researchers find many men with low-risk, localized prostate cancers can safely choose observation instead of undergoing immediate treatment and a have better quality of life while reducing health care costs.
 
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    Cancer / Oncology News From Medical News Today

  • Process Of Metastasis Explained By 'Chase And Run' Cell Movement Mechanism

    18 Jun 2013 | 1:00 am
    A mechanism that cells use to group together and move around the body - called 'chase and run' - has been described for the first time by scientists at UCL. Published in Nature Cell Biology, the new study focuses on the process that occurs when cancer cells interact with healthy cells in order to migrate around the body during metastasis...

  • Previously Unknown Surveillance Mechanism Used By Cells To Monitor Oxidatively Damaged DNA

    18 Jun 2013 | 1:00 am
    In current health lore, antioxidants are all the rage, as "everybody knows" that reducing the amount of "reactive oxygen species" -- cell-damaging molecules that are byproducts of cellular metabolism -- is critical to staying healthy...

  • Low-Risk Prostate Cancer, Observation Safe And Cost-Effective

    18 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am
    Observation is safe, cost-effective, and results in a better quality of life for patients with low-risk, localized prostate cancer, rather than undergoing immediate treatment, says a study carried out at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The study findings were published in Annals of Internal Medicine...

  • In The Spread Of Cancer, A Developmental Protein Plays A Role

    18 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am
    A protein used by embryo cells during early development, and recently found in many different types of cancer, apparently serves as a switch regulating the spread of cancer, known as metastasis, report researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center in the journal Cancer Research...

  • Mathematical Models Being Used In The Fight Against Cancer

    18 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am
    Here's a good reason to pay attention in math class. Nature Communications has published a paper from Ottawa researchers, outlining how advanced mathematical modelling can be used in the fight against cancer...
 
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  • NIH Scientists Find Promising Biomarker For Predicting HPV-Related Oropharynx Cancer

    18 Jun 2013 | 10:05 am
    Researchers have found that antibodies against the human papillomavirus (HPV) may help identify individuals who are at greatly increased risk of HPV-related cancer of the oropharynx, which is a portion of the throat that contains the tonsils.

  • A New Target For Cancer Drug Development

    18 Jun 2013 | 10:02 am
    Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) researchers have identified in the most aggressive forms of cancer a gene known to regulate embryonic stem cell self-renewal, beginning a creative search for a drug that can block its activity.

  • Preventing Eggs' Death From Chemotherapy

    18 Jun 2013 | 8:51 am
    CHICAGO --- Young women who have cancer treatment often lose their fertility because chemotherapy and radiation can damage or kill their immature ovarian eggs, called oocytes. Now, Northwestern Medicine® scientists have found the molecular pathway that can prevent the death of immature ovarian eggs due to chemotherapy, potentially preserving fertility and endocrine function.

  • New Medication Treats Drug-Resistant Prostate Cancer In The Laboratory

    18 Jun 2013 | 6:38 am
    A new drug called pyrvinium pamoate inhibits aggressive forms of prostate cancer that are resistant to standard drugs, according to a study conducted in an animal model. The results will be presented Monday at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

  • Exposure To Low Doses Of BPA Linked To Increased Risk Of Prostate Cancer In Human Stem Cells

    18 Jun 2013 | 4:42 am
    SAN FRANCISCO-- Exposing developing tissue to low levels of the plastic bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA, is linked to a greater incidence of prostate cancer in tissue grown from human prostate stem cells, a new study finds. The results were presented Monday, June 17, at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco.
 
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    Lung Cancer News From Medical News Today

  • IOM Standards For Clinical Practice Not Fully Met By Cancer Guidelines

    14 Jun 2013 | 1:00 am
    In an age when evidence-based care is increasingly important, how trustworthy are current clinical practice guidelines? Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center looked at 169 cancer clinical practice guidelines for lung, breast, prostate and colorectal cancers and found that none of the guidelines fully met standards set in 2011 by the Institute of Medicine...

  • Discovery Of A New Oncogene And Target In Lung Cancer

    6 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am
    Adding to the list of oncogenic drivers of lung cancer that includes ALK, EGFR, ROS1 and RET, results of a University of Colorado Cancer Center study presented at ASCO 2013 show that mutations in the gene NTRK1 cause a subset of lung cancers. "We're reconceptualizing lung cancer as many, related diseases. And we need to learn to identify and treat each individually...

  • New Oncogene And Potential Target In Lung Cancer: RET Rearrangement

    5 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am
    In results presented at ASCO 2013, a University of Colorado Cancer Center study provided important details for a recently identified driver and target in lung adenocarcinoma: rearrangement of the gene RET. The finding is an important step along a trajectory like that which led to FDA approval of the drug crizotinib, which targets a somewhat similar rearrangement in the ALK gene...

