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Well-known local businessman had esophageal cancer ... Published: Friday, May 9, 2008 6:08 AM EDT Lake City resident, businessman, community good guy and devoted family man, James Jim Henry Norton, 58, lost his two-year battle with esophageal cancer Thursday. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
No embalming necessary: 'Green cemetery' rises May 8, 2008
On his 66th birthday last May, Harry E. Echols learned he had esophageal cancer. The prognosis was grim enough that Echols decided against treatment that might only slow the inevitable. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Support the Relay for Life May 6, 2008
Sam Bacherman was 5 years old when he lost his father to esophageal cancer; Laura Simmons-Stern lost her mother to breast cancer when she was 11; and Adam May was diagnosed with prostate cancer when he was 45. Now, Bacherman is 10, Laura is 16, Adam is 46, and all three have something very special in common on May 17, they will participate in the eighth annual Relay for Life of Needham, Dedham and Wellesley, alongside more than 1,000 other dedicated fundraisers. (Needham Tab, MA)
Oklahoma's Hill wins Bassmaster event May 5, 2008
immediately to share the win with his father and mentor, Dr. Loren Hill, who is terminally ill with esophageal cancer. "My dad taught me how to fish and he supported me emotionally and financially when I decided I wanted to be a professional angler," he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
American Cancer Society Report Details Cancer Prevention Efforts Apr 23, 2008
26, 2008) Cases of esophageal cancer in the US have risen in recent decades from 300,000 cases in 1973 to 2. 1 million in 2001 at age-adjusted rates. (Science Daily)
La. stawberries good for the heart and blood pressure Apr 22, 2008
"Strawberries contain a unique phenolic group, ellagotannins, which are effective in preventing initiation of esophageal cancer.". She said strawberries also contain flavonoids, which have been shown to help prevent inflammation and platelet aggregation and help confer strength to capillaries in the human body. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Cholesterol Drugs Destroy Esophageal Cancer Cells Apr 22, 2008
Drugs that are commonly used to lower cholesterol can block the proliferation and promote the destruction of esophageal cancer cells in the laboratory, according to a report in the American Journal of Gastroenterology by UK researchers ... A rapid rise in the number of esophageal cancers and deaths has been seen worldwide, leading many researchers to look for drugs that can prevent this cancer from occurring, report indicates ... Using laboratory cultures of esophageal cancer cells, the... (Newsmax)
Combining Liver Cancer Treatments Doubles Survival Rates, Study Suggests Apr 20, 2008
19, 2008) By combining the use of stents and photodynamic therapy, also called SpyGlass, physicians at the University of Virginia have been able to significantly increase survival rates for patients suffering from advanced cholangiocarcinoma, cancer of the liver bile duct. "Most patients who develop this type of cancer cannot have surgery as it is diagnosed at such a late stage, so there was not much we could do except offer them palliative care," said University of Virginia Gastroenterologist... (Science Daily)
New Therapies Show Promise For Fighting Basal Cell Carcinoma And Pancreatic Cancer Apr 19, 2008
21, 2007) Scientists present an innovative new model of esophageal cancer, which holds great promise as an experimental platform to investigate the etiology and possible treatment of this devastating. (Jun. (Science Daily)
Cancer rates decrease for some groups Apr 12, 2008
But thyroid, bladder and kidney cancer are on the rise in women; for men, the increases are in liver, kidney and esophageal cancer ... But thyroid, bladder and kidney cancer are on the rise in women; for men, the increases are in liver, kidney and esophageal cancer. (Los Angeles Times)
Speier blasts Iraq war in first House speech Apr 12, 2008
After being sworn in by Pelosi, Speier began her speech by praising her predecessor, Lantos, who died in February of esophageal cancer after serving in Congress for 27 years. Speier said she recently corrected a speaker in her district who said she was "replacing" Lantos. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Chronic heartburn triggers cancer, other ills Apr 1, 2008
The worst one, esophageal cancer, is continuing its march as the nation's fastest-growing malignancy ... That last condition is called Barrett's esophagus, and sufferers are 30 times more likely than the average person to go on to develop esophageal cancer ... And over the past two decades, esophageal cancer has risen six-fold. (MSNBC -- Health)
Devil's Slide Tunnel To Be Named After Lantos Mar 25, 2008
Lantos died in February at the Bethesda Naval Medical Center in Maryland due to complications from esophageal cancer. Copyright 2008 by. (NBC 11, CA)
