Scientists have discovered 2 genes which when simultaneously activated are responsible for the most aggressive forms of human brain cancer. The report was published in the Dec. 23 online edition of Nature. The two genes designated as “C/EPB” and “Stat3” can lead to diagnosis of the incurable tumors...
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Estrogen and Breast Cancer New studies finds that drugs that block estrogen may reduce the risk of breast cancer for 10 years in women. Postmenopausal women in the studies who took drugs called selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), such as tamoxifen, were 38 percent less likely to develop...
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Consuming coffee or tea on a regular basis can reduce the chances of developing brain cancer–a new study indicates. In the study, scientists analyzed data about dietary habits of 410,000 men and women between the ages of 25 and 70. Participants were recruited between 1991 and 2000, and...
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The number of cancer cases are increasing in India. However, the availability of state-of-the-art procedures has made more treatment options available. The rise in cancer cases in India is almost in equal proportion among men and women According to a World Health Organisation (WHO) estimate, by 2020 cancer...
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Testicular Cancer Facts Nearly all testicular cancers are one of two general types: seminoma or nonseminoma. Other types are rare. This disease occurs most often in men between the ages of 20 and 39. It accounts for only 1 percent of all cancers in men. Risk factors include...
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According to an article published in Cancer, marital separation can have a negative effect of cancer survival rates. This may be due to stress caused by separation. On the other hand, being married or never married seem to improve the chances of survival. In a study, 3.8 million...
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Liver Cancer Liver cancer or hepatic cancers occurs when cells of the liver start dividing uncontrollably. Just like many other cancers, liver cancer doesn’t present visible symptoms in its early stages. However, as the disease progresses various symptoms start to appear. Because of the late onset of symptoms,...
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Foods that Prevent Colorectal Cancer Foods high in resistant starch, like peas, beans and other legumes, can protect against colorectal cancer, say researchers. Colorectal cancer, commonly known as colon cancer or bowel cancer, is a cancer from uncontrolled cell growth in the colon or rectum. Colorectal cancer is...
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A study is to be published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry reveals that a rare kind of mushroom known as codyceps can treat cancer. The study was conducted at the University of Nottingham. Dr Cornelia de Moor of The University of Nottingham and her team studies the...
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New studies indicate that maintaining sufficient levels of serum vitamin D can prevent breast cancer. A study conducted by Yin L and colleagues from the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg, Germany found evidence that vitamin D can prevent cancer. The findings were published in the Sep 2010...
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