Posts Tagged ‘cancer’

Washington, Dec 3 (ANI): Scientists have found evidence that the risk of cancer from exposure to radiation during computed tomography for cardiovascular disease has been overstated. Radiology and ... Full story

A study conducted by researchers at St Jude Children''s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, has revealed that cancer cells that cause a type of childhood leukaemia to recur are often already present in patients, when they are first diagnosed with the disease. Lead researcher Charles Mullighan says that the new ... Full story

Despite the high risk of infection because of her chemotherapy treatment, cancer-struck Jade Goody has had her beau’s name tattooed on her arm. ... Full story

Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): Regular exercise and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help improve body weight and physical function in elderly cancer survivors, says a new study. ... Full story

Toronto, Nov 18 (IANS) Canadian researchers say they have identified four new genes responsible for colorectal or colon cancer. This brings to 10 the total number of genes linked to the disease, which is the second biggest cause of cancer-related ... Full story

Washington, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) Scientists have linked aggressive cancer to the absence of a molecule and said the lack of the molecule could be a bio-indicator of developing cancer, Science Magazine reported in its latest issue. Scientists at the University of Michigan found that the ... Full story

Washington, Nov 17 (ANI): A new study from Vanderbilt University has found that calcium supplementation, when combined with magnesium intake, may help protect against colorectal cancer. High ... Full story

Washington, Nov 17 (ANI): Long term vitamin E or vitamin C supplementation has no significant effect in protecting against cancer, according to a new study. The Physicians'' Health ... Full story

Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): Researchers at the David Geffen School of Medicine (UCLA) have found that two genes, called p16(Ink4a) and Arf, play a major role in aging and offer resistance to cancer. ... Full story

Washington, November 14 (ANI): Canadian researchers say that treatments for breast and prostate cancers may result in bone loss. Dr. Fred Saad, director of urologic oncology at the Universite de Montreal''s Faculty of Medicine and the Centre Hospitalier de l''Universite de Montreal (CHUM), says that a loss of bone mass ... Full story