MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'About.com Cancer' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:41:11 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666840&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2012%2F02%2F07%2F6-year-old-cuts-her-mothers-hair-to-prepare-for-chemo.htm Chemotherapy induced hair loss can be an emotionally devastating side effect of treatment. You never quite realize how much your hair means to you until you don't have it. If you are a parent, you may realize how much your hair means to them, too. Often silently, children are bothered by the sudden loss of a parent's hair. To them, hair loss can be a physical reminder that their parent is sick....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666840 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5666840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5647249&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2012%2F01%2F31%2Feli-whitney-died-of-prostate-cancer.htm It's not very often that a historical figure makes it onto Google's Hot Trend list, so when I saw Eli Whitney trending, I was quite surprised. I knew an antique musket made by his armory had been featured on last night's Pawn Stars, but who knew it would cause such a stir?...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5647249 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5647249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628201&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2012%2F01%2F23%2Fstudy-kids-arent-using-sunscreen-like-they-should.htm A new study published in the journal Pediatrics has found that kids are using sunscreen as much as they should be. Researchers surveyed 360 ten year olds in 2004, asking questions about whether they had suffered from a sunburn the previous summer, how often they spend in the sun, and also whether they liked having a tan or spent time outdoors to get a tan. The kids were surveyed again three years later and the results were startling....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628201 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:10:03 +0100 5628201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628202&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2012%2F01%2F23%2Freport-hugo-chavez-still-battling-cancer.htm CNN is reporting that Hugo Chavez is still battling cancer, despite survivorship claims from the Venezuelan president. According to ABC News in Spain, cancer has spread to Chavez's spine and bones and he has nine months left to live. Unsurprisingly, Venezuelan officials are denying the news report. Read the news article from CNN....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628202 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:27:41 +0100 5628202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628200&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2012%2F01%2F24%2Fwhen-cancer-patients-dont-quit-smoking.htm I read an interesting study this morning about smokers who continue to smoke despite being diagnosed with cancer. A study featured in the medical journal Cancer analyzed data from lung and colon cancer patients and the results were not exactly encouraging. Researchers studied 5,300 lung and colon cancer patients and found that many smokers continue to smoke, even though they knew it was especially crucial during treatment....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628200 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619786&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2012%2F01%2F21%2Fjoe-paterno-in-serious-condition-reportedly-near-death.htm Several news outlets are reporting that former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno  is in serious condition, after a family spokesperson released an update to the Associated Press. The 85 year old was recently hospitalized due to complications related to lung cancer, however, his doctors have now classified his condition as 'serious'. Some reports claim Paterno has been taken off a respirator and is near death....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619786 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:54:17 +0100 5619786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619785&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2012%2F01%2F22%2Fjoe-paterno-dies-of-lung-cancer.htm Legendary Penn State football coach, Joe Paterno, has died following a  battle with lung cancer. Paterno had been hospitalized from complications related to the disease since January 13th. He was 85. Read the Paterno family's statement about his death....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619785 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5619785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5608319&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2012%2F01%2F17%2Fman-receives-trachea-made-by-stem-cells.htm Last week, a Baltimore man became the first person in the US to receive a synthetic trachea made of stem cells that were harvested from his own bone marrow. Christopher Lyles' own trachea had been severely damaged by cancer and with no curative treatment available, the 30 year old looked to the Advanced Center for Translational Regenerative Medicine at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden for help....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5608319 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:45:36 +0100 5608319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5608320&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2012%2F01%2F17%2Flooking-for-information-about-cancer-en-espanol.htm I am excited to share great news with you! About.com has launched a new cancer site called El Cancer, a site dedicated to cancer and related oncological topics for the Spanish speaking readership. I am so excited about the site because I am well aware of the language barrier that exists in the health field. Too many patients don't fully understand the scope of their diagnoses or treatment options because of a language barrier. I hope this site will help cancer patients who aren't native English speakers to become better educated about their health and to also help make solid decisions about their health. Visit El Cancer today! (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5608320 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:27:33 +0100 5608320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5608318&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2012%2F01%2F17%2Fbruce-jenner-reportedly-has-skin-cancer-surgery.htm I wonder if we'll be seeing the details of this on an upcoming episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians? According to TMZ, Bruce Jenner recently underwent surgery to remove ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5608318 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5608318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581157&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2012%2F01%2F09%2Fits-girl-scout-cookie-time.htm It's almost Girl Scout cookie season! Even though I am not a big cookie eater, I find myself with cases upon cases of Girl Scout cookies in my pantry each year. I don't eat them all myself, but give them away throughout the year to friends and family -- just little "thank you for being you" gifts. Girls Scouts is a great organization that teaches girls about so many things -- health included! My daughter, who was a scout, learned about eating right, the importance of exercising, and the dangers of bad habits that might affect your health. These are all life lessons that will help her reduce her risk of cancer and other diseases later in life. For me, buying the cookies is a fun way to support a great organization....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581157 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:05:59 +0100 5581157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581156&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2012%2F01%2F11%2Fepa-to-investigate-childhood-cancer-cluster.htm In a small rural Ohio town, childhood cancer concerns continue to plague residents, as the EPA investigates a childhood cancer cluster that has affected residents for over 15 years. Since 1996, over thirty six children have been diagnosed with cancer and three have died in the cluster area that only spans about 12 miles....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581156 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5581156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5559619&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F12%2F31%2F7-types-of-cancer-related-to-alcohol-use.htm When people think of the health affects of alcohol, cancer usually isn't the first thing that comes to their mind. Cirrhosis of the liver usually is, but what many people don't realize is that cirrhosis is a risk for developing liver cancer. There are several other types of cancer that have been associated with alcohol use, especially in combination with tobacco use. 7 Types of Cancer Related to Alcohol Use...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5559619 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:06:49 +0100 5559619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5559620&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F12%2F31%2F9-commonly-believed-cervical-cancer-myths.htm Tomorrow marks the start of Cervical Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about health issues involving the cervix. It's about being proactive about your cervical health and reminding other women in your life the importance of regular cervical cancer screenings....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5559620 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:58:33 +0100 5559620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5559618&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F12%2F31%2Fhugo-chavez-suggests-us-is-giving-world-leaders-cancer.htm Hugo Chavez is known for his absurd quotes in the news, but when he suggested last week that the US may be responsible for the cancer diagnosis of several heads of state, absurdity turned ridiculous. The Venezuelan president claims that the US may be using cancer as a biological weapon in South America, possible having the technology to induce cancer. Several South American leaders, including Chavez, have been diagnosed with cancer. Most recently, Christina Fernandez de Kirchner of Argentina was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, which was announced last week....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5559618 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5559618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5559621&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F12%2F30%2Fjanuary-is-cervical-health-awareness-month-3.htm January marks the beginning of Cervical Health Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about the prevention of cervical cancer. Far too many women take their cervix for granted, neglecting to have regular Pap smears and cervical exams. The cervix is such a vital part of the female reproductive system! Read why it's important that your cervix stays healthy......Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5559621 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:25:27 +0100 5559621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5559622&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F12%2F26%2Fneed-a-pap-smear-but-dont-have-insurance.htm Thanks to federal programs, no woman in the U.S. has to go without having a regular Pap smear. The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides free or low cost Pap smears to eligible women across the country. Through this program, uninsured and impoverished women can receive Pap smears at local clinics and doctor's offices....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5559622 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:48:58 +0100 5559622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5524234&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F12%2F16%2Fchristopher-hitchens-dies-of-cancer.htm Author Christopher Hitchens has succumbed to his battle with esophageal cancer. According to news reports, Hitchens died of pneumonia, a complication of the cancer. He was 62. Diagnosed in 2010, Hitchens was quite candid about his disease, often writing about it and the treatment in his Vanity Fair column. He wrote with raw emotion, allowing those without cancer to have a truthful glimpse into the world of chemotherapy and the emotions that accompany the cancer journey. He said in Vanity Fair:...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5524234 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:40:36 +0100 5524234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5524233&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F12%2F19%2Fstudy-smoking-linked-to-skin-cancer-in-women.htm If you are thinking about quitting smoking, here's another reason to kick the habit: skin cancer. Researchers have found an association between female smokers and basal cell carcinoma development, a type of skin cancer. The study found that women who have smoked for over 20 years double their risk of developing the non-fatal skin cancer. Men, however, also suffered an increased risk, but not as high of a rate as women. The study appears in the journal Cancer Causes Control....