Ex-Oconee commissioner Norris dies Oct 27, 2009
com Former Oconee County Commissioner Donald H. Norris, whose vision helped guide the county's growth, died Sunday night, less than two months after he was diagnosed with liver cancer ... Former Oconee County Commissioner Donald H. Norris, whose vision helped guide the county's growth, died Sunday night, less than two months after he was diagnosed with liver cancer. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Easton bone marrow drive adds more than 100 people to donor list Oct 27, 2009
There was a 2-year-old boy from Haiti with liver cancer. There was a child her daughter befriended. (Easton Journal, MA)
Guilty Plea Ends Augusta Murder Trial Oct 24, 2009
A third suspect, 55-year-old Ronald Banks, died from liver cancer while incarcerated. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Scientists Identify Specific Markers That Trigger Aggressiveness Of Liver Cancer Oct 24, 2009
23, 2009) Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) or primary liver cancer forms in the epithelial tissue of the liver and is most commonly caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) ... According to the study, overexpression of Twist is correlated with HCV-related HCC, partially explaining the highly invasive behavior and poor prognosis for patients with this form of liver cancer. (Science Daily)
Man arrested after deputy is run over Oct 24, 2009
A third suspect, 55-year-old Ronald Banks, died of liver cancer while incarcerated. Pet-A-Fair set Sunday at Julian Smith Casino. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Thumbs down on abuse, up for the fact people finally are paying attention Oct 24, 2009
For instance, friends are organizing a fundraiser Nov. 7 to help the Tyson Horton family out; Tyson, not even a year old, was just treated for a rare liver cancer and that treatment involved his mother donating half her liver. We wish them both well. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Yaeger: Greatness is about more than loving to win Oct 22, 2009
The NFL Hall of Famer died from liver cancer a decade ago, but his words and lessons of greatness still linger with Yaeger, who wrote Never Die Easy, Payton s life story. Walter wanted to talk about life and making a difference with public service announcements for organ donations. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Food toxin may cause liver cancer: study Oct 22, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- A toxin produced by mold on grains can cause liver cancer for large amount of consumption, researchers at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) has said ... In some countries, the combination of aflatoxin and hepatitis Bvirus exposure increases the likelihood of liver cancer occurrence by 60 times, and toxin-related cancer causes up to 10 percent of all deaths in those nations ... Researchers held that this finding would lead to an increased understanding of... (Xinhuanet, China)
Trigger Of Deadly Food Toxin Discovered Oct 22, 2009
22, 2009) A toxin produced by mold on nuts and grains can cause liver cancer if consumed in large quantities ... In places such as China, Vietnam and South Africa, the combination of aflatoxin and hepatitis B virus exposure increases the likelihood of liver cancer occurrence by 60 times, and toxin-related cancer causes up to 10 percent of all deaths in those nations ... "This finding will lead to an increased understanding of how aflatoxin causes liver cancer in humans," said Dr. Frank Meyskens,... (Science Daily)
Saving her baby Oct 21, 2009
The Klamath Falls pediatrician referred Tyson to Doernbecher Children s Hospital in Portland where he was diagnosed July 11 with hepatoblastoma, a rare liver cancer found in fewer than 100 children under the age of 5 annually. And his was growing like a weed, said Steve Horton, 39, Tyson s dad. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Pair accused of numerous break-ins in area held on bail Oct 20, 2009
Since their 6-year-old daughter Mary was diagnosed with a rare form of terminal liver cancer, the Eisnors have tried to capture as many visual reminders as they can of precious family memories. Loading commenting interface. (Easton Journal, MA)
Homemade Cancer Machine Promising Oct 17, 2009
"I think we're going to have an effective treatment and hopefully a treatment that is minimally toxic to patients unlike most of the treatments we now have," says liver cancer surgeon and researcher Dr. Steven Curley. Curley says that when he put specially treated colon and pancreatic cancer cells into Kanzius' machine, the deadly cells were "100 percent killed.". (CBS News)
Surviving breast cancer takes a village, too Oct 16, 2009
Exactly one week later, Bill, her husband for 43 years, died of liver cancer, which he had been battling off and on for two years. Around her Mount Gilboa neighborhood, the news of the death spread quickly neighbors had seen the ambulance take him to the hospital. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
First-of-kind Study Shows Model Can Be Used To Rate Courtroom Psychiatric Experts Performance Oct 16, 2009
These techniques which have been successfully used in areas as diverse as imaging liver cancer and detecting infections in dairy cattle form the backbone of the study. Using statistical methods known as latent class modeling, the study looked at the performance of psychiatrists who made evaluations based on the 156 case files presented to them. (Science Daily)
Dickie Peterson, singer in rock band Blue Cheer Oct 16, 2009
The cause was liver cancer, said Ron Rainey, his manager. Blue Cheer, a San Francisco group formed in late 1966, took its name from a street brand of LSD but never exuded the peace-and-love vibe of groups like Jefferson Airplane or the Grateful Dead. (Boston Globe)
Family and diving dog compete to chase away cancer Oct 16, 2009
Berkeley, a lab mix, had to be put to sleep in July 2007 due to complications of liver cancer. They began raising money for canine cancer research as a way to honor her memory. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Widely Sought Molecular Key To Understanding P53 Tumor Suppressor Gene Discovered Oct 15, 2009
"We had been studying a metastasis gene which is upregulated in liver cancer called Lasp-15," said Dr. Ren. "As it happened to be under the control of p53, we wanted to determine in detail the role of p53. However we quickly realized that the existing literature was not helpful enough as there were ambiguities over how p53 exerts control over specific genes.". (Science Daily)
Surrounded by family, Cress gets his final wish Oct 15, 2009
It was the liver cancer that finally killed him, aged 71, in the early hours yesterday. He also got his final wish. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Parasite Growth Hormone Pushes Human Cells To Liver Cancer Oct 14, 2009
13, 2009) Scientists have found that the human liver fluke (Opisthorchis viverrini) contributes to the development of bile duct (liver) cancer by secreting granulin, a growth hormone that is known to cause uncontrolled growth of cells. Details are published in the open-access journal PLoS Pathogens. (Science Daily)
One Wish At A Time Oct 14, 2009
Over time, her philanthropy has increased by helping patients with catastrophic illnesses that range from brain cancer to tumors, melanoma, and liver cancer. It s a shame that people die because they can t afford the treatment that they need, says Phaup, who is motivated simply by the desire to help people. (Realtor Magazine Online)
No time for rage or regret Oct 10, 2009
But the one that will kill me is the liver cancer,'' he says. That has spread right across here now,'' he says, drawing a line across his gut. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
HIV Patients More Prone to 7 Kinds of Cancer Oct 9, 2009
French researchers examined the incidence of three AIDS-defining cancers (Kaposi's sarcoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and cervical cancer) and four non-AIDS-defining cancers (Hodgkin's lymphoma, lung cancer, liver cancer and anal cancer) in 52,278 HIV-infected people ... CD4 count was the only risk factor for Hodgkin's lymphoma, lung cancer and liver cancer, the study found. (MEDLINEplus)
MicroRNA Expression, Survival, and Response to Interferon in Liver Cancer Oct 8, 2009
From the Liver Carcinogenesis Section (J.J., J.S., A.B., Z.Y., M.F., S.R., X.W.W.), Breast and Prostate Unit, Laboratory of Human Carcinogenesis (S.A.), and Genetics Branch (Y.C., P.S.M.), Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