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New cancer tools allow patients to reconsider chemo
"We've been really trying for years to be more precise about who needs treatment ... Now we are more able to achieve it,"
"We've been really trying for years to be more precise about who needs treatment ... Now we are more able to achieve it,"
19th April, 2013
Former England captain Denness dies, aged 72
Former England captain Mike Denness died aged 72 on Friday after a long battle with cancer.
Former England captain Mike Denness died aged 72 on Friday after a long battle with cancer.
15th April, 2013
Court: Can human genes be patented?
WASHINGTON – DNA may be the building block of life, but can something taken from it also be the building block of a multimillion-dollar medical…
WASHINGTON – DNA may be the building block of life, but can something taken from it also be the building block of a multimillion-dollar medical…
1st March, 2013
Facebook, Google tech gurus to design cancer research game
"By harnessing the collective power of citizen scientists we'll accelerate the discovery of new ways to diagnose and treat cancer much more precisely."
"By harnessing the collective power of citizen scientists we'll accelerate the discovery of new ways to diagnose and treat cancer much more precisely."
31st January, 2013
Chinese billionaire sells canned air in polluted Beijing
A powerful Chinese businessman is selling cans of clean air on the smog-shrouded streets of Beijing.
A powerful Chinese businessman is selling cans of clean air on the smog-shrouded streets of Beijing.
29th December, 2012
England captain and broadcaster Tony Greig dies
Greig, 66, lost his battle against lung cancer, which was first diagnosed during the Pakistan-Australia series in August.
Greig, 66, lost his battle against lung cancer, which was first diagnosed during the Pakistan-Australia series in August.
9th December, 2012
Chavez admits cancer relapse, designates heir apparent
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez admitted a relapse of his cancer Saturday and designated vice president Nicolas Maduro as his heir apparent in case “something happened” to him.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez admitted a relapse of his cancer Saturday and designated vice president Nicolas Maduro as his heir apparent in case “something happened” to him.
3rd November, 2012
US jury awards troops $85 million over Iraq chemical exposure
Each Guard soldier was awarded $850,000 in non-economic damages and another $6.25 million in punitive damages.
Each Guard soldier was awarded $850,000 in non-economic damages and another $6.25 million in punitive damages.
1st November, 2012
Crunching the numbers to boost odds against cancer
“Many labs can now generate the data but fewer people or labs have the expertise and infrastructure to analyse it,”
“Many labs can now generate the data but fewer people or labs have the expertise and infrastructure to analyse it,”
20th September, 2012
France orders probe after rat study links genetically modified corn to cancer
University study that said rats fed with NK603 corn or exposed to the weedkiller developed tumours.
University study that said rats fed with NK603 corn or exposed to the weedkiller developed tumours.
6th September, 2012
India’s “gutka” ban will save millions but may anger more
“If it gets banned here, I’ll still manage to get my fix,” said Arun confidently, tearing open a pouch of gutka with his teeth.
“If it gets banned here, I’ll still manage to get my fix,” said Arun confidently, tearing open a pouch of gutka with his teeth.
28th June, 2012
Smoking, diabetes, obesity shrinks the brain: Study
It is essential to avoid smoking and keep weight, blood sugar levels and blood pressure under control.
It is essential to avoid smoking and keep weight, blood sugar levels and blood pressure under control.
27th June, 2012
Women’s lung cancer deaths up in parts of US: study
Lung cancer rates have been falling across the United States over the past decade, study says.
Lung cancer rates have been falling across the United States over the past decade, study says.
26th June, 2012
Moderate exercise tied to lower breast cancer risk
More than 3,000 women those who'd exercised during their childbearing years were less likely to develop it.
More than 3,000 women those who'd exercised during their childbearing years were less likely to develop it.
15th June, 2012
Drug costs become bigger issue in cancer care
Doctors are starting to realize that cost actually is important, especially when high quality can be obtained at a lower cost.
Doctors are starting to realize that cost actually is important, especially when high quality can be obtained at a lower cost.
13th June, 2012
WHO’s cancer agency: Diesel fumes cause cancer
The fumes usually affect groups such as pedestrians on the street, ship passengers and crew railroad workers.
The fumes usually affect groups such as pedestrians on the street, ship passengers and crew railroad workers.
2nd June, 2012
Global cancer cases could rise 75 per cent by 2030
The researchers predict that at least one-fifth of the new cancer cases will likely be due to preventable factors.
The researchers predict that at least one-fifth of the new cancer cases will likely be due to preventable factors.
30th May, 2012
Radioactive tuna may raise cancer risks – nuclear professor
Nuclear professor says radioactive tuna caught off California can produce a small inscrease in cancer risks. Sophia Soo reports. – Video by Reuters…
Nuclear professor says radioactive tuna caught off California can produce a small inscrease in cancer risks. Sophia Soo reports. – Video by Reuters…
28th May, 2012
Women get less information on post-cancer fertility
Cancer treatment can sometimes lead to infertility, but young women are far less likely than young men to be informed of this.
Cancer treatment can sometimes lead to infertility, but young women are far less likely than young men to be informed of this.
24th May, 2012
Pakistani girls shine at Intel, science and engineering fair
Three Pakistani students from Peshawar were awarded fourth place grand award in the animal sciences category at ISEF 2012 in US.
Three Pakistani students from Peshawar were awarded fourth place grand award in the animal sciences category at ISEF 2012 in US.
