New Way to Biopsy Brain Tumors in Real Time Nov 15, 2009
14, 2009) At the moment, doctors rely on biopsy analysis to determine the progression of eye cancer. However, researchers now believe that a new technology, bioluminescence imaging, will allow doctors to. (Science Daily)
Toddler Battles Rare Eye Cancer Nov 3, 2009
-- A Bellevue family got a big boost Sunday from the community to help them fight a rare form of eye cancer ... Subsequent visits with the doctor revealed Liv had retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye cancer that affects only about 300 children in the United States every year. (7 KETV Omaha)
Letter to: NCA Boss Oct 25, 2009
Research has revealed that, health disorders such as Abnormal cell growth promotion ,DNA damage ,Reduced immune system ,Sleeplessness, irritability, anxiety, depression, Weakened blood-brain barrier ,Childhood and adult leukemia ,Eye cancer ,Infertility and miscarriage ,Sleep disturbance and chronic fatigue ,Brain tumors ,Cardiac problems and many others. It is very dangerous for pregnant ladies and their unborn babies. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Pacers fans turn out for teams Oct 15, 2009
In April, Legg underwent radiation treatment for a rare form of eye cancer. She is currently cancer-free. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bioluminescence Imaging Used For Eye Cancer Detection Oct 15, 2009
14, 2009) At the moment, doctors rely on biopsy analysis to determine the progression of eye cancer ... Scientists have harnessed this technology to delicately detect and monitor various diseases, including eye cancer ... A study detailed in the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology's peer-reviewed Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science ("Non-invasive visualization of retinoblastoma growth and metastasis via bioluminescence imaging") shows how the researchers, led by Qian... (Science Daily)
Texas towers feared for unsafe radiation Sep 23, 2009
"It contributes to brain and eye cancer, sterilization, tumor growth...horrible conditions you don't even want to think about," Boyd said. She told the court that a cell phone tower in excess of 320 feet was scheduled for erection on Hwy. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
A question for Sierra Vista conservatives Sep 1, 2009
"www.jacksonville.com/news/metro/2009-08-28/story/britain_to_invest_in_proton_therapy_after_boys_jacksonville_treatment"Britain has a proton beam, but it is only strong enough to treat eye cancer. Health officials say the new device likely wont receive funding until 2011 at the earliest. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Mystery solved: Schneider had talked about walking into woods to die, says sister Aug 22, 2009
He also suffered from Hepatitis C and had eye cancer when he was toddler forcing his right eye to be removed and replaced with a glass eye, Ferris said. Schneider left LSU BMC on June 30 against doctors' orders and without having his leg amputated. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Keep an eye on your vision health this summer (1) Aug 16, 2009
Exposure to these rays is closely linked with photokeratitis (a kind of sunburn of the cornea and iris), cataracts, pterygium (a white or creamy growth attached to the cornea) and even a form of eye cancer called squamous cell cancer. The third type of UVR is UV-A. Although laboratory studies find it can damage the retina (the light-sensitive membrane that covers the back of the eye), very little UV-A reaches your retina because most is absorbed by other parts of the eye. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
1Tanning Beds as Deadly as Mustard Gas, Arsenic» Aug 1, 2009
Most lights used in tanning beds give off mainly ultraviolet radiation, which cause skin and eye cancer, according to the International Agency for Cancer Research. The classification of tanning beds as carcinogenic was disputed by Kathy Banks, chief executive of The Sunbed Association, a European trade association of tanning bed makers and operators. (Fox News)
Tanning beds cause cancer Jul 30, 2009
Most lights used in tanning beds give off mainly ultraviolet radiation, which cause skin and eye cancer. As use of tanning beds has increased among people under 30, doctors have seen a parallel rise in the numbers of young people with skin cancer, though most types of skin cancer are benign. (India Times, India)
Yanks begin HOPE Week program Jul 17, 2009
UV light, including florescent lighting, causes them severe burns and eventually skin and eye cancer. Campers (and their families) from a special camp that caters to their unique needs will travel to Yankee Stadium, arriving after sunset to watch the remainder of the evening's game from a party suite. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Olympians speak to area's top athletes May 23, 2009
