Saturday, March 31, 2018

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Daily update March 31, 2018
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The verdict is in, in a literal sense, anyway: A California judge has ruled that coffee sellers must post warnings about the possible cancer risk posed by a compound in coffee. The lawsuit was started by a nonprofit, the Council for Education and Research on Toxins (CERT), who argued that some 90 ...
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Researchers from Michigan State University in East Lansing are using novel molecular routes to attack cancer. The scientists were particularly interested in bromodomain inhibitors (BET inhibitors). These are a promising new class of drugs that target the genes involved in cancer's growth. BET inhibitors ...
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Existing methods of cancer treatment are expensive, risky, and carry adverse side effects for patients. Two Harvard researchers turned entrepreneurs are engineering drug therapies to increase the effectiveness of available treatments and decrease cancer patients' emotional, physical, and financial ...
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At present, in Britain, only young women are offered the HPV vaccine, which protects them against cervical cancer. Boys are not given the vaccine, even though the virus is known to cause cancers of the head and neck in men in later life. Health officials have argued that administering the vaccine to boys ...
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James M. Williams, the director of the Human Anatomy Laboratory at Rush University, was not involved in the study but said the researchers' work and the technology they used to see the interstitium was exciting and could change the way doctors treat cancers and other diseases. But the words "new ...
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Cornell researchers discover protein regulating mechanism which could be the key to eventually treating over 30 percent of all human cancers. For more than three decades, mutant Ras proteins have been known to play a vital role in driving 95 percent of pancreatic cancers and 45 percent of colorectal ...
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California already has consumers on high alert for cancer-causing chemicals following the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (aka Proposition 65), with may stores and restaurants forced to post warnings. Now coffee shops may have to post warnings for acrylamide, ...
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As previously feared, a judge in California has issued a ruling that puts a Draconian demand on coffee sellers statewide: Everyone from Starbucks and McDonald's to Berkeley's People's Cafe will be required to warn their customers that coffee potentially causes cancer. The decision, issued by Los ...
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Most cancer drugs are targeted to specific organs or locations in the body. Larotrectinib is the first cancer drug to receive FDA breakthrough therapy designation for patients with a specific fusion of two genes in the cancer cell, no matter what cancer type. The research appears in The Lancet Oncology.
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Nothing much rattled him until he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in November 2016. His doctor said the cancer wouldn't kill him but Mr. Michel, now 76 years old, wasn't entirely reassured. He felt more confident after a genomics test later revealed his prostate cancer was very low risk. The test ...
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California has a state law that requires warnings on a range of chemicals linked to causing cancer. One of those chemicals is acrylamide. Acrylamide is produced in the coffee bean roasting process and can be found in coffee. The National Coffee Association says the lawsuit can confuse consumers ...
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A cancer researcher has resigned from The Ohio State University (OSU) in Columbus after the institution determined he had committed misconduct in eight papers. His work in designing anticancer compounds had led to millions of dollars in funding and multiple patents, as well as two compounds in ...
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This week, following three days of live-broadcast peer review sessions, experts concluded that a pair of federal studies show "clear evidence" that cell phone radiation caused heart cancer in male rats. This substantially changes the debate on whether cell phone use is a cancer risk. Up until this point, ...
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FRIDAY, March 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Lung cancer death rates among women have fallen in much of the United States, but have increased in two regions where smoking is more common, a new study finds. The first cluster or "hot spot" comprises 669 counties in Appalachia and the Midwest, ...
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Everyone knows someone who has been through cancer. My father was diagnosed with colon cancer when I was 14 years old and died when I was 17. It was and still is a devastating loss. Ever since, I've been passionate about researching the nutrition and cancer connection. Data from the Centers for ...
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Since 2004, the standard treatment for stage III colon cancer had been 6 months of adjuvant therapy with oxaliplatin plus a fluoropyrimidine. But because oxaliplatin is associated with cumulative neurotoxicity, a shorter duration of therapy would reduce the risk for adverse events and would also lower ...
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LOS ANGELES, California — Scientists haven't rendered a verdict on whether coffee is good or bad for you but a California judge has. He says coffee sellers in the state should have to post cancer warnings. The culprit is a chemical produced in the bean roasting process that is a known carcinogen and ...
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"Our results indicate that larotrectinib is tolerable, with responses observed in a high proportion of infants, children and adolescents with advanced TRK fusion-positive solid tumors," the researchers reported. They said larotrectinib could offer a new treatment option for some cancer patients who might ...
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"Using checkpoint blockade has revolutionized the field of cancer immunotherapy, but it is not enough to simply stop the cancer from evading the immune system, we need to boost the immune system to fight the cancer off. By combining checkpoint blockade with an anti-CD27 antibody, we have been ...
