Testicular cancer symptom: THIS is the best time of day to check your testicles for lumps
TESTICULAR cancer is the most common cancer for men aged between 15 and 45, and This Morning explained which symptoms to look for to diagnose the disease. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 10, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Extensive use of fluorinated chemicals in fast food wrappers: Chemicals can leach into food
Previous studies have linked the chemicals to kidney and testicular cancers, thyroid disease, low birth weight and immunotoxicity in children, among other health issues. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - February 1, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Late Metabolic Effects Common in Testicular Cancer Survivors Late Metabolic Effects Common in Testicular Cancer Survivors
Testicular cancer survivors treated with platinum-based chemotherapy face a 20% risk of developing metabolic syndrome.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 30, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Jury orders DuPont to pay $10.5 million over leaked chemical
(Reuters) - A U.S. jury in Ohio ordered DuPont on Thursday to pay $10.5 million in punitive damages to a man who said he developed testicular cancer from exposure to a toxic chemical leaked from a Dupont plant, the plaintiff's lawyer Robert Bilott said. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 5, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Cancer Facts and Figures: Death Rate Down 25% Since 1991
By Stacy Simon The death rate from cancer in the US has declined steadily over the past 2 decades, according to annual statistics reporting from the American Cancer Society. The cancer death rate for men and women combined fell 25% from its peak in 1991 to 2014, the most recent year for which data are available. This decline translates to more than 2.1 million deaths averted during this time period. “Cancer Statistics, 2017,” published in the American Cancer Society’s journal CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, estimates the numbers of new cancer cases and deaths expected in the US this year. The estimat...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - January 5, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: General Information Source Type: news
Guys, Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas wants you to man up and get a cancer check
Guys: Jimmy Luis Gomez, a.k.a. Taboo of the multiple Grammy-winning pop band the Black Eyed Peas, wants you to man up and talk with your doctor about getting your testicles regularly checked for cancer.“I was diagnosed with Stage 2 testicular cancer in 2014 after six years of chronic back pain,”... (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - December 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: James Fell Source Type: news
New drug shows promise in shrinking testicular tumors
Amy WallaceBONN, Germany, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- Scientists have discovered a drug, originally developed as a male contraceptive, has the potential to treat testicular cancer. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - December 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New pharmacon allows testicular tumors to shrink
A new active pharmaceutical ingredient may help against severe forms of testicular cancer, which only respond inadequately to other therapies. In mice, the substance kills degenerated cells and allows testicular tumors to shrink. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - December 28, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
New pharmacon allows testicular tumors to shrink
(University of Bonn) A new active pharmaceutical ingredient may help against severe forms of testicular cancer, which only respond inadequately to other therapies. In mice, the substance kills degenerated cells and allows testicular tumors to shrink. Researchers at the University of Bonn were able to demonstrate this in a recent study. However, first clinical trials are still pending. The work has now been published in the 'Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine'. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - December 28, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
DuPont Hit With $2 mln Verdict Over Teflon-Making Chemical DuPont Hit With $2 mln Verdict Over Teflon-Making Chemical
A U.S. jury in Ohio on Wednesday ordered DuPont to pay $2 million to a man who said he developed testicular cancer from exposure to a toxic chemical leaked from one of the company ' s plants, according to the plaintiff ' s lawyer Robert Bilott.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - December 23, 2016 Category: Pathology Tags: Public Health & Prevention News Source Type: news
10 Powerful Survivor Stories From 2016
In Stories of Hope, we regularly publish the stories of people who have a positive message to share, whether their cancer diagnosis was just recently, or long ago. Our featured survivors share words of inspiration, wisdom, hope, and support in these stories about how their lives have been changed by cancer. Our editors have chosen 10 of the most inspirational stories of 2016. For many who are facing a cancer diagnosis, or any other illness or hardship, hearing from others who've been through one already can be a great source of comfort and support. We hope you will find inspiration in these stories of cancer survivors. &nb...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - December 21, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Coping with Cancer Source Type: news
A Promise Grows – Raising Funds and Awareness for Testicular Cancer
(Source: Karmanos Cancer Institute)
Source: Karmanos Cancer Institute - December 14, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Scientists identify unique genomic features in testicular cancer
Researchers have identified unique genomic changes that may be integral to testicular cancer development and explain why the great majority are highly curable with chemotherapy – unlike most solid tumors. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - December 1, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Scientists identify unique genomic features in testicular cancer
(Dana-Farber Cancer Institute) Researchers led by scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute say they have identified unique genomic changes that may be integral to testicular cancer development and explain why the great majority are highly curable with chemotherapy -- unlike most solid tumors. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - November 30, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Testicular Cancer
Title: Testicular CancerCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/28/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
Source: MedicineNet Cancer General - November 28, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
