Health News: [cancer]

Man begins trek across U.S. to raise awareness for American Cancer Society 14 WFIE Evansville Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:53 PM PDT Brandon Perry will travel from Cincinnati to Santa Monica, California. Weight may affect smokers' breast cancer risk The Washington Times Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:51 PM PDT A new study suggests that smoking raises the risk of breast cancer for healthy-weight and overweight women but not for those who are obese. Researchers had no explanation for the results, which come from an observational study of more than 75,000 women. The findings are not clear proof that weight affects ... Cancer patients denied 'last hope' robot surgery Daily Telegraph Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:49 PM PDT Cancer patients are being denied a pioneering treatment that offers their only hope of survival - even though millions of pounds have been spent on the technology behind it. Smoking Did Not Influence Breast Cancer Risk Among Obese Women Newswise Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:47 PM PDT Smoking increases the risk of breast cancer, but the risk differs by obesity status in postmenopausal women, according to data from an analysis of the Women's Health Initiative observational study. Metabolic Syndrome May Increase Risk for Liver Cancer Newswise Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:47 PM PDT Scientists have confirmed that metabolic syndrome, a constellation of conditions that increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes, may also increase the risk of the two most common types of liver cancer, according to data presented at the AACR 102nd Annual Meeting 2011, held here April 2-6. Martin Sheen: 'Charlie's addiction is a cancer' Digital Spy Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:47 PM PDT Martin Sheen speaks about his son Charlie Sheen's problems with substance addiction. Triangle-Based Kay Yow Cancer Fund Marches into Indianapolis with $100,000 Grant for Breast Cancer Research dBusinessNews.com Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:44 PM PDT Triangle - Researcher at Indiana University awarded grant following the fourth annual NCAA 4Kay Run. Dental Clinic student finds cancer in patient The Jacksonville Daily News Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:38 PM PDT The Dental Clinic students at Coastal Carolina Community College can always look forward to a twice a year visit from longtime patient Mary Meyler. Since the early nineties, the 71-year-old Jacksonville resident and nail technician has visited... Food and fashion fundraiser YNN Syracuse Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:37 PM PDT Women from all over Central New York got together for some food and fashion Sunday. A brunch and fashion show was put on by the organization "Hope for Heather", which raises money for ovarian cancer patients and their families. Avoiding or controlling diabetes may reduce cancer risk and mortality EurekAlert! Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:30 PM PDT ( American Association for Cancer Research ) Results of the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study revealed that diabetes is associated with lower risk of prostate cancer in men but with higher risk of other cancers in both men and women. The data, to be presented at the AACR 102nd Annual Meeting 2011, held here April 2-6, also showed an association between diabetes and higher cancer mortality rates.

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