Cancer
50,000 leap in child smoking: report
Mar 22, 2013 04:16 EDT
Around 207,000 children aged 11 to 15 took up smoking in 2011, a rise of 50,000 on the previous year, Cancer Research UK figures released on Friday showed.
Parental concerns rise over HPV vaccine: study
Mar 18, 2013 08:22 EDT
A growing number of US parents oppose doctors' recommendations to vaccinate teenage girls against human papillomavirus (HPV), the main cause of cervical cancer, a study said Monday.
Never-ending ordeal for Romanian cancer patients
Mar 15, 2013 15:13 EDT
"Fighting cancer is a daily battle," says Camelia Dima, whose daughter suffers from a malignant tumour. But in Romania, long waiting lists and a shortage of drugs make the fight even harder.
FDA studying possible cancer risk of anti-diabetes drugs
Mar 15, 2013 10:09 EDT
The US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it was reviewing results of unpublished studies hinting at higher risks of ulcers and pancreatic cancer for users of certain anti-diabetes drugs.
Science unravels tapeworm DNA
Mar 13, 2013 14:54 EDT
Scientists said Wednesday they had unravelled the genetic code of the tapeworm, unearthing data that should lead to more efficient drugs against the dangerous intestinal parasite.
Activists fault WHO report on Fukushima radiation
Mar 11, 2013 18:02 EDT
Activist physicians on Monday accused the World Health Organization of downplaying the health impact of nuclear fallout from the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Barca ready for tactical "revolution"
Mar 11, 2013 14:48 EDT
Barcelona assistant coach Jordi Roura said on Monday his team were ready to "revolutionise" their tactics as they look to overturn a 2-0 first leg defeat in Tuesday's Champions League return against AC Milan.
Venezuela, China vow deeper ties after Chavez death
Mar 09, 2013 17:33 EST
Venezuela's new acting president, Nicolas Maduro, held talks with a Chinese delegation on Saturday and the two sides vowed to deepen strategic relations in honor of late leader Hugo Chavez.
Black Sabbath guitarist writes Armenia Eurovision song
Mar 07, 2013 13:04 EST
The guitarist of British rock band Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi, has composed the music for Armenia's entry to this year's Eurovision song contest, the performers said Thursday.
Venezuela's Chavez dies, ending an era
Mar 06, 2013 03:33 EST
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez lost his battle with cancer Tuesday, his death silencing the leading voice of the Latin American left and putting the oil-rich nation on a path to early elections.
Venezuela's Chavez dies, armed forces deployed
Mar 05, 2013 22:48 EST
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez lost his battle with cancer, his death silencing the leading voice of the Latin American left and putting the oil-rich nation on a path to early elections.
Venezuela's Chavez dies at 58
Mar 05, 2013 17:15 EST
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez lost his battle with cancer Tuesday, silencing the leading voice of the Latin American left and plunging his divided oil-rich nation into an uncertain future.
Venezuela accuses 'enemies' of causing Chavez cancer
Mar 05, 2013 16:19 EST
Venezuela on Tuesday accused its enemies of causing ailing President Hugo Chavez's cancer and expelled two US military officers for an alleged plot to destabilize the nation.
Venezuela govt, military hold talks as Chavez worsens
Mar 05, 2013 12:25 EST
Venezuela's top civilian and military officials met at the presidential palace on Tuesday after the government announced that cancer-stricken President Hugo Chavez had taken a turn for the worse, according to state-run television.
Venezuela on tenterhooks as Chavez health worsens
Mar 05, 2013 10:35 EST
Venezuela plunged deeper into an uncertain future on Tuesday as cancer-stricken President Hugo Chavez took a turn for the worse, hit by a severe infection and breathing problems.
Chavez suffers new 'severe infection'
Mar 05, 2013 08:50 EST
The condition of cancer-stricken Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has worsened as the leftist leader suffers from a new and severe infection and his breathing has become more difficult, the government said.
Wladimir Klitschko puts titles on line against Pianeta
Mar 05, 2013 07:04 EST
World heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko will defend his four belts against cancer survivor Francesco Pianeta on May 4 in Mannheim, Germany, Klitschko's management has announced.
Venezuela's Chavez suffers new 'severe infection'
Mar 05, 2013 06:03 EST
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is suffering from a severe infection and his breathing has worsened during chemotherapy, putting him in a "very delicate" state, the government said.
Venezuela's Chavez in 'very delicate' state
Mar 05, 2013 04:27 EST
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is suffering from a severe infection and his breathing has worsened during chemotherapy, putting him in a "very delicate" state, the government said.
Venezuela's Chavez suffering 'severe' infection
Mar 05, 2013 00:16 EST
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is suffering from a "new and severe" infection that has worsened his breathing as he undergoes intensive chemotherapy, the government said late Monday.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Cancer | |
|---|---|
| Classification and external resources | |
 A coronal CT scan showing malignant cancer of the lung sac. Legend: → tumor ←, ★ central pleural effusion, 1&3 lungs, 2 spine, 4 ribs, 5 aorta, 6 spleen, 7&8 kidneys, 9 liver. | |
| DiseasesDB | 28843 |
| MedlinePlus | 001289 |
| MeSH | D009369 |
