Category Archives: cancer

The David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT

In 1974, Nobel Laureate and MIT Professor, Salvador Luria, established the Center for Cancer Research, in order to properly study the genetic and molecular basis of cancer, the immune system’s ability to recognize antigens, and the cellular behavior during growth. In December 2010, Luria’s dream will reach heights, he could have never imagined, when the … Continue reading

Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Uses His Cancer to Help Others

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has recently gone public with his rare form of leukemia, a blood cancer known as chronic myelogenous leukemia. For those who knew Abdul-Jabbar, it is not a surprise that the legend has already began to administer words of inspiration and advice. “I’m doing very well,” he said. “But you have to … Continue reading

Treatment for Prostate Cancer

If you find out that you have cancer of any kind your initial reaction would be to find out treatment options immediately. This is not the case for everyone, especially if the type of cancer is very difficult to detect and the treatment options cause you further harm. When it comes to prostate cancer you … Continue reading

Ovarian Cancer

A cancer that is specific to women is Ovarian cancer. This is cancer that is located in the reproductive organs of the female body. Usually this type of cancer will develop into a tumor. The cancerous cells that spread to the ovaries, one or both, will clump together and form a tumor. If this tumor … Continue reading

Treatment of Cancer

Cancer comes in many different forms and almost anyone could get it. It is a disease that has many different types with varying speeds of growth and intensity. Some cancer can be fast spreading while others will take years to develop. It is characterized by the overgrowth of cells, or development of tumors. Abnormal cells … Continue reading

Breast Cancer: The Facts and Treatment Options

Cancer affects nearly every part of the human body, but how can you tell when and where you will get it, if you even do? When it comes to breast cancer, prevention and awareness are key. Going to the doctor for routine examinations will enable you to keep way ahead of cancer. If you are … Continue reading