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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 Black woman from the U.S are more likely to die of the disease. The researcher’s findings were presented at a breast cancer conference which was held in San Francisco. These findings supported other studies that there are ethnic differences when it comes to breast cancer. Researchers said that “We found overall that African-Americans are diagnosed at younger ages and at more advanced stages than their white American counterpart.” Read more about this Written by Peter for Product ReviewsIn Sections: News

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 terminal cancer seven years ago, has raised more than £1.75m for good causes in a series of gruelling challenges. Her husband Mike and children Suzanne, Rebecca and Steven have said that “We are as a family heartbroken at this loss but we know this extends to all her family and friends. Jane has always said her family has been the greatest joy in life and we feel honoured to have been blessed with such a wonderful person.” When Jane was told she had breast cancer, doctors gave her just a few months to live but since then she has drawn praise from around the world for feats which have included cycling across the US, taking part in the notorious Florida Ironman event and cycling from Rome to her home in West Yorkshire. Jane received a CBE for her work in June this year. The Tomlinson family have a

Nutrients in red wine helps reduce risk of prostate cancer Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) came to the conclusion after a study of male mice that were fed a plant compound found in red wine called resveratrol. The findings were published Saturday in the online edition of Carcinogenesis. (Source: China) The nutrients in red wine have shown anti-oxidant and anti-cancer properties. Other sources of resveratrol in the diet include grapes, raspberries, peanuts and blueberries. In the study resveratrol-fed mice showed an 87 percent reduction in their risk of developing prostate tumors that contained the worst kind of cancer-staging diagnosis. The mice that proved to have the highest cancer-protection effect earned it after seven months of consuming resveratrol in a powdered formula mixed with their food. Other mice in the study, those fed resveratrol but still developed a less-serious form of prostate cancer, were 48 percent more likely to have

The Top Causes of Prostate Cancer 1.Age: Your risk of prostate cancer increases with age, particularly among men over 65 years old. 2.Family history: If a close relative (father, brother) had prostate cancer, it will increase your risk. 3.Diet: Men who eat a lot of processed meat, bad fats and refined grains have an increased risk of prostate cancer, particularly if they don’t eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. 4.Exercise: Exercise is generally known to reduce the risk of all types of cancer, however men over 65 who exercise vigorously have been found to have a lower risk of prostate cancer, specifically. 5.Ethnicity: African-American men have the highest rates of prostate cancer in the world, according to the Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention. 6.Environmental chemicals: Researchers are focusing increasingly on the potential chemical causes of prostate cancer. Exposure to pesticides has been linked with an increased risk, as has in-utero exposure to the plas

CBS news reports that a promising new inovation may allow doctors to 'wave' certain cancers away using nothing more than radio frequency waves. John Kanzius, A former radio and TV engineer and one-time station owner, , believes radio waves could somehow be harnessed to destroy cancer, without drugs or invasive surgery. Kanzius' treatments would involve a patient being injected with tiny metal nano-particles, which would be carried through the bloodstream by a targeting molecule and attach only to cancerous cells. The patient would then be exposed to an energy field created by radio waves, and feel nothing, while the nano-particles would generate enough heat to destroy their cancerous host cell.Lab experiments using nano particles and cancer analogs have demostrated that the basic concept is sound, however targeting cancer cells will be the biggest challenge.Kanzius' invention has caught the attention of Dr. Steven Curley, a surgical oncologist and cancer researcher at MD Anders

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 spectacular, ‘Toni Braxton: Revealed’, at the Flamingo hotel and has insisted that she must continue performing in it despite what she is going through. We what to wish Toni all the best and hope that she makes a full recovery soon. Share your thoughts below source Written by Kerry for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Music, News

Well this will be sure to get this man many votes. This is something that is also on many people's minds. I cannot say that I think he has a REAL chance in the race... but it is interesting because he seems to be gaining ground tremendously. Also he is becoming more and more appealing the more I learn about him and the state of this country / world. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Democrat John Edwards said Sunday he is offering a strategy for dealing with cancer that would bolster research funding, create support networks for people dealing with the disease and encourage lifestyle changes to help keep others from getting it.Be sure to stop by for more later...

So after everyone runs around screaming about the dangers of the sun... we can all creep back out for 10 minutes of it apparently. LOL... My life's theme: All things in moderation. Almost 30,000 cases of breast and colon cancer a year could be prevented if Britons spent more time in the sun, say researchers Vitamin D, which helps protect against the cancers, is created in the body when it is exposed to sunshine. Be sure to stop by for more later...

