Archive for January, 2009

Pap tests can detect cancer – Famuan

Pap tests can detect cancerFamuan, FL - Jan 29, 2009The NCCC has developed outreach efforts and participates with others in various outreach, prevention, awareness and education efforts. …RMC guest speaker on cervical cancer stresses prevention Anniston Star (subscription)all 4 news...
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Pre-emptive strike – Scotland on Sunday

Pre-emptive strikeScotland on Sunday, UK - 1 hour agoDr Michelle Harvie, research dietician in cancer prevention at the Genesis Prevention Centre, says weight is a major factor in breast cancer and the unit … Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
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Not so merry drinking – Malaysia Star

Not so merry drinkingMalaysia Star, Malaysia - 3 hours agoLet me then focus on alcohol consumption in this write-up, especially in relation to cancer risk. As in previous write-ups on cancer prevention, … Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
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New reports on physical activity and breast cancer prevention – CalorieLab Calorie Counter News

New reports on physical activity and breast cancer preventionCalorieLab Calorie Counter News, NV - 4 hours agoA landmark report on diet, activity and the prevention of cancer from the American Institute for Cancer Research noted that increased physical activity … Please read the...
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Screening May Eventually Reduce Additional Breast Surgery

A team of researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and the Moores UCSD Cancer Center have developed a rapid, automated image screening process to distinguish breast cancer cells from normal cells. The technique, which is based on the density of cells seen on a microscope slide, may...
January 31st, 2009 | News | Read More

Prostate Cancer Prevention: The Scoop on Supplements – ACS News Center

Prostate Cancer Prevention: The Scoop on SupplementsACS News Center, GA - 19 hours ago… Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial) to find out whether taking selenium and vitamin E supplements could protect men from prostate cancer. … Please read the complete article...
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Fluorescent Microscopy Captures The Repair Protein Rad51 As It Assembles Into A Filament On DNA

A key phase in the repair process of damaged human DNA has been observed and visually recorded by a team of researchers at the University of California, Davis. The recordings provide new information about the role played by a protein known as Rad51, which is linked to breast cancer, in this complex and...
January 30th, 2009 | News | Read More

Promise Shown By Breast Cancer Drug For Treating, Preventing Progestin-Dependent Tumors

Recent studies suggest that human breast cancer risk is increased by outside exposure to the hormone progestin, such as during hormone replacement therapy. Now, a University of Missouri study suggests that PRIMA-1, a small molecule drug that targets the most common mutated gene, p53, in human cancer...
January 30th, 2009 | News | Read More

Science Of Cancer Health Disparities Conference To Be Hosted By The American Association For Cancer Research

With new evidence emerging on the role of biological, genetic, environmental, behavioral and social factors that contribute to disparities in risk and outcome for cancer in minority populations, the American Association for Cancer Research will host the Science of Cancer Health Disparities Conference...
January 29th, 2009 | News | Read More

Confused about cancer prevention – Calgary Herald

Confused about cancer preventionCalgary Herald,  Canada - 5 hours agoIt found that a diet very high in fruits, vegetables and fibre had no effect on breast cancer recurrence among the 3088 women who participated. … Please read the complete article and let us know what you think...
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