Huff Post UK has reported on a drug commonly used to treat Parkinson’s disease that may also be used to stop cancer in some patients. Carbidopa, a drug used by many Parkinson’s patients has been shown to inhibit the growth of tumors in mice according to the Huff PostUK article and the Biochemical Journal. Professor Aideen Sullivan, University College, … Read More
FDA Approves new gene altering cancer treatment This is an incredible development that was just approved on Wednesday october 18th 2017. FDA Approves new gene altering cancer treatment. In short the treatment involves taking millions of the patients T-cells, freezing them and shipping them to a processing facility, in El Segundo, California where they will … Read More
Advice For Husbands Whose Wives Have Breast Cancer Program director of Cancer Support Community Delaware, Sean Hebbel has tried to start a support group for husbands of women fighting breast cancer but few show up. She has advice for husbands whose wives have breast cancer. Most men are accustomed to fixing stuff so when husbands … Read More
Prostate Cancer Fighting Foods The effect of diet on prostate cancer is actively being researched in seeveral studies. These studies are indicating that a plant-based diet may be the best choice for men with prostate cancer. We’ll look at prostate cancer fighting foods as well as these studies. Lifestyle Changes ScienceDaily looked at a study … Read More
Researchers in the UK are using genetic engineering to reprogram leukemia patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer. The NHS was among the first to authorise the use of Car-T therapy, which is extremely expensive — with a list price of £280,000 ($355,544.00) per patient. For cancers of the blood, Car-T is considered cutting edge treatment. This video from … Read More
Clinical Oncology Society of Australia The Clinical Oncology Society of Australia researchers have published a paper finding that exercise should be prescribed to cancer patients. Exercise should be prescribed routinely along with the typical chemo, radiation treatments. The paper concludes that not doing so can be harmful to patients battling cancer. The “Exercise Pill” The … Read More
Aerobic Training Is Safe but Not Feasible for Many Women With MBC A new study has been released by Metastatic Breast Cancer Center of Excellence that concludes aerobic training is safe but not feasible for many women with MBC. “Many women with stage IV breast cancer will not be able to participate in aerobic exercise. It not … Read More
Dogs Trained To Sniff Cancer These dogs trained to sniff cancer are truly amazing! They have been trained to sniff out different types of cancer in patients already diagnosed. Some have had a 95% accuracy! These dogs could be the key to early detection in the future. Prostate Cancer The “Olfactory detection of prostate cancer … Read More
Tamoxifen promotes metastasis in some breast cancer cells Tamoxifen works by blocking estrogen in the breast tissue by attaching to the estrogen receptors in breast cells. Recent studies show that tamoxifen promotes metastasis in some breast cancer cells. The drug has been used as a first-line endocrine treatment for breast cancer for decades. Tamoxifen resistance In … Read More
Could we be close the end of toxic chemo? Medical News Today is reporting an exciting new development in the cancer research world. Could we see the end of toxic chemo? Blocking vitamin B-2 A new study at the University of Salford in the United Kingdom and published in the journal Aging found a compound that can … Read More
Can weight gain be caused by tamoxifen? The answer might surprise women who take this medication to prevent a breast cancer recurrence. The answer is readily available in a single google search. Still women ask Can weight gain be caused by tamoxifen? Medical News Today is reporting on a study called the Women’s Healthy Eating … Read More
DCA Possible Cure DCA is controversial in that the FDA has yet to approve its use for cancer treatment although it is used in other medical procedures in the US. While this treatment is a political hot button patients hang in the balance. Some question the independence of the FDA itself. DCAWatch Other sites that … Read More
Here’s a list of freebies for breast cancer patients and survivors. All sites listed offer very important and meaningful services or products to those in need. If you or a loved one is undergoing breast cancer treatment you’ll want to take a look at this list. In many cases you can make requests on behalf … Read More
