More Evidence Of Cancer Fighting Benefit From Nutrients In Certain Vegetables Science Daily - Apr 05 9:13 PM
Studies continue to support the premise that dietary intake of cruciferous vegetables may be protective against the risk of various types of cancer. The anti-cancer effects of cruciferous vegetables are attributed to phytochemicals called organic isothiocyanates (ITCs). This study found that an ITC called phenethyl-ITC (PEITC) was highly effective in retarding the growth of human prostate cancer Save to My Web
Lung Cancer Susceptibility Runs in Families Newswise - Apr 02 6:29 AM
Studying thousands of people, researchers have documented a 25 percent increased risk of developing one of a number of cancers in first-degree relatives of lung cancer patients who have never smoked compared to families of people who neither smoke nor have lung cancer.Save to My Web
[Campus] Cancer conference helps alleviate fears The Minnesota Daily - Apr 06 10:56 PM
Being labeled a "cancer survivor" might have a lot of positive implications, but most survivors run into later problems as a result of their treatment. The University Cancer Center plans to bring together childhood cancer survivors Saturday to discuss problems and educate them about these concerns.Save to My Web
Health & Fitness News Briefs The Bryan-College Station Eagle - Apr 08 4:48 AM
If the heightened risk of lung cancer, heart disease and emphysema - to say nothing of stinky clothes - hasn't induced you to quit smoking yet, try this: Close your eyes and imagine the expense, inconvenience and pain of having a root canal. Now, face a newly established fact: Smoking cigarettes roughly doubles your risk of needing one. Save to My Web
Nicotine Can Inhibit Lung Cancer Chemotherapy Science Daily - Apr 03 3:13 PM
Nicotine can prevent chemotherapeutic drugs such as taxol from killing lung cancer cells, researchers at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute report. While nicotine itself is not a carcinogen, it can influence biological pathways that help promote tumor growth.Save to My Web
Buddy Check 6: High School Senior Raises Cancer Awareness WECT 6 Wilmington - Apr 09 3:28 AM
APRIL 6, 2006 -- While most high school seniors are starting to turn their attention to graduation, a Wilmington teen is staying focused on cancer. Tesona Mitchell decided to make cancer her senior class project with a focus on three types, including breast cancer.Save to My Web
Officials set goals for fighting cancer Billings Gazette - Apr 07 11:58 PM
HELENA -- The Montana Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan was released Friday to help groups work to decrease the burden of the disease that kills 1,800 Montanans annually.Save to My Web
Nicotine protects lung cancer cells San Jose Mercury News - Apr 05 11:23 AM
Lung-cancer patients who use nicotine supplements such as a patch or gum to help them quit smoking may undermine their chemotherapy.Save to My Web
Woman With Cancer A Study in Courage The Ledger - Apr 08 3:16 AM
BABSON PARK -- It was a normal scene last May at the Auburndale softball game. Michelle Windisman, her sister Laney and mother Lee came out to watch the Bloodhounds. There plenty of smiles as they all greeted many old friends and aquantances. The Windismans were well-known in the Auburndale area, at least when it came to athletics. Michelle and...Save to My Web