  • Lung Cancer Outcomes Boosted By Targeted Therapy

    4 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am
    Thousands of patients with an advanced form of lung cancer that carries a specific dysfunctional gene are likely to fare better if treated with a targeted therapy than with traditional chemotherapy, report Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers and a team of international collaborators...

  • Crizotinib's Superiority To Chemotherapy For ALK-positive Lung Cancer Confirmed; First Crizotinib Resistance In ROS1-positive Lung Tumor

    4 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am
    Research teams led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Cancer Center investigators are publishing two important studies regarding use of the targeted cancer drug crizotinib for treatment of advanced lung cancer driven by specific genetic mutations...
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    ScienceDaily: Lung Cancer News

  • 'Undruggable' cancer may be druggable after all: New target identified

    17 Jun 2013 | 2:31 pm
    Researchers have identified in the most aggressive forms of cancer a gene known to regulate embryonic stem cell self-renewal, beginning a creative search for a drug that can block its activity.

  • Clinical sequencing technology identifies new targets in diverse cancers

    7 Jun 2013 | 10:06 am
    Novel abnormalities in the FGFR gene were identified in a spectrum of cancers, and preliminary results with cancer cells harboring FGFR fusions suggested that some patients with these cancers may benefit from treatment with FGFR inhibitor drugs.

  • Metastatic tumors: New path in immunotherapy

    3 Jun 2013 | 8:31 am
    Cancer immunotherapy is showing promise in treating patients with a variety of advanced, metastatic tumors, as evidenced by two newly unveiled studies.

  • Targeted therapy boosts lung cancer outcomes

    1 Jun 2013 | 10:38 am
    Non-small cell lung cancer patients whose tumor cells had an abnormal ALK gene fared better if treated with crizotinib, a targeted therapy, than with traditional chemotherapy. Median progression-free survival was 7.7 months in the crizotinib group and three months in the chemotherapy group. Patients treated with crizotinib also reported a better quality of life than those treated with standard chemotherapy.

  • New method for predicting cancer virulence

    24 May 2013 | 7:42 am
    A new way of tackling cancer and predicting tumor virulence are has been reported by a team of researchers. The scientists have shown that, in all cancers, an aberrant activation of numerous genes specific to other tissues occurs. For example, in lung cancers, the tumorous cells express genes specific to the production of spermatozoids, which should be silent.
 
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  • No More Cancer, No More Cancer Doctors

    Jacki
    13 Jun 2013 | 10:39 am
    Last year, my oncologist told me my cancer is not coming back. Really, she did. Apparently, my aggressive type of tumor only recurs in the first 5 years after diagnosis. Since mine did not come back in that span ofContinue reading

  • Skin Cancer Hurts—And it Ain’t Pretty, Either

    Jacki
    22 May 2013 | 5:46 am
    I will spare you an in-focus, close-up photo of what’s happening to my face—this blurry depiction of the red, raw, and swollen result of light treatment for pre-malignant lesions is scary enough, don’t you think? Ouch. This really, really, reallyContinue reading

  • Not a Fan of Chemo Curls

    Jacki
    13 May 2013 | 7:04 am
    It has been 8 years, and I still can’t bring myself to wear my chemo curls for more than a few minutes. I spent much of my life with perfectly straight hair, then chemo took it all away and gaveContinue reading

  • Strong Like a Lion

    Jacki
    12 May 2013 | 1:24 pm
    I was curled up in the fetal position on my kitchen floor in March 2005 when my mom arrived to take me to a genetic counseling appointment to find out whether my breast cancer was caused by a mutation somewhereContinue reading

  • He Can’t Remember

    Jacki
    18 Apr 2013 | 6:42 pm
    Nine-year-old Danny said to me while I was tucking him into bed tonight, “I can’t imagine you bald.” That is because he was 18 months old when chemotherapy took my hair, and he has absolutely no memory of my cancer.Continue reading
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    About.com Colon Cancer

  • No, No, the Coffee Doesn't Go There!

    6 Jun 2013 | 7:26 am
    Image © Robert Brown/Dreamstime Aside from simply wasting a good cup of brew, there are many reasons why you should step away from the coffee enema. Yep, I said it - an enema composed of brewed coffee -- and it's not actually a new trend, but a resurgence of an older one. The thought behind pumping hundreds of milliliters of java in your bum is that proponents believe the coffee leeches toxins out of your colon and liver and provides a natural cleansing. If you were considering trying one talk to your doctor. Coffee enemas carry the risk of many side effects that can potentially harm…

  • What's for Dinner on a Clear Liquid Diet?

