Search Results for 'Cancer'

Healthy habits can boost cancer survivors quality of life

Researchers from the American Cancer Society have found that cancer survivors who follow health behaviour recommendations, such as avoiding tobacco, eating more fruits and vegetables, and getting adequate exercise, have higher health-relate [...]

Posted On : Sep, 16 2008 | Comments : 0

Pancreatic Cancer Patients To Benefit From New Treatment Com...

Treating pancreatic cancer with a combination of chemotherapy, biotherapy and radiotherapy prior to surgery is safe and may be beneficial for patients, according to a University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) study presented at the 4 [...]

Posted On : Jul, 26 2008 | Comments : 0

New test can assess if cancer treatment is working

A new blood test can detect changes in cancer cells, which will help doctors determine if a patient's treatment is working. Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston have found that placing just a teaspoon of blood on a [...]

Posted On : Jul, 05 2008 | Comments : 0

Breast cancer treatment could involve physical therapy

October is both National Breast Cancer awareness and Physical Therapy month. According to www.cancer.org, one in eight women will develop breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. A person with breast cancer may cross roads with phys [...]

Posted On : Oct, 05 2007 | Comments : 1

Vitamin D may lower risk of pancreatic cancer

American researchers analyzed vitamin E intake and the risk of pancreatic cancer among more than 47,000 men and 75,000 women. They found that higher intakes of vitamin D were related to lower risks of developing pancreatic cancer. People [...]

Posted On : Jul, 27 2007 | Comments : 0

Talc and cancer

Talcum powder may be the newest weapon in the war against cancer. Researchers from the University of Florida have reported that talc induces healthy cells to produce endostatin, a hormone which prevents lung tumor cells from growing [...]

Posted On : Jun, 20 2007 | Comments : 0

Ginger can fight cancer

Ginger may cure ovarian cancer. Researchers from the University of Michigan have shown that gingerols, the active phytonutrients in ginger can induce programmed cell death in cancer cells. The test involved exposing va [...]

Posted On : Jun, 17 2007 | Comments : 0

Cancer and exercise

Cancer patients may benefit from exercise and activity just like any one else. Numerous studies have shown that regular physical activity can improve the outcome of cancer treatment. exercise need not be strenuous to have ben [...]

Posted On : Jun, 15 2007 | Comments : 0

Alcohol and cancer

Drinking alcohol can increase the risk of gastrointestinal and other types of cancer. The culprit is believed to be acetaldehyde, a carcinogen formed when the body metabolizes alcohol. Doctors have recently discovered that polyamine [...]

Posted On : Jun, 14 2007 | Comments : 0

Pregnancy vitamins prevent cancer

Researchers from Canada have discovered that taking prenatal vitamins fortified with folic acid can reduce the risk of three deadly childhood cancers. The research examined results from seven American articles related to pregnancy a [...]

Posted On : Jun, 06 2007 | Comments : 0

A New test for cancer

An easier and quicker diagnostic test for breast cancer may soon be adopted by doctors. A study published in the magazine general dentistry, showed that saliva could be used to test for cancer. Protein levels in saliva can predict t [...]

Posted On : May, 23 2007 | Comments : 0

Curry powder: anti cancer tool

Curry powder is a staple of Asian foods and contains spices such as coriander, fenugreek and turmeric. New research has shown that curry powder has significant benefits as a cancer fighter. Curry powder contains curcumin, an extract [...]

Posted On : May, 19 2007 | Comments : 0

Goji Juice-and cancer cure

There have been many herbs known to cure cancer and now the latest one is the Goji, and the Goji juice is known to be very beneficial for the treatment of or curing ailments such as poor vision, skin irritation, and fertility problems [...]

Posted On : May, 16 2007 | Comments : 0

measles to fight cancer

Researchers from the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center are hoping to use a strain of the measles virus to treat glioblastoma multiforme, an incurable brain cancer. Studies done in the laboratory have shown promising results for various canc [...]