Michael E. Murray Mar 22, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Greater Baltimore Committee lauds leading biotech executives Mar 19, 2008
The technology has shown promise in treating esophageal cancer and Barrett's esophagus, a condition that often progresses to esophageal cancer. Julie D. Suman won the Entrepreneurship award. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
At the Dovre Club, everyone's Irish every day Mar 18, 2008
When Nolan became ill with esophageal cancer, Brian McElhatton ran the bar and helped take care of him toward the end. So did Terry Dowd, a retired waterfront steelworker who was born and bred in the once-predominantly Irish Mission District, lived around the corner from the bar and was part of Nolan's extended Dovre Club family (Nolan was his son's godfather). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Running a special marathon in their honor Mar 15, 2008
In her application, she wrote about her father and about her grandmother Elva, who has been in remission from stomach and esophageal cancer for five years. Her own father visited Dana-Farber twice. (Shoreline Times, CT)
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WATERLOO Ricky K. Rick LeQuatte, 61, of Waterloo, died Saturday, March 8, at Allen Hospital from esophageal cancer; services 10:30 a.m. Friday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Waterloo, with burial in Koszta Cemetery, Koszta; visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hagarty-Wachcoff-Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway, 233-3393, with a 7 p.m. vigil; visitation also an hour before services Friday at the church; memorials to the family. WATERLOO Alice J. Dalziel, 100, of Waterloo, died Friday,... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Godbey Was a 'Soft Touch' Mar 15, 2008
McCoy owes much of her political career to Godbey, 73, who died of esophageal cancer at a hospital in San Angelo, Texas, on March 2. Godbey was born July 11, 1934, in Milford, Texas. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)
Sensor Necklace Records When Pill In Swallowed, And Prompts Patient When It Is Time To Take Another Mar 8, 2008 Carb Intake, Obesity Tied to Rise in Esophageal Cancers Mar 4, 2008 JOHN ALBERT WURPTS Mar 3, 2008 Bluffton pitcher finds his strength after tragedy Mar 2, 2008 Joe Redington Sr.'s 1999 obituary Feb 29, 2008 Charities lose court fight for $8m estate Feb 27, 2008 Ronald Wayne Kitterman Feb 26, 2008 Esophageal Cancer Linked to Carbs, Obesity Feb 26, 2008 Tips for savvy medical Web surfing Feb 22, 2008 Lantos' seat will likely be filled April 8 Feb 21, 2008 Man’s cycling passion turns into a way to help others Feb 19, 2008 Congressman Lantos' life one of open-mindedness, experience and heroism Feb 19, 2008 Being obese may raise cancer risk Feb 16, 2008 Bono, Pelosi Honor Lantos At D.C. Memorial Feb 15, 2008 A Singing Tribute Feb 15, 2008 * Berman set to be Taiwan's champion Feb 13, 2008 Longtime Rep. Tom Lantos dies of cancer Feb 13, 2008 Lantos dies in Washington following battle with cancer Feb 12, 2008 Congressman Tom Lantos succumbs to cancer Feb 12, 2008 Monday's Updates Feb 12, 2008 Paul Phillip Jenkins Jr. Feb 11, 2008 Pill-Sized Camera Can Be Swallowed Feb 7, 2008 Health Highlights: Jan. 27, 2008 Jan 29, 2008 Ontario secures $341 million in aerospace contracts Jan 28, 2008 Did Heath Ledger finish vocals on 'Dark Knight'? Jan 27, 2008 Terry Shurtleff Jan 27, 2008 BC Place proposes condos to fund stadium renovations Jan 27, 2008 Manitoba nurse censured over attempt to adopt patient's baby Jan 26, 2008 1st Kuwaiti woman MP sworn in Jan 26, 2008 ASGE encourages patients to see a physician if they experience symptoms suggestive of GERD Jan 26, 2008 Billboard 'Babe,' now talented S. Fla. teen Jan 25, 2008 Camera In A Pill To Check Your Insides Jan 25, 2008 Services set for Denver businessman Jan 24, 2008 Former Alberta NDP leader Barrett dies Jan 24, 2008 Vascular Disease: Majority of Device Malfunctions Occur With Off-label Use Of Biliary Stents, Study Suggests Jan 23, 2008 Lantos Endorses Speier Jan 19, 2008 Arizona Cancer Center earns world-class reputation Jan 16, 2008 Solution Sought For Black Raspberry Decline Jan 9, 2008 Blanket benefit developing once again in Traer Jan 8, 2008 Gene Therapy Can Reduce Long-term Drinking Among Rodents Jan 8, 2008 Rep. Lantos has esophagus cancer Jan 4, 2008 Congressman retiring after cancer diagnosis Jan 3, 2008 Lantos Era Ending Jan 3, 2008 BC juniors stick together for hoops, battles with cancer Dec 29, 2007 Man asks for help to buy presents for son Dec 18, 2007 City incubator attracts CryMed Dec 17, 2007 More of this story Dec 16, 2007 Christmas, the season for giving Dec 16, 2007 This Santa Is Real - But Very Secret Dec 15, 2007 Large Study Links Red, Processed Meat to Cancer Dec 12, 2007 Meat raises lung cancer risk, too, study finds Dec 11, 2007 Eating More