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5524233 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5524233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5457142&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F11%2F28%2Flooking-for-low-iodine-diet-information.htm I have a love/hate relationship with the low iodine diet. My husband, who had thyroid cancer, is forced to abandon his Synthroid  for a few weeks and go on a low iodine diet for scans a few times a year. I love the low iodine diet because I know it ultimately helps detect any rogue thyroid cells that may be circulating in his body. On the other hand, I hate it because it really takes it toll on my carb loving husband after a few days. It's a necessary evil, but with each scan, we have found or created tastier recipes and it makes it a little easier! Low Iodine Diet Recipes...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5457142 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:32:22 +0100 5457142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515188&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F12%2F16%2Fchristopher-hitchens-dies-of-cancer.htm Author Christopher Hitchens has succumbed to his battle with esophageal cancer. According to news reports, Hitchens died of pneumonia, a complication of the cancer. He was 62. Diagnosed in 2010, Hitchens was quite candid about his disease, often writing about it and the treatment in his Vanity Fair column. He wrote with raw emotion, allowing those without cancer to have a truthful glimpse into the world of chemotherapy and the emotions that accompany the cancer journey. He said in Vanity Fair:...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515188 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5515188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5457141&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F11%2F28%2Fnew-study-supports-chemo-brain-theory.htm Concentration problems. Difficulty multi-tasking. Short term memory loss. These symptoms, among others, have been reported by women for years following chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. Doctors initially chalked the "fogginess" up to stress and anxiety related to cancer treatment, but more evidence shows that "chemo brain...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5457141 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5457141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5440423&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F11%2F22%2Ftips-traveling-for-the-holidays-when-you-have-cancer.htm Traveling during the holidays is stressful, even when you don't have cancer. If you are undergoing cancer treatment, traveling can be a nightmare at times. Unfortunately, when you have cancer, you can't just "get up and go" -- you have to prepare and take extra precautions. Traveling isn't impossible for most people with cancer, it just takes some careful planning. 10 Travel Tips for People Undergoing Chemotherapy...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5440423 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5440423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5431459&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F11%2F18%2Fjoe-paterno-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer.htm Former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno has been diagnosed with lung cancer.  In a statement released today by Paterno's son, the 84 year has a treatable form of the disease and is expected to make a full recovery....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5431459 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:15:07 +0100 5431459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5431458&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F11%2F20%2Frobin-gibb-of-the-bee-gees-battling-liver-cancer.htm According to several British media outlets, Robin Gibb has been battling liver cancer. The 61 year old was apparently diagnosed with the disease several months ago. Gibb was rushed to the hospital last Tuesday and discharged five hours later for an unknown cause....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5431458 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5431458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5421741&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F11%2F15%2Fhow-to-have-a-stress-free-holiday-season-when-you-have-cancer.htm When you have cancer, treatment can leave you exhausted and stressed. Add the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and the end result can be zero energy, stress overload, and possibly even depression! The key to managing the holidays while undergoing treatment is careful planning. These holiday tips for cancer patients can help you to enjoy the holidays, even when going through cancer treatment.This is a must read for anyone with cancer or those with a loved one in treatment....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5421741 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5421741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5400407&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F11%2F01%2Fmozart-helps-detect-colon-cancer.htm When Mozart was composing symphonies in the 18th century, little did he know he would help doctors better detect colon cancer during screenings centuries later. A small study has shown that doctor who listen to Mozart during colon colonoscopies were able to better detect pre-cancerous polyps in the colon than doctors who didn't play Mozart during the screenings. Again the study was small -- only two doctors participated in the study, but the results are certainly interesting....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5400407 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:18:57 +0100 5400407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5400406&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F11%2F08%2Fjoe-frazier-succumbs-to-liver.htm Former heavyweight boxer Joe Frazier has died, following a short battle with liver cancer. According to the Associated Press, Frazier entered hospice care on Saturday after being diagnosed just weeks earlier.  He died Monday night in Philadelphia at 67....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5400406 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5400406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5400408&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F10%2F31%2Fpancreatic-neuroendocrine-tumors-qa-with-dr-dr-edward-wolin.htm After the death of Steve Jobs, I interviewed Dr. Edward Wolin, a pancreatic neuroendrocine cancer specialist at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. During the interview, Dr. Wolin helped to shed light on this rare form of pancreatic cancer, explain what it is and who should be concerned about developing it. His expertise is invaluable and though Dr. Wolin did not treat Steve Jobs, he reveals what the diagnostic process that Jobs likely underwent when being diagnosed. Read the interview with Dr. Wolin......Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5400408 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:29:46 +0100 5400408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5400409&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F10%2F31%2Fcelebrities-who-battled-pancreatic-cancer.htm As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, we move into National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. While we won't likely see store shelves turn purple (the designated awareness color for pancreatic cancer) as we do with the color pink and breast cancer, the movement is gaining ground, especially with the death of Apple's Steve Jobs. When Steve Jobs passed, internet searches for pancreatic cancer skyrocketed, creating awareness for a disease that is often fatal....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5400409 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:11:08 +0100 5400409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5360075&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F10%2F27%2Fcdc-recommends-hpv-vaccine-for-boys.htm A Centers for Disease Control advisory panel has recommended that boys as young as 9 through age 21 receive the HPV4 vaccine that protects against the human papillomavirus (HPV). Currently, the most widely used HPV vaccine is Gardasil, which has been approved for use in girls and young women since 2006. Another vaccine, Cervarix, was approved by the FDA in 2009....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5360075 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5360075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5323794&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F10%2F17%2Fgiuliana-rancic-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer09.htm E! News correspondent Guiliana Rancic announced on The Today Show this morning that she is battling breast cancer. The 37 year old was diagnosed with "early breast cancer" and will undergo surgery next week followed by six rounds of radiation. Rancic's cancer was detected through a mammogram, which her doctor made mandatory before undergoing further in-vitro fertilization treatments. Watch Guiliana's Today Show interview...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5323794 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5323794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5296706&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F10%2F06%2Fmeet-emily-harzewski-battling-breast-cancer-at-26-and-staying-strong.htm Meet Emily Harzewski. She is 26 years old and battling breast cancer. Harzewski, who is still undergoing treatment, is helping spread the word about breast cancer through a campaign partnership with retailer aerie by American Eagle and Bright Pink...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5296706 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:51:54 +0100 5296706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5296705&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F10%2F07%2Fbuy-a-175-steve-jobs-style-turtleneck-st-croix-donates-20-to-acs.htm When I heard that St. Croix, the maker of Steve Jobs' signature black turtleneck, was donating money from each sale to cancer research, I was thrilled. Since the mogul's passing, sales of the black turtleneck have skyrocketed. I thought, what a great way to raise money for cancer research!...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5296705 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5296705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5296707&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F10%2F05%2Fwhat-is-an-islet-cell-neuroendocrine-tumor.htm With the passing of Steve Jobs, many people are wondering what type of cancer he succumbed to at such an early age. Jobs was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer, suffering from an islet cell neuroendocrine tumor. This type of cancer affects only about 2500 people in the U.S. each year and is much less aggressive than other types of pancreatic cancer....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5296707 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:47:45 +0100 5296707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5285261&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F10%2F05%2Fstudy-hpv-more-dangerous-than-cigarettes-in-throat-cancer.htm HPV, the same virus known to cause cervical cancer in women, may be more harmful in the development of throat cancer than cigarettes. According to a study published yesterday in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, researchers found a sharp increase in HPV related throat tumors over the last 20 years (1984-2004). Researchers examined 271 tissue samples from throat tumors that were collected over 20 years and discovered that 16 percent of older tissues samples tested positive for HPV, while 72 percent of recent samples were HPV positive. ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5285261 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:35:57 +0100 5285261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5285260&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F10%2F05%2Fsteve-jobs-has-died.htm Former Apple CEO and co-founder, Steve Jobs, had died following a long battle with a rare form of pancreatic cancer. Apple has confirmed and announced Jobs' death on the company website Apple.com. He was 56....