The Cancer BlogThe Cancer BlogThe Cancer Blog retires- September 17, 2007 For regular readers of this blog, I have disappointing news. The Cancer Blog is now retired. That means that, while it will still be available for reading and searching, new posts will not be added. Our Cardio and Diabetes blogs are also being retired, which I mention here because some readers bookmarked more than one of the Life Sciences group.The choice to stop publishing these three blogs is a business decision, and has nothing whatsoever to do with their quality. I am, and everyone here is,.http://www.thecancerblog.com/2007/09/17/the-cancer-blog-retires/ Eli Lilly's Evista cancer drug approved by FDA- September 14, 2007 Filed under: Drug, All CancersIt's interesting when a drug is re-purposed into something aimed at fighting cancer, but that is what has happened to Evista, a prescription drug made by Eli Lilly which was originally for osteoporosis patients.The FDA has officially approved Evista for use in breast cancer patients as of late this week, although the drug will now come with a box warning advising patients of a heightened risk for stroke by taking the drug.I'm not sure -- are some drugs worth the...http://www.thecancerblog.com/2007/09/14/eli-lillys-evista-cancer-drug-approved-by-fda/ Experience Project to launch The Cancer Support Project on October 1st- September 14, 2007 Filed under: All Cancers, Events, Services, Cancer Caregivers, Cancer Survivors, Cancer Pre-vivorsExperience Project is launching a new online cancer support network , The Cancer Support Project, on October 1st, 2007.Experience Project is built around dynamic groups of users who come onto the platform, share narratives and personal stories about their life experiences, and then connect with others who are going through the same experiences. Experience Project will never ask for your name; you...http://www.thecancerblog.com/2007/09/14/experience-project-to-launch-the-cancer-support-pr... On Pavarotti and pancreatic cancer- September 14, 2007 Filed under: Pancreatic Cancer, PoliticsLuciano Pavarotti, possibly the most famous classical singer on earth, received a final sendoff this past weekend in his hometown of Modena, Italy. Pavarotti died last week of pancreatic cancer. More than 100,000 people filed through the cathedral and plaza, more than 700 guests attended the funeral mass and millions watched the live broadcast on television.Pavarotti underwent surgery for a malignant pancreatic mass in July 2006. A month later, after his..http://www.thecancerblog.com/2007/09/14/pavarotti-on-his-pancreatic-cancer-i-am-paying-the... Mobile phone cancer link brought up once more- September 14, 2007 Filed under: All CancersIn the last decade, we've seen studies that try to link mobile phone use to all kinds of cancer, the most common type being brain cancer. The thinking is that the radiation output from these devices affects the brain when those phones are held close to the head for extended periods.Well, here's one to shoot this theory down, I guess. In Australia, authorities there have said that mobile phone use does not cause cancer, and talking on a phone in the car is no more...http://www.thecancerblog.com/2007/09/14/mobile-phone-cancer-link-brought-up-once-more/ Millions around the world die in pain due to morphine bans- September 14, 2007 Filed under: DrugMillions of people around the world die in severe pain due to bans of morphine, reports The New York Times. While poverty plays a role, doctors also fear law enforcement of morphine bans. The World Health Organization estimates that 4.8 million people around the world suffer with moderate to severe cancer pain in addition to millions who suffer needless from late-state AIDS pain. At pain conferences, doctors from Africa describe patients whose pain is so bad that they throw...http://www.thecancerblog.com/2007/09/14/millions-around-the-world-die-in-pain-due-to-morph... Fat Bastard supports cancer- September 14, 2007 Filed under: FundraisersI'm a big fan of Fat Bastard wine, which I picked up a bottle of a few years back simply because of the odd name. If you enjoy their wine too be sure to pick some up during the months of September and October because the makers will be donating $0.25 from every bottle sold to breast cancer charities. It might seem to be a bit of a contradiction to sell alcohol in support of cancer, but actually wine (in moderation) can help reduce to your risk of several types of cancer,.http://www.thecancerblog.com/2007/09/14/fat-bastard-supports-cancer/ Fentora cancer-related drug deaths confirmed by Cephalon- September 14, 2007 Filed under: Drug, All CancersIt's never a good thing when a drugmaker sends letters to doctors saying that a drug they are prescribing has resulted in confirmed deaths.But that is what Cephalon did this week, as it admitted its cancer drug -- Fentora - has been linked to some patient deaths. Fentora, used to treat acute cancer pain, are sometimes prescribed for other pain-related ailments.Cephalon took issue with the apparent claim that it markets Fentora for uses other than cancer pain, even..http://www.thecancerblog.com/2007/09/14/fentora-cancer-related-drug-deaths-confirmed-by-ce... Testicular cancer linked to birth weight- September 14, 2007 Filed under: Testicular CancerThere might be some bad news out there for men with above or below normal birth weights -- new studies are showing that they might be at a high risk for testicular cancer than those who were born a more normal size. To be more precise, men with low birth weights were 18% more likely to develop testicular cancer than their normal-sized counterparts, and high birth weight men were 12% more likely to be diagnosed with the disease. It should be noted, however, that the.http://www.thecancerblog.com/2007/09/14/tesicular-cancer-linked-to-birth-weight/ Celeb charm necklaces in support of cancer- September 13, 2007 Filed under: Celebrity fundraisersPopular celebrities like Kate Moss and Scarlett Johansson have lent their signature style to the fight against cancer by designing charms that reflect their own character, which will be sold with the profits going to a prominent UK cancer charity. The charms are appearing on a necklace that is being sold at Wallis for about $51USD each. Moss' charm is a petite swallow, while Johansson's is a vibrant yellow and orange lilly. Other contributors include designer...http://www.thecancerblog.com/2007/09/13/celeb-charm-necklaces-in-support-of-cancer/ |