Cancer

Having the HPV vaccine may protect your well-being against cancer of the sexual organs and anus, but the HPV virus also puts your wellness at risk of cancers of the throat. This is according to a new study, published in the Journal of…

There was a time, in the mid to late 80s, when everyone was talking about asbestos. There were news stories about asbestos materials in schools and libraries and other public buildings. People were talking about their worries about…

A team of scientists have said that they have traced the root genetic cause of the cancer, leukaemia back to the time a baby is in the womb. The Institute of Cancer Research experts looked in detail at the entire three billion letter…

New research has come to light, indicating that there is a link between your height and the likelihood of you getting cancer. Many common cancers were linked in the study to increased height. These cancers included those that affect the…

There are two main types of cancer which affect the kidneys in adults, which are known as renal cell cancer and transitional cell cancer. The former is a cancer which arises from the main body of the kidney, and while it is not known what…

Living near asphalt that has been sealed with coal tar could raise the risk of developing cancer, according to a new study. Young children appear to be those who are at the greatest risk. Coal tar, which is a by-product of steel…

Though many people don't realise it, colorectal cancer is a common form of this disease - also referred to as bowel cancer, the chances of fighting this condition are far higher if it is caught early. In the UK, a screening programme…

Pierce Brosnan's 41-year-old daughter Charlotte, whose wellness was affected by ovarian cancer, recently lost her brave three-year-battle with the disease. The legacy of Charlotte’s death is that it highlights that this type of cancer is…

Cancer is one of the biggest health concerns amongst both genders, but recent research has shown that women in their 30s and 40s should be especially concerned. Figures show that women in this age bracket are twice as likely to find their…

Students in America have developed a pioneering device that could slash the amount of lumpectomies in half. When your wellness is affected by breast cancer, you may need to undergo a lumpectomy so that the doctors can remove your cancer…

There’s a reason they call it the Big C; not only does cancer categorically take its toll on your wellness, and the wellbeing of your loved ones who take care of you, but cancer is huge. According to Cancer Research UK, there are more than…

Researchers from the University of Sheffield have found a wellness threat to British Asian women; an increased risk of breast cancer. Historically, women from this ethnic group have had a lower risk of the disease than white British women,…

Following the news that NICE has, for the first time, recommended the use of nicotine patches for quitting smoking, the Government has announced it’s backing another product; electronic cigarettes. Otherwise known as e-cigarettes, these and…

If your wellbeing has been harmed by cancer, thanks to the government you may face even further wellness risks. This is according to cancer charities, who have warned that thousands of cancer patients face being denied life-extending drugs…

Researchers have discovered that your iron levels and a faulty gene in the body could be associated with developing bowel cancer. Deborah Alsina, the CEO of Bowel Cancer UK, made a statement in which she said that the development was an…

The CEO of Bowel Cancer UK, Deborah Alsina, recently made a statement claiming that the Detect Cancer Early awareness campaign was being supported by the charity. She stated that bowel cancer is extremely treatable if caught early, so it's…

When it comes to cancer wellness, does having a specialist nurse make a difference? According to a new study from researchers at the University of Southampton, it does, with cancer patients reporting a better experience of care at hospitals…

Is it possible to harness the power of radioactive particles for cancer treatment, without affecting the wellbeing of your healthy organs and tissues? According to University of Missouri researchers, not only is it possible to direct alpha…

According to a recent WHO survey for World Cancer Day, the wellness of more than half of all countries worldwide is at risk, as they are struggling to prevent cancer and provide treatment and chronic care to cancer patients. In other words,…

Go to Source The use of noble metal particles to stain tumors and achieve optical contrast for biomedical applications has taken on a clinical dimension,1, 2 with applications that include optical hyperthermia to ablate cells and…

Bowel cancer is England's third most common cancer and causes 13,200 deaths a year. However, even though it can cause huge damage to your wellbeing, one in three people are embarrassed to talk to their doctor about poo even though having…

There is a distinct difference between cancer cells and normal cells, but cancer treatments don’t often differentiate. This means that healthy cells can become damaged from common cancer therapies – which can cause further harm to your…

Go to Source Allow me to share with you these wonderful insights by Randy Pausch, a 47 yrs old computer science lecturer from Mellon University. He died of pancreatic cancer in 2008. Before he died he wrote a…

Go to Source She knew hardship. A challenging family situation. Heartache. No money. And doubt in and around her through her teenage years. But well before she died May 20 at age 42 of pancreatic cancer, former Denver…

If you have a specific type of lung cancer, a new drug that could significantly improve your wellbeing is too expensive for the NHS. This is according to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), who have refused to…

A new study led by MIT has discovered that some mutations in the genome of cancer cells can actually slow down or stop. Surprising researchers, this study has shown that cancer may not be a sequence of inevitable driver events, as first…

Go to Source According to court documents filed in Cass County District Court, a Fargo police investigator received a call from First National Pawn shop, reporting a suspicious transaction. The employee reported…

Go to Source Written by Lucy Golding Shelley Hand says it wasn't an option to drop out of Race for Life held at Windsor Racecourse in Maidenhead Road on Sunday after roping in more than 30 others for the challenge.…

Go to Source “Everything is now an adventure,” Julie Radloff said about her life. “I look at life as an adventure.” Julie’s life turned around in March of 2013 when she was diagnosed with…

A new study suggests that the drug, known as BMN 673, which has been created to help patients with faults in their BRCA genes is showing substantial improvements in its development. In a trial based on 70 patients, researchers found signs…