MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'cancer foundation'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:23:51 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182218&cid=t_175457_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F09%2F01%2Fu-s-president-barack-obama-proclaims-september-2011-as-national-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month-what-should-you-know%2F Today, U.S. President Barack Obama designated September 2010 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Libby’s H*O*P*E*™ will honor the women who have lost their lives to the disease, support those who are currently battling the disease, and celebrate with those who have beaten the disease.  Today, U.S. President Barack [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182218 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:03:15 +0100 5182218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775560&cid=t_175457_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F02%2Fexperimental-drug-nvp-bez235-slows-ovarian-cancer-growth-in-mice-solid-tumor-clinical-trials-ongoing%2F A study conducted recently at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that experimental drug NVP-BEZ235, which blocks two points of a crucial cancer cell signaling pathway, inhibits the growth of ovarian cancer cells and significantly increases survival in an ovarian cancer mouse model. A study conducted recently at  UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (JCCC) found that an experimental drug, which [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775560 Mon, 02 May 2011 22:46:06 +0100 4775560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4349513&cid=t_175457_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhen-patients-are-empowered-by-serious-diagnoses%2F2011.01.14 I am really excited about serving as the emcee for next week’s Personalized Medicine World Conference in Mountain View, California near San Francisco. I also will be the moderator of a panel discussion on patient empowerment. As I prepare, I am interviewing the panelists and their stories are very inspiring. One panelist is Bonnie Addario. Bonnie had been an oil company executive in the Bay Area. She began having chest pain. Was it her heart? No. Was it a nerve problem? No. Doctors were stumped. Bonnie was frustrated, but she was also a woman of action — a “powerful patient.” She went on her own for a full body scan. The news was not good. A lung cancer tumor was wrapped around her aorta and other vessels. It was inoperable. But, fortunately, chemotherapy and radiation shrunk t... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4349513 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:00:49 +0100 4349513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4122023&cid=t_175457_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2F31%2Festrogen-replacement-therapy-speeds-growth-of-er-ovarian-cancer-increases-risk-of-lymph-node-metastasis%2F Estrogen therapy used by menopausal women causes “estrogen receptor positive” (ER+) ovarian cancer to grow five times faster, according to a new study being published by researchers at the University of Colorado Cancer Center in the November 1 issue of Cancer Research. Estrogen therapy used by menopausal women causes so-called “estrogen receptor positive” (ER+) ovarian cancer to grow [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4122023 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:41:17 +0100 4122023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2662629&cid=t_175457_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F01%2Fm-d-andersons-epha2-targeted-therapy-delivers-chemo-directly-to-ovarian-cancer-cells%2F With a novel therapeutic delivery system, a research team led by scientists at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center has successfully targeted a protein that is over-expressed in ovarian cancer cells. Using the EphA2 protein as a molecular homing mechanism, chemotherapy was delivered in a highly selective manner in preclinical models of [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2662629 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:49:10 +0100 2662629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2474070&cid=t_175457_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F10%2Fone-in-three-billion-found-single-mutation-in-the-foxl2-gene-may-cause-granulosa-cell-ovarian-cancer%2F “… Vancouver scientists from the Ovarian Cancer Research (OvCaRe) Program at BC Cancer Agency and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute have discovered that there appears to be a single spelling mistake in the genetic code of granulosa cell tumours, a rare and often untreatable form of ovarian cancer. This means that out of the three [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2474070 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:05:16 +0100 2474070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2415712&cid=t_175457_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F17%2Fsymptoms-of-ovarian-cancer-remain-relatively-stabile-over-time-as-reported-by-high-risk-women%2F Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center reported recently that symptoms of ovarian cancer tend to be relatively stable over time for women who are at increased risk of ovarian cancer based upon family history of cancer or BRCA 1/2 gene mutation. Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, located in Seattle, Washington, recently [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2415712 Mon, 18 May 2009 02:08:18 +0100 2415712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376459&cid=t_175457_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Foral-cancer-awareness%2F Over the past few years, we’ve seen ViziLite, then VELscope, hit the market. Dr. Joe Blaes publicized the importance of oral cancer screening and patient education last year through his editor’s articles in Dental Economics . OralCancerFoundation.org tells us some striking statistics that make oral cancer seem like a significant problem. Over 30K people are diagnosed annually, and 7500 die. Even with increased awareness, early detection, and publicity, the mortality and incidence rates for oral cancer have not decreased. Now the ADA and CDCP are stepping up their game. Earlier this month, a panel conveniened to discuss how to provide dentists with the best evidience on oral cancer screenings.  Read about the panel here. