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 >>
Posts Tagged ‘cancer’
Jolie, Haven post tribute to late mom (video)
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Studies Quantify Cancer Risks From CT Scans
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
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 >>
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 >>
Why you should avoid the smoke
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
The facts are there — smoking will cause several health risks and problems to the human body. ... read more >>
The facts are there — smoking will cause several health risks and problems to the human body. ... read more >>
Less smoking equals more birthdays
Thursday, November 12th, 2009
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 >>
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
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
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 >>
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
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
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 >>
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
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Years of helping patients suffering with smoking related diseases has seen Bradford nurse Julie Tucker quit the cigarettes for good. ... read more >>
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
Friday, September 18th, 2009
JEDDAH: The fasting month of Ramadan offers the perfect chance to quit smoking, according to a consultant at a major hospital. ... read more >>
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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