    3 Jun 2013 | 2:16 am
    Image © Ruslan Kerimov/Dreamstime It's one day, two hours and four minutes before your colonoscopy appointment. The dinner menu tonight includes only clear liquids -- as directed by your gastroenterologist. So what exactly does that mean? Sprite and Jello?...Read Full Post

  • Don't Let Recurrence Paralyze You

    29 May 2013 | 3:45 pm
    Image © Dmitriy Shironosov/Dreamstime You're driving down the road and it's a beautiful spring day. While humming along with the radio you smile and think that this is a good moment. Then it hits -- the semi-paralyzing fear that accompanies every twinge or cramp in your colon. Your beautiful moment forgotten you wonder "is it back?" and think "when's my next doctor's appointment?" Suddenly, all you can think about it is the return of your colon cancer. If this scenario sounds familiar, you're suffering a completely normal fear of cancer recurrence. Transitioning from a cancer fighter to…

  • Instant Vacation...Just Add Sun

    27 May 2013 | 8:58 am
    Image © John Schwarz If you don't know it already, I'm a huge advocate of maintaining your mental health. Cancer can attack your colon and chemotherapy can destroy healthy and cancerous cells, but nothing can ambush your inner self or mental health unless you allow it....Read Full Post

  • They're Checking My Blood…Again

    23 May 2013 | 5:14 am
    Image © Alex Raths/Dreamstime Entering your oncologist's suite you immediately spot her - the vampire - a.k.a. the nurse that's going to draw your blood...yet again. If you have a port or PICC line, you probably aren't too worried when you see all those tubes laid out waiting for your blood to fill them. However, if you don't have an intravenous line or access port, and you hate getting your blood drawn, this blog's for you....Read Full Post
 
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  • An article in 'Cell' reveals a new resistance mechanism to chemotherapy in breast and ovarian cancer

    17 Jun 2013 | 9:00 pm
    (Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncologicas (CNIO)) The team led by Spanish National Cancer Research Centre researcher Óscar Fernández-Capetillo, head of the Genomic Instability Group, together with researchers from the National Cancer Institute in the US, have participated in a study that describes the causes that explain why tumors with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations stop responding to PARP inhibitor drugs.

  • Scientists catch EGFR passing a crucial message to cancer-promoting protein

    17 Jun 2013 | 9:00 pm
    (University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center) Researchers have discovered and mapped the signaling network between two previously unconnected proteins, exposing a link that, if broken, could cut off cancer cell growth at its starting point.

  • Fat cells in breast may connect social stress to triple-negative breast cancer

    17 Jun 2013 | 9:00 pm
    (University of Chicago Medical Center) Local chemical signals released by fat cells in the mammary gland appear to provide a crucial link between exposure to unrelenting social stressors early in life, and the subsequent development of aggressive breast cancer.

  • Chemical probe confirms that body makes its own rotten egg gas, H2S, to benefit health

    17 Jun 2013 | 9:00 pm
    (Southern Methodist University) A new study confirms directly what scientists previously knew only indirectly -- that poisonous "rotten egg" gas hydrogen sulfide is generated by the body's blood vessel cells. Researchers made the confirmation by developing a chemical probe that lights up in reaction to rotten egg gas. The scientists observed the process in real-time through a microscope, said chemist Alexander Lippert, Southern Methodist University, Dallas. "This is going to open up many experiments for scientists," Lippert said.

  • Study shows how the Nanog protein promotes growth of head and neck cancer

    17 Jun 2013 | 9:00 pm
    (Ohio State University Medical Center) Researchers have identified a biochemical pathway in cancer stem cells that is essential for promoting head and neck cancer. The study shows that a protein called Nanog, which is normally active in embryonic stem cells, promotes the growth of cancer stem cells in head and neck cancer. The findings provide information essential for designing novel targeted drugs that might improve the treatment of head and neck cancer.
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  • Prayer Please

    18 Jun 2013 | 1:07 pm
    Because of this sore throat, shortness of breath, and heavy chest that just won't go away (four months now) I sent of a letter to the Endocrinologist, Dr. "S", I was referred to last year.  And, who diagnosed my radiation-caused ...

  • A bump in the road

    18 Jun 2013 | 6:55 am
    Greetings all. Well, It has been 2 and 1/2 years since my diagnosis of Tonsil Cancer and 1 year since my treatment ended.  I am still cancer free (which is very cool) and I feel good about that.  So what is the ...

  • My sister was diagnosed with cancer

    17 Jun 2013 | 10:25 pm
    Two years ago my sister was diagnosed with oterine cancer. It was hard for me to understand why this happened to my sister and how to understand how I can be supportive of her. she has had internal radiation which ...