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376459 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:12:58 +0100 2376459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2053207&cid=t_175457_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F488668462%2F A coalition of health groups, including some that are backed by the pharmaceutical industry, have joined the heated lobbying battle over the next FDA commish by sending a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary-designate Tom Daschle urging him to pick a person familiar with the industry, The Wall Street Journal reports. The newly formed FDA Commissioner Coalition is made up of 34 patient and research organizations, most of which receive funding from drugmakers, the paper writes. The coalition’s letter to Daschle didn’t name any candidates but argues the next commissioner should make decisions free from “pressure from elected and appointed officials and from the news media.” The move comes after weeks of speculation that the list of potential nominees includes ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2053207 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:18:41 +0100 2053207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1938926&cid=t_175457_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fnews-and-facts-about-oral-cancer%2F Early this year, we learned that the human papilloma virus (HPV-16), a sexually transmitted disease that causes cervical cancer in women, also contributes to the incidence of oral cancer in men. Merck & Co. offers the only HPV vaccine, but it is available for young women, not young men. New research has prompted the company to pursue government approval to extend the inoculation to males, as well. Usually, oral cancer is thought to be a disease contracted by older people who smoke and drink - those in the high-risk group. The disease commonly affects people who are not considered high risk, though. Oral cancer screenings save lives. Here are the facts: In the US, oral cancer strikes about 35,000 people per year In the US, about 7,500 people die from oral cancer each year Once ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1938926 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:48:24 +0100 1938926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1739488&cid=t_175457_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F377367238%2F First, there was the Gardasil beach towel, an attractive terry velour model that advertised to beachgoers that you’re free of a sexually transmitted disease. A nifty way to tout the advantages of the HPV vaccine. Now, Merck is trying a new way to grab the attention of teenagers and younger adult women with a specially created line of Gardasil jewelry. As CNBC’s Mike Huckman notes, you can pay $32 for any of four “limited edition” bangles designed by Carolyn Rafaelian, a designer with Alex and Ani. The proceeds will go to the Prevent Cancer Foundation. The Charm4Life campaign is designed to raise awareness of cervical cancer. Gardasil, to be technical about all this, is supposed to thwart the most significant strains of HPV, or human papillomavirus, which can lead t... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1739488 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:47:12 +0100 1739488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1327629&cid=t_175457_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F258163867%2F A charitable foundation to help fight cancer has been launched by Sir Bobby Robson — former England and Newcastle United manager. Sir Bobby is he himself battling cancer. The former England and Newcastle United manager hopes to raise at least £500,000 to help equip a specialist unit for the early detection and treatment of the disease. Sir Bobby, who is battling cancer for the fifth time and has been told that this time it is incurable, said he wished the foundation to be his legacy to the world. The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation will initially focus on the early detection and treatment of cancer and will also help support clinical trials of promising new treatments to tackle the disease. Read the full details from UK Press. Tags: Cancer Foundation, Sir Bobby RobsonShare This (Source:... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1327629 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:56:59 +0100 1327629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=938932&cid=t_175457_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F167488804%2F This is one way to play connect the dots in the Provenge controversy. Before we explain, let us remind you that Provenge is the prostate-cancer vaccine that was recommended last spring by an FDA panel, but later put on hold after the agency received letters from two panel members urging a go-slow approach. The delay set off a firestorm - the two docs received threats amid allegations of conflicts of interest; and patients and investors in Dendreon, which is developing the vaccine, filed a lawsuit against the FDA, charging agency political intrigue was also involved. And so it comes to our attention that FDA commish Andy von Eschenbach - who is named in the lawsuit and held responsible by cancer patients for the Provenge delay - has a link, of sorts, to Howard Scher, a prominent oncologist ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=938932 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:43:24 +0100 938932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=780397&cid=t_175457_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F05%2Freese-witherspoon-is-ambassador-for-avon-breast-cancer%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Celebrity spokespersonOscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon has been chosen as Avon's first-ever global ambassador. Serving as honorary chairman of the Avon Foundation, the 31-year-old will focus on issues of breast cancer, domestic violence, and emergency relief. "I'm very excited about working with the Avon Foundation, with many different aspects of it," Witherspoon says. "First and foremost, breast cancer research and awareness, programs that they're working on. Someone very close to me is a breast-cancer survivor. It's a cause that's very close to my heart." Witherspoon will also represent Avon Products Inc.'s beauty brands and sales representatives.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Sourc... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=780397 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 780397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675849&cid=t_175457_135_f&fid=35263&url=http%3A%2F%2Fronhudson.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F06%2Ffor-my-dear-friend-florence-cancer.html The following letter arrived from my friend Florence Ferreira. I have known Florence since 1979 and we have struggled together during our respective illnesses. I am happy to try to help her in this cause.If you need another tax deduction this year, please consider making a donation to her friend, Janice, for her 3-day walk efforts. Peace to you all!RonDear friends and relatives,These last years, you have increasingly blessed me with expressions of love and caring, each one in your own way and capacity. Besides contributing immensely to my physical wellbeing, you have truly taught me the value of compassion and unity. Not only do I feel healthier every day, but I also became a better human being thanks to your example, and I will be ever grateful for it.Last October, my dear friend Janice d... 2sides2ron blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675849 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 22:22:00 +0100 675849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=637965&cid=t_175457_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F26%2Fsoft-pink-stationery-by-neenah-paper%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Pink products, FundraisersNeenah Paper has joined the fight against breast cancer and partnered with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to create Soft Pink stationery. By choosing the Soft Pink stationery from Neenah Paper, businesses and individuals can help to support the fight against breast cancer, as a portion of the purchase proceeds will be donated to the foundation. Patrick Lynch, Senior Brand Manager for Neenah Paper says "Neenah Paper has the only stationery brand supported by the foundation. Our Soft Pink letterhead sheets are an elegant opportunity to show support of the cause".Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Cancer Blog) The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=637965 Sat, 26 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 637965