11/29/2008 News For: Cancer Insurance MiExercise And Rest Reduce Cancer Risk Exercise is good for more than just your waistline. A recent study suggests that regular physical activity can lower a woman's overall risk of cancer -- but only if she gets a good night's sleep. Otherwise, lack of sleep can undermine exercise's cancer prevention benefits. Cancer can't sideline ACS coach Aurora Christian assistant coach Chris Risch's 27-year-old body is riddled with cancer, and he's in the fight of his life, but the choice between chemo or football was obvious. Nothing could keep him from traveling to Champaign to watch the Eagles complete their historic season in the IHSA Class 4A state title game on Friday night. Prostate cancer diagnosis allows choices for columnist Strategic Aging columnist William Arnold reveals he has prostate cancer. Cancer Society receives memorials The Freeborn County Unit of the American Cancer Society has received memorial gifts in memory of John McCune, Bonnie Sloan, Robert A. Larson, Clare Mattson, Wendell DeBoer, Lois Fairchild, Richard L. Myers, Ione Hanson, Marjorie Nash and Ray Karge. Winning hand for breast cancer NORTH ADAMS -- When Bennington, Vt., artist Viola Moriarty began chemotherapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer in early 2007, she found the treatment did more than strip her of her energy and her ability to focus for long periods of time -- it also kept her away from her easel. UCR study: Eating fruits, vegetables boosts ability to fight cancer Based on a new study they published, two UC Riverside scientists advocate a daily dietary inclusion of fruit and vegetables to help prevent cancer. They found that apigenin, a naturally occurring substance in fruit and vegetables, improves cancer cells' response to chemotherapy. Business collects toys, donations for kids with cancer After watching her mom battle pancreatic and liver cancer, Jennifer Mihealsick is making sure children with different forms of cancer are taken care of this holiday season. MEDICALLY SPEAKING: CyberKnife brings promising cancer treatment to SSM Cancer Care You may be aware of the recently opened SSM Cancer Care at St. Joseph Hospital West. This facility is a real benefit for local residents who will be able to receive outstanding cancer treatment in a state-of-the-art setting without a long commute. No Joke: Humor Therapy Helps Cancer Patients Heal While the verdict is out on whether laughter plays a role in healing, the American Cancer Society and other medical experts say it reduces stress and promotes relaxation by lowering blood pressure, improves breathing and increases muscle function. Cancer Survivor For so long, and so many people, the word cancer was a death sentence. But thanks to a New Castle patient and doctor, new drugs and research have really taken off. It's taking breast cancer from "treatable" to beatable. |