  • Just a Hello

    17 Jun 2013 | 6:38 pm
         Checking in just to say hello.  I pray that all are progressing well, and staying in contact with one anothers.  It was so meaningful to me to be able to log on to this site, when I was feeling ...

  • Chemo 2, Round 5 complete

    17 Jun 2013 | 3:21 pm
    Hi everyone, well, round 5 is done and over with. The days that followed disconnect on Weds were not good, even up into the weekend. My birthday was Saturday, but I spent it in bed feeling like crap, but still ...
 
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  • Recovering credibility

    Carolines Breast Cancer Blog
    18 Jun 2013 | 4:47 am
    Earlier this year Komen announced that they have basically cut in half the number of three day walks they will offer in 2014 - essentially saying they are not doing as well as an organization.read more

  • Count Down - Day 9

    Carolines Breast Cancer Blog
    17 Jun 2013 | 3:43 am
    I am day 9 of my count until the day of nasty needles. I can't wait. that tells you how much pain I have been in if I can't wait to be sedated and stuck with  numerous needles into my spine.I am on am opiate pain patch that provides 10 mcg/hr of pain meds. That works wonders but its not enough these days. I also have another prescription pain pill which I can take up to two every six hours with  no more than 8 tablets in a 24 hour period.read more

  • Shehecheyanu

    ChemoBabe
    16 Jun 2013 | 10:41 am
    The Shehecheyanu blessing (Hebrew: ???????, “Who has given us life”) is a common Jewish prayer said to celebrate special occasions.read more

  • Unplugging

    Carolines Breast Cancer Blog
    16 Jun 2013 | 6:46 am
    It is the easiest way to fill in free time these days. Go online, watch TV, read your ereader, text/call on your smart phone. I know I do it.I come home from work and am exhausted so I sit down on the couch, turn on the DVR and watch one of my many recorded shows, sometimes I even play games on my ereader at the same time or text on my phone. Three pieces of technology at one time.read more

  • Breast cancer over hype

    Carolines Breast Cancer Blog
    15 Jun 2013 | 5:01 am
    "...breast cancer has become the most heavily promoted disease in this country, women walk in with information, misinformation, strongly held beliefs, opinions, and frequently a literal army of supporters."read more
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  • Financial Assistance For Cancer Patients Who Can Not Work Due to Cancer Treatments

    Robyn
    15 Jun 2013 | 11:33 am
    Image credit: iqoncept / 123RF Stock Photo   The financial hardship that a diagnosis of cancer can bring has the potential to be tremendous.  Many people are unable to work during treatments and without income, it is difficult for many to cover their every day living expenses not to mention all of the added expenses related to having a medical condition like co-pays, RXs, supplements, OTC meds, testing that insurance doesn’t cover.  What are people in this situation to do?    Check out The C.H.A.I.N. Fund, Inc… they provide financial assistance to cancer patients who…

  • Champions Oncology & Sarcoma

    Robyn
    13 Jun 2013 | 9:58 am
      I’ve had the pleasure of working with some of the organizations I write about in this blog; others I wish I had known about during our “cancer journey”; and still others, although not relevant to Alan’s cancer are fantastic resources that can help others in their fight against cancer.   Champions Oncology is one of the organizations that we were lucky to find. Their co-founder Dr. David Sidransky is one of the smartest and most dedicated cancer warriors I know. Champions is doing great work to help fight cancer… one person at a time. Watch this YouTube video above about…

  • Meditation Can Help Alleviate Some Side Effects from Cancer Treatment

    Robyn
    9 Jun 2013 | 8:12 pm
    Image credit: nikdoorg / 123RF Stock Photo Meditation (N):  A mind-body process that uses concentration or reflection to relax the body and calm the mind. Meditation has many benefits for general health and well-being.  The NIH National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine reports that regular meditation can reduce chronic pain, anxiety, high blood pressure, cholesterol, substance abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder in Vietnam veterans.  Meditation may also have specific benefits for people who are living with cancer.  Studies suggest that meditation can help boost the…

  • Navigating A Diagnosis of Mesothelioma

    Robyn
    6 Jun 2013 | 7:35 am
    This post was written by guest blogger Tim Povtak.  Tim is a former newspaper reporter  who has been writing for The Mesothelioma Center since 2011.  The Mesothelioma Center provides incredible support and resources for people and families who need help understanding and coping with this disease. Knowledge is key when it comes to battling malignant mesothelioma cancer. The more you know, the better you will feel about the fight. Not only is it tough to pronounce, it’s even tougher to understand all the intricacies involved. Getting skilled help is crucial. It’s just not easy to do. To…

