Unusual suspects: What science says causes cancer
From coffee to antiperspirant, everyday items are increasingly under scrutiny about whether they could cause cancer. Our Wilma Stassen reviews the evidence.
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United Nations Resolution on Non-Communicable Diseases Update
With the help of cancer and tobacco control advocates around the world, the UN Resolution on the prevention and control of non- communicable diseases (NCDs), passed during the 64th session of the UN General Assembly on May 13 2010.
Unhealthy behaviour in cancer survivors
Female cancer survivors are more likely to exhibit unhealthy behaviour like smoking, than women who have never had cancer, according to a new study.
U.S funding cuts: Critical cervical cancer screening and research on the line
For the past 20 years, the CHRU clinics have played a critical role in the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cervical cancer.
Turning point for cancer
SHENZHEN '€“ The drive to prevent, treat and control cancer is facing a major turning point with the disease set to be given higher global priority.
Tribute: Prof Lynette Denny, a giant bows out Â
Denny was a gynaecological oncologist who dedicated decades of her life to cervical cancer research, screening and treatment.
Treating cervical cancer and HIV simultaneously
LUSAKA: (PlusNews) - The HIV/AIDS epidemic may have contributed to the high incidence of cervical cancer in Zambia, where the number of cases is the second highest in sub-Saharan Africa, and HIV prevalence is one of the highest in the world.
Traditional leaders champion cancer cause
EASTERN CAPE - Women in traditional leadership formed initiatives to embark on cancer awareness campaigns to educate their communities on dangers, early detection and prevention of breast cancer.
Traditional beer & oesophageal cancer
A researcher at the Witwatersrand University'€™s Analytical Pathology Department, Dr Zodwa Dlamini, says home-made African traditional beer may not be as toxic as it'€™s recently been reported to be.
Top killer diseases feed on each other
One week, two UN high level meetings on health matters – and virtually no interaction between the two. But diabetes, cancer and depression have a major impact on tuberculosis. If we treat them in silos, we won’t overcome them. HEALTH-E NEWS’ Amy Green.
Today marks first ever World Lymphoma Day
Today marks World Lymphoma Day and it is for the first time that it will be a globally-branded event launched by Campaign for Cancer
Tobacco’€™s burden shifting from rich to poor
Tobacco experts recently voiced their concern about the rising prevalence of smoking in the developing world, especially Latin America, which puts these populations at risk of being overwhelmed by a burgeoning cancer epidemic.
Tobacco tax fights cancer, heart disease
Increasing tobacco taxes is the single most powerful way for low- and middle-income countries to reduce deaths and disease from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer and heart disease, according to international experts.
Tobacco killing hundreds of millions
SHENZHEN '€“ Over 3 000 international cancer experts are currently meeting in China to renew their fight against a disease which is killing millions every year and to renew their efforts to control tobacco.
Tobacco control = cancer reduction
SHENZHEN - The single biggest impact on cancer can be made by reducing tobacco use, a leading expert has told delegates at the World Cancer Congress.