Diabetes Drug Pioglitazone Associated With Bladder Cancer Risk
Medical News Today Thu, 31 May 2012 18:08 PM PDT
According to a study published in British Medical Journal (BMJ), a drug for treating type 2 diabetes called Pioglitazone is linked to a higher risk of bladder cancer and taking the drug continuously for longer than two years doubles the risk. The researchers stress, however, that the risk in absolute terms is relatively low with up to 137 extra cases per 100,000 person years. â¨â¨ Rosiglitazone ... |
Report: Cancer worldwide could go up 75% by 2030
KSAT San Antonio Thu, 31 May 2012 18:06 PM PDT
If current population trends continue, the number of people with cancer worldwide will go up to 22.2 million by 2030, up from 12.7 million in 2008, according to a study published in The Lancet on Thursday. Cases are expected to surge in poorer parts of the world, which are ill-equipped to handle the burden. For the past few years, experts have been warning about the rising incidence of global ... |
Hot Dogs Help Raise Money for Family of Baby Born with Cancer
KTEN North Texas & Southeastern Oklahoma Thu, 31 May 2012 18:01 PM PDT
ARDMORE, OK â€" Serving a quick, inexpensive lunch seems like a little thing, but when you multiply it by a couple hundred, the numbers add up to help a family who needs it. Toni and Ruben Garcia have had |
Hope on wheels
Timmins Daily Press Thu, 31 May 2012 17:57 PM PDT
One Timmins resident is braving heat, exhaustion and traffic to make a statement about cancer.[...] |
1st Annual Magic Valley Cancer Survivors Night
KMVT Twin Falls Thu, 31 May 2012 17:55 PM PDT
Twin Falls, Idaho (KMVT-TV) - Over at Saint Luke Magic Valley, a special night dedicated to cancer survivors and cancer patients saw a large turnout as people showed up looking to learn bit more about what's next. |
Breast cancer survivor offers encouragement to others
WISC-TV Madison Thu, 31 May 2012 17:55 PM PDT
The South Central Wisconsin Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is set for Saturday in Madison, and ahead of the event a breast cancer survivor said she is proof that a diagnosis doesn't have to be a death sentence. At least once a month, career coach Bridget McCurtis is at the Dane County Regional Airport boarding a plane. "I live a very vibrant happy life. I travel quite a bit I have a good life ... |
Bingham Residents to Help Someone Battling Cancer
WABI Bangor Thu, 31 May 2012 17:51 PM PDT
Folks will get together in Bingham Monday to help out someone battling cancer. A bone marrow drive will be held at Quimby Middle School. It’s from 3:00 to 7:00 Monday. There will also be a Locks For Love hair drive. For more information call the school at 672-3300, ext. 22. . . . |
Race for the Cure on June 3
KING5 Seattle Thu, 31 May 2012 17:50 PM PDT
Join KING 5's Jean Enersen, Christie Johnson and Evening Magazine's Kim Holcomb and support breast cancer research |
Cases expected to surge in poorer parts of world
WJXT Jacksonville Thu, 31 May 2012 17:49 PM PDT
If current population trends continue, the number of people with cancer worldwide will go up to 22.2 million by 2030, up from 12.7 million in 2008, according to a study published in The Lancet on Thursday. |
Former NBA star Jack Twyman dies at 78
The Salt Lake Tribune Thu, 31 May 2012 17:40 PM PDT
Former NBA star Jack Twyman dies at 78 By LISA CORNWELL The Associated Press Published May 31, 2012 06:36PM MDT Cincinnati • Basketball Hall of Famer Jack Twyman, one of the NBA’s top scorers in the 1950s who became the guardian to a paralyzed teammate, has died. He was 78. Twyman died Wednesday at a Cincinnati hospice of complications from an aggressive form of blood cancer, his son, Jay Twyman ... |
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