Red, Processed Meats: Cancer Link? Dec 11, 2007 Red Meat Raises Lung and Colon Cancer Risk Dec 11, 2007 Studies show fruits, veggies reduce cancer Dec 10, 2007 Black Raspberries can Prevent Esophageal Cancer Dec 10, 2007 Fruits and raw veggies reduce the risk of cancer Dec 10, 2007 Diet And Cancer Prevention: New Evidence For The Protective Effects Of Fruits And Veggies Dec 8, 2007 Blackberries, Broccoli Sprouts Battle Cancer Dec 8, 2007 Is There An Anti-Cancer Diet? Dec 7, 2007 Fruits, vegetables fight off cancer Dec 7, 2007 Former Governors Grave Still Has No Permanent Marker Nov 27, 2007 3-D Model Of Esophageal Cancer Created Nov 21, 2007 Obesity doubles prostate cancer patients' death risk Nov 14, 2007 No bones about it: Study firmly links obesity, cancer Nov 7, 2007 Radiation Plus Chemo Quadruples Survival Time For Fatal Brain Cancer Nov 1, 2007
The device would conduct low-cost screens to prevent esophageal cancer. A fundamentally new design has created a smaller endoscope. (Science Daily)
REVIEW: 'The Appeal' By John Grisham Mar 5, 2008
The first of the lawsuits against Krane was filed and won by the Paytons on behalf of Jeanette Baker, whose husband had died of esophageal cancer and son had died of leukemia. After the award, Mary Grace and Wes Payton are aware that the case will likely be appealed and make preparations for such. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
FRIDAY, Feb. 29 (HealthDay News) -- There may be a link between rising rates of carbohydrate intake and obesity and the increasing number of esophageal cancer cases in the United States, a new study says. Researchers noted that cases of esophageal cancer increased from 300,000 in 1973 to 2 ... They also said no other studied nutrients were found to correlate with esophageal cancer rates. (MEDLINEplus)
He died at Israel Family Hospice in Ames of esophageal cancer. A celebration of his life will be held 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 119 S.W. 2nd in Ogden. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
" Kay, now 21, says he is "lucky" to not have nightmares and other post-trauma effects. A series of family crises, his father says, had prepared him for this one. At age 7, Kay watched his mom, Robin, battle esophageal cancer and lose 70 pounds before recovering three years later. Between ages 10 and 18, Kay attended the funerals of three grandparents then another one far more unexpected. His mom's twin, his favorite aunt, was 49 when she suffered a brain stem hemorrhage at dinner time and was... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
His death came after an 18-month battle with esophageal cancer. His wife, Vi, and children were with him at the end. (Anchorage Daily News)
In early 2001, he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer and began to feel hopeless and suicidal. Following his diagnosis, the Rosens - with whom Brener had maintained a close relationship for many years - began to drive him to doctor appointments, to restaurants, to visits with his friends and former clients, and to their home on Cape Cod. (Boston Globe)
Corvallis Gazette Times: Obituaries. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Cases of esophageal cancer (adenocarcinoma) in the U.S. have risen in recent decades from 300,000 cases in 1973 to 2 ... Carbohydrates were also unique in that no other studied nutrients were found to correlate with esophageal cancer rates ... The causes of esophageal cancer remain largely unknown. (Newsmax)
a health columnist for the New York Times, found it useful to specifically search for review articles on pubmed when she was looking for treatments for her mother's esophageal cancer. Review articles give an overview of the latest research on a particular subject. (CNN)
Lantos himself, then struggling with esophageal cancer, endorsed Speier in January. Speier is so far the only declared candidate for the office. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
The event can be emotional at times for Zbiek, who also lost his mother to a brain tumor in 1995 and his father to esophageal cancer this year. Paul will usually break down from exhaustion. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Congressman Lantos died after a relatively short battle with esophageal cancer. I never met him during the days I was at the Capitol Building. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
In men, an average 15 kilogram weight gain increased the risk of esophageal cancer by 52 per cent, thyroid cancer by 33 per cent, and colon and kidney cancers each by 24 per cent, the research found. Get personalised news stories on mobile. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Lantos, 80, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in late December, announced he would not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives on Jan. 2, but had committed to serving the rest of his 14th term through December, spokeswoman Lynne Weil said. Lantos, D-San Mateo/San Francisco, was the only Holocaust survivor to be elected to Congress and served as a senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (NBC 11, CA)
