NEWS - cancer patients suffer needless pain
The EPIC survey is the largest ever study of its kind to investigate the prevalence, impact and treatment of pain in cancer Until now, few studies have investigated pain in cancer and these have been on a limited scale. The EPIC survey, a large scale international study, is an important step...
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Kenya struggles to treat surge in cancer patients
The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that around one-third of cancer deaths are preventable, through education programmes, better detection and treatment. As a result, the disease hits hardest in developing countries, where such programmes are rudimentary, if they exist at all. Experts...
Are Cancer Patients Being Over Diagnosed?
Studies suggest over-screening for cancer is leading to unnecessary treatments.
Reiki Therapy for Cancer Patients
Reiki is a light-touch, energy-based therapy that reduces stress and increases relaxation for better health. See how Reiki is touching the lives of cancer patients at the Washington Cancer Institute at Washington Hospital Center. (www.WHCenter.org)
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Study Gives Hope For Pancreatic Cancer Patients
1/9/2008 - News about a clinical trial that gives hope in finding a cure for Pancreatic Cancer.
Breast Cancer Patients Pay High Insurance Premiums
MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome. I am so thrilled you could join us today as we mark National Breast Cancer Awareness Month right here at the White House. And I want to thank Jill so much for that kind introduction, as well as her phenomenal work that she's done to...
Cancer Patients Go on a Psychedelic Trip
A study taking place in New York is giving doses of psilocybin the active ingredient in what are commonly called "magic mushrooms" to cancer patients to try to help their anxiety. (April 23)
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Wigs for Breast Cancer Patients
Video from Calendar News in England describing what local hair salon Originals are doing for breast cancer patients.
Improving the Survival Rate of Liver Cancer Patients
Health Canada has approved Nexavar, the first treatment confirmed to significantly improve the survival rate of those with advanced liver cancer.
Robotic Device Is Changing the Way Cancer Patients Are Treat
A robotic device called the CyberKnife System is enabling physicians to aggressively treat tumors that were once considered inoperable. It delivers high-dose beams of radiation to tumors anywhere in the body from virtually any direction. This minimizes damage to surrounding healthy tissue or...
Help Cancer Patients Like Connie Loughman & Patrick Swaye
Video made by: www.CureConnieAndPatrick.com Presentation by the Loughman family of Indianapolis, IN. Connie Loughman, loving wife and mother of three daughters, is battling pancreatic cancer, the same disease that Hollywood legend, Patrick Swayze, recently announced he has. Pancreatic cancer is...
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Life Vs. Life: fertility preservation for cancer patients
Nat's story: Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients. Whatever your gender and your age, check your options with your oncologist before embarking on irreversibly sterilizing therapies. To get up-to-date information about how Nat is doing, check www.beatsarcoma.org.
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Young Gazan Cancer Patients Enter Israel for Treatment
A first group of Palestinian children suffering from cancer entered today from Gaza into Israel, for treatment at the field clinic established near the Erez crossing. The clinic was opened as part of the humanitarian aid extended by Israel to the residents of the Gaza Strip. The children received...
Salman brings cheers to cancer patients. 3 of 3
Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Tuesday visited the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai to spend time with children suffering from cancer. Khan lauded the spirit of the young cancer patients on the occasion of 'World Lymphoma Day'. The actor also visited the Dongri Remand Home along with the team of...
Hope For Brain Cancer Patients (CBS)
Dr. Henry Friedman talks with Dr. Jon LaPook about brain cancer treatment, addressing the field's challenges and successes.
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Lebed Method exercise for cancer patients at Dana-Farber
The Lebed method is a movement and exercise program that focuses on the lymphatic system, which is sometimes affected during cancer treatment. Susan DeCristofaro, RN, MS, OCN, takes us through some simple exercises to help prevent lymphedema and neuropathy, from blowing bubbles to gentle...
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Help A Cancer Patients Dream Come True
Donate with Paypal now! www.paypal.com My sister Michelle began the fight for her life 3 years ago after being diagnosed with Acute Meyloid Leukemia. Her one dream after she was married was to own her own home. She found that house, but mounting medical costs and her need for care kept that dream...
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