Archive for July, 2008

Review: Prostate Cancer Foundation

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is the world’s largest philanthropic source of support for prostate cancer research to discover better treatments and a cure for recurrent prostate cancer. PCF pursues its mission by reaching out to individuals, corporations and others to harness society’s resources—...
July 29th, 2008 | Cancer Websites, Prostate Cancer | Read More

Review: Lung Cancer Alliance

The Lung Cancer Alliance is the only national non-profit organization dedicated solely to providing patient support and advocacy for people living with or at risk for the disease. An average of 439 people a day will die of lung cancer. It is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States among...
July 26th, 2008 | Cancer Websites, Lung Cancer | Read More

Review: My Cancer

My Cancer is a blog on the NPR (National Public Radio) website. NPR is an internationally acclaimed producer and distributor of noncommercial news, talk, and entertainment programming.
July 26th, 2008 | Cancer Support, Cancer Websites | Read More

Review: Prostate-help.org

This web site is dedicated to educating men and their loved ones about Prostate Cancer; its diagnosis, treatments and side effects – preparing them to better care for the prostate cancer patient throughout the course of their illness and the grief beyond. It is a searchable web site that is easy...
July 26th, 2008 | Cancer Websites, Prostate Cancer, Treatment | Read More

Review: Pancreatica.org

The purpose of Pancreatica.org is to serve as a worldwide gathering point on the internet for the latest news and unbiased information in regard to clinical trials and other responsible medical care in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Additionally, their aim is to present impartial knowledge about...
July 25th, 2008 | Cancer Websites, Pancreatic Cancer | Read More

Review: Breast Thermography

Information on the role of thermagrams in detecting breast cancer can be found on Breastthermography.com. This site is dedicated to providing information on breast thermography, risk assessment, breast cancer, early detection, prevention and ultimately the preservation of the breast and the survival...
July 18th, 2008 | Breast Cancer, Cancer Websites | Read More

Review: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Possible.  A word generally associated with conquering cancer? Dana-Farber believes it is. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, associated with Harvard Medical School, is one of the world’s premier cancer centers. Founded in 1947, it is renowned for scientific discoveries leading to major advances...
July 16th, 2008 | Cancer Websites, Hospitals | Read More

Life with Cancer

Erin Zammet Ruddy is a leukemia patient. She is also an editor at Glamour Magazine. Her blog chronicles her life with cancer and how she lives her very interesting and inspirational life. Check out her blog to watch her video diary, see photos of her life and find out about her favorite charities. ...
July 4th, 2008 | Cancer Blogs, Leukemia | Read More

Review: The National Cancer Institute

The National Cancer Institute’s website highlights research programs that are extensive and contain many innovative initiatives. You will find valuable cancer-related information of all kinds.
July 4th, 2008 | Cancer Websites, Organizations | Read More

High fat diet may abet prostate cancer progression

Diets high in saturated fat may increase the risk of prostate cancer progression, researchers from the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston report. In a follow up study of men who had their cancerous prostates removed, researchers found that men who consumed higher amounts of saturated...
July 2nd, 2008 | News, Treatment | Read More