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5285260 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5285260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5285262&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F10%2F04%2Fhow-the-iphone-4s-will-help-people-with-cancer.htm As I watched the Apple "Let's Talk iPhone" keynote today, I kept thinking of all the ways this device can help people with cancer or any chronic condition. I was most impressed with the Siri personal assistant feature, which can remind you when to take your meds, tell you when you have upcoming doctor's appointments, and even give you a wake up call! Need a taxi after chemotherapy? No problem. All you say is "I need a taxi" and you will be given a listing of all the taxi services in the area you are in. It's speech recognition program -- no need to fumble around trying to type in a search. Even more impressive is that you can ask it about your schedule, "Do I have a doctor's appointment today?" and it will respond with whatever appointments you have on your schedule....Read Full Post (Sour... About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5285262 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:05:55 +0100 5285262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260275&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F09%2F26%2Fand-you-thought-only-infants-get-thrush-another-unexpected-chemo-side-effect.htm Most people undergoing chemotherapy come to expect certain side effects of treatment -- hair loss, stomach upset, and sometimes weight loss.  But, when white/yellow patches begin to develop in the mouth or on the tongue, it can come as a total surprise. I have had many people say, "I thought babies only get thrush". While its most common in infants, thrush can occur in people with compromised immune systems, such as those undergoing chemotherapy.  During treatment, the immune system has a hard time regulating fungus that is naturally found in the mouth. The result is overgrowth. Learn more about oral thrush during chemo and what you can do about it. ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260275 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:29:58 +0100 5260275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5273374&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F10%2F01%2Fits-national-breast-cancer-awareness-month-before-you-buy-pink.htm I am all for raising awareness for breast cancer throughout the year, not just in October. But this month, our store displays and aisles turns a little more pink, in light of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You can't help but to pick up a ton of pink merchandise this time of year! But, after a trip to my local retailer today, I was in shock of all the pink products that they had available this year. Pink soup cans, pink candy, pink t-shirts, pink watches, and even pink breast cancer awareness undies were among the offering. Once I reached the cereal aisle, I had to wonder if my favorite leprachaun would be featuring pink ribbon marshmallows amongst clovers and rainbows this month! (Sadly, no, but someone really should mention it to the cereal maker!...Read Full Post (Source: About.... About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5273374 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5273374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260274&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F09%2F26%2Freducing-your-risk-of-the-flu-if-you-have-cancer.htm I am self-admittedly flu-phobic. I dread the aches, fevers, and being stuck in bed. During flu season, I stock up on hand sanitizer, wash my hands more frequently than normal, and make sure my family is up to speed on flu prevention tactics. I have even perfected the art of coughing/sneezing in the crease of the elbow! More importantly, I take extra precautions because I do interact with people with compromised immune systems, such as those undergoing chemo and I know that the flu can be fatal for some people with cancer. If I get the flu, it may keep me home for a few days, but for people with cancer, it could keep them in the hospital for a few days or longer....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260274 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5260274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5225039&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F09%2F13%2Fearly-ovarian-cancer-symptoms.htm Yesterday, the Dr. Oz Show focused on early ovarian cancer warning signs that your doctor may miss. Once touted as the silent killer because of its apparent lack of early symptoms, we now know that ovarian cancer may show early warning signs in some women. The problem is that the symptoms are so common that you may not even notice them. What are the early signs of ovarian cancer? ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5225039 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5225039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208128&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F09%2F07%2Fcervical-dysplasia-to-cerivcal-cancer-how-long-does-it-take.htm When a woman is told that she has cervical dysplasia, one of the first thoughts that may cross her mind is that she is at risk of cervical cancer. Recently, a reader wrote to me asking if she could delay treatment for severe dysplasia because she is uninsured. She wanted to know how long it takes for cervical cancer to progress into cervical cancer. Read my answer......Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208128 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:18:50 +0100 5208128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208127&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F09%2F12%2Fspartacus-star-andy-whitfield-dies-of-cancer.htm Andy Whitfield, the star of the Starz hit series Spartacus, has succumbed to his battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. According to reports,  the actor died Sunday surrounded by friends and family.  He was 39.  His wife, Vashti, said in a statement:...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208127 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5196180&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F09%2F06%2Fbuddy-ryan-diagnosed-with-cancer-delays-treatment-until-after-nfl-week-1.htm Buddy Ryan, famed NFL  coach and father to Rex and Rob Ryan, has been diagnosed with salivary gland cancer. The 77 year old is no stranger to cancer, having beat it four times already. He is scheduled to undergo surgery next week, but decided to delay the procedure so he could attend the NY Jets vs the Dallas Cowboys game on Sunday. Sons Rex and Rob will face off in the season opener, an event Buddy Ryan has said is "about family". ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5196180 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5196180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161228&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F08%2F24%2Ftips-for-cancer-patients-when-planning-for-hurricane-season.htm When hurricane watches and warnings are issued, the public scrambles to prepare for the worst. Cancer patients are no different, yet they must take extra precautions to protect their health. Not taking the extra preparation steps can result in treatment delays, loss of medication, and for some, be fatal....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161228 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:04:52 +0100 5161228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161227&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F08%2F26%2Fhurricane-irene-preparedness-for-cancer-patients.htm If you are in the path of Hurricane Irene and are being treated for cancer, I cannot reinforce the importance of having an adequate water supply in the event of losing water and sewage service. Stock up on bottled water to prevent dehydration, but also set up a few bucket outside of your home to collect rain water. You can use rain water to flush toilets if you lose water, which is great for those who are experiencing nausea and diarrhea. You can also fill your bathtub with water for easier access or if your buckets fall victim to strong winds (I have heard of some people screwing 5 gallon buckets into their patios)....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161227 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5161227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5131817&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F08%2F14%2Flooking-for-low-iodine-diet-recipes.htm If you have any experience with thyroid cancer as a patient or caregiver, you know know about the low iodine diet. For those who are out of the loop, it's not a weight loss fad diet, but a a diet meant to deprive the body of iodine to prepare for a radioactive iodine scan or ablation. You spend 2-3 weeks eating foods that are low iodine. This means no eating out, commercial baked goods, dairy, iodized salt, and other foods that we all have come to rely on. Some call it 14 days of hell, but it doesn't have to be!...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5131817 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5131817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5109097&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F08%2F05%2Fhow-is-hpv-treated.htm The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common viral infection that affects an estimated 20 million Americans. It can cause genital warts and cervical changes that could lead to cancer in women. We are also learning about HPV's role in throat cancer and many other cancer types, as well. As more information is discovered, many question if the virus can be cured and how is it treated. ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5109097 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5109097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5063464&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F07%2F25%2Ffree-cancer-screening-during-brickyard-400.htm The Head and Neck Cancer Alliance will be sponsoring a FREE head and neck cancer screening this weekend (July 30-31) during the Brickyard 400 Nascar event in Indianapolis. Physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals will be on hand to screen anyone who wants to be screened for head and neck cancer. Screenings are quick and painless, consisting of a visual exam of the head, neck, inside the mouth and in the ears....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5063464 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5063464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5052467&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F07%2F21%2Fannual-mammogram-screening-for-women-says-ob-gyn-group.htm The nation's largest and most respected women's health care group, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) updated their breast cancer screening guidelines yesterday.  In the new guidelines, which are concurrent with other major health groups, ACOG now recommends that women have annual mammograms beginning at age 40. The group previously recommended mammogram screening to begin at age 40, but not annually. Previous ACOG recommendations stated women should begin having yearly mammograms at age 50....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5052467 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5052467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5038132&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F07%2F18%2Ftaking-a-summer-road-trip-driving-increases-your-risk-of-skin-cancer.htm Are you planning a road trip this summer? Did you know that driving may put you at risk of developing skin cancer, especially on the left side of your body? Regardless of whether you hang your arm out of the window or keep the window up, you are still being exposed to the harmful UV rays of the sun, putting you at risk of developing skin cancer....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5038132 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5038132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4985639&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F06%2F30%2Fnew-tylenol-recall.htm Once again, McNeil Consumer Health Care, the maker of Tylenol, has issued a product recall. Almost 70,000 bottles of Extra Strength Tylenol caplets are involved in the recall due to reports of a musty, moldy odor. The smell has been linked to trace amounts of a chemical that may cause minor gastrointestinal upset....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4985639 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:40:34 +0100 4985639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4985638&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F07%2F01%2Fhugo-chavez-has-cancer.htm Venezuelan president, Hugo Chavez, revealed he underwent surgery for a cancerous tumor in Cuba earlier last month. The 56 year old, who remains in Cuba while he recovers, made his announcement during a televised speech yesterday. Chavez did not disclose what type of cancer he has, but it is in the pelvic region....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4985638 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4985638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960713&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F06%2F23%2Ftaxol-shortage-may-affect-ovarian-and-breast-cancer-patients.htm For some clinics across the nation, the supply of Taxol is running low. Doctors and patients are experiencing a shortage of the chemotherapy drug used to treat ovarian and breast cancer in women. While no official cause of the shortage has been released, many doctors and patients are placing the blame of corporate economics. Taxol is a generic drug, which equals a low profit margin. The logic behind this theory is, why produce a large amount of a drug when profits are low?...