by Editor-in-Chief | Jan 26, 2012 | Cancer Research News, Eat Healthy, Get Screened, To Reduce Cancer Risk
The National Cancer Institute estimates that nearly 44,000 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2012, and that more than 37,000 people will die of the disease. Researchers continue to look for ways to prevent and treat this deadly disease, and eating...
by Editor-in-Chief | Jan 24, 2012 | Screening Tests
Time: Tuesday February 14, 11:00AM Location: Woman to Woman Comprehensive Services 109 Moore Street Brooklyn NY Information: Carol DeLillo at 347-945-8066. Please join Dr. Mary Fatehi, Director Gynecology & Oncology, SUNY Downstate at Long Island College...
by Editor-in-Chief | Jan 13, 2012 | Cancer Education, Cancer Research News, Eat Healthy
Research has found that limiting the amount of red meat and avoiding processed meat reduces the risk of certain types of cancer. What are red and processed meats? In general, red meat is dark in color when raw. Examples include: Beef Lamb Pork Processed meats are...
by Editor-in-Chief | Jan 9, 2012 | Breast Cancer, Cancer Education
New findings from a Dutch case-control study show getting a mammogram doesn’t keep you from developing breast cancer, but it can certainly save your life. Women who attended at least three breast screenings prior to diagnosis cut their risk for death from breast...
by Editor-in-Chief | Jan 9, 2012 | Cancer Statistics, Get Screened
Researchers at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida surveyed more than 1,100 African-American, White and Puerto Rican Hispanics and found that 41% of the men had never had a cancer screening while only 5% of women had never been...
by Editor-in-Chief | Jan 6, 2012 | Cancer Research News
This year 1.5 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer. And the lifetime probability of an invasive cancer is 44 percent for men and 38 percent for women. Thanks to significant advances and as well as a greater emphasis on preventive measures and healthier...
by Editor-in-Chief | Jan 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
According to previous studies, women with high levels of recreational activity had a 25 to 30 per cent reduction in their breast cancer risk when compared with inactive women. Source: Southern Alberta Cancer Research...
by Editor-in-Chief | Jan 6, 2012 | Cancer Research News
According to the Canadian Cancer Society, about half of all cancers can be prevented by factors such as diet and exercise, avoiding tobacco, reducing long-term sun exposure and lessening alcohol...
by Editor-in-Chief | Jan 6, 2012 | Screening Tests
For more than 20 years, CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program has provided free or low-cost mammograms and Pap tests to low-income women with little or no health insurance. Qualifications for Program Services To receive NBCCEDP...
by Editor-in-Chief | Jan 6, 2012 | Cancer Research News
04 January 2012 TORONTO – The Canadian Cancer Society is proud to announce its top 10 breakthroughs of 2011. This list of accomplishments showcases how researchers funded by the Society continue to lead the way in advances that will reduce the number of...
