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Immunotherapy, a new therapeutic area to destroy tumour cellsTargeted immunotherapy has been an attractive new therapeutic area for a number of cancers because it has the potential to destroy tumour cells without damaging surrounding normal tissue. New study results demonstrate high success rates using specialized white blood cells to prevent or treat lymphoma associated with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV-lymphoma) in patients who have received a haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). This study was pre-published online today in Blood, the official journal of the American Society of Hematology. 2 Nov 2009 08:32 Early diagnosis of breast cancer is crucialBeing told you have cancer is a frightening experience. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women - 1 in 29 South African women will be diagnosed with it in their lifetime. In ‘Westernised' communities the incidence increases to 1 in 8 and if you have a close relative who had breast cancer, the risk increases to 1 in 6. With the economic upliftment of our population, the overall population risk will also increase. October is Breast Health Awareness Month and women throughout the world are looking at ways to reduce the risk of getting breast cancer and diagnosing it early to optimise treatment. 30 Oct 2009 14:07 New tools needed to identify men and women at risk for the most aggressive cancersTwenty years of screening for breast and prostate cancer - the most diagnosed cancer for women and men - have not brought the anticipated decline in deaths from these diseases, argue experts from the University of California, San Francisco and the University of Texas Health Science Centre at San Antonio in an opinion piece published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. 26 Oct 2009 07:11 New tools needed to identify men and women at risk for the most aggressive cancersTwenty years of screening for breast and prostate cancer - the most diagnosed cancer for women and men - have not brought the anticipated decline in deaths from these diseases, argue experts from the University of California, San Francisco and the University of Texas Health Science Centre at San Antonio in an opinion piece published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. 21 Oct 2009 13:49 Testicular cancer survivors at risk of effective treatmentTesticular cancer survivors can face an increased risk of long-term illness, not because of the malignancy, but the highly effective treatment they receive, according to a study in the urology journal BJUI. 20 Oct 2009 14:12 Radio stations, listeners open their hearts
TM has positive impact on breast cancer patientsWomen with breast cancer can improve their mental health through Transcendental Meditation technique. 14 Oct 2009 14:06 Breast cancer misinformation prevalent among U.S. young women; promotes unnecessary fearsBreast cancer has shifted from a taboo subject to one that is discussed freely in the media and in our daily lives. Young women are not immune to these messages. And the reality is that most girls have a first- or second-hand connection to someone with breast cancer - and limited age-appropriate information on the facts of breast cancer. As a result, it's not surprising that Breastcancer.org found misinformation to be prevalent among young women in the United States, promoting unnecessary fears. 12 Oct 2009 12:31 Designer T-shirt supports Breast Cancer Month
Research and development using stem cells from menstrual blood helps fight against breast cancerCryo-Cell International, a global leader in stem cell innovation, is proud to be making progress in the fight against breast cancer through research and development using stem cells from menstrual blood. In honour of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cryo-Cell is supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure® through C'elle®, the company's service which enables women to collect and cryopreserve stem cells from their menstrual blood. 8 Oct 2009 13:18 News for medical professionals Register as a medical professional for free to view this content Phase III clinical trial of Stutent stopped early 16 Mar 2009 10:44 Effect of selenium and vitamin E on risk of prostate cancer and other cancers 5 Jan 2009 12:19 Vitamins E and C in the Prevention of prostate and total cancer in men 5 Jan 2009 12:16 Fall in breast cancer incidence after reduction in use of HRT in Australia 8 Jun 2008 15:17 Next page>>Latest jobs | Weather  Other industry news
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Reach for Recovery, a non-profit organisation that provides free, non-medical support to breast cancer sufferers through its national programmes, will be the total beneficiary of all sales of Edgars' Tickled Pink fragrance and accompanying gift set. 
In support of non-profit breast cancer awareness group, Pink Link, Kellogg's Special K is attempting to break the Guinness world record for the world's largest bikini parade on 7 November 2009 at Melrose Arch in Johannesburg. The company will also donate money towards the group. 
The popularity of using radio stations for fundraising medium continues,with both Classic FM and MPowerFM opening their hearts and listeners' wallets for two good causes - the JPO, and CANSA.. 
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and to highlight the prevalence of the most common cancer in women around the world African Fashion International (AFI) is running the second annual Design for Life fundraiser that employs fashion for a greater purpose. 
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