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In an unusual form of protest against that story, members of a popular German language image-posting board founded by the Coinhive creator have vented their dismay by donating tens of thousands of euros to local charities that support cancer research. On Monday KrebsOnSecurity published Who ...
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The consumer genetics company 23andMe recently got a green light from the US Food and Drug Administration to include information on breast-cancer risk in its online customer reports, based on screening for three of the multiple genetic mutations linked to the disease. But the new test could be ...
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Two Southwest Florida cancer treatment centers are facing a federal class-action lawsuit over accusations of monopolizing cancer treatment in Southwest Florida and hiking prices. Monmouth County, New Jersey is suing 21st Century Oncology and Florida Cancer Specialists on behalf of its employees ...
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WEB
Ohio State just released a 75-page report finding misconduct by a cancer researcher. What can we ...
Today, the Ohio State University (OSU) announced that Ching-Shih Chen, who resigned from a professorship there in September, was guilty of "deviating from the accepted practices of image handling and figure generation and intentionally falsifying data" in 14 images from eight papers. Chen had ...
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Charles S. Fuchs, MD, MPH
Charles S. Fuchs, MD, MPH, became Director of Yale Cancer Center and Physician-in-Chief of Smilow Cancer Hospital on January 1, 2017. An internationally recognized expert in gastrointestinal cancers and cancer epidemiology, Dr. Fuchs was previously professor of medicine at Harvard Medical ...
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Can your bowels help detect cancer?
You might think that if you had colorectal cancer, you'd know it. Unfortunately, this is not necessarily the case. "Actually, the most common symptom of colorectal cancer is no symptom at all," says Dr. Joaquin Estrada, a colorectal surgeon at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. "That's ...
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Katherine Harvey, MD, MPH
Dr. Harvey joined Yale Cancer Center in 2015 after completing her fellowship in the Yale Medical Oncology-Hematology Fellowship Program. She cares for patients affected by gastrointestinal cancers and blood diseases with individualized and innovative care. The Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center ...
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Can coffee cause cancer?
Coffee does contain a possible carcinogen, a chemical called acrylamide, that has been shown to raise the risk of cancer in animal studies. But just how much acrylamide can increase your cancer risk from coffee?
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Chase Utley reunites with cancer survivor turned teammate
It's funny sometimes how life comes full circle and how one act of kindness can go a long way. Little did Chase Utley know, when he met then-10-year-old Devin Smeltzer, he would be meeting a future cancer survivor and a teammate. Smeltzer, from Voorhees, New Jersey, and a graduate of Bishop ...
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Coffee Must Carry a Cancer Warning in California, Judge Rules
In a controversial and potentially confusing decision, a California Superior Court judge has ruled that coffee sold in the state should carry a warning that the drink comes with a cancer risk. Despite the warning, however, the extent to which coffee actually poses such a risk, if at all, is still unknown.
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'Clear Evidence' That Cellphone Radiation Causes Cancer In Rats
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Quartz: [A] pair of studies by the U.S. National Toxicology Program found "clear evidence" that exposure to radiation caused heart tumors in male rats, and found "some evidence" that it caused tumors in the brains of male rats. (Both are positive results; the...
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California judge rules that coffee has to come with a cancer warning
That "killjoy" lawsuit in California has now come to pass: A judge ruled yesterday that coffee in the state will have to carry a cancer warning label. This is due to the fact that coffee contains acrylamide, a chemical that California lists as "known to cause cancer." So The Washington Post and other outlets ...
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California Coffee Shops Must Post Cancer Warnings Judge
Coffee sellers in California must post warnings that coffee may pose a cancer risk, a judge ruled Wednesday.
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Should You Morning Cup Of Coffee Come With A Cancer Warning?
A California state judge ruled on Thursday that coffee roasters in the state must provide labels that warn consumers of cancer. But not everyone agrees.
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Cape Coral Cancer Center
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The cancer in Bitcoin
Perhaps the most insidious cancer within the notion of bitcoin and blockchain's generally has been the flawed concept of selfish mining. This insidious work of pseudo-science has enough of a patina of scientific rigor to fool the majority, the result of which has been the rise of Core, the UASF movement, ...
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Geographic Inequalities in Progress against Lung Cancer among Women in the United States ...
Background: Lung cancer–related death rates in the United States have declined steadily since 1990 in men but not until the mid-2000s in women, with the gap in mortality narrowing during the most recent time period. We examined variation in the declining trend among women by county, where many ...
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Monster & Sea – 24 Hour Paddle for Cancer
The goal is to raise enough money to offer a breath of fresh air to families dealing with the wrecking ball of cancer. It is a chance for them to feel "normal" for even just a minute. Because it is cash, they can choose how it will best help them. For example: dealing with the mountain of bills that come, even ...
