Fundraising continues for dog park Aug 13, 2010
Kringen was diagnosed with brain cancer. The change of the words on the front connects the fundraising to the dog park and eliminates the word "sucks" so children can wear them to school, Krueger said. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
'Magnetic' Solution to Identify and Kill Tumors Aug 11, 2010
3, 2010) Tiny particles of iron oxide could become tools for simultaneous tumor imaging and treatment, because of their magnetic properties and toxic effects against brain cancer cells. In mice, researchers. (Science Daily)
- Ultrasound, magnet may fight cancer Aug 11, 2010
Wei said temozolomide X the leading treatment for the most common form of brain cancer X was administered orally but the amount getting into the brain or the site of the tumor was too low ... Brain cancer drugs can also be injected, but usually in huge doses to ensure that adequate concentrations reach affected areas ... Demand for more effective, less invasive brain cancer treatments has gained urgency in recent years because cancer patients are being kept alive longer, which means chances of... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Former Showtime Sports Exec Larkin Dies Aug 10, 2010
Veteran TV Boxing Boxing Exec Succumbs To Brain Cancer. by R. Thomas Umstead -- Multichannel News, 8/9/2010 7:43:31 PM. (Multichannel News)
Larkin, father of Showtime boxing, dies from brain cancer Aug 10, 2010
By Bob Velin, USA TODAY Jay Larkin, a highly successful television executive who was instrumental in the development of the boxing franchise at Showtime in the 1980s Showtime Championship Boxing died Monday following a long battle with brain cancer. He was 59. (USA Today -- Sports)
5,300 cyclists take off on Pan-Mass ride Aug 8, 2010
Kerry, who had surgery for prostate cancer in 2003, dedicated his ride to the memory of Senator Edward M. Kennedy, who died of brain cancer last year, and to his wife, Teresa Heinz-Kerry, who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer, he said in an interview. Rider turnouts beat the Pan-Mass goal of 5,200 people, and volunteers surpassed 3,000. (Boston Globe)
For Kerry, ride challenge is personal Aug 7, 2010
WASHINGTON It was nearly one year ago that Senator John Kerry witnessed the final days of his friend and colleague, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, as the legendary lawmaker fought a losing battle with brain cancer. Kerry himself was diagnosed eight years ago with prostate cancer, a disease that killed his father. (Boston Globe)
Faith guides student in face of death Aug 7, 2010
Evan, who had brain cancer, died in March. He was 16. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Gamma knife for surgery sans scalpel Aug 6, 2010
An international team has carried out the treatment at Macquarie University Hospital in Sydney, using the Gamma Knife for treating brain cancer and a range of other brain-related disorders ... In what's claimed to be probably the first scalpel-free surgery, Australian scientists have used a "gamma knife" - a non-invasive neurosurgical tool - to treat a brain cancer patient. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Julie's Run at the Farm set for Aug. 19 Aug 6, 2010
The annual run is held in memory of former Romeo track and cross country standout Julie (Pihlaja) Korb, an academic all-state 1995 graduate who died of brain cancer in 2003. Proceeds from the event annually go toward a $500 scholarship in her name to a Romeo High School girls track athlete who displays leadership, scholarship, and competitive spirit -- traits that Korb possessed. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
Pfeil Named Assistant Men's Soccer Coach Aug 6, 2010
The team had dedicated its season to the memory of former head coach Scott Alexander who died after a battle with brain cancer in March 2007. An active member of promoting the growth of soccer in the state, Pfeil served as a founding board member of the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown and worked for more than three years as a programs coordinator for Montgomery Soccer, Inc., one of the largest youth soccer organizations in the United States. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Portland, Arcata look at cell-phone radiation Aug 5, 2010
A study released in May by the International Agency for Research on Cancer found no link between mobile-phone use and brain cancer. Still, Christopher Wild, director of the Lyon, France-based agency, said further investigation is merited. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Fluorescent Probe for Oral Cancer Aug 5, 2010
"There's a lot out there about breast, prostate and brain cancer, but people are not so aware about oral cancer and its devastating consequences," said Laura Marcu, a professor of biomedical engineering at UC Davis. "People don't think to look for it, and there isn't any routine screening.". (Science Daily)
'Designer Protein' Opens New Door in Cancer Research Aug 5, 2010
