Tag Archive: National Cancer Institute

Cancer and Airborne Toxins

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Often, risk factors for cancer are described in terms of either genetics or choices an individual makes (such as diet, alcohol consumption, smoking, etc.).  However, some cancers are largely attributable to dangerous and… Continue reading

Breast cancer survivors wanted

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As you know, I am a big advocate of a structured treatment plan for cancer survivors which includes support and information for that post-treatment limbo phase we can find ourselves in. Today I came… Continue reading

Clinical trials and the fight against cancer

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Interesting article in the New York Times concerning clinical trials.  You may remember that last month I wrote about the Love/Avon Army of Women partnership and this article for me highlights exactly why Dr… Continue reading

Biological markers may indicate poor breast cancer prognosis

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A team of researchers has found an association between breast cancer survival and two proteins that, when present in the blood in high levels, are indicators of inflammation. Using data from the Health,… Continue reading