Detecting Prostate Cancer In Urine
Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online University of California, Irvine researchers recently wrote in the Journal of the American Chemical Society that they have found a safe and inexpensive way to identify clinically usable...
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DETROIT, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A crowd of 30,000 participated in this year's 22nd Annual Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure®, held Saturday, May 18, at Comerica Park. The Detroit Race, locally presented by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, has been a tradition since 1992 when it began in metro Detroit. The Komen Detroit Race is one of more than 145 such events celebrated globally each year in the Komen Race for the Cure Series. Fundraising for the...
BUSAN, South Korea, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, in collaboration with SillaJen, Inc., a private biotherapeutics and contract research company focused on research and development of targeted biological products for cancer, announced today a publication reporting the induction of functional anti-cancer antibodies in patients treated with the oncolytic and immunotherapeutic vaccinia JX-594 (pexastimogene devacirepvec; Jennerex Inc.). This...
Fundraiser taking place across the state of Alabama to encourage current chemo patients and benefit United Cancer Survivors of America, Inc. Birmingham, Alabama (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 The Crazy Chemo Hat contest fundraiser is a unique fundraiser to benefit current chemo patients and United Cancer Survivors of America, Inc. nonprofit. The way the contest works is that friends of a current chemo patient get together to create a wild and crazy chemo hat for their friend. The friend does not...
DrugRisk is the Web’s largest source for information on prescription drug warnings, side effects and legal news. Visit http://www.DrugRisk.com San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 The diabetes drug safety advocates at DrugRisk.com are announcing updated information for patients taking the medication Byetta. The FDA is investigating whether drugs like this are related to cancer after a study found pre-cancerous cells present in patient deaths*. The goal of DrugRisk is to improve the safety...
The Lung Cancer Asbestos Victims Center says, "We need family members, or friends to help us identify victims of mesothelioma, or lung cancer victims who were exposed to asbestos in their workplace, because there really can be significant financial compensation for these types of people, and we want to try to help them all." For more information family members of victims of mesothelioma, or lung cancer victims who were exposed to asbestos at work are encouraged to contact the...
It’s estimated that 400,000 of 1.2 million Americans diagnosed with cancer yearly may develop painful oral complications from treatment. For Cancer Awareness Month, MedActive emphasizes their commitment to provide quality solutions for cancer patients in need of oral relief and oral care. Spring Hill, FL (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 May is Cancer Awareness Month and as a leading provider of oral care and relief products, MedActive is emphasizing its support of cancer patients and survivors....
Series of five webinars will discuss cutting-edge research and breakthroughs in immune treatments for cancers and ways to get involved in immunotherapy NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cancer Research Institute (CRI), a New York-based nonprofit organization committed to developing immune system-based cancer treatments, is holding a series of five webinars in June to talk about breakthroughs in cancer immunotherapy research and treatments as part of Cancer Immunotherapy...
ATLANTA, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the American Cancer Society will celebrate 100 years of saving lives and creating more birthdays. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130522/DC19029) "The American Cancer Society has played a role in nearly every cancer research breakthrough in recent history," says Dr. John Seffrin, chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society. "Since 1913, we've helped save nearly 1.2 million lives. As...
But the absolute excess for all cancers combined is low The researchers say that in a group of 10,000 young people, they would expect 39 cancers to occur during the next 10 years, but if they all had one CT scan, up to six extra cancers would occur. CT (computed tomography) scans have great medical benefits, but their increasing use since the 1980s has raised some concerns about possible cancer risks, particularly following exposures in childhood. Most previous studies have estimated...
New Campaign Raises Awareness and Funds in the Fight against Prostate Cancer LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Safeway Foundation and Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), have teamed up to develop a print, radio and digital public service announcement featuring actress and SU2C Ambassador Marcia Cross. The PSA is designed to increase awareness for the fight against prostate cancer. (Photo:...
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The British Journal of Cancer (BJC) is a professional medical journal published biweekly by the Nature Publishing Group (a division of Macmillan Publishers Ltd.) on behalf of Cancer Research UK. It provides a forum for clinicians and scientists to communicate original research findings that have relevance to understanding the etiology of cancer and to improving patient treatment and survival. Papers are published both in print and online. The journal publishes full research papers and...
Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCV or MCPyV), first discovered in January 2008, is one of seven human tumor viruses. It is suspected to cause most of Merkel cell carcinoma which is a rare, aggressive form of skin cancer. Around 80% of Merkel cell carcinoma tumors are found to be infected with MCV. It is found in respiratory secretions suggesting that it may be transmitted by a respiratory route. Usually the tumors with MCV viruses go through at least two mutations that render the virus...
A human papillomavirus (HPV), a member of the papillomavirus family, is capable of infecting humans. HPVs establish productive infections in the skin or mucous membranes. Most of the 200 known types cause no symptoms in most people. Some types can cause warts, while others can lead to cancer. There are more than 30 to 40 types of HPV that are typically transmitted through sexual contact and infect the anogenital region. High risk HPV, can lead to cancer, in fact HPV infection is a cause of...
Asbestos (Greek a-, "not"; sbestos, "extinguishable") is a group of fibrous metamorphic minerals. The name is derived for its historical use in lamp wicks; the resistance of asbestos to fire has long been exploited for a variety of purposes. It was used in fabrics such as Egyptian burial cloths and Charlemagne's tablecloth, which, according to legend, he threw in a fire to clean. When asbestos is used for its resistance to fire or heat, the fibers are typically mixed with cement or woven...
Cancer Constellation -- The constellation Cancer, the crab, is known in astronomy and astrology as one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac. Cancer is small and dim, and does not resemble a crab. It lies between Gemini to the west and Leo to the east, Lynx to the north and Canis Minor and Hydra to the south. Notable features The brightest star in Cancer is β Cancri, called Al Tarf ("the end" of the crab's leg). Other stars include Acubens (α), and the Aselli (the...