Eli Lilly & Co. announced it will work with a unit of Hutchison China MediTech Ltd., known as Chi-Med, to develop drugs to treat cancer and inflammatory diseases. Lilly will hand over preclinical research and development on several compounds to the pharmaceuticals company. Chi-Med, which is listed on London’s Alternative Investment Market, is a subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. Read Original Post Here

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A new University of Georgia study finds that pectin, atype of fiber found in fruits and vegetables and used in making jamsand other foods, kills prostate cancer cells. The study, published in the August issue of thejournal Glycobiology, found that exposing prostate cancer cells topectin under laboratory conditions reduced the number of cells by up to40 percent. UGA Cancer Center researcher Debra Mohnen and hercolleagues at UGA, along with Vijay Kumar, chief of research anddevelopment at the VA Medical Center in Augusta, found that the cellsliterally self-destructed in a process known as apoptosis. Pectin evenkilled cells that aren’t sensitive to hormone therapy andtherefore are difficult to treat with current medications. “Whatthis paper shows is that if you take human prostate cancer cells andadd pectin, you can induce programmed cell death,” said Mohnen, aprofessor of biochemistry and molecular biology. “If you do thesame with non-cancerous cells, cell death doesn’t occu

Its new, its exclusive and its absolutely beautiful. L'Oréal Paris is proud to present the Color of Hope Bracelet, a fundraising campaign, with 100% of all net profits ($5.00 per bracelet) benefiting The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF).Whether viewed as a circle representing life, endurance, love or seen as an "O" for ovarian cancer, the bracelet is a simple way for women everywhere to visibly and tangibly help in the fight against one of the world's most deadly of women's cancers.The exclusive sterling silver Color of Hope bracelet features a rolo design chain with an "O" toggle clasp, adorned with pave cubic zirconias to give a beautiful brilliance. And to ensure that all women can adorn their wrists, the bracelet is available in the standard 7.3" length, as well as a 7" and 8" version.The list price for this bracelet is $99 but is being offered for only $24.95 (plus $5.95 s&h).L'Or??al Paris and Netaya are proud to assist in raising money to support The Ovarian Cancer

I stumbled across a book today that struck me as odd — it’s called “Open Your Heart With Basketball“, and I must say my initial reaction was skeptical. Who writes self-help books emphasizing better living through basketball? Turns out the author, Chris Bibey, is a young basketball playing cancer survivor turned author. Bibey played forward at La Roche College, a D III school in western PA. While undergoing thyroid cancer treatment, Bibey helped his team compete in the conference finals. I won’t repeat all of the details here, but suffice to say it’s a great story about a kid going above and beyond in spite of what life threw at him. I’m not sure what the book is about - I’ve never read it - but you should check out Chris Bibey’s blog. He’s giving one of his books away.

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. Griffin’s success started in the 1940s as a singer for the Freddy Martin big band; this led to getting his big break in 1962 when he was asked to host The Tonight Show. He then went on to host his own show and set up Merv Griffin Productions, out of that came game shows Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune which were two of the most popular game shows in history. Merv Griffin sold his empire for $250 million to Coca-Cola in 1986, he then went on a buying spree of hotels and his wealth in 2003 was said to be around $1.2 billion. We wish to send our thoughts to his family and hope he rests in peace. Written by Daniel for Product ReviewsIn Sections: News

This is not good. What more evidence do we need that people merely need to do some form of exercise and eat healthy. Everyone thinks that there will be some magical solution to put in an cure it all -- its what you put in throughout your life that gives you the cancer... you are what you eat / do...Binge drinking, reckless sunbathing and overeating are fuelling a massive rise in cancer, experts warn. In a shocking report, they have laid bare the deadly consequences of increasingly hedonistic modern lifestyles. Be sure to stop by for more later...

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 was not to be. She was diagnosed with cancerous cells confined to ducts in her breast which is best known as ‘ductal carcinoma in situ’ and this was not covered in her insurance. Apparently this claim is not covered because the type of cancer Jilly has is such an early form of cancer that it can be treated successfully, but this is bad news because Jilly says the Natwest salesmen did not point out any pitfalls when she was sold the policy. Jilly said that if she did not have her breast removed her cancer would have spread and then it would have qualified for her claim, but this means she would have risked her life. Should Jilly have got her insurance payout? Read – Full story Written by Mark f

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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 breast being removed. Luckily enough after this operation she went 12 years with the signs of cancer gone, until now that is. My aunt was having breathing problems recently and went to the hospital to find out what was wrong and this is where she found out the cancer she thought she had beaten has come back with a vengeance, she now has terminal cancer which is so upsetting for her/my family and myself. This is why we must support the Breast Cancer Awareness; below I have put together many photos of products that support this great charity. Some great sites to read are breast Cancer Care or NBCAM and Susan G. Komen. Take a look at some of the products in the photos below –

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 was preparing for a tribute show for her dear friend and colleague, Joel Siegel who also fought cancer. When Robin got home she went to bed and did a self breast exam and found a lump. She said at first I thought “This can’t be. I am a young, healthy woman.” Nevertheless, I faced my fear head on and made an appointment to see the doctor. Much as I was hoping the doctor would say it was nothing, she did a biopsy and confirmed that the lump I’d found was indeed an early form of breast cancer.” Robin is due to have surgery on Friday to remove the lump and will follow with treatment. Let’s wish Robin all the best and hope that everything goes ok and that she makes a full recovery. Written by Kerry for Product ReviewsIn Sections: News, TV Shows