Posts Tagged ‘cancer’

Jolie, Haven post tribute to late mom (video)

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie and her brother, actor-producer James Haven, have posted an online video tribute to their mother, who died in 2007. Actress Marcheline Bertrand was 56 when she lost her battle with ovarian cancer. ... read more >>

Amish Have Lower Rates Of Cancer, Ohio State Study Shows

When Ohio State University cancer researchers first began studying a large sect of Amish living in Ohio, they theorized they would find higher incidence rates of cancer. That’s because Amish religious beliefs and traditions limit contact with mainstream society, and intermarriage within this relatively small population could increase the incidence of cancer-related gene mutations. ... read more >>

Studies Quantify Cancer Risks From CT Scans

Commonly performed CT scans are exposing patients to far more radiation than previously thought and in doses that could cause tens of thousands of cancers a year, two new studies claim. Based on the findings, reported in the Dec. 14/28 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, the study authors, joined by Archives editor Dr. Rita F. Redberg, are calling on clinicians to limit radiation exposure to patients. ... read more >>

Africa heading for ’smoking epidemic’

At Jeevanjee gardens in Nairobi, smokers gather during their lunch hour to read, chat and light up. ... read more >>

Why you should avoid the smoke

The facts are there — smoking will cause several health risks and problems to the human body. ... read more >>

Tighten laws on tobacco and public smoking

AFRICA faces a surge in cancer deaths unless action is taken in the next decade to stem the rising smoking levels. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that the continent will double its tobacco use within 12 years if current trends continue. ... read more >>

Less smoking equals more birthdays

MOBILE, Ala. – As the official sponsor of birthdays, the American Cancer Society marks the 34th Great American Smokeout on November 19 by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. ... read more >>

Women smokers unaware of smoking impact

TORONTO, Nov. 5 (UPI) — Most women smokers know smoking can lead to cancer, heart disease and premature death but they are unaware of other health effects, a Canadian survey indicates. ... read more >>

Cancer survivors may not be getting the help they need to stop smoking

More than a quarter of cancer survivors who still smoke have not been advised to quit smoking by their health care providers in the last year, according to a study published by researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center in the current issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine. The findings suggest that health care providers – from doctors to dentists to nurses – are missing an opportunity to make a dramatic difference in the quality of life of their patients. ... read more >>

Treating smokers prompts nurse to quit habit

Years of helping patients suffering with smoking related diseases has seen Bradford nurse Julie Tucker quit the cigarettes for good. ... read more >>

Holy month best time to quit smoking

JEDDAH: The fasting month of Ramadan offers the perfect chance to quit smoking, according to a consultant at a major hospital. ... read more >>

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