  • 10 Reasons Why I’m a Fan of The Cancer Treatment Centers of America

    Robyn
    4 Jun 2013 | 5:52 pm
    For years I’ve seen television commercials for The Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA).  But are they really as good as they appear to be?  I’ve visited their Arizona facility twice and I have to say, I think they might be that good. If nothing else, I’m impressed with the way they attack cancer (and I don’t get impressed easily )…   Below are 10 reasons (listed in no particular order) of why I’m a huge fan: 1.  Practice personalized medicine.  CTCA treats each cancer as unique and tailor a treatment protocol to match each person’s unique needs…
 
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  • TUMORS SUCK 2013 PART 3

    25 May 2013 | 7:14 pm

  • mAss Kickers G+ Hangout with Liz Salmi

    25 May 2013 | 7:03 pm

  • Inaugural TC R.A.M. 2013

    19 May 2013 | 6:54 pm
    On 5/11/13 mAss Kickers Foundation hosted the first TC R.A.M. research seminar at the San Diego Foundation. Scientists, healthcare professions, patients, and cancer advocates gathered to discuss how to use research to combat these horrible diseases. We decided that to efficiently fight Tumors/cancer, we must first understand the "tools" available to us. Millions of dollars are raised for research, but do people understand or care HOW those dollars are spent? In general people support the fight against cancer, but few understand how efficiently their dollars are being used to fight these…

  • TC RAM PATIENT SEMINAR 2013

    23 Apr 2013 | 7:30 pm
    Click here for details and to register for this free conference.

  • UCSD Center for Integrative Medicine, Integrative Oncology 2013 Program by Arilda Surridge

    13 Apr 2013 | 4:36 pm
    One week ago today I had the opportunity to attend the UCSD Center for Integrative Medicine, Integrative Oncology 2013 Program.  I attended with Eric Galvez, and Monika Carlson  I am grateful for all the information that was provided at this event.  It has encouraged and motivated me to again have a balanced diet, body, and mind.This event made me more aware about how unbalanced my life has been the past few months.  My diet has been terrible; I have been eating a lot of meat and lacking a plant based diet.  Physically, I am completely out of shape.  I have…
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  • Texas tanning bed law: A melanoma survivor's take

    John Chattaway
    18 Jun 2013 | 6:00 am
    "I still do my spray tans. I still use my creams. I still go in the sun. Only I now wear sunscreen, hats, glasses -- everything I'm supposed to do," says Cheri Huber. "I didn't quit living after melanoma."Like many women, Cheri enjoys being tan. During the summer she was always lying out by the pool or on the beach. In the winter, she used a tanning bed.Cheri was 15 years old when she first used a tanning bed. "I probably went to the tanning salon three times a week," she says.  As she got older, she and her mother bought their own tanning bed after realizing they could save money this…

  • Help from a new drug: Treating my breast cancer recurrence

    Cancerwise Blogger
    17 Jun 2013 | 5:49 am
    By Donna Patricia BrownEven though I knew the odds were against me, I didn't want to face my reality. I have too much I want to do before I die. But wishing wouldn't my change reality: My estrogen positive (ER+) breast cancer had returned.  My breast cancer treatmentMy personal war against stage 3 breast cancer began on May 10, 2005.Since then, I've endured eight rounds of chemotherapy (lost my hair), a mastectomy, 25 radiation treatments, staph infection, wound VAC for 30 days, a frozen shoulder, a year of physical therapy and reconstructive surgery, with seven surgeries total. So it…

  • Support groups: A patient's perspective

    Cancerwise Blogger
    14 Jun 2013 | 6:07 am
    By Sandra BishnoiIt has been almost two-and-a-half years since I was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer with bone metastasis. For now, I've reached a point of stability and a NED (no evidence of disease) status. Although the psychological aspects of this diagnosis and the resulting changes in my body have taken their toll, I've been lucky enough to have found a couple of support groups along the way.My first support groupWhen I was first diagnosed with cancer, I didn't know anyone who had cancer or who'd been through cancer treatment. I decided to find a cancer support group.

  • MD Anderson resources for cancer caregivers and family members

    Cancerwise Blogger
    13 Jun 2013 | 6:18 am
    By Mike SnyderEarly in my cancer journey, my wife Sarah made an interesting observation. "You know what it's like to be a cancer patient," she said. "But you don't know what it's like to have a family member who's a cancer patient."She was absolutely right. I had an idea of what my family was feeling, but I didn't really know how they felt. I wasn't the one who had a family member with cancer.  I knew how to be a cancer patient, but not how to be a supporter or caregiver for someone with cancer.From that point on, and especially after coming to MD Anderson, I've spent a lot of time…