4, 2010) A major breakthrough in how to target and destroy the most malignant and aggressive brain cancer cells has been made by researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center ... 9, 2009) In an advance toward better treatments for the most serious form of brain cancer, scientists in Illinois are reporting development of the first nanoparticles that seek out and destroy brain cancer ... 12, 2009) Researchers find that the STAT3 gene regulates the growth of cancer stem cells in the... (Science Daily)
"Jumping Genes" Make Each Person Unique Aug 5, 2010
When they looked at brain and lung tumors, Devine's team found transposons seem to be especially busy in lung cancer but not brain cancer. One of the many next steps will be to understand why this is. (MEDLINEplus)
Girl sells jeans in friends honor Aug 5, 2010
The news came as a shock to Glick and Jessica, especially since Jessica had been in remission from a rare form of brain cancer in 2006 when the girls first met at Berry Middle School. Glick said, In July of 2008, she was diagnosed with leukemia. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Marijuana may not Cause Cancer, Acc... Aug 5, 2010
Aside from cancer of the mouth, head, and neck, speculation may revolve around the fear that marijuana can cause brain cancer ... An additional 2004 study published in Cancer Research indicated that by killing malignant cells, the cannabinoids in marijuana actually provide an effective treatment to brain cancer when chemotherapy and other methods fail (as cited in More cancer fighters, 2004). (Suite101.com)
WFU researchers make cancer discovery Aug 4, 2010
Researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center have made a major breakthrough in how to target and destroy the most malignant and aggressive brain cancer cells. An announcement from the medical center said scientists have identified a way to target and destroy Glioblastoma multiforme, or GBM, cells without harming healthy cells. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Fruit-smashing Gallagher's content too salty for some County fair manager defends profanity-laced free show on opening night Aug 4, 2010
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Iron oxide nanoparticles becoming tools for brain tumor imaging and treatment Aug 3, 2010
Tiny particles of iron oxide could become tools for simultaneous tumor imaging and treatment, because of their magnetic properties and toxic effects against brain cancer cells ... Hadjipanayis and his team plan to translate the use of bioconjugated iron-oxide nanoparticles for use in canine brain tumor models at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and into a human clinical trial for patients suffering from brain cancer. (EurekAlert!)
MethylGene Reports Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results and Provides Clinical Update for MGCD265 Jul 31, 2010
Another patient with metastatic medulloblastoma (an aggressive form of brain cancer) experienced stable disease and was on study for approximately six cycles. The Company's current goal for all MGCD265 trials is to identify a recommended Phase II dose and schedule in preparation for a randomized, placebo-control, double-blind MGCD265 Phase II trial (Trial 104) in refractory NSCLC patients with the selected comparator agent (erlotinib or docetaxel). (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
More Coverage: Lafayette News Stand Jul 31, 2010
The event continued its tradition of success, which includes raising more than $1 million for pediatric brain cancer research and awareness. Founded by Lafayette defensive coordinator John Loose and his wife Marianne, the organization was named after their 13-year-old daughter who has endured multiple brain and spinal cord tumors since she was just nine months old. (Goleopards.com)
Marsha Daily Boyes (1961-2010) Jul 29, 2010
after struggling nearly two years with brain cancer. She had just celebrated her 49th birthday. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
How To Find A Speech-Language Thera... Jul 29, 2010
Adult onset disorders often resulting from neurological impairments are treated by the SLP/SLT. Cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), commonly known as stroke, , amyotropic lateral schlerosis (ALS), Parkinson's disease and brain cancer are a few of those disorders. These individuals may suffer from aphasia, cognitive impairments, and/or (swallowing) disorders. (Suite101.com)
Plans for Kennedy Senate Institute Unveiled Jul 29, 2010
A centerpiece will be a replica of the Senate chamber where Kennedy served for 47 years until his death of brain cancer in August. The institute's president and CEO, Peter Meade, says Kennedy envisioned a facility where visitors, especially students, could learn the history of the Senate and participate in mock debates. (Newsmax)
Bram steps down as Suburban Temple rabbi (2) Jul 26, 2010
