China launches cancer screening programme
August 3rd, 2012 - 10:24 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 3 (IANS) In a step aimed at an early diagnosis and treatment of cancer, a government-supported project, of an estimated cost of 300 to 500 million yuan (upto ... Read more...
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Stress, depression linked to shorter survival in cancer patients
April 29th, 2011 - 6:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 29 (ANI): Till date, the biological mechanisms behind stress affecting tumour's ability to grow and spread in cancer patients were not well understood.Now, researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center find ... Read more...
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Relatives of melanoma patients still ignoring Sun safety advice: Study
February 21st, 2011 - 5:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): A new research has indicated that despite being aware of risks of sunbathing and that this risk is increased in people with a family history of melanoma, young ... Read more...
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Estrogen may promote spread of precancerous cells in oral cavity
January 4th, 2011 - 5:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 4 (ANI): Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center have found that estrogen may increase the movement of precancerous cells in the mouth and thus promote the spread of the disease ... Read more...
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Stress speeds up breast cancer progression in mice
September 17th, 2010 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 17 (ANI): Scientists recently found that chronic stress acts as a sort of fertilizer that feeds breast cancer progression, significantly accelerating the spread of disease in animal models.Researchers at UCLA's ... Read more...
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Smokers more likely to get their daughters vaccinated against HPV
February 8th, 2010 - 5:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 08 (ANI): Parents who smoke or have been smokers in the past are more likely to get their daughters vaccinated against HPV, a new study claims.The study results, on correlates ... Read more...
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Low cholesterol may cut risk for high-grade prostate cancer
November 4th, 2009 - 4:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 4 (ANI): Men with low cholesterol levels are less likely to suffer from aggressive form of prostate cancer, say researchers.The study led by Johns Hopkins researchers showed that having ... Read more...
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Exercise can help cut colon cancer risk
February 12th, 2009 - 12:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 12 (ANI): Exercise can lower the risk of colon cancer, says a new study.
To reach the conclusion, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Harvard ... Read more...
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Healthy diet can cut breast cancer recurrence risk in women without hot flashes
December 16th, 2008 - 2:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 16 (ANI): A diet loaded with fruits, vegetables and fiber compared to standard federal dietary recommendations cuts the risk of breast cancer recurrence in women without hot flashes by ... Read more...
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Selenium enriched milk may help prevent cancer
September 1st, 2008 - 10:45 am ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 1 (IANS) The cow could play a role in boosting the anti-cancer properties of the natural trace element, selenium, according to a new study. A team led by Graeme Young ... Read more...
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