  • Caring for my husband with stage IV lung cancer: Finding purpose and meaning

    Cancerwise Blogger
    12 Jun 2013 | 6:02 am
    By Bailey HeardI met Andrew Heard at Baylor University in 2005. He was a seminary student who played on the Baylor football team, and I was a business major who cheered on the coed squad for Baylor. We were set up on a blind date by mutual friends and married in 2007. Andrew's history of Hodgkin lymphomaFrom the moment I met Andrew, I was blown away by his intelligence and his drive. One of the many things I found fascinating about him was that he'd already written a book about his cancer experience in high school.  Andrew was 18 when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, which…
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  • The Unlucky Seven

    Jessica
    17 Jun 2013 | 1:59 pm
    Last night I had a seizure. It may have been the single most terrifying that’s ever happened to me. This is only a brief update while I continue processing my emotions. Shortly after 10:30pm, I was rushed to the hospital and stabilized. The CT scan showed lesions in the brain. There was, however, no bleeding on the brain. Today I had an MRI. It showed 7 metastases (tumors) and related swelling in my brain. Each tumor is less than 1 cm in diameter, although the swelling is much more pronounced. One spot is more troublesome than the others. It is located near my speech center. This…

  • Changing the Rules

    Jessica
    11 Jun 2013 | 11:13 am
    I met with my entire clinical trial staff last Thursday: doctor, nurse, and nurse practitioner.  When prompted, I explained how I felt in the three weeks since my last visit: rather crummy. When I entered the facility that morning I felt so-so; but by the time we met, abdominal pain had set in.  We talked for quite some time.  Witnessing the pain for themselves once again, they asked me how I wanted to proceed. “I guess I’ll just keep doing this until I can’t take it any longer,” I said between the cramping.  But my doctor had another idea. The trial protocol…

  • Pity Party

    Jessica
    4 Jun 2013 | 11:46 pm
    You are cordially invited to my pity party! Who: me, myself, and I. When: the wee hours of Wednesday morning -until- I fall asleep. Where: in bed and blog. Despite a weekend break, LDK378 continues to kick my ass. The daytime on Tuesday was better than Monday. But I awoke from an afternoon nap feeling poor. Most evenings I try to wait until 9pm or so before I take something with THC. Saturday was an exception; I had an afternoon onset so severe that I thought something burst! It was weird feeling so intoxicated during the day. I’m sure, like anything else, you grow accustom to the…

  • Pure Ambition

    Jessica
    29 May 2013 | 11:36 am
    Long before Pinterest, I needed a way to track, categorize, and potentially share my favorite things on the Internet. This led me to create my first (and only other) blog. You’ll find the premise was quite different. It ran from January 2006 through February 2007. There were arbitrary postings later that year, too, when I considered a revival. It’s light reading, good for a slow day at work. I take no responsibility for out-dated or corny content! www.pureambition.blogspot.com.

  • My May

    Jessica
    27 May 2013 | 12:45 am
    It occurs to me that some time has passed since I’ve provided a good, old-fashioned cancer update. Here’s the latest: I’ve been taking a 300mg dose of LDK378 for 7 weeks (2+ cycles). This dose is below the trial minimum but was approved by Novartis. I had a CT scan on May 13. Compared to the last scan, my cancer is stable. Yay! Granted, this is the first time, since starting the trial, where improvement wasn’t noted. It’s not surprising or alarming, though. In addition to a very low dose, I have taken days off, as needed, to control my side effects. (This post…
 
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  • Importance of Early Diagnosis of Mesothelioma Spurs Research for Better Blood Test

    Wade Rawlins
    10 Jun 2013 | 3:36 pm
    Diagnosing malignant pleural mesothelioma early is very important to achieving the best outcome for patients. Researchers continue seeking more reliable non-invasive tests to identify the disease. Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer of the lining of the chest cavity and abdomen caused by breathing asbestos fibers. The cancer often goes undetected until it has advanced making it harder to treat. Researchers in Japan recently published an article in the journal BMC Cancer evaluating the usefulness of the blood protein HMGB1 as a prognostic marker for mesothelioma. The researchers studied blood…

  • Mesothelioma Patient Undergoes World’s First Robot-Assisted Extrapleural Pneumonectomy in Arizonia

    Wade Rawlins
    15 Apr 2013 | 3:03 pm
    Dr. Farid Gharagozloo of the University of Arizonia Medical Center has performed the world’s first and second robot-assisted extrapleural pneumonectomies, the University of Arizona reports in a press release. An extrapleural pneumonectomy  is an aggressive surgical procedure performed on some patients with mesothelioma. It involves removal of the lining of the patient’s lung, the lung itself, a portion of the diaphragm and lining of the heart. Carlos Tarazon, a resident of Chandler, Ariz., had been given no hope when he was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma.  Mesothelioma…

