Cancer Research UK
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Giving some of your time to raise money for Cancer Research UK is so rewarding. You'll have fun. You'll be part of something extraordinary and any amount you raise will help them find new ways to beat cancer.
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- May 27, 2012 @ 1:00 pmGene link to higher rates of bowel cancer in men from Cancer Research UK - RSS Feed
- Scientists have shown for the first time that one of the sex chromosomes is involved in the development of a cancer that can afflict both genders, according to a Cancer Research UK-funded study in Nat...
- May 25, 2012 @ 6:34 amAnti-psychotic drug gives clues to target cancer '... from Cancer Research UK - RSS Feed
- A key type of cancer cell that drives tumours' growth can be neutralised without damaging healthy cells, according to researchers in Canada.
- May 23, 2012 @ 8:10 amShelved sleep disorder drug neutralises 'undruggab... from Cancer Research UK - RSS Feed
- US scientists have used an abandoned sleep disorder drug to target a cancer protein in mice that was previously considered 'undruggable'.
- May 23, 2012 @ 7:01 amIncreasing symptom awareness could improve cancer... from Cancer Research UK - RSS Feed
- Men suffering from psychiatric problems when diagnosed with cancer are more likely to die from the disease, according to a new study published today in the British Journal of Cancer.
- May 22, 2012 @ 6:41 amStudy confirms 'flexi scope' test reduces bowel ca... from Cancer Research UK - RSS Feed
- A bowel cancer screening test, soon to be introduced in England, reduces the number of new cases and deaths from the disease, a US study has confirmed.
- May 17, 2012 @ 7:01 pmExperimental drug could target melanoma that sprea... from Cancer Research UK - RSS Feed
- A new drug could be effective for the treatment of melanoma that has spread to the brain, according to an early-stage clinical trial.
- May 16, 2012 @ 7:01 pmCancer Research UK to investigate new drug combina... from Cancer Research UK - RSS Feed
- Cancer Research UK?s Drug Development Office has opened the first trial of a new drug combination in patients with advanced solid tumours and in a subset of patients who have non-small cell lung cance...
- May 16, 2012 @ 12:56 pmStudy uncovers genetic diversity of breast cancer from Cancer Research UK - RSS Feed
- Nine new genes involved in the development of breast cancer have been uncovered by Cambridge researchers, bringing the total number to at least 40.
- May 15, 2012 @ 7:01 pmNICE recommends prostate cancer drug abiraterone from Cancer Research UK - RSS Feed
- The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued new draft guidance recommending the use of previously rejected prostate cancer drug abiraterone (Zytiga) on the NHS.
Amazon Spotlight Personal Review
Challenge Cancer and Win! Step-By-Step Nutrition Action Plans for Your Specific Cancer
Amazon Price: $12.00 (as of 05/30/2012)
This book is all about taking action against cancer. Inside, you'll discover easy to follow action plans for many kinds of cancer, including bladder, breast, colorectal, digestive tract, gynecological, leukemia, lung melanoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, pancreatic and prostate cancer. A generalized plan is given for cancer prevention too. Easy to read food charts and self-help diet assessment tools help readers to plan,shop and prepare healthy meals. Safe juicing and detoxification programs are included, as well as detailed guidance about nutritional supplements and effective dosages.
Podcasts
- May 17, 2012 @ 12:54 pmMay 2012 podcast from Cancer Research UK Podcasts
- This month, trial results help bladder cancer patients avoid major surgery, prostate cancer cases reach an all time high, fresh findings on how cancers spread, an important step forward for pancreatic...
- Apr 26, 2012 @ 5:50 amApril 2012 podcast from Cancer Research UK Podcasts
- This month, a landmark study could revolutionise breast cancer treatment, growing evidence on aspirin and cancer, obesity drives rises in kidney and womb cancers, lung cancer cases continue to rise in...
- Mar 20, 2012 @ 11:38 amMarch 2012 podcast from Cancer Research UK Podcasts
- This month, a landmark cancer study sheds light on tumour genes; more breast cancer patients should have genetic tests; worrying numbers of kids taking up smoking; model agencies sign up to no-sunbed...
- Feb 13, 2012 @ 9:54 amFebruary 2012 podcast from Cancer Research UK Podcasts
- This month - dye spots early signs of oesophageal cancer, prostate cancer drug rejected by NICE, faulty gene linked to better ovarian cancer survival, new drug trial to treat childhood leukaemia, and...
- Jan 20, 2012 @ 10:22 amJanuary 2012 podcast from Cancer Research UK Podcasts
- This month - funding boosted for UK cancer trials, 100 days until tobacco displays are removed, scientists uncover breast cancer clues, processed meat increases pancreatic cancer risk, we look at the...
- Dec 22, 2011 @ 9:42 amDecember 2011 podcast from Cancer Research UK Podcasts
- This month: our Stratified Medicine Programme starts recruiting patients, researchers target a key cancer protein, we launch nine high tech gene projects, more lung cancer patients need surgery to sur...
