The controversial cancer drug Avastin becomes the focus of U.S. regulators’ attention again Tuesday during a two-day hearing to determine if the medication can keep its FDA approval for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. Easy Ways To Drop 5 Pounds By Summer Back on Dec. 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended revoking […]
The World Health Organization announced Tuesday that cell phones raise the risk of cancer. The announcement, made after a team of international scientists reviewed various studies on cell phone safety is particularly relevant to the black community as studies have consistently shown blacks to dominate cell phone use. Not to mention, African-Americans suffer the highest […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has now put cell phones on their hazardous list. If you’re a cell phone addict please be aware the global organization stated cell phones are “possible carcinogens”. I hope this is alarming to you. All around the world, people depend on their cell phones for personal and professional usage. The […]
On April 28, 2011, Dr. Chris Kahlenborn, a medical adviser presented a resolution at a shareholder’s meeting on behalf of a shareholder, Human Life International. The resolution proposed a change in Johnson & Johnson’s policy — that it would not discriminate in employment against breast cancer survivors, including those voicing opposition to the sale of […]
‘Real Men Support Pink’ celeb golf tourney and Pink Diamond Ball on April 8 and 9 in Plantation, FL. On April 8th and 9th in Plantation Florida, the Woman2Woman Breast Cancer Foundation will host its 2nd Annual “Real Men Support Pink” Celebrity Golf Tournament and Pink Diamond Ball. Actor Hill Harper will host the Pink […]
Cancer is an ugly word. Many of us can share and exchange a heartfelt story of losing a love one or going through a current journey with a family member, friend or special someone. Cancer is Real.
Just one week after undergoing surgery for a mystery illness, the Huffingtonpost is reporting that the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has incurable pancreatic cancer. Last month, the 68-year-old singer announced she was canceling all concert dates and personal appearances through May on the orders of her doctors. Franklin, one of the most honored singers […]
A cancer survivor says she was forced to show her prosthetic breast during a pat-down at an airport in North Carolina. Cathy Bossi, a Charlotte-area flight attendant, told WBTV, a local CBS affiliate, that in August, two female Transportation Security Administration agents took her to a private room for what she calls an aggressive pat-down. […]
Shannon Tavarez, the 11-year-old Broadway singer whose fight against cancer drew the attention of many, including celebrities Alicia Keys and Rihanna, has died. The soprano from Queens, New York, who recently played Young Nala in The Lion King on Broadway, lost her battle with acute myeloid leukemia on Monday at Cohen Children’s Medical Center on […]
Six weeks ago, 20-year-old Nick Bell was the starting defensive end for Mississippi State University in the season-opening win against Georgia. But Bell’s promising future was cut short Tuesday, when the 6-foot-3, 265-pound redshirt sophomore died suddenly from cancer. “The emotional roller coaster you go through is hard to comprehend sometimes,” MSU head football coach […]
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