  • Minnesota Researchers Say Link Between Mesothelioma and Working in Taconite Mines

    Wade Rawlins
    12 Apr 2013 | 3:46 pm
    Researchers at the University of Minnesota have confirmed a correlation between the risk of mesothelioma and the amount of time that workers spent in taconite mines. Mesothelioma is an aggressive  cancer of the lining of the lung and abdominal cavity. It’s generally associated with  exposure to another mineral fiber,  asbestos, linking the disease to occupations where asbestos was used. The findings which will be presented to the Minnesota Legislature were part of an ongoing 5-year, $4.9 million study of Taconite workers’ health.The researchers said that a person’s risk of…

  • U.S. Surgeon General Urges Americans to Learn Health Hazards of Asbestos

    Wade Rawlins
    5 Apr 2013 | 8:17 am
    This week, the U.S. Surgeon General urged all Americans to educate themselves about the serious dangers of asbestos exposure. Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause serious respiratory diseases including mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lungs. In the statement issued in conjunction with National Asbestos Awareness Week, Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin said that anyone who disturbs asbestos-containing products puts their self at risk of developing respiratory disease. Three of the major health effects associated with asbestos exposure including asbestosis, a chronic scarring of the…

  • Annual NY Walk/Run for Hope to Benefit Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation This Month

    Wade Rawlins
    3 Apr 2013 | 6:06 am
    Mark the date on your calendar: Sunday, April 14 is the 8th annual 5K Walk/Run for Hope at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York. The proceeds from the fundraising event benefit the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, an organization that advocates on behalf of victims of asbestos disease. Mesothelioma is a preventable form of cancer caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. Each year, 2,500 to 3,000 Americans including many New Yorkers are diagnosed with mesothelioma as a result of exposure to asbestos. Most people diagnosed with the disease are older workers, retirees and Navy veterans…
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  • Can Watson Find the Answer to Fighting Mesothelioma?

    Nancy Meredith
    18 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am
    For three exciting nights in February 2011, previous million-dollar champions of Jeopardy! Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter took on IBM’s Watson in a Jeopardy! Challenge. In the end, the human brain power of the two men could not compete with the brilliance and speed of their opponent– a supercomputer made up of 90 servers that ...

  • “Wonder Woman Day” Named for Mesothelioma Patient, Advocate

    Nancy Meredith
    17 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am
    Janelle Bedel of Rushville, Indiana has become a stalwart advocate for the mesothelioma community. Known as “Wonder Woman” for her signature superhero t-shirt, Janelle was diagnosed with mesothelioma six years ago at the age of 31, and has been bravely battling the disease while at the same time tirelessly working to raise awareness of the ...

  • Deciding to Move Forward with the Next Mesothelioma Treatment

    Jennifer Gelsick
    14 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am
    For our family, once it was decided that Dad should have some further treatment, saying “yes” was a no-brainer.  After getting the news, Dad wanted to act quickly and take care of things as soon as possible.  For him, it’s best to move thoughtfully, but quickly. The appointments were set up and then it came ...

  • A Mesothelioma Survivor Discusses Her End-of-Life Choices

    Jan Egerton
    13 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am
    When I was first diagnosed with mesothelioma and told I had less than a year to live my first thoughts were for my husband. I told him he had to get married again when I died as he was too young to be on his own. After the end of my first chemotherapy treatments, my ...

  • The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation Receives Prestigious 4-Star Rating

    Nancy Meredith
    11 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am
    The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation announced last week that Charity Navigator awarded it with the 4-star rating for good governance, sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. The Meso Foundation is a national non-profit “dedicated to eradicating the life-ending and vicious effects of mesothelioma,” and is currently the only mesothelioma charity in the ...
 
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  • How Many People are Saved through Organ Transplants

    Admin
    3 Jun 2013 | 10:46 am
    Thanks to advancement in technology, organ transplants provide a better lifeline for patients with life threatening conditions. Top organs that need transplants include kidneys, pancreas, livers, intestines, heart, and lungs, among others.  Truth is that, organ transplants have saved millions of lives worldwide. Brief History of Organ transplants Organ transplants have been around for centuries. Historical records in the public domain show evidence of grafting at least around the second century. However, the first recorded organ transplant was in 1905. Eduard Zirm from the Czech Republic was…

  • Science behind Papaya Protein Gel

    Admin
    24 May 2013 | 4:49 am
    Tooth decay is one of the world’s most common illnesses, but it can be prevented. Despite this, most of us have suffered symptoms of tooth decay and visited out dentist for a check-up only to be told that the tooth needs a filling. The filling procedure is fairly simple, but it often involves the use of the drill, a contraption, which instils fear in even the most hardy dental patients. Now, scientists trialling a gel made from compounds derived from papaya believe that they may have a solution and the papaya tree could be able to become the most popular plant on earth. About tooth decay…