- Nov 18, 2011 @ 11:20 amNovember 2011 podcast from Cancer Research UK Podcasts
- This month we bring you news from the National Cancer Research Institute conference in Liverpool - the UK's biggest cancer conference. Plus advice on diet and weight could help bowel cancer patients,...
- Oct 20, 2011 @ 11:06 amOctober 2011 podcast from Cancer Research UK Podcasts
- This month: a new prostate cancer drug is licensed in the UK, red tape hinders cancer trials, HPV testing could save thousands of unnecessary cancer tests, beta-blockers could prevent cancer spread, n...
- Sep 15, 2011 @ 9:22 amSeptember 2011 podcast from Cancer Research UK Podcasts
- This month - a molecule found in bacteria could reveal new cancer drug targets, researchers discover alarmingly low levels of public awareness about bowel cancer, sunburn rife as men skimp on sunscree...
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Cancer Research UK's Science Update
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Cancer Research UK's Cancer Chat Forum
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Amazon Spotlight Personal Review
Prepackaged (7 3/4 in.) Cancer Awareness Bracelet 18 Colors, 8mm
Amazon Price: $3.50 (as of 05/30/2012)
Product Description Our Bracelets are Handmade in the USA. Made with 8mm cats eye beads (the red bead here is a glass pearl, not a cat's eye bead), silver plated 5mm round beads,silver plated Bali Daisy Spacer beads and a cancer awareness ribbon. Finished with a strong lobster clasp with strong professional wire. These bracelets are 7 3/4 inches long, this will fit most adults and is a good universal size. They also come with two extension rings per bracelet just in case. The bracelets come mounted on a card, prepackaged with the meaning of all the cancer colors printed on the back of the card. A great way to get bracelets for any cancer awareness event, to resell for a good cause or just to wear your self to show support for cancer awareness. Colors used in this bracelet and their meanings: You will receive the following colors: Forest Green (Renal/Kidney), Dark Brown (Colo-rectal & Anti-Tobacco), Purple (Pancreatic), Orange (Leukemia), Powder Blue (Thyroid & Prostate), Royal Blue (Prostate), Mint (Liver, Lymphoma & transplant), Lavender (All cancer survivors and general cancer awareness), Yellow (Bladder), Black (Melanoma), White (Cervical, Bone & Retinoplastoma), Gray (Brain), Pink (Breast), Teal (Ovarian), Peach(Uterine), Red/Burgundy (Aids/Myeloma), Golden (Childhood Cancer) & Periwinkle (Stomach).
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Linda Albert
Jul 16, 2011 @ 4:43 am | delete
- Really you people are trying very hard on cancer research. Creating awareness in people is important recently one of relative died with cervical cancer.
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vallain Jan 15, 2011 @ 8:39 am | delete
- You are a great advocate for this worthy cause with this lens. Well done!
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windygig
Jan 14, 2011 @ 8:13 pm | delete
- I love your dedication to charities. Thank you for this lens, reminding me of my personal losses to cancer, but more importantly the hope and progress enabled by this research.
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Tipi
Jan 14, 2011 @ 7:54 pm | delete
- Just stopped by to vote on your links, all the best to you!
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Richard_Ark
Jan 7, 2011 @ 11:32 am | delete
- So sorry to hear about your loss Caprillz..!
Thanks again for everyone's kind words & support > Squidoo has an amazing community..!!
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capriliz
Jan 6, 2011 @ 8:32 pm | delete
- Very informative lens. I think almost everyone knows someone or has someone close to them afflicted with this awful disease. A few years ago my younger brother died from an aggressive form. Thanks for putting this together.
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SereneSea
Jan 4, 2011 @ 10:47 pm | delete
- A very thought provoking lens on cancer and its preventions.
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Blessedmombygrace Jan 3, 2011 @ 7:00 pm | delete
- Great lens. The tv advert is powerful!
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acopson Jan 3, 2011 @ 9:21 am | delete
- Great subject to write a lense about, i used to temp for this charity many years ago, i know they do such a great job for so many, a truly worthwhile cause
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Richard_Ark
Jan 3, 2011 @ 7:16 am | delete
- Thank you all for your kind words & support!
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ravi551854
Jan 3, 2011 @ 1:07 am | delete
- good lens and good thing to start makeing lens form good topic keep it up
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poutine
Jan 2, 2011 @ 7:06 am | delete
- A very good cause to fundraise for.
Good luck in your endeavour.
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sousababy
Jan 1, 2011 @ 9:04 pm | delete
- Such a great cause and good for you to promote it (and run for it). I must return to check out your UK RSS feeds and Shine's 2011 Events. Thank you for telling us about it. Sincerely, Rose
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Tipi
Jan 1, 2011 @ 6:02 pm | delete
- Shine sounds like an excellent cause to be a part of. Sadly, cancer seems to be on the rise and much help is needed by many. Thank you for sharing and all the best to you.
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LubosLabik
Jan 1, 2011 @ 8:18 am | delete
- Nice lens about sad topic.
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