Medical Informer

Cancer warnings may be required on tanning beds This cancer is largely preventable by protecting skin from UV radiation. We can make sure our children use sunscreen and avoid the use of tanning beds. We need to urge our elected representatives to pass legislation prohibiting the use of tanning beds … Full News here – [...]

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Could This Genetic Switch Halt Spread Of Cancer? In laboratory tests, scientists found that suppressing HGMA1 in highly aggressive breast cancer caused the tumour cells to look much more normal and healthy. Their growth was greatly slowed and they stopped migrating and invading new territory. Full News here – Read more on Huffington Post UK

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Toxic metals and cancer risks found in lipsticks, lip glosses Can wearing lipstick lead to cancer? Researchers who tested different types of popular lipsticks found at drug and department stores have found levels of toxic metals that can potentially lead to health problems. "This preliminary study of metal … Full News here – Read more [...]

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Colon cancer screening study shows doctors' influence is critical If you're 50 or older, here's today's reason to check in regularly with your doctor: A new study finds that patients who see their physician, for any reason, are nearly six times more likely to be screened for colon cancer than those who skip medical … [...]

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Cancer, mud, no match for VB runner VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Cancer, disease and mud were no match for one Virginia Beach runner who crossed the finish line at the Dirty Girl Mud Run Saturday morning. Jan Morrow fought off a rare blood disease and a cancerous lung tumor. And at … Full News [...]

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Camden County Mother Facing Charges In Cancer Scheme PENNSAUKEN, N.J., (CBS) – Police say 35-year-old Susan Stillwaggon is facing charges after she told friends, family, and even her own son, he was sick with cancer. Police then say she accepted fundraising money from friends. “The soccer team, the … Full News here – Read more [...]

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Also check out your individual sign readings. AND read about how the eclipse is affecting you for the next several months. These are YOUR THEME areas http://… Video Rating: 5 / 5

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Girl Scout cookies helping cancer patients – News 13 The founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low, died of breast cancer at the age of 66. So it is fitting that our Everyday Heroes are helping Girl Scouts and cancer patients with the power of cookies. Ten years ago, Jessica Gaffin was just 7 [...]

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Postcode lottery in cancer survival Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that for many common cancers, patients in parts of London and some of the Home Counties are likely to survive far longer than those living in more rural areas. The statistics show 49 per cent … Full News here – Read [...]

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Genetic profile predicts post-chemo cancer survival (TIME.com) — While more effective chemotherapy agents have improved cancer survival, not all patients benefit from the drugs. Now, a team of researchers from Academia Sinica and the National Taiwan University College of Medicine say they have … Full News here – Read more on CNN International

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Dr. Jonathan Richey, of Dermatology Specialists of McKinney, describes the most common types of skin cancer. Video Rating: 0 / 5

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Cancer Fighting Agency's Finances In Question The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas had raised concerns about unspent donations solicited by the CPRIT Foundation. State officials say the nonprofit caught them flatfooted upon announcing plans to go out of business given the problems … Full News here – Read more on CBS 11

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Buddy Check 6: Breast cancer survival rates not improving for some RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – More women are beating breast cancer, but unfortunately survival rates have not improved for everyone, especially minority women. That's because they're more likely to be diagnosed with a rare, aggressive type of breast cancer … Full News here – Read [...]

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Four Cancer Discoveries That You Need To Know About The bad news is that almost all of us know someone who has had cancer, with more than 12 million Americans getting the disease each year, according to the National Cancer Institute. The good news is that the latest research is getting us closer than … [...]

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Bowel cancer rate among men rises by nearly 30% in 35 years Matthew Seymour, from the University of Leeds, who is director of the National Cancer Research Network, said: "We know the risk of bowel cancer increases as we get older and, since we're all living longer, it's no surprise to see that the number [...]

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