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Coffee and cancer?
For those who can't get through the day without a cup of coffee, a judge in Calif.
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San Francisco Discovery Gala
Join us at the American Cancer Society Discovery Gala on September 17th for a one-of-a-kind evening, featuring great food, dancing, a spectacular auction, and much more. Together, we are committed to achieving our vision of a world free from the pain and suffering of cancer.
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Cancer survivors' online communication with doctors
More than 16 million Americans have a history of cancer. For cancer survivors, communication with doctors is crucial. Traditionally, patients and providers have primarily communicated in person, but the spread of mobile devices and the internet has added new methods of patient-provider ...
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How You Spring Clean, According To Your Zodiac Sign
Cancer - Cancers love all things domestic so they will take a lot of pride in creating a cozy home. However since they are quite sentimental, purges are an impossible task for the crab who like to hold onto anything with meaning.
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Good News Friday: 'Cancer Vaccine' Moves To Human Trials, Milk Without Cows
"Getting the immune system to fight cancer is one of the most recent developments in cancer," Dr. Ronald Levy, a Stanford oncology professor who is leading the study, told SFGATE. "People need to know that this is in its early days and we are still looking for safety and looking to make this as good as it ...
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Coffee may come with a cancer warning label in California
The shops may have to put up a warning that tells customers there is a possible cancer risk linked to their morning jolt of java. The court said in a statement Wednesday that the companies "failed to meet their burden of proof on their Alternative Significant Risk Level affirmative defense" and ruled against ...
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Lube-Tech 140 Invitational
Loading... Children's Cancer Research Fund - Lube-Tech 140 Invitational SIGN IN. search highlight_off. Welcome. Sponsorship Packet. Purchase Tickets. Fund-A-Need. Sponsors. Children's Cancer Research Fund. 7301 Ohms Ln Ste 355. MInneapolis , Minnesota 55439. Visit our website Contact Us.
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Diagnosing your cancer is my cross to bear
You told me there wasn't a history of any breast, endometrial or ovarian cancer in your family. But you held back that you knew there isn't always a family history. You told me you had a normal mammogram three years ago. But you left out that part about the guilt of not having done your self-monthly ...
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Coffee must have cancer warnings, California judge rules
TongRo Images/Thinkstock(LOS ANGELES) — A California judge ruled that coffee companies are required by law to carry a cancer warning label due to a chemical compound that develops when the beans are roasted at high temperatures. According to court documents, Superior Court Judge Elihu ...
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New Non-Invasive Test for Urothelial Cancer Emerging
Stony Brook, NY, March 30, 2018 – Urothelial cancers of the bladder and upper urinary tract are among the most common cancers encountered worldwide. In the United States, urothelial cancers are among the most costly cancers to treat. With early diagnosis, followed by surgery, most urothelial ...
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University of Michigan Receives $110 Million for Cancer Research
The University of Michigan has announced a gift of $110 million from Richard and Susan Rogel in support of its Comprehensive Cancer Center. The gift will support collaborative research and help attract outstanding cancer researchers from around the world to the center, which will be named after the ...
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love scarf for breast cancer
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness, we are offering the exclusive LOVE Scarf. For each scarf sold, NakedCashmere will donate $50 to BCRF.
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Inherited Cancer Risk: Knowledge is Power
" Knowledge is power. It's the best thing you can do for you and your family," says Meg when discussing the importance of genetic counseling for those with a higher chance of Lynch Syndrome or other inherited cancer risks. As a cancer survivor diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome, she knows better than ...
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Cancer Prevention Series
Join our in-store dietitian on an informative grocery tour that will help to prevent cancer.
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Starbucks coffee in California must have cancer warning, judge says
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-california-lawsuit-coffee/starbucks-coffee-in-california-must-have-cancer-warning-judge-says-idUSKBN1H5399 > A...
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A GLAMOUR girl's cancer diary: Cancer, chemotherapy and cold caps
Grace Wasyluk, Associate Publisher of GLAMOUR, was given the news no woman wants to hear: "you have breast cancer". Here, she shares her tale.
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Patterns in Health Care Access and Affordability Among Cancer Survivors During Implementation ...
This population-based study analyzes cancer survivors' ability to access and afford health care during implementation of the US Affordable Care Act using data f.
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Cancer Conference Coordinator/Clinical Administrative Assistant
Cancer Conference Coordinator Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, offers integrated cancer services with convenient access to cutting-edge...
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Cololorectal Cancer: Is it really a silent killer?
Colon cancer is extremely prevalent in the U.S. – 1 in 20 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer in their lifetimes. According to research, colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the country. Colon cancer is often diagnosed at a very late stage due to the lack of ...
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