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960713 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4960713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4954193&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F06%2F21%2Fryan-oneil-blames-daughter-for-farrah-fawcetts-cancer.htm In a interview with CNN's Piers Morgan, actor Ryan O'Neal made some bold and odd claims. I don't know which is worse, the fact that he called his daughter's suicide attempt "fake" or that his daughter was basically the cause of Farrah Fawcett's cancer. Here's what the actor revealed to Morgan on Monday night's show:...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4954193 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4954193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4936545&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F06%2F13%2Fformaldehyde-added-to-list-of-carcinogens.htm The U.S. government has added formaldehyde to its list of carcinogens -- a move that many say has been a long time coming. Other countries, such as Canada, classified the chemical as a carcinogen years ago. In its 'Report on Carcinogens', the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services added formaldehyde and seven other substances deemed to be known or potential causes of cancer. The report, released on June 10, can be found here....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4936545 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:05:48 +0100 4936545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4936544&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F06%2F14%2Ffda-releases-new-guidelines-for-sunscreen-labels.htm The FDA released new proposed guidelines for sunscreen labels that will help better educate consumers about the sunscreen products that are on shelves. Several new changes were announced in a FDA press release today include:...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4936544 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4936544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4894863&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F06%2F01%2Fwho-cell-phone-use-may-increase-brain-cancer-risk.htm Cell phone use may put you at risk of developing brain tumors, according to a news release from the World Health Organization. The organization formed a panel of experts who analyzed evidence  on the link between cell phones and brain tumors. The group concluded that cell phones may increase a user's risk of gliomas, a malignant type of brain tumor....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4894863 Thu, 26 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4894863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4873107&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F05%2F27%2Fhow-to-not-dread-having-a-pap-smear.htm No woman looks forward to having a Pap smear. The test can be described as intimidating and uncomfortable. In fact, some women dread having a Pap smear so much that they avoid having it done altogether!...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4873107 Mon, 16 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4873107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4830939&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F05%2F17%2Fbaseball-hall-of-famer-harmon-killebrew-dies-of-cancer.htm Baseball legend Harmon Killebrew has succumbed to his battle with cancer. The 74 year old was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in December 2010 and began immediate treatment.It was announcedannounced last Friday that Killebrew had entered hospice care...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4830939 Sun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4830939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4805630&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F05%2F09%2Fblogger-announces-his-own-cancer-death.htm When I read about Derek Miller, a blogger with colon cancer who had published a post-mortem blog entry announcing his death, I didn't know what to expect. I visited his blog, cleverly titled Pen Machine, and I began reading the words of a man who spoke just as candidly about his death as he did his life. In his final posting "The last post", he talks of the definitive end of life, and the turning of his blog from "an active website into an archive". He tells us of the things he will be missing out on and gives us a glimpse of his life before cancer. His blog is by far the most candid  I have ever read from a person with cancer....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4805630 Tue, 03 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4805630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4782164&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F05%2F04%2Fcan-i-mix-my-sunscreen-and-moisturizer.htm " I wear sunscreen and a moisturizer on my face everyday. Can I just mix them to save a little time? " I love that this reader is being proactive about using sunscreen on his/her face! Not only will it prevent premature aging (wrinkles, saggy skin), it will help prevent skin cancer. Far too may men and women neglect to use sunscreen daily. Did you know that experts recommend wearing sunscreen even on the most cloudy of days? The sun's UV rays are so strong that they can easily penetrate the clouds....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4782164 Mon, 02 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4782164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4776209&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F05%2F03%2Fwhy-does-chemo-cause-anemia.htm As if the stomach upset and hair loss weren't enough, chemotherapy is also known to cause anemia in those being treated for cancer. What many people fail to realize is that chemotherapy is a systemic therapy -- it affects the whole body. Some newer treatments are more targeted, but for the most part, a vast majority of chemotherapy drugs will cause a variety of side effects, anemia included. Learn why chemotherapy may cause anemia... (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4776209 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4776209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4771797&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F05%2F02%2Fits-national-skin-cancer-awareness-month.htm May kicks off the National Skin Cancer/Melanoma Awareness Month campaign. This month we should each take time to learn more about skin cancer, determine what our risk is, and develop a personal sunscreen prevention plan. In cities all across the nation, you'll find free skin cancer screenings, free samples of sunscreen, and lots of information about skin cancer awareness!...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4771797 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4771797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4754814&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F04%2F27%2Fovarian-cancer-symptoms-women-need-to-know.htm Before being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, many women notice vague symptoms, but dismiss them as something else, like menopause or PMS. If these symptoms persist, they cannot be ignored -- they need to be evaluated by a doctor....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4754814 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4754814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4735678&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F04%2F21%2Fis-that-sunscreen-still-good.htm Warm weather is finally upon us! The drugstores are stocking a wide array of sunscreens, sunblocks, and self tanners. You may be tempted to buy a bottle or two, but then remember that you have some left over from last summer. But, is it still good?...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4735678 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4735678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4725369&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F04%2F12%2Flooking-for-a-pap-smear-video.htm I recently spoke with a woman who was in her early 40's and had never had a Pap smear. She was well aware of why she needed to have one done, but the fear of the unknown all these years prevented her from having it. I explained to her that with today's technology, she could watch a video about Pap smears and see what goes on during one, so she would know what to expect. I directed her to this About.com Pap smear video, if you are interested....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4725369 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4725369 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4720194&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F04%2F07%2Feating-after-a-thyroidectomy.htm If you are having a thyroidectomy, you may be concerned about your diet following the procedure. As many of you know, my husband is being treated for thyroid cancer and just underwent a total thyroidectomy. While researching the internet, he found conflicting information about what he could and couldn't eat after having the surgery. One site said he would be on liquids for two weeks, while another said even liquids could be hard to swallow. It wasn't exactly the most encouraging information, to say the least....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4720194 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4720194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4671404&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F04%2F04%2Fhelp-i-have-blood-in-my-stool.htm I receive a lot of worrisome emails over blood in the stools. People are often surprised when I tell them that it can be common and more often than not, it is unrelated to cancer. Nevertheless, finding blood in your stools can be a scary experience. It is also one that should not be ignored or unreported to your doctor. Blood in Stool: What Are The Causes...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4671404 Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4671404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4643981&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F03%2F26%2Fgeraldine-ferraro-succumbs-to-cancer.htm Geraldine Ferraro, the first female VP candidate, has died of cancer. The politician suffered from blood cancer and died of the disease at Massachusetts General Hospital today. She was 75. I was just a child when Geraldine Ferraro was the running mate of Walter Mondale in the 1984 presidential election. I do remember my mother, a fierce Republican and Reagan supporter, turning to me and saying "See, a woman can do anything a man does!" as we watched Ferraro on the news. I never forgot my mother's words and today I can truly appreciate Ferraro's courage, as a politician and a woman, in her career dedicated to public service. (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4643981 Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4643981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4636984&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F03%2F25%2Ffirst-melanoma-drug-to-extend-life-gets-fda-approval.htm The FDA has approved a new drug that has shown to prolong the lives of people with metastatic melanoma. Yervoy (ilpilimumab),  manufactured by Bristol Meyers, extended the lives of a small amount of clinical trial participants by four months -- not exactly a great deal of time, but a melanoma breakthrough nonetheless. The disease normally does not respond well to treatment in many cases and is often fatal....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4636984 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:33:06 +0100 4636984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4636983&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F03%2F26%2Fina-garten-says-no-to-make-a-wish-kid.htm I love the Make-A-Wish organization. There is absolutely nothing more selfless than helping a child with cancer or other terminal disease fulfill their wishes. For one child, the wish was to meet chef Ina Garten, of the Food Networks's Barefoot Contessa. Enzo, a six year old with leukemia, apparently would watch the show with his mother and became a huge fan. According to several news reports, Ina Garten told the Make-A-Wish foundation that she is too busy to meet with Enzo and his family sue to scheduling restraints. Apparently, she is on a book tour and time is limited. However, this is the second time she has turned down Enzo's request in a year. I read that her publicist said that she cannot accommodate every person's request. How many dying children are choosing to meet Ina Garten as ... About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4636983 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4636983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4623093&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F03%2F23%2Fare-you-a-golfer-heres-what-all-golfers-need-to-know-about-skin-cancer.htm On a typical Saturday morning, a golfer may rummage through his or her golf bag and make a mental inventory of what's inside to ensure they have everything for a day on the green. Tees? Check. Balls? Check. All clubs? Check. Glove? Check. Hat? Check. They grab their bag, toss it in the car, and head to the golf course. Little do many golfers realize they have neglected to put an essential item in their golf bag - sunscreen!...