  • Losing Weight Was Not Fast And Safe At A Time

    Admin
    10 May 2013 | 7:39 pm
    Yes, every person who is obese or overweight wants to lose weight quick and fast. It is true that losing weight is the main priority for them, but the safety of the method chosen is also important. When losing weight is the aim, healthy method should be adopted. Everyone wants to lose weight faster but want it takes to lose weight is also important. If it takes the normal health of the person, losing weight is not a good strategy. Now That You Have Noticed That Losing Weight Faster Is Your Intention, You Should Choose A Healthy Method: You should follow a path towards success. In order to…

  • 6 Top Reasons Why Stress Is Dangerous

    Admin
    14 Apr 2013 | 10:55 pm
    Here is the fact. Stress is not just something that is “all in the mind”. It can seriously harm the body and one’s overall health as well. You may be taking well of your body by exercising and eating healthy but you are depriving yourself of enough sleep then you are still not doing all the right things that your body needs and deserves. Stress is the body’s way to respond to situations. Our body produces stress hormones to help us in the fight or flee response. This is the body’s way to defend you. The stress hormones keep you energetic and alert. If you have heard people able to…

  • Recommended Diets for People Recovering from Surgery

    Admin
    9 Jan 2013 | 2:03 am
    Two things that go hand-in-hand are surgery and recommended diets. No matter the type of surgery, odds are, your doctor gave you very specific dietary instructions to follow in order to make your recovery go more smoothly. Not following his or her instructions can lead to problems like having to go back for more surgery, contracting additional health problems like diabetes, and unnecessarily extending your recovery time. Some types of surgery require a less restrictive diet than others. It all depends on the type of surgery that you have had, as well as the medical problems that resulted in…
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  • 4 Unique Gift Ideas for a Happy & Healthy Father's Day

    Staff
    15 Jun 2013 | 9:00 pm
    Father’s Day is right around the corner and once again you find yourself wondering what could you possibly give your old man to show your appreciation for his time in your life. You can buy the usual gifts, but does dad really need another tie or grilling instrument? This Father’s Day why not give your dad the gift that keeps on giving -- good health.Although prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in men, mesothelioma poses a serious risk as well. Due to largely outnumbering women in the workforce in the mid-20th century, men were exposed to asbestos at an exponentially higher…

  • Managing Mesothelioma Q&A: Exercising with Mesothelioma

    Dr. Jack West
    12 Jun 2013 | 9:00 pm
    In another installment of the Managing Mesothelioma video podcasts, I cover the topic of exercising with mesothelioma. While there is no specific exercise or exercise routine that will help prevent or diminish mesothelioma, exercising is important for one's health with or without cancer.Join the conversation on Facebook to suggest any questions for my next podcast.

  • National Home Safety Month: Avoiding Asbestos Exposure & DIY Disasters

    Staff
    9 Jun 2013 | 9:00 pm
    June is here and with that comes longer days and warmer weather; the perfect time of year for do-it-yourself home renovations and upgrades. But before you go diving into your next DIY around the house, there are certain precautions you should take. Eighty percent of homes built prior to 1980 still contain asbestos and they’re usually hiding in the materials you’re most likely to mess with during your reno-project. In honor of National Home Safety Month, we’ve compiled some information to make your home summer project successful and safe.Project: Re-tiling the kitchen or bathroomOne of…

  • Living Life with Passion and Purpose

    Heather Von St. James
    5 Jun 2013 | 9:00 pm
    When I was in the hospital in Boston recovering from my extrapleural pneumonectomy surgery, I remember looking at Cameron, my husband, and saying to him, “when we get through all of this, we are getting a motorcycle.” I think he started dreaming about the perfect bike that night.That next year, just as I had said, Cameron went out and bought a 2007 Honda Goldwing. He wanted a bike that both of us could comfortably ride for extended periods of time and took careful consideration of my comfort due to having only one lung. Something that vibrated or bounced around a lot would not be the best…

  • Advocate of the Month - June 2013

    MCA Warrior Stories
    3 Jun 2013 | 9:00 pm
    The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance would like to thank Amy Heidrick for becoming our Advocate of the Month for June. Amy shares the story of her father-- a family man through and through-- and his fight with malignant pleural mesothelioma.My name is Amy Heidrick and my best friend and father was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma on February 24, 2012 and lost the battle on February 2, 2013 at 69 years of age. He had his right lung removed on May 9, 2012 in Boston, Mass. He started chemotherapy 6 weeks later and did quite well through it all. He received two good CT scans in August…
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