Former USC Aiken point guard Meredith Legg, who set the school's all-time scoring record and in April underwent surgery and radiation to eradicate a rare form of eye cancer, won silver in the Collegiate Star category. Lantz Lamback, who won gold, two silvers and a bronze in the 2008 Paralympic Games, won the top Adaptive Athlete award. (The Augusta Chronicle)
USC Aiken cheers challenged athlete May 8, 2009
USC Aiken cheers athlete challenged by eye cancer 050809 - The Augusta Chronicle. . (The Augusta Chronicle)
USC Aiken star battles eye cancer Apr 15, 2009
Legg, the school's career leading scorer in women's basketball, has a form of eye cancer. She will begin seven to 10 days of radiation treatments Thursday in Philadelphia. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Skin Cancer Study Uncovers New Tumor Suppressor Gene Apr 2, 2009
12, 2008) A geneticist has discovered a gene mutation that can cause the most common eye cancer -- uveal melanoma. The genetic mutation in a gene called GNAQ could be responsible for 45 percent of the cases of. (Science Daily)
Obama Town Hall Questioners Were Campaign Backers... Mar 30, 2009
Are you going to now make fun of my 12 year old who has an artificial eye because he suffered from a rare form of eye cancer when he was younger. Or perhaps you would rather put down my autistic son. (The Drudge Report)
TMC experts to fight pediatric eye cancer Mar 26, 2009
TMC experts join forces to fight eye cancer in children - Houston Business Journal ... TMC experts join forces to fight eye cancer in children. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Boone optometrists help improve infant eye care and vision Mar 20, 2009
The majority of vision problems detected included retinoblastoma (eye cancer), severe hyperopia (farsightedness), myopia (nearsightedness), congenital glaucoma and congenital cataract. To continue to improve infant eye assessment rates in Boone and surrounding areas, the following local eye care providers will offer no-cost InfantSEE eye assessments from March 23 to March 27, by appointment. (Boone Today, IA)
Freckles, Moles May Indicate Risk for Eye Cancer Mar 14, 2009
Factors that lead to skin cancer make uveal melanoma more likely, too, study finds. Thursday, March 12, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Ark. college takes steps to correct mistakes Mar 8, 2009
Hardin, 58, has twice undergone surgery for eye cancer. The vote to abolish the tuition-and-fee waivers was 6-0. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Early detection can make the difference Feb 13, 2009
Other types of cancer affecting children include brain cancer, bone and muscle cancer, lymphoma (in the lymphatic system), retinoblastoma (eye cancer) and Wilms tumor (kidney cancer). Although there is no exact figure on the incidence of cancer among Indonesian children, in Greater Jakarta alone around 650 children are diagnosed with cancer each year, according to the Indonesian Children's Oncology Foundation. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Loving, playing, learning: A childhood for cancer kids Feb 13, 2009
"He can't see [clearly], just like me," said Aisya, an eye cancer survivor. "And he has no hair, too, like me," she grinned, touching the fluffy strands of hair on her head - all that's left after chemotherapy. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
* Roddick eyes fourth SAP title after first-round win Feb 12, 2009
The 25-year-old Widom, ranked 270th, has battled through two bouts of eye cancer, two knee surgeries and an elbow injury since 2006. In other matches, Denis Gremelmayr of Germany needed three sets to beat Croatias Roko Karanusic 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2; Australian Chris Guccione beat Guillermo Canas of Argentina 7-6 (7), 7-5 and Ernests Gulbis of Latvia defeated Brazilian Ricardo Mello 7-6 (4), 6-4. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Defending champ Roddick wins San Jose opener Feb 11, 2009
"In other first-round action, eighth-seeded was upset by qualifier Todd Widom.Widom won 3-6, 7-6 (2), 6-4 for his first victory in an ATP event since he won a first-round match at Delray Beach in January 2006. The 25-year-old Widom, ranked 270th, has battled through two bouts of eye cancer, two knee surgeries and an elbow injury since 2006."It feels really good," Widom said. "This was a step in the right direction. I played the big points and tried to take the match to him and succeeded. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Study Sees No Eye Cancer Risk from Cell Phones Feb 7, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Regular mobile phone use does not appear to increase a person's risk of getting a type of cancer called melanoma of the eye, German researchers said on Tuesday. (MEDLINEplus)