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4623093 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:32:35 +0100 4623093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4623092&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F03%2F23%2Factress-elizabeth-taylor-has-died-at-79.htm Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor has died at age 79. According to several news reports, Taylor died of congestive heart failure, after suffering from the disease since 2004. She was surrounded by her children when she passed....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4623092 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4623092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4616449&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F03%2F18%2Fcancer-and-radiation-exposure-what-you-need-to-know.htm Exposure to varying degrees of radiation can result in a myriad of health problems. Cancer is perhaps one of the most concerning health issues in relation to radiation exposure, especially in children and young adults. Leukemia, bone cancer,  and thyroid cancer are just three cancers that are of most concern for those who have been exposed to radiation, as in Japan. Cancers like breast, lung, colon, and other type of cancers are also associated with exposure. The level of exposure plays an important role in cancer development that is caused by radiation exposure. The higher level of exposure means a more increased risk of cancer....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4616449 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 03:16:11 +0100 4616449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4616448&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F03%2F21%2Fsteve-sabol-diagnosed-with-brain-tumor.htm NFL Films president Steve Sabol has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. The 68 year old founder of NFL Films began to suffered from a seizure about two weeks ago, leading to a brain tumor diagnosis. According to reports, he will undergo both radiation and chemotherapy treatment....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4616448 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4616448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4606678&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F03%2F18%2Ffda-warns-of-fake-iodide-pills-being-sold.htm Though CDC radiation experts have announced that their is no threat of radiation exposure in the U.S. from Japan, potassium iodide pills are flying off shelves and are sold out in many markets. The FDA has issued a statement warning consumers about fake iodide supplements being sold in stores and online. Currently, there are only three FDA approved manufacturers of iodide: ThyroShield from Fleming and Co, ThyroSafe from Recipharm AB, and Iosat from Anbex. Any supplements sold that are not manufactured by these companies may be counterfeit....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4606678 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4606678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4566915&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F03%2F09%2Fus-army-makes-10-year-old-cancer-patient-an-honorary-soldier.htm I was so touched when I read about a young boy who was made an honorary soldier by the U.S. Army last week. 10 year old Brennan Daigle suffers from embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare type of cancer in which muscle tumors attach themselves to the bones. He has been fighting the disease since 2009 and was informed that all treatment methods have been exhausted. Brennan has only weeks to live....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4566915 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4566915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4555058&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F03%2F07%2Fbecome-a-friend-of-about-cancer-on-facebook.htm About Cancer is now on Facebook! Become a Facebook friend to get up-to-date news about cancer, cancer treatment, and prevention. It's a great way to learn more about cancer and if you have any questions, you can always post them to the wall. The great aspect of Facebook is that so many people are users and you can receive a ton of well-rounded health information....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4555058 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4555058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4528191&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F02%2F27%2Fare-you-ready-for-colon-cancer-awareness-month.htm March kicks off National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! This month we aim to raise awareness about a disease that strikes about 100,000 Americans each year (based on the American Cancer Society's 2010 facts and figures). Did you know that about 50, 000 American died of colorectal cancer last year? It time to spread the word about screening, symptoms, and risks. What are you going to do?...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4528191 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:04:27 +0100 4528191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4528190&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F02%2F28%2Fpap-smear-video.htm I recently spoke with a woman who was in her early 40's and had never had a Pap smear. She was well aware of why she needed to have one done, but the fear of the unknown all these years prevented her from having it. I explained to her that with today's technology, she could watch a video about Pap smears and see what goes on during one, so she would know what to expect. I directed her to this About.com Pap smear video, if you are interested....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4528190 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4528190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4484086&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F02%2F17%2Fis-a-fever-a-symptom-of-cancer.htm When a person experiences an unexplained fever, one of the first thoughts they may have is whether the fever is cancer-elated. We have grown to expect fevers along with other symptoms, like cough and congestion, but what about fevers that occur without anything else being wrong? Can fevers be a symptom of cancer? Fevers and Cancer: What You Need to Know...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4484086 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 06:08:52 +0100 4484086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4484085&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F02%2F17%2Feating-after-a-thyroidectomy.htm If you are having a thyroidectomy, you may be concerned about your diet following the procedure. As many of you know, my husband is being treated for thyroid cancer and just underwent a total thyroidectomy. While researching the internet, he found conflicting information about what he could and couldn't eat after having the surgery. One site said he would be on liquids for two weeks, while another said even liquids could be hard to swallow. It wasn't exactly the most encouraging information, to say the least....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4484085 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4484085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4446601&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F02%2F08%2Flow-iodine-diet-recipes.htm If you have any experience with thyroid cancer as a patient or caregiver, you know know about the low iodine diet. For those who are out of the loop, it's not a weight loss fad diet, but a a diet meant to deprive the body of iodine to prepare for a radioactive iodine scan or ablation. You spend 2-3 weeks eating foods that are low iodine. This means no eating out, commercial baked goods, dairy, iodized salt, and other foods that we all have come to rely on. Some call it 14 days of hell, but it doesn't have to be!...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4446601 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4446601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4400678&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F01%2F26%2Fpay-a-tribute-to-a-loved-one-with-cancer.htm One of my favorite poems is "In Memoriam" by Lord Alfred Tennyson. If you are not familiar with it, it is about Tennyson's grief over a the loss of a ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4400678 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:14:39 +0100 4400678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4400677&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F01%2F27%2Ffda-probing-link-between-cancer-and-breast-implants.htm The FDA announced yesterday that they are conduction an investigation concerning the possible relationship between breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ACLC), a rare type of cancer. Studies have ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4400677 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4400677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4373193&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F01%2F20%2Fwhat-to-expect-during-a-thyroid-biopsy.htm Biopsy is a scary word. When most people hear they need a biopsy, their anxiety heightens and they begin to assume the worst. This is a natural reaction, but not always a necessary one, especially when it concerns a thyroid biopsy. Thyroid biopsies are quite common, but due to the location of the biopsy site (the neck), many patients feel uneasy about it. The best way to calm your fears about having  biopsy is to empower yourself with knowledge. Learn about the procedure and what you should expect. When you do have your biopsy, there will be no surprises. Having knowledge boosts confidence!...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4373193 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4373193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4332128&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F01%2F06%2Fhow-do-you-deal-with-unwanted-medical-advice.htm There are some people, though they have no medical training, like to lend medical advice to others. When you have cancer, it seems to bring out the "inner-physician" in some people, prompting unwanted medical advice to be given. Though they may mean well, it surely can become annoying!...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4332128 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4332128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4310273&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F01%2F04%2Fjanuary-is-cervical-health-awareness-month-3.htm This month marks the beginning of Cervical Health Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about the prevention of cervical cancer. Far too many women take their cervix for ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4310273 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4310273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4298991&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F30%2Fare-uterus-transplants-the-next-new-fertility-tool.htm When you think of organ transplants, kidneys and livers are probably the first things that come to mind. In New York, the uterus is what a few doctors are hoping to transplant. While this may seem like an outrageous idea, it is not original. Saudi Arabian doctors attempted it in 2002 and partially succeeded. Unfortunately, the uterus had to be removed because of deterioration a few months later....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4298991 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4298991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4295399&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F28%2Fhas-aretha-franklin-died-of-cancer.htm Rumors of Aretha Franklin's death have consumed the Twitterverse over the past 24 hours, but still remain unconfirmed. Many are speculating this is likely a hoax, much like the false reports of Morgan Freeman's death last week (the actor is alive and well, by the way).  Earlier this month, Fox News Detroit reported that Franklin had been diagnosed with cancer. Although her type of cancer has not been officially confirmed, The National Enquirer claims the 68 year old is suffering from pancreatic cancer -- the same cancer that Patrick Swayze died from last year. ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4295399 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4295399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4278301&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F21%2Factor-steve-landesberg-of-barney-miller-dies-of-cancer.htm Comedic actor, Steven Landesberg, has succumbed to his battle with cancer.  