There’s new hope for lung cancer suffers and those at risk of developing the disease. Melbourne researchers have discovered a breakthrough new drug that could potentially stop lung cancer or emphysema
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Sisters celebrated for their volunteerism
This year’s Peggy Truscott Award of Hope recognizes two sisters. Wendy Sutherland and Joanne Gasper became involved with Ovarian Cancer Canada when Wendy’s best friend Debbie was diagnosed. “Debbie and I
Fat cells may play key role in battle against breast cancer
New research led by York University Professor Michael Connor highlights how fat cells could help determine the most effective way to fight breast cancer; including using exercise to combat the disease.
HPV vaccination reduces cervical abnormalities in young women, study finds
TORONTO – Young women immunized against human papilloma virus were significantly less likely to have potentially cancerous cervical abnormalities compared to those who didn’t receive the HPV vaccine, a study of more
Study finds first evidence that PD-1 antibody could help men with metastatic prostate cancer
Restoring tumor-specific immunity is a treatment strategy that works well in melanoma and lung cancer patients. Now a new study out of the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is reviving hope that the
Skin cancer risk for freckly redheads equivalent to 21 years in sun: study
Having genes that give you red hair, pale skin and freckles increases your risk of developing skin cancer as much as an extra 21 years’ exposure to the sun, researchers said on