Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Research Summary Improved cancer screening and treatment, along with much lower rates of tobacco use, have led to a decrease in cancer diagnoses and deaths. However, because the risk for many cancers ... [Continue Reading]
Aspirin and breast cancer risk: How a wonder drug may become more wonderful
Aspirin has been called a wonder drug. And it’s easy to see why. It’s inexpensive, its side effects are well-known and generally minor. And since it was developed in the 1890s, it’s been shown to provide a number of potential benefits, such as ... [Continue Reading]
Dr Greg Siller says he was "delighted" with early positive results
Queensland researchers have made a breakthrough in the treatment of the most common form of skin cancer, using a genetically engineered cold virus to kill the tumours. SOURCE: Medical Research - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
The 500th Monday note!
Introduction This is the 500th Monday note! They started in January 2011 in our online club www.theharcombedietclub.com and then became a thing in themselves. Since 2014 they have been posted on zoeharcombe.com (some from earlier years are also on ... [Continue Reading]
Thousands of Queenslanders develop skin cancer every year. Study reveals how you can reduce the risk
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute researchers say cutting down on booze and quitting smoking are as important as slip, slop, slap for tumour prevention. SOURCE: Medical Research - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
For Sarah, being an Ashkenazi Jew means difficult decisions about starting a family
For most people, the risk of carrying the BRCA gene mutation is one in 400. For Ashkenazi Jews, that number is one in 40. It means making difficult decisions about surgery, screening and having kids. SOURCE: Medical Research - Read entire story ... [Continue Reading]
Stella’s parents had run out of options for their terminally ill daughter until they tried a new treatment
Stella Dizon-Bawalan was expected to die in 2017 but gained another precious year at home with her family after a new targeted drug treatment matched her cancer's genetic code. SOURCE: Medical Research - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]