Roger Ebert died on Thursday at the age of 70. Everyone knew him as the film critic with a famous thumb. I knew him through his writing — that lovely, open-hearted writing that couldn’t help but inspire anyone who used…
Read moreAre you looking for an easy, enjoyable way to increase your protection against cancer? Just put one foot in front of the other. Walking is the new cancer prevention tool A recent study from the American Cancer Society shows that…
Read moreThe National Cancer Institute released a pair of major news stories, each with potentially major benefits for patients. First, researchers have found that antibodies against the human papillomavirus (HPV) may help identify individuals who are at greatly increased risk of…
Read moreThe Supreme Court unanimously ruled that human genes cannot be patented. This appears to be a big win for cancer research It’s too early to make any definitive statements on the impact of this ruling, but many experts see this…
Read moreYesterday, the Mayo Clinic released a study that caused a huge stir throughout every specialty in the medical field. Mayo Clinic and Olmsted researchers determined that nearly 70 percent of all Americans are on at least one prescription drug. Even…
Read moreToday, we found out that the University of Arizona Cancer Center became the first institution in Southern Arizona (and only the fourth in the entire state) to be awarded a three-year term of accreditation from the American College of Radiation….
Read moreHave you or someone you know been diagnosed with Actinic Keratosis (a pre-cancerous skin lesion)? The University of Arizona Cancer Center is asking for volunteers to participate in a study aimed at helping researchers better understand the biology and treatment…
Read moreMillions of dollars are spent each year by folks looking to reverse the aging process. From expensive creams to plastic surgery, people will try almost anything to appear younger. A recent study shows that one of the most effective, safe,…
Read moreThe number of cancer survivors currently in the United States is estimated at just under 14 million people. Expect to see that number continue to rise throughout the next decade. Cancer survivors number is increasing The American Association for Cancer…
Read moreTalking about cancer is a scary subject for everyone, but new research suggests that men might be significantly more hesitant to discuss the disease than women. Despite how (sadly) common cancer has become, a new study carried out by the…
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