Published: Friday, July 23, 2010 1:09 AM EDT Rabbi Eric Bram has stepped down as spiritual leader of Suburban Temple-Kol Ami to continue his treatment for brain cancer, according to a July 21 press release from the Reform synagogue. Bram, 52, has been named rabbi emeritus while the temple s search for an interim rabbi is already underway. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Starve a Cancer: Calorie Restriction as an Anti-Invasive Therapy for Malignant Brain Cancer Jul 26, 2010
ScienceDaily (July 25, 2010) Researchers at Boston College have found that reducing calorie intake can restrict the growth and spread of brain cancer ... Writing in ASN NEURO, Laura Shelton and colleagues report success with mice suffering from glioblastoma multiforme, the most aggressive and invasive form of primary human brain cancer ... Calorie restriction as an anti-invasive therapy for malignant brain cancer in the VM mouse. (Science Daily)
Terminally ill Jupiter Farms woman behind on home loan alleges collector taunted, harassed her Jul 26, 2010
A Palm Beach County woman diagnosed with terminal brain cancer is suing her home loan servicer following what she said were relentless harassing phone calls that further harmed her health when she fell behind on payments ... Bill So they bought a home, refinanced, took 175k out in cash, partied like it was 1999, she snorted blow cut with hexachlorine, got brain cancer, and wants to live rent free. (The Palm Beach Post)
Tumbleweeds and Ice Jul 26, 2010
In October of 2008, she was diagnosed with Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), which is the most aggressive type of brain cancer. "When I found out I was sick, I wanted to put the story in a book to be bound as a gift, so that when anyone felt bad we could look through it and smile," she said. (Odessa American, TX)
Nanoparticles as Destructive Beacons to Zap Tumors Jul 24, 2010
9, 2009) In an advance toward better treatments for the most serious form of brain cancer, scientists in Illinois are reporting development of the first nanoparticles that seek out and destroy brain cancer. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Irradiating stem cell niche doubles survival in brain cancer patients Jul 24, 2010
Pajonk said the study, published today in the early online edition of the journal BMC Cancer, could result in changes in the way radiation therapy is given to patients with these deadly brain cancers ... In this case, Pajonk said the neural stem cell niche, called the periventricular region of the brain, may also be harboring stem cells that have transformed into brain cancer stem cells ... Pajonk theorizes that the brain cancer stem cells in the patients whose niches were irradiated with higher... (EurekAlert!)
Experts Veto Avastin As Breast Cancer Drug Jul 23, 2010
Avastin is also approved for colon, lung, kidney and brain cancer. The panel's ruling only pertains to Avastin's use in breast cancer. (KERO 23, CA)
Soil tests show no links to Acreage cancer cases Jul 23, 2010
Results from recent soil tests show no significant pollution and no contaminants known to be linked to brain cancer, state officials said Wednesday ... "There are no known associations of these well-studied contaminants with brain cancer," Florida Environmental Health Director Lisa Conti said during a Wednesday phone call with legislators ... But it's linked to bladder, lung, skin, kidney, liver and prostate cancer - not brain cancer. (The Palm Beach Post)
FDA Advisers Say Avastin Shouldn't Be Used for Breast Cancer Jul 22, 2010
The drug is also approved for lung, colon, kidney and brain cancer, the Associated Press reported. The 13 experts convened by the FDA voted unanimously that the drug's side effects and risks outweighed benefits when used with conventional chemotherapy. (MEDLINEplus)
Acreage homes 'safe for families,' state environmental official says as soil tests find no link to cancer cluster Jul 22, 2010
Results from recent soil tests show no significant pollution and no contaminants known to be linked to brain cancer, state officials said today ... There are no known associations of these well-studied contaminants with brain cancer, Florida Environmental Health Director Lisa Conti said during a phone call today with legislators ... But it s linked to bladder, lung, skin, kidney, liver and prostate cancer not brain cancer. (The Palm Beach Post)
Asthma and Eczema Sufferers Have a Lower Risk of Developing a Cancer, Study Finds Jul 21, 2010
10, 2007) People with a history of allergies and related diseases have nearly a third lower risk of developing a certain brain cancer than those without the condition. Atopic diseases, which include asthma. (Science Daily)
Promising Breast Cancer Drug Fails FDA Test Jul 21, 2010
Avastin is also approved for colon, lung, kidney and brain cancer. The drug was Roche's top-selling cancer treatment last year with global sales of $5. (KIRO TV, WA)
Not miraculous, just good luck Jul 20, 2010
Just because so-called miracle recipient Kathleen Evans recovered from lung and brain cancer, and she also prayed to Mary MacKillop, does not mean that one thing led to another. By the same logic, I could claim that wearing blue socks brings prosperity since I found $2 behind the couch this morning. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