According to reports, the 65 year old  died Friday morning after a long battle with the disease. The type of cancer he suffered from has not been disclosed. Landesberg was most recently seen in Wild Hogs and Forgetting Sarah Marshall, but is best remembered for his role in the hit television series Barney Miller. Landesberg is survived by his wife and daughter. (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4278301 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4278301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275671&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F20%2Fhexavalent-chromium-found-in-drinking-water-across-the-nation.htm Hexavalent chromium, or chromium 6, was found to be present in the tap water of 31 cities across the nation, according to research conducted by the Environmental Working Group. The chemical is the same carcinogenic substance that was the focus of the film Erin Brockovich. The organization tested 35 select cities and found that 31, or 89 percent, tested positive for the possible carcinogen....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275671 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4275671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272799&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F18%2Fhow-do-you-deal-with-unwanted-medical-advice.htm There are some people, though they have no medical training, like to lend medical advice to others. When you have cancer, it seems to bring out the "inner-physician" in some people, prompting unwanted medical advice to be given. Though they may mean well, it surely can become annoying!...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272799 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 02:27:39 +0100 4272799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272798&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F20%2Ftraveling-when-you-are-undergoing-chemo.htm Now that the holidays are officially here, you may be traveling quite a bit to visit relatives. Whether it be by plane, train, or car, there are special precautions every cancer patient needs to take when traveling! Check out these essential travel tips for cancer patients......Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272798 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4272798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4242446&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F08%2Faretha-franklin-reportedly-has-cancer.htm Fox News Detroit has reportedly confirmed that singer Aretha Franklin has been diagnosed with cancer. Although her type of cancer has not been officially  confirmed, The National Enquirer claims the 68 year old is suffering from pancreatic cancer -- the same cancer that Patrick Swayze died from last year. The star underwent surgery last week that was boasted as a success, yet the need for it was never revealed....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4242446 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:01:30 +0100 4242446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4246273&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F09%2Fwestboro-baptist-church-will-picket-at-elizabeth-edwards-funeral.htm I am outraged to hear that the Westboro Baptist Church -- the same church that pickets the funerals of American soldiers killed in combat -- plans to picket Elizabeth Edwards' funeral in Raleigh this week. From the Westboro Baptist Church website:...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4246273 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4246273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4242445&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F08%2Felizabeth-edwards-funeral.htm Many of you have written ask if I was aware of a public memorial or funeral for Elizabeth Edwards. The Charlotte Observe is reporting that there will be a public service in Raleigh, NC on  Saturday at Edenton Street United Methodist Church (228 W. Edenton St., Raleigh) at 1p.m. A private burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, also in Raleigh. Edwards is being buried next to her son, Wade, who passed  away 14 years ago in a car accident. A donation to the Wade Edwards Foundation may be made in lieu of flowers....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4242445 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4242445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4238596&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F07%2Felizabeth-edwards-loses-battle-with-cancer.htm Elizabeth Edwards has succumbed to her battle with cancer. The 61 year old wife of former Senator  John Edwards has passed away in her Chapel Hill, NC home. It was only yesterday that the family issued a statement that treatment would be discontinued as the cancer had metastasized to her liver. Edwards had been fighting a breast cancer recurrence since 2007....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4238596 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4238596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233944&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F06%2Felizabeth-edwards-stops-cancer-treatment.htm According to several news outlets, Elizabeth Edwards has discontinued cancer treatment as the disease has now spread to her liver. The 61 year has been battling a breast cancer recurrence since 2007. She was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004 and successfully treated. According to CNN, Edwards' prognosis is not hopeful -- she was told she only had weeks left to live. The same CNN report also stated that she was being treated palliatively, meaning she is being given medications and therapies to make her comfortable....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233944 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4233944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4230740&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F06%2Fdoes-your-index-finger-tell-of-prostate-cancer-risk.htm According to a new study published in the British Journal of Cancer, the length of a man's index finger can predict his prostate cancer risk. Researchers found that men whose index fingers were shorter than their ring fingers, were at an increased risk of developing prostate cancer. The team analyzed data from over 1500 prostate cancer survivors and 3000 healthy participants and found and those with longer index fingers had a decrease in the risk by 33 percent!...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4230740 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4230740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4191483&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F11%2F23%2Fwill-you-be-traveling-this-holiday-season-tips-for-people-with-cancer.htm Now that the holidays are officially here, you may be traveling quite a bit to visit relatives. Whether it be by plane, train, or car, there are special precautions every cancer patient needs to take when traveling! Check out these essential travel tips for cancer patients......Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4191483 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:07:45 +0100 4191483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225878&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F02%2Fdoes-a-nutmeg-high-cause-cancer.htm Did you know that a plethora of young adults are using a common cooking spice as a recreational drug? Nutmeg --the same spice thats adds flavor to oatmeal cookies and apple pie-- is getting young people high at an increasing rate. It is being consumed by the teaspoonful to produce a high last arrives several hours later. Recently, I was asked if getting "high" off nutmeg on a regular basis would cause cancer. That is an excellent question as our diet can definitely influence cancer development....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225878 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4225878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4191482&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F11%2F23%2Fdemanding-a-better-policy-for-airport-screening-and-pat-downs.htm I was angered when I heard the recent news story about the breast cancer survivor who was forced to remove her prosthetic breast during an airport screening. I was enraged when I read about the bladder cancer patient who had excessive urine spillage from his urostomy bag because of a less than careful TSA pat down. I understand these screenings are performed in the interest of public safety, but why does integrity, compassion, and respect have to go out the window in the process? I have to wonder how much are we expected to endure and overlook in the interest of our safety?...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4191482 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4191482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4191484&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F11%2F18%2Fwhen-caregivers-get-burned-out.htm When Caregiving Becomes Too Stressful When John Campbell began caring for his wife while she was being treated for stage III cervical cancer, he never imagined the toll it would take on him....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4191484 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:09:10 +0100 4191484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4164793&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F11%2F12%2Fhow-to-have-a-stress-free-holiday-season-when-you-have-cancer.htm When you have cancer, treatment can leave you exhausted and stressed. Add the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and the end result can be zero energy, stress overload, and possibly even depression! The key to managing the holidays while undergoing treatment is careful planning. These holiday tips for cancer patients can help you to enjoy the holidays, even when going through cancer treatment.This is a must read for anyone with cancer or those with a loved one in treatment....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4164793 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4164793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4122309&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F31%2Ftell-us-about-your-favorite-or-not-so-favorite-sunscreen-products.htm Have you recently tried a sunscreen and want to share your experience? Write a review about a sunscreen you have recently tried. Positive or negative, we want to hear about your experiences with sunscreen....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4122309 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 11:36:05 +0100 4122309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4126714&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F11%2F03%2Fnovember-is-national-pancreatic-cancer-awareness-month-2.htm As we say goodbye to the pink tones of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we greet November with the color purple for National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.  I hope each of you take the time to learn about this devastating cancer, in hopes to raise awareness. People aren't as knowledgeable about pancreatic cancer as breast or prostate cancer, but it is just as a debilitating disease....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4126714 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4126714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4122308&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F31%2Fsporanos-actress-dies-of-cancer.htm Denise Borino Quinn, who played Ginny Sacrimoni (wife of Johnny Sack) on the hit series The Sopranos, has died of cancer. The 46 year old actress suffered a long battle with liver cancer. Little details have emerged about her battle with the disease, except that she had been fighting the disease for quite some time. (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4122308 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4122308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4109692&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F28%2F257370.htm A new study that appears in the Oct 28 edition of the journal Nature contradicts what researchers have long thought about pancreatic cancer growth. It has been a common belief that the disease develops progresses quickly, thus its lack of early warning signs and high fatality rate, but a new studies shows this may not be the case. The study found that pancreatic cancer to be slow developing, taking years to progress into the advanced stages....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4109692 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4109692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4100819&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F25%2Freggae-singer-gregory-isaacs-dead-of-cancer.htm Reggae icon Gregory Isaacs has succumbed to his battle with cancer. CBS news is reporting that the 59 year old was diagnosed with lung cancer a year ago and died of the disease today in his London home. Isaacs is best known for his hit song "Night Nurse". Remarkably, he continued to perform despite his illness in recent months....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4100819 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4100819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4078265&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F19%2Fbladder-cancer-symptoms.htm Did you know that over 70,000 people will be diagnosed with bladder cancer this year? For men, that is 1 in 26 and for women, 1 in 84. Even more startling is that over 14,000 Americans will succumb to it in 2010. If diagnosed in the early stages, it can be highly treatable, however. With these statistics in front of us, I think it is important to talk about bladder cancer symptoms....