Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Health News: [cancer]


Hope Cancer Retreat provides haven for patients with cancer
The Atascocita Observer Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:00 AM PDT
A place of hope, a place of rest and a place for reflection, the Hope Cancer Retreat offers a place for patients with cancer to stay during treatment that is much different than a hotel.

Video: 50/50 Writer Will Reiser on Friendship With Seth and Translating His Own Real-Life Cancer Battle Into Comedy
PopSugar Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:00 AM PDT
50/50 writer Will Reiser had a particularly emotional time in Toronto for TIFF, since the heartwarming cancer comedy is also based on his real-life battle with the disease. After receiving a standing ovation from the audience at the premiere, we sat down with Will to talk about what inspired him to translate his story to the big screen with the help of good friend Seth Rogen . Will also revealed ...

Bowling for a Cause
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:00 AM PDT
Lucky Strike, the nation's premiere chain of upscale bowling and lounges, will begin its partnership with Breastcancer.org this month. Â Breastcancer.org is the leading online resource for breast health and breast cancer information and support.

Rwanda: Fight Against Non-Communicable Diseases Intensifies
AllAfrica.com Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:56 AM PDT
In line with government efforts to ensure a healthy population as well as global efforts to fight non-communicable diseases, (NCDs), the Ministry of Health has finalised plans to conduct a nationwide study on the diseases that include heart disease, stroke, cancer, asthma, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease and cataracts.

Manogue soccer teams go pink for Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Reno Gazette-Journal Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:55 AM PDT
In recognition of breast cancer awareness month, Bishop Manogue Catholic High School soccer teams will trade in their home team white jerseys for pink T-shirts during the Oct. 8 soccer games against the North Valleys Panthers.

Think Pink for breast cancer research starts today
The Warwick Advertiser Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:54 AM PDT
Warwick They’ve been painting the town pink.

Melissa Gorga Sings for Breast Cancer Awareness
Reality TV Magazine Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:53 AM PDT
Real Housewives of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga makes a special appearance on October 27 at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston, New Jersey. The event is hosted by Posh Boutique, an upscale fashion store featured on the BRAVO reality show. Tickets are selling for $100 and all money raised will be donated to the Susan [...]

MUSC receiving $130,000 in cancer research grants
Erie Times-News Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:50 AM PDT
The Medical University of South Carolina is receiving $130,000 to help research cancer in children. Officials of the Charleston medical school and local Hyundai dealers are announcing the two grants on Wednesday.

Doctor convicted in fake cancer treatments
Los Angeles Times Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:49 AM PDT
Christine Daniel faces 150 years in federal prison and $5.5 million in fines for selling phony cures for cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer's, preying mostly on evangelical Christians. A San Fernando Valley doctor and evangelical minister who federal prosecutors said used bogus herbal medications to offer false hope to dozens of people suffering from diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's was found ...

Eleventh-hour lawmaking with morning-after questions
Los Angeles Times Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:48 AM PDT
Passed in the chaos of the Legislature's last hours, a senator's 'gut and amend' bill on notifying women about breast cancer risks could bring a multimillion-dollar windfall to a firm in his district. Reporting from Sacramento -- It was 12:18 a.m. when Joe Simitian took the microphone on the floor of the California Senate, demanding the attention of bleary-eyed fellow lawmakers in the final ...




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