http://www.inkstainapparel.com Going The Distance With Cancer Prevention... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:10:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_361" align="alignleft" width="232" caption="Image courtesy of Southern Illinois University"][/caption] This article explained how researchers at the US National Cancer Institute are working on a new tool that can help women determine their risk of developing cervical cancer.  Currently, cell testing (cytology) is the initial method of cervical cancer screening, which ... http://www.inkstainapparel.com/?p=360 [caption id="attachment_356" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Image courtesy of cancer.about.com"][/caption] A Belgian firm, OncoMethylome, and scientists in Germany developed new blood tests that can assist in the detection of colon and stomach cancers without resorting to invasive procedures.  This would also make detection procedures more simple and cost effective.  Both tests have the ... http://www.inkstainapparel.com/?p=355 Just when I started to ramp up my ice coffee intake, I read this article.  An annual meeting for the European Society of Cardiology presented the findings of Italian researchers who linked the consumption of caffeine to higher risk of atrial fibrillation or irregular heartbeats.  When coupled with other dietary ... http://www.inkstainapparel.com/?p=222 I'm constantly amazed at the information I find on the technological advancements for treating cancer - one such treatment I came across is known to be an effective way to combat lung cancer: PDT or photodynamic therapy.  Lung cancer is the second most prevalent cancer in the world, affecting over ... http://www.inkstainapparel.com/?p=246 According to an issue of Runner's World I just read, October and fall in general is a good time for racing - a cool down in weather makes it easier when soaking up those miles.  This is an older article I came across that reminded me of why ROC - ... http://www.inkstainapparel.com/?p=327 Reservatrol, a phytochemical present in red grapes and berries (also found in red wine), has shown to be effective in fighting cancer according to studies performed by a scientist at the University of Wisconsin’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.  Dr. Paul van Ginkel has successfully used reservatrol as a ... http://www.inkstainapparel.com/?p=321 I read a great article on how young cancer patients are fighting the disease by looking at their situation through a comical perspective.  Whether it's through funny and witty blogs, books, plays, stand-up performances, or by just harboring amusing thoughts on their disease, these young fighters are showing that you ... http://www.inkstainapparel.com/?p=281 An article on MSN Health revealed some simple techniques on helping to prevent injuries incurred during runs - the article serves beginners and veteran runners alike.  While training for that race, it's easy to get lost in your routine, and you forget the basics in the process like stretching or ... http://www.inkstainapparel.com/?p=217 I came across a great video documentary on the link between wrinkles and cancer.  Immediately, you're thinking, "How could wrinkles possibly be associated with cancer risk?"  According to the video, the process of wrinkling takes place at the cellular level, which could also be an indication of what is occurring ... http://www.inkstainapparel.com/?p=90 [caption id="attachment_317" align="alignright" width="321" caption="Image courtesy of WebMD"][/caption] A study performed by UC San Francisco states that a woman who has breast cancer in the early stages should undergo testing to see if her tumor has the HER2 protein.  If it does, she should be given the drug Herceptin, which significantly ... http://www.inkstainapparel.com/?p=302