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4078265 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4078265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4068139&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F15%2Fwhy-are-terminally-ill-cancer-patients-still-getting-cancer-screenings.htm A new study published in JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, shows that many people who have terminal cancer are still being screened for other types of cancer. People with a poor prognosis in cases of advanced cancer are still undergoing mammograms, Pap smears, PSA tests, and other routine screening tests. In these cases of terminal illness, it really isn't necessary to undergo these tests and could put the patient at risk, so the question is, why are they being screened?...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4068139 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4068139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4056663&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F11%2Fbaseball-hall-of-famer-tony-gwynn-has-cancer.htm Former Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn has been diagnosed with salivary gland cancer. The 50 year old's cancer was discovered after surgery to remove a tumor on the parotid gland. While most tumors found on the parotid gland are benign, his was malignant and will require treatment. According to reports, Gwynn will undergo 5 rounds of radiation and weekly chemotherapy sessions to combat the tumor. While salivary gland cancer is rare, it is most often found in the parotid gland as opposed to other salivary glands found in the head and neck region....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4056663 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4056663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4023929&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F01%2Fits-national-breast-cancer-awareness-month-before-you-buy-pink.htm more pink, in light of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You can't help but to pick up a ton of pink merchandise this time of year! But, after a trip to my local retailer today, I was in shock of all the pink products that they had available this year. Pink soup cans, pink candy, pink t-shirts, pink watches, and even pink breast cancer awareness undies were among the offering. Once I reached the cereal aisle, I had to wonder if my favorite leprachaun would be featuring pink ribbon marshmallows amongst clovers and rainbows this month! (Sadly, no, but someone really should mention it to the cereal maker!...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4023929 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:07:59 +0100 4023929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4023930&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F01%2Foctober-is-national-breast-cancer-awareness-month-3.htm (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4023930 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:11:45 +0100 4023930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4041302&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F08%2Fshould-i-get-a-flu-shot-if-i-have-cancer.htm As flu season approaches, many people race out to their local pharmacy or grocery store to get an annual flu shot. Because serious complications can arise from the flu, the flu shot is the best means of flu prevention....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4041302 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4041302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4023928&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F01%2Fpink-ribbon-cookie-recipe-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month.htm As you can tell by all things suddenly having a pink hue in stores, it is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!  During the month,  we aim awareness is raised about breast cancer among both men and women. I like to spread the word about breast cancer by baking pink ribbon cookies and giving them to friends and family. Along with the cookies, I give a laminated card on how to do a breast self exam ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4023928 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4023928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4014211&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F30%2Fiuds-may-preserve-fertility-in-women-with-uterine-cancer.htm Intrauterine devices, or IUDs, may prevent the growth of early stage uterine cancer in some women and also preserve their fertility. A small study from the European Institute of Oncology in Milan, Italy studies the effects of the IUD on women with endometrial hyperplasia, a pre-cancerous condition and also women with early stage uterine cancer that was confined to the uterine lining. According to study findings, almost all the women with endometrial hyperplasia were cured and over half of the women with early stage endometrial cancer response to the treatment....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4014211 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 03:42:10 +0100 4014211 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4014210&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F30%2Fnational-coffee-day.htm Yesterday was National Coffee Day in the U.S. and I received quite a few emails about the health benefits of coffee. You would be surprised at how many studies have found that coffee reduces your risk of cancer! Here are a few examples:...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4014210 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4014210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4004816&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F28%2Ftitanic-star-gloria-stuart-dies-at-100.htm Actress Gloria Stuart, most recently known for her role in Titanic, has died. The 100 year old actress died on September 26 of respiratory failure. Stuart had been diagnosed with lung cancer 5 years prior and was a long time breast cancer survivor. According to reports, she died in her home in Los Angeles. Remembering Gloria Stuart...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4004816 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4004816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970170&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F15%2Factor-harold-gould-dead-from-cancer.htm Actor Harould Gould has succumbed to his battle with prostate cancer. The 86 year old died in his California home on September 11.  Gould was in a little bit of everything during his 40 year career in Hollywood. . Some may remember him from The Mary Tyler Moore Show or Rhoda. Others may remember him as Miles on The Golden Girls. He was a talented actor who brought a lot of laughs into American homes for decades....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970170 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:08:12 +0100 3970170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970171&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F15%2Fchlorine-in-pool-may-raise-cancer-risk.htm A new study from the Centre of Research in Environmental Epidemiology and Research Institute Hospital del Mar in Barcelona, Spain has found that chlorine in swimming pools may raise your cancer risk. Regular swimming can cause DNA mutation that can may lead to cancer later on. After just 40 minutes of indoor swimming, researchers found blood and urine of study participants to contain cancer related biomarkers....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970171 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 05:46:10 +0100 3970171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3982498&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F19%2Fspartacus-star-andy-whitfield-forced-to-quit-show-over-cancer-recurrence.htm Andy Whitfield, star of the Starz hit series Spartacus, has been forced to quit show as his cancer has returned. The 36 year old is battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer affecting the blood. Whitfield was diagnosed with the disease in March of this year and completed treatment in June. This is his first recurrence with NHL....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3982498 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3982498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970169&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F15%2Ffoods-that-fight-cancer-cruciferous-vegetables.htm Remember when your mom nagged you at the dinner table to eat Brussels sprouts and broccoli? Well, it wasn't just to torment you -- Mom was onto something! Turns out that veggies like broccoli and Brussels sprouts are chock full of cancer fighting properties. They belong to a group called 'cruciferous vegetables' that all have been proven to reduce your risk of many types of cancer. Read more about cruciferous vegetables ad get lots of delicious recipes for them! (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970169 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3947793&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F09%2Fstudy-removing-the-fallopian-tubes-greatly-reduces-ovarian-cancer-risk.htm In what many scientists are calling a 'medical breakthrough', a study has found that by removing the fallopian tubes during routine hysterectomies and tubal ligations, a woman's ovarian cancer risk would be dramatically reduced. The findings come from the Ovarian Cancer Research Program at Vancouver General Hospital in Canada. Researchers say that by doing so it could cut ovarian cancer deaths by up to  50 percent  over time- now, that is impressive!...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3947793 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:33:31 +0100 3947793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3947794&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F09%2Flfo-lead-singer-rich-cronin-dies-of-cancer.htm LFO lead singer Rich Cronin has lost his battle with leukemia. The 35 year old was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) in 2005. His band, LFO is best known for their hit "Summer Girls" with the infamous lyric "I like girls who wear Abercrombie and Fitch..."....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3947794 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:38:08 +0100 3947794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3947792&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F09%2Fmalinda-sapp-wife-of-marvin-sapp-loses-cancer-battle.htm Malinda Sapp, wife of gospel singer and pastor, Marvin Sapp, has lost her battle with colon cancer. Sapp passed away this morning from complications related to her cancer. She is survived by her husband and three children....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3947792 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3947792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3944025&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F08%2Fbride-fakes-having-cancer-to-get-a-free-wedding.htm I hear more and more stories about people faking that they have cancer in order to gain sympathy, money, and free merchandise. This story from New York takes the cake -- or wedding cake in this case. A 20 -something woman is being accused of claiming to have terminal leukemia to fund her wedding. The bride-to-be received a free dress, decorations, and other expensive wedding items from her community because she said she had cancer and wanted to walk down the aisle before her death. The couple was even given an all expenses paid honeymoon to Aruba! Even more interesting is the whistleblower in this whole mess -- her husband! He claims she scammed him as well. Of course, this all comes out as they are in divorce proceedings. Sounds a little fishy to me......Read Full Post (Source: About.com ... About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3944025 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:44:43 +0100 3944025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3944026&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F08%2Fdoes-michael-douglas-really-have-an-80-chance-of-beating-cancer.htm When I watched the David Letterman interview with Michael Douglas and heard that his cancer was stage IV, I was taken aback. Stage IV means that the cancer is in the most advanced stage. When he said that he has an 80 percent chance of beating throat cancer, I was confused. No where in my professional and educational experience have I seen someone with stage 4 throat cancer been given such an optimistic prognosis. There are a lot of factors that go into an accurate prognosis: age, overall health, whether the cancer has spread to other organs, and type of throat cancer. HPV status is also a factor in a throat cancer prognosis. Research shows that the human papillomavirus (HPV) (the same virus known to cause cervical cancer in women) can be related to throat cancer development. Research also... About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3944026 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:11:39 +0100 3944026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3944024&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F08%2Fmagic-mushrooms-may-provide-relief-to-cancer-patients.htm A new study has found that a hallucinogenic compound in 'magic mushrooms' called psilocybin may benefit people with cancer. While it won't treat cancer directly, it can help with the anxiety and depression that is often experienced by terminal cancer patients. The L.A. Times reports researchers as claiming only a small amount can have long lasting effects - for as long as six months....