Producer John Carpenter (Halloween, The Thing) presents the third chilling installment in the shocking Halloween collection. When a terrified toy salesman is mysteriously attacked and brought to the hospital, babbling and clutching the year’s most popular Halloween costume, an eerie pumpkin mask, doctor Daniel Challis is thrust into a terrifying Halloween nightmare. Working with the…

A new study looking at how ovarian cancer starts has suggested it takes hold in the fallopian tubes, between the ovaries and the uterus, rather than in the ovaries themselves. This discovery could transform the way we detect and treat this deadly disease. Ovarian cancer is notoriously hard to catch early and is usually well-developed by the time…

This easy-to-read alternative treatment guide could save your life. Outsmart Your Cancer explodes the myths about alternative cancer treatments and explains why non-toxic methods are more effective than conventional ones. This second edition of Outsmart Your Cancer includes new chapters, an audio CD with inspiring recovery testimonials from cancer survivors, and an incredible amount of…

This book is a step-by-step guide to recovery for breast cancer survivors at any stage of recovery. The author addresses all of the major issues that the survivor faces in the aftermath of surgery and treatment and takes you through a progressive exercise recovery program using the Bosu(R) Balance Trainer.

Americans are becoming increasingly involved in their own health. Many of them put a lot of credence in alternative and complementary treatments. They say that traditional medicines do not work for their problem—”Why should I use it?” You see that all over the Internet. Dr Ronald Hoffman is the founder and medical director of an…

Scientists have discovered the exact relationship between sugar and cancer by revealing that the way in which cancer cells break down sugar is linked to the stimulation of tumor growth. Every cell in the body needs sugar to survive. But cancer cells seem to require more than healthy cells do. They also seem to break…

When a mammogram detects a suspicious lesion, a needle biopsy is performed to determine if it is cancer. Roughly 70 percent of the lesions are benign, 20 percent are malignant, and 10 percent are high-risk lesions. Doctors manage high-risk lesions in different ways. Some do surgery in all cases, while others perform surgery only for…

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events are organized all over the country in these days. These are celebration of life and let people know that we are supporting all breast cancer survivors and no one is in this alone. Let’s walk together to fight breast cancer and all cancer! By the way, every one has…

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time set aside to educate and inform about the causes, effects, prevention and treatment of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in American women.  Mammography is the most sensitive form of breast cancer screening. Mammograms provide an X-ray image of breast…

When someone is diagnosed with cancer, life changes dramatically not only for that person but also those in the patient’s support system. The effect cancer has on the family as well as cancer survivors. when there is a cancer diagnosis, friends and loved ones sometimes don’t know what to say and don’t know what to do….

Thirty-seven-year-old Jeremiah Jon Smith, Minneapolis, was charged with theft by swindle last week. Police in Faribault and Northfield say that fundraisers for Smith generated $23,000 to help cover his medical care and expenses. But it turns out he spent the money on entertainment to play video games, to buy marijuana, and pay off his credit cards….

Chemotherapy Must-haves Having family with me during chemotherapy treatments The amazing care team and nurses that took care of me Simple things like a warm blanket and pillow My iPod with my favorite music Being able to fall asleep during chemo Facebook! All the support and comments I received through Conversations with other patients

October is breast cancer awareness month. Here are a few things about male breast cancer you should be aware of: The number of males getting breast cancer is on the increase with around 350 getting diagnosed each year. The causes of male breast cancer aren’t really understood but, like female breast cancer, some things can…

Scientists in Japan have edited chickens’ genomes to make the birds lay eggs containing a protein called Interferon, which typically costs between $250 and $900 per several micrograms when manufactured without a magic hen. The Japanese chickens, though, cut the costs: Every one to two days, the hens lay an egg containing the key ingredient…

All cancer survivors and their families know one thing for sure: cancer does not consult the calendar. Most of the cancer patients found their cancers in their bodies in surprising ways. But cancer patients should have a calendar for their cancers. From the initial diagnosis with cancers, patients should have the detailed calendar from their…

The cancer journey is filled with twists and turns, plenty of questions and more than enough surprises (not usually of the pleasant variety). But one aspect may be especially confusing and take those finishing treatment by surprise: Being sad after it’s over. Here are 9 ways to cope with sadness: 1. Give yourself time to…

The majority of cancer drugs approved in Europe between 2009 and 2013 entered the market without clear evidence that they improved survival or quality of life for patients, finds a study published in BMJ. Study prompts calls to ‘raise the evidence bar’ for approval of new cancer drugs. It may be far cheap to spend…

When her twin sister, Alice, is diagnosed with a brain tumor, Lily withdraws from her active school life and friends to spend every waking moment with her ill sibling, certain that she cannot face life without her.

Mommy Has a Boo Boo in Her Boob was written to help families who have been affected by breast cancer. Based on the author’s personal battle and victory over the disease, this book provides fun and practical guidance on how to involve children in the recovery process. It can be read very simply to young…

This work comprehensively describes etiological factors in the development , Progression and metastasis of human cancers, both for hematological malignancies and for solid Tumors. Approaches for the diagnosis as well as for therapies are outlined too. The fourth edition of the “Encyclopedia of Cancer” features a vastly extended number of terms as compared to the previous…

Treatment for breast, gynecological and other cancer can have a devastating effect on sexuality. The Lovin’ Ain’t Over for Women with Cancer is a guide to overcoming the sexual difficulties, written by a husband-and wife team of certified sexuality counselors who has dealt with cancer in their own lives. They explain the effects of different…

The Antarctic winter, with temperatures 100 degrees below zero, shuts supply lines down completely; conditions are too treacherous for planes and boats and the only connection with the rest of the world is satellite hook-up. During the long winter of 1999, Dr. Nielsen, the only physician on a staff of forty-one people, discovered a lump…

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 Pfizer unveils enhanced offerings to help patients manage their life with cancer. Pfizer Oncology Together is a first-of-its-kind program for patients taking Pfizer Oncology medicines that offers dedicated social workers called ‘Care Champions’ to help navigate the complexities that accompany treatment, such as identifying resources to help find emotional support, and workplace transition, transportation and financial assistance….