Every October we see it – the color pink, everywhere, reminding us that it’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pink cement trucks, pink taxicabs, pink T-shirts, even pink toilet paper. But some advocates are critical of what they see as the “pinkwashing” of breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness month. What is “pinkwashing”? Similar in meaning […]
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Researchers have discovered that a two-drug combination can delay treatment residence in patients with advanced melanoma. The kinase inhibitor drugs dabrafenib and tramentinib combined target different points in the same growth-factor pathway. This postponed the development of drug resistance in patients with BRAF-positive metastatic melanoma, the authors of the study claim. Melanoma is the most […]
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NFLers were shocked to learn of Chuck Pagano’s battle with a rare form of leukemia. He has a form of leukemia known as acute promyelocytic, which is a treatable form of the disease. He took a temporary leave of absence from his duties as Colt Coach. Words of encouragement and well wishes began to pour […]
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Scientists have claimed to have developed a simple blood test that can accurately detect the initial stages of breast and lung cancer. Kansas State University researchers developed the test that can detect cancer before symptoms such as coughing and weight loss begin. Basically the test detects increased enzyme activity in the body. Iron nanoparticles coated […]
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When it comes to fighting obesity, one sport may not be enough for teens, according to new research performed at Dartmouth College. A study found that teens who play two or more sports were less likely to be overweight or obese, compared to teens that play only one sport. Statistically, researchers found that teens involved […]
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A 78-year old grandfather who was told by his doctor that he had “incurable” cancer was recently declared cancer-free. “They [the doctors] said if they cut out the cancer it would just pop up somewhere else,” Allan Taylor told the Sunday Mirror. “But I was determined to stay positive and decided to find my own […]
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