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3944024 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3944024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3921865&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F01%2Fstage-4-throat-cancer-prognosis.htm We have learned  much about Michael Douglas throat cancer since his interview with David Letterman. We now know that the actor is suffering from stage IV throat cancer. His publicist has told media outlets that Douglas has a tumor located at the base of the tongue. This tells is that the actor likely has oropharyngeal cancer, a specific type of throat cancer....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3921865 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:46:17 +0100 3921865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3921866&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F01%2Fmichael-douglas-talks-about-his-throat-cancer-with-david-letterman.htm Last night Michael Douglas spoke about his diagnosis and treatment of throat cancer on The Late Show with David Letterman. The 65 year old actor revealed that he has just finished his first week of chemo and radiation and has 7 more weeks to undergo. Doulgas also said that he has stage 4 throat cancer and called it "intense".  Despite being in treatment, he looked quite well and in good spirits. Watch the interview...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3921866 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:51:07 +0100 3921866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3925397&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F02%2Fdr-oz-has-a-cancer-scare.htm Dr. Oz is undoubtedly a man who practices what he preaches. The 50 year old told People magazine  that he underwent a colonoscopy that found a polyp. Had he not had the screening test, the polyp may have progressed into colon cancer. He has had the polyp removed, but still remains at a high risk of colon cancer. This means more frequent screenings than someone of average risk. This shows how important it is to get screened, whether you are having symptoms or not. Apparently Dr. Oz does not have a family history of colon cancer or was at high risk before his colonoscopy. Dr. Oz will be discussing his cancer scare on The Dr. Oz Show in September 7....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3925397 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3925397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3921864&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F01%2Fthroat-cancer-symptoms.htm With the recent news of Michael Douglas being diagnosed with throat cancer, a lot of people are curious about the symptoms of throat cancer. It has been said that Michael Douglas experienced a persistent sore throat -- one that lasted for months. This is a common symptom of throat cancer, but there are many more. What are the symptoms of throat cancer? ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3921864 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3921864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3908793&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F27%2Ftaste-changes-during-chemotherapy.htm We are all familiar with side effects of chemotherapy like hair loss and stomach upset, but did you know that taste changes are also a common side effect? Almost half of people who undergo chemotherapy experience a change in their sense of taste. From too sweet to too bitter, chemotherapy can affect how things taste to us. Learn how to cope with taste changes. ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3908793 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3908793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3897042&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F24%2Fmore-young-people-are-developing-rectal-cancer.htm New research shows that rectal cancer -- the same cancer type that Farrah Fawcett died from-- is on the rise in adults under 40. Rectal cancer is rare, but long ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3897042 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3897042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3892579&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F23%2Fmetallic-taste-during-chemotherapy.htm Taste changes are common during chemotherapy and other cancer treatments. Some patients lose their sense of taste, while others can taste different sensations, such a a metallic taste. This can definitely turn you off to eating and drinking when everything tastes like metal! Do not despair -- there is relief! Throughout the course of millions of people undergoing chemo, some great tips and trick ahve come about, from eating certain foods to eating special candies. Check out how you can cope with having a metallic taste after chemotherapy....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3892579 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3892579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3878016&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F18%2Fluis-tascon-dies-of-cancer.htm If you are reading this headline and aren't from Argentina, you may be wondering who Luis Tascon was and why he is a point of interest for this blog. Tascon was a prominent politician in Argentina who recently succumbed to a battle with colon cancer. He was only 42. I want to show you, my dear readers, that colon cancer is not a disease that only afflicts seniors. Although less common, young people do develop colon cancer! This is why knowing your family medical history and the symptoms of colon cancer are so very important!...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3878016 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3878016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3873789&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F17%2Factor-michael-douglas-diagnosed-with-cancer.htm Actor Michael Douglas has been diagnosed with cancer. According to People, the 65 year old screen legend will undergo 8 weeks of radiation as well as chemotherapy to treat a tumor found in his throat. No other deatils have been provided, other than that the actor is optimistic. We wish him all the best in his treatment and recovery....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3873789 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3873789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3865912&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F14%2Fpea-grows-in-mans-lung-mistaken-for-cancer.htm A 75 year old Massachusetts man had the scare of his life when he began experiencing typical lung cancer symptoms: cough, fatigue, and loss of appetite. I assume doctors did a chest x-ray that revealed some sort of mass, prompting a biopsy. It turns out that the "mass" growing inside his lung was a pea. Apparently, the man had been eating peas and one sprouted in his lung....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3865912 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 04:02:03 +0100 3865912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3869743&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F16%2Fthe-big-c-airs-on-showtime-tonight.htm A new series is debuting on Showtime this evening that may interest those with cancer or know someone stricken with it. The Big C starring Laura Linney, features a high school teacher who is battling stage 4 melanoma. The twist is that she is has chosen NOT to undergo treatment. It will be interesting to see how this mother, who is also married but separated, deals with the challenges of cancer and everyday life. The show also stars Oliver Platt and Gabourey Sidibe....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3869743 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3869743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3865911&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F14%2Fdrummer-richie-hayward-of-little-feat-dies-of-cancer.htm Little Feat drummer Richie Hayward has succumbed to his battle with cancer. The 64 year old musician died of liver cancer while waiting for a transplant, according to The New York Times.  He had been suffering from liver cancer since 2009....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3865911 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3865911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3859338&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F12%2Fstudy-shows-cancer-may-be-detected-by-your-breath.htm A new study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, has shown that cancer may be detected through a person's breath. Even more astonishing is that researchers were able to discern one cancer from another when analyzing breath samples. Four types of cancer were identified in patients with various types of cancer: lung, breast, bowel, and prostate. In summary, by analyzing a person's breath, scientist were able to discern healthy from malignant and break it down even further by some cancer types....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3859338 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3859338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3850138&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F10%2Factress-patricia-neal-succumbs-to-cancer.htm Legendary actress Patricia Neal has lost her battle with lung cancer. The 84 year old Oscar winner died in her Matha's Vineyard home on Sunday. Neal faced death with as much grace and courage as she did in her life. According to several reports, she told friends and family this weekend "I've had a lovely time"....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3850138 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3850138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3824704&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F05%2Feating-organically-and-cancer-prevention.htm It is no secret that eating a well balanced diet filled with fresh fruits and vegetables can reduce your risk of many types of cancer. One question that many people ask is how an organic diet weighs in on the cancer prevention scale. Does the use of pesticides on our produce up our cancer risk? It's a very valid question that has many folks stumped. In this FAQ about eating organic and cancer, we'll examine the data we have now and why or why not eating organic is important for cancer prevention....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3824704 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3824704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3809809&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F02%2Factress-maura-tierney-bounces-back-after-breast-cancer.htm One year after being diagnosed with breast cancer, actress Maura Tierney is back with a new television series and outlook on life. The 45 year old ER star underwent surgery and chemotherapy to battle breast cancer, ultimately forcing her to give up her role on Parenthood last year. Her new series, The Whole Truth, will air in the fall....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3809809 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3809809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3791801&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F07%2F27%2Fmedicinal-marijuana-and-cancer-treatment-2.htm The use of medicinal marijuana has always been a controversial topic, but when the U.S. Attorney General set forth guidelines urging more states to be more lenient of medicinal users last year, it has become a hot political topic. Despite it's strong support from the medical oncologic community, some people strongly oppose medicinal marijuana. They claim it is highly addictive and a gateway drug...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3791801 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3791801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3773647&cid=s_38298_6_f&fid=38298&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F07%2F21%2Fstudy-shows-painters-at-a-higher-risk-of-bladder-cancerwhatis.htm A new study claims that professional painters are faced with a higher risk of bladder cancer than those in other occupations. The findings, which were reported in Occupational and Environmental Medicine July 20, reveal that those who paint, hang wallpaper, apply glazes, and other wall treatments face up to a 30 percent increase in risk. The study also determined that those who worked longer in the painting industry had more of a risk than those who did on a shorter term....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer) About.com Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3773647 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3773647