of esophageal cancer, ending a 27-year tenure in Congress in which he rose to become chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice called the 14-term lawmaker "a true American hero" for his passionate advocacy for the downtrodden. (San Francisco Chronicle)
With the death of Lantos, 80, of esophageal cancer on Monday, Congress lost one of its greatest champions of Taiwan, but Washington observers said that Berman would fit the role well. While the appointment will be up to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the House leadership, Berman is the next in line under the House leadership rules and was immediately named as acting committee chairman. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tom Lantos, the only Holocaust survivor elected to Congress and for 27 years a champion of human rights as representative for a district stretching from San Francisco's west side to San Carlos, died today of complications from esophageal cancer, his office said. He was 80. (San Francisco Chronicle)
In December, Lantos said he was being treated for esophageal cancer and on Jan. 2 he announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives. Lantos was the only survivor of the Holocaust ever to serve in Congress. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Lantos, 80, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in late December. Lantos on Jan. 2 announced he would not seek reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives, but had committed to serving the rest of his 14th term through December, spokeswoman Lynne Weil said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Tributes are pouring in for longtime San Mateo Congressman Tom Lantos, who died early this morning after a brief battle with esophageal cancer ... Quoting from a statement from his website: "Today he was surrounded by his wife, two daughters, and many of his 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. After being diagnosed with esophageal cancer in late December, Lantos announced on January 2 that he would not seek reelection.He said at the time, "It is only in the United States that a... (NBC 11, CA)
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The device is aimed at detecting early signs of esophageal cancer, which is the fastest growing cancer in the United States. In addition to its size, the main advantage of this invention is its cost a few hundred dollars compared to more than $5,000 for the standard scope. (ABC News -- Wire)
Camera in Pill Detects Signs of Esophageal Cancer. A tiny camera that fits inside a pill that can be swallowed to assess people for warning signs of esophageal cancer has been developed by University of Washington researchers ... Its first use to scan for signs of esophageal cancer in a human will be reported in an upcoming issue of the journal IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. (U.S. News & World Report)
Scientists have developed a tiny camera that fits inside a pill, with the goal of allowing patients who swallow it to be assessed for warning signs of esophageal cancer. Dark crime saga No Country Old Men added yet another notch to its awards season belt, picking up the top film honour at the glitzy Screen Actors Guild Awards gala in Los Angeles Sunday night. (CBC Ottawa)
Yet, my dear husband died of Esophageal Cancer at the age of 55 and we knew and planned for his passing by enjoying our lives together. If you or anyone you know has heartburn and/or reflux, a simple endoscopy procedure can show if cancer might be on your horizon. (Entertainment Weekly)
Terry Donald Shurtleff died Jan. 6, 2008, following a short battle with esophageal cancer. At the time of his death, he was surrounded by his family in the home he build on Long Lake near Willow. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Scientists have developed a tiny camera that fits inside a pill, with the goal of allowing patients who swallow it to be assessed for warning signs of esophageal cancer. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has ordered a group of ABC Television stations to pay a $1. (CBC British Columbia)
Manitoba nurse censured over attempt to adopt patient's baby. Manitoba nurse censured over attempt to adopt patient's baby. (CBC Manitoba)
Scientists have developed a tiny camera that fits inside a pill, with the goal of allowing patients who swallow it to be assessed for warning signs of esophageal cancer. Venerable film critic Roger Ebert is recovering after another bout of surgery, his lawyer said on Friday. (Yahoo News -- Kuwait)
Complications of acid reflux can include dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), regurgitation, and an increased risk of esophageal cancer ... In addition, these symptoms may be indicative of esophageal cancer. (EurekAlert!)