How Technology May Improve Treatment for Children With Brain Cancer Jul 20, 2010
ScienceDaily (July 18, 2010) A study presented at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) shows that children with brain tumors who undergo radiation therapy (the application of X-rays to kill cancerous cells and shrink tumors) may benefit from a technique known as "intensity modulated arc therapy" or IMAT.. This technique relies upon new features on the latest generation of X-ray therapy equipment that allow X-ray sources to be continuously rotated... (Science Daily)
Rehabbing Meche tosses simulated game Jul 20, 2010
KANSAS CITY -- The Head for the Cure Foundation, dedicated to raising awareness and funding for brain cancer research, will begin its summer activities with a group night at Kauffman Stadium ... The Royals lost manager Dick Howser and former bullpen ace Dan Quisenberry to brain cancer. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Discovery Suggests Possible Treatment Strategy for Aggressive Leukemias Jul 20, 2010
This same molecular pathway may also be related to other aggressive leukemias, as well as solid tumors like glioblastoma (a severe form of brain cancer) and breast cancer. With collaborators at other institutions, the Duke team looked at 120 human specimens from patients representing different phases of CML progression. (Science Daily)
Nokia Siemens buys Motorola networks Jul 20, 2010
The frustratingly unresolved debate erupted again this week with the release of a $24 million U.N. study spanning a decade and covering 13 nations that suggests frequent cell phone use may increase the chances of developing rare but deadly form of brain cancer ... The researchers refused to rule out that cell phone use causes brain cancer but wouldn't say it does either. (Salon)
Does the Existing Standard of Care Supply Energy Sources to Brain Tumor Cells? Jul 19, 2010
ScienceDaily (July 18, 2010) The medical standard of care -- comprised of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy -- for the most common form of brain cancer triggers a number of biological responses that may actually feed the energy metabolism that supports the disease, according to Boston College researchers writing in the journal Lancet Oncology ... Just three percent of patients afflicted with the fast-moving brain cancer survive 36 months ... By regulating glucose availability while... (Science Daily)
Raising cancer awareness, one pedal at a time Jul 18, 2010
Anne Feeley founded Brains on Bikes in 2009 after recovering from brain cancer ... Washington (CNN) -- When Anne Feeley was diagnosed in April 2006 with an aggressive form of brain cancer, doctors told her to prepare for the worst ... "There have been three treatments [developed] in 35 years. ... I want to change that.--Anne Feeley RELATED TOPICS On April 9, Feeley, 55, with the support of loved ones, set out on her bike from San Francisco, California, on a cross-country trip aimed at educating... (CNN -- Health)
Carlsbad City Treasurer Found Dead Jul 17, 2010
Harold McSherry Was Suffering From Brain Cancer ... An autopsy determined that McSherry, who was suffering from brain cancer, committed suicide by putting plastic bags over his head and inhaling nitrogen gas, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
FDA: Studies Show Breast Cancer Drug Fails To Slow Tumors Jul 17, 2010
The FDA has also approved Avastin for colon, lung, kidney and brain cancer. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Facts belie GOP fear-mongering about coming Medicare cuts Jul 17, 2010
Ted Kennedy had to make a surprise appearance on the Senate floor amid his battle with brain cancer to cast the deciding vote to override a pay cut of over 10 percent. His vote was needed because Republicans apparently had no qualms about significantly reducing the pay of the doctors who serve our nation's senior citizens. (Juneau Empire)
- Sport Briefs Jul 16, 2010
The foundation aims to channel funds into research, particularly into brain cancer, the condition that Ballesteros was diagnosed with in 2008. MOTOGP Rossi set to return to track. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Medal of Honor hero Vernon Baker dies at 90 Jul 16, 2010
Baker died Tuesday of complications of brain cancer, Benewah County coroner and funeral home owner Ron Hodge said ... Hodge said Baker continued to battle brain cancer over the next years, and he recently began receiving hospice care at his home. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Carlsbad city treasurer's death ruled suicide Jul 16, 2010
Sources said McSherry, 59, was suffering from brain cancer and had been in pain. He had been dead for some time when police officers found him after his son requested a welfare check. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Vernon Baker, 90; Medal of Honor recipient for WWII heroism Jul 15, 2010
The cause was complications of brain cancer, said Ron Hodge, owner of the Hodge Funeral Home in St. Maries. I was a soldier and I had a job to do, Mr. Baker said after receiving the Medal of Honor, the nation s highest award for bravery, from President Clinton in a White House ceremony on Jan. 13, 1997. (Boston Globe)
