Experts from the Shanghai Institute of Hematology at Ruijin Hospital announced they have found a Chinese herb which can target cancer cells without damaging healthy cells in leukemia treatment. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘Cancer’
Herb targets cancer cells
Friday, January 4th, 2008Depression Might Influence Breast Cancer Risk
Friday, December 21st, 2007
Depression appears to somewhat heighten the risk of breast cancer, but it has no significant association with lung, colon or prostate cancer, according to a review of the medical literature conducted by Dutch researchers. (more…)
Cancer Pain & Complementary Therapies
Tuesday, November 27th, 2007A new study examines the role of acupuncture, massage, mind-body techniques, and dietary supplements in dealing with the pain associated with cancer by Stephanie Watson
Often one of the most difficult aspects of dealing with a cancer diagnosis is living with the pain of the disease. (more…)
WHO calls for global efforts to combat cancer
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007GENEVA, Feb. 3 (Xinhuanet) — The World Health Organization (WHO) called here on Friday for global efforts to combat cancer, which caused some 7.6 million deaths in 2005.
  Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, and 84 million people will die in the next 10 years if action is not taken, Dr. Catherine Le Gales-Camus, WHO assistant director-general for noncommunicable diseases and mental health, told reporters at a press conference. (more…)
Acupuncture-Massage Combination Helps After Cancer Surgery
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007By: Acufinder Magazine
The pain and depression symptoms that sometimes occur following cancer surgery can be eased by a combination of acupuncture and massage, according to new research. (more…)