Billboard 'Babe,' now talented S. Fla. 30-day news archives. (Florida Today)
Such a device could find warning signs of esophageal cancer, the fastest growing cancer in the United States ... Its first use on a human, scanning for early signs of esophageal cancer, will be reported in IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering ... In the past 30 years diagnoses of esophageal cancer have more than tripled. (Science Daily)
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday for legendary Denver businessman Jack B. Weil, who died Tuesday from esophageal cancer ... He was diagnosed with esophageal cancer after a routine physical in May. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Barrett suffered from esophageal cancer since late 2006. She'd bested non-Hodgkins lymphoma earlier in life, but last November was told by doctors she had perhaps six months to live, said Martin. (Canoe.ca)
21, 2006) An anti-reflux valve developed to help esophageal cancer patients also has been shown to help those with bile duct obstruction, according to Kulwinder S. Dua, M.D., a research physician at the ... 30, 2007) An anti-reflux valve developed to help esophageal cancer patients also has been shown to help those with bile duct obstruction, according to research physicians. (Science Daily)
But when Lantos announced he had esophageal cancer Jan. 2, Speier sought to patch up their relationship. She called Lantos' home to express her concern for his health and put out a statement praising his 27 years of service in Congress. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
In a November 2007 press release, the center s director, Dr. David Alberts, commended Dr. Eugene Gerner and his research colleagues for developing one of the top five research programs in the country for the prevention and treatment of colon, pancreatic and esophageal cancers ... Research administrator Kim Nikolini said in the center s focus on pancreatic, colon and esophageal cancer there s a strong research to clinic focus and researchers have already developed two new drugs and five patents. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
30, 2001) A cup of black raspberries a day may help keep esophageal cancer at bay. Researchers found evidence in rats that black raspberries may both prevent the onset of esophageal cancer as well as inhibit. (Science Daily)
Return the Favor began after Cindy Forbes, organizer Pat McKinney's sister, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Forbes received a quilt and determined the idea of thoughtful giving should continue. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
31, 2007) Esophageal cancer is a global health problem. A new study found that alcohol dehydrogenase 2 (ADH2) and aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) genotypes are associated with esophageal cancer risk in. (Science Daily)
Lantos has esophageal cancer, will retire. He is the only Holocaust survivor elected to Congress. (MSNBC -- Politics)
In a statement released by his office, the 79-year-old lawmaker said routine medical tests showed he has esophageal cancer. "In view of this development and the treatment it will require, I will not seek re-election," he said. (CNN)
Esophageal cancer is a rare and often-fatal illness, but Venook said the treatments are improving and could allow Lantos to serve out his term. "When you think that Chief Justice (William) Rehnquist had a tracheotomy for his thyroid cancer and he was still sitting on the court, and (Pennsylvania Sen.) Arlen Specter underwent chemotherapy and stayed in the Senate, it's likely that Tom Lantos can serve in the Congress," Venook said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pokorny s father, Mark, learned he had esophageal cancer near the end of last basketball season. Recently, he received more bad news. (Montana Standard, MT)
A 37-year-old man with stage IV esophageal cancer has become depressed that he cannot buy gifts for his son during what he expects will be his last Christmas season. "He has a son that he is very close to; he has always been able to provide for him at Christmas," a case worker wrote to the Empty Stocking Fund. (The St. Augustine Record)
CryMed is working with Dr. Mark Johnston of the National Naval Medical Center to develop a patented device using low-pressure liquid nitrogen to treat patients with Barrett's Esophagus, an ailment believed to be a precursor to esophageal cancer. CryMed President Tim Askew said in a news release CryMed's technology is "moving rapidly toward commercialization.". (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
In 1993, Richmond Memorial took over Vetter s practice when Vetter found out he had esophageal cancer. Then, Richmond Memorial was bought by FirstHealth. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
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Stewart died last year of esophageal cancer. And on his death bed, a dear friend promised to not let Secret Santa die with him. (CBS News)
People who ate the most red were 25 percent more likely to be diagnosed with bowel, liver, lung and esophageal cancer during the eight-year study, compared to those who consumed small amounts of this type of meat. The researchers also found that people who ate the most processed meats, including bacon, ham and lunch meat, had a 20 percent higher risk of colorectal cancer and a 16 percent higher risk of lung cancer. (Fox News)