Daly off to rousing start at British Open Jul 15, 2010
The money went to Seve Ballesteros' foundation, honoring the former champion who's battling brain cancer. Australia's Mathew Goggin in action on the third hole during the first round of the British Open Golf Championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, Thursday, July 15, 2010. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Framingham’s Kevin Bradley returns to slo-pitch in spite of his ongoing battle with brain cancer Jul 15, 2010
Framingham s Kevin Bradley returns to slo-pitch in spite of his ongoing battle with brain cancer - The Boston Globe ... Friends and family help lift the sagging spirits of a Framingham man who s battling brain cancer by getting him on the diamond again ... He d been pitching in slo-pitch leagues since he was 18, but the brain cancer forced him to give up the game. (Boston Globe)
UTSA wins major funding for heart disease, cancer research Jul 14, 2010
These molecules have the potential to treat heart disease and brain cancer ... In the area of brain cancer, Frantz s research involves discovering new molecules that will turn cancerous stem cells into normal benign neurons. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
EXPERTS: No strong evidence that cellphones are brain tumor risk Jul 14, 2010
Most research on cellphones has focused on brain cancers because people hold their phones close to their heads, Inskip says ... Rates of brain cancer have remained virtually unchanged in the U.S., in spite of the massive increase in cellphone use, Inskip says ... About 22,070 new cases of brain cancer were diagnosed in the U.S. in 2009, along with 12,920 deaths. (USA Today -- Money)
Family Wonders If Ft. Detrick Is Responsible For Cancer Cases Jul 13, 2010
The , named in honor of the sister who died of brain cancer, is now compiling information about cancer cases near the military facility. It is soliciting stories on Saturday ata 4 p.m. meeting at the Morningside Inn on McKaig Road. (W-USA News, DC)
Neural Stem Cells Attack Glioblastoma Cells Jul 10, 2010
12, 2009) Researchers find that the STAT3 gene regulates the growth of cancer stem cells in the brain cancer Glioblastoma multiforme ... 31, 2007) A drug that shuts down a critical cell-signaling pathway in the most common and aggressive type of adult brain cancer successfully kills cancer stem cells thought to fuel tumor growth and help. (Science Daily)
High-tech gadgetsare dumbing us down Jul 10, 2010
A recent Swedish study, also cited in Prevention, suggests that "if you started using a cell phone as a teen, you have a five times greater risk of brain cancer than those who started as an adult.". The internet also has been under recent fire. (NJ.com -- Times)
Stress of an Enriched Environment Might Curb Cancer Growth; Effect Linked to a Brain-Fat-Hormone Pathway Jul 9, 2010
ScienceDaily (July 8, 2010) Living in an environment rich with physical, mental and social stimulation -- a setting that causes mild stress -- might by itself curb cancer growth, according to a new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center -- Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. The animal study, published in the July 9 issue of the journal Cell, also shows how this effect happens and that it might have therapeutic use. (Science Daily)
Genetically Reprogrammed HSV Given Systemically Shrinks Distant Sarcomas Jul 9, 2010
18, 2007) Researchers in Germany have hidden vaccine-grade measles virus inside artificially generated blood cells in order to devise a search-and-destroy therapy for human brain cancer that can't be "seen" by. . (Science Daily)
7/9/09: Massachusetts is 1st to fight US marriage law Jul 9, 2010
Coakley has been mentioned as a possible successor to Senator Edward M. Kennedy if he is unable to finish his term because of brain cancer, and to Governor Deval Patrick if he changes his mind and decides not to seek reelection. Coakley s stand appeals to liberals generally, and it appeals to the gay community specifically, said Dennis Hale, a political science professor at Boston College. (Boston Globe)
Fighting cancer with cars, planes Jul 9, 2010
After she was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2001, the cost of treatment crippled her financially. Unable to work, she lost her home and her car. (CNN -- US)
Thomas Federico, lawyer, youth soccer coach; at 52 Jul 9, 2010
Thomas C. Federico, an award-winning defense lawyer, died June 28 of complications of brain cancer at Wayside Hospice in Wayland. He was 52. (Boston Globe)
St. Vincent De Paul still in need of a/c & fans Jul 8, 2010
Jones had just turned 62, lives alone, and has survived some incredible health challenges including brain cancer. "I have a heart condition and so the air conditioning really helps me cope in the house," Jones said. (FOX19.com, OH)
Arlie L. Jensen Jul 8, 2010
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