Herb targets cancer cells

Friday, January 4th, 2008

Experts from the Shanghai Institute of Hematology at Ruijin Hospital announced they have found a Chinese herb which can target cancer cells without damaging healthy cells in leukemia treatment.

Depression Might Influence Breast Cancer Risk

Friday, December 21st, 2007

Depression appears to somewhat heighten the risk of breast cancer, but it has no significant association with lung, colon or prostate cancer, according to a review of the medical literature conducted by Dutch researchers.

Cancer Pain & Complementary Therapies

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

A new study examines the role of acupuncture, massage, mind-body techniques, and dietary supplements in dealing with the pain associated with cancer by Stephanie Watson Often one of the most difficult aspects of dealing with a cancer diagnosis is living with the pain of the disease.

WHO calls for global efforts to combat cancer

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007

GENEVA, Feb. 3 (Xinhuanet) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) called here on Friday for global efforts to combat cancer, which caused some 7.6 million deaths in 2005.

Acupuncture-Massage Combination Helps After Cancer Surgery

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007

By: Acufinder Magazine The pain and depression symptoms that sometimes occur following cancer surgery can be eased by a combination of acupuncture and massage, according to new research.