It also shows that people who eat a lot of meat have a higher risk of liver and esophageal cancer and that men raise their risk of pancreatic cancer by eating red meat. "A decrease in the consumption of red and processed meat could reduce the incidence of cancer at multiple sites," Dr. Amanda Cross and colleagues at the U.S. National Cancer Institute wrote in their report, published in the Public Library of Science journal PLoS Medicine. (Scientific American)
People whose red meat intake was in the top fifth of the range of intakes recorded in the study had an increased risk of developing colorectal, liver, lung and esophageal cancer when compared to people in the lowest fifth of consumption ... In a new study, people whose red meat intake was in the top fifth of the range of intakes recorded in the study had an increased risk of developing colorectal, liver, lung and esophageal cancer when compared to people in the lowest fifth of consumption. (Science Daily)
People whose red meat intake was in the top fifth of the range of intakes recorded in the study had an increased risk of developing colorectal, liver, lung and esophageal cancer when compared to people in the lowest fifth of consumption. People in the highest fifth of processed meat intake had an increased risk of developing colorectal and lung cancer. (Newsmax)
In a third study, a team at Ohio State University fed blackberries, sometimes called blackcaps, to patients with conditions leading to esophageal cancer. Researchers fed 32 grams of black raspberries to women and 45 grams to men every day for six months. (Xinhuanet, China)
Presenting their findings on cancer prevention at the American Association for Cancer Researchs Sixth Annual International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, researchers from the Ohio State University suggest that black raspberries may protect against esophageal cancer. The propose that the fruit may thwart the disease by reducing oxidative stress in patients with Barretts esophagus (BE), a pre-cancerous condition that usually arises due to... (MedIndia)
Studies have shown that isothiocyanates help to prevent lung cancer and esophageal cancer and also lower the risk of other cancers, including gastrointestinal cancer ... In another study from a team at Ohio State University patients with a condition known as Barrett's esophagus which often leads to esophageal cancer, were given black raspberries, also called blackberries or blackcaps, which are also rich in cancer-fighting compounds. (News-Medical.net)
Black raspberries may protect against esophageal cancer by reducing oxidative stress in patients with Barrett's esophagus (BE), a pre-cancerous condition that usually arises due to gastroesophageal reflux disease, report researchers at The Ohio State University ... EAC is a deadly cancer with a 15 percent five-year survival rate; an estimated 14,000 people will die from esophageal cancer in the U.S. in 2007. (Science Daily)
In the first study, Ohio State University researchers found black raspberries may protect against esophageal cancer by reducing the oxidative stress that results from Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition usually caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease ... People with Barrett's esophagus typically are 30 to 40 times more likely to develop esophageal cancer, which has a poor five-year survival rate of 15 percent. (MEDLINEplus)
On the most recent "A" list: black raspberries for warding off esophageal cancer and raw cruciferous vegetables like broccoli for preventing bladder cancer ... Black Raspberries May Reduce Esophageal Cancer Risk ... Those with the conditionhave a 30 to 40 times higher risk of getting esophageal cancer, Kresty says. (CBS News)
Continuing research at Ohio State University shows black raspberries may protect against esophageal cancer. The studies done on lab animals show the black raspberries appear to reduce oxidative stress associated with Barretts esophagus, which is a precancerous condition. (WWBT)
She died on Sept. 13, 2006, of esophageal cancer. Richards was 73. (KWTX.com, TX)
21, 2007) A team of scientists led by Dr. Anil Rustgi (UPenn) presents an innovative new model of esophageal cancer, which holds great promise as an experimental platform to investigate the etiology and possible treatment of this devastating disease ... There are 2 main types of esophageal cancer: squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma ... 27, 2007) By looking at proteins expressed in esophageal cancer cells, scientists have determined new ways to detect and follow the progression of this... (Science Daily)
Obesity doubles prostate cancer patients' death risk - The Money Times. Obesity doubles prostate cancer patients' death risk. (The Money Times)
But for endometrial and esophageal cancer, about half of all cases are caused by excess body fat. Reeves and Thun both noted that many more cases of cancer in the U.S. are likely to be caused by excess weight, because obesity is a bigger problem on this side of the pond. (Chicago Tribune)
(May 10, 1999) A combination of radiation and chemotherapy lengthens the life of esophageal cancer patients - and, for some, may add many years of life, according to a new, long-term study reported by a NYU Medical. (May 25, 2001) Physicians at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center are the first in the world to treat a brain tumor patient with the newly FDA-approved GliaSite Radiation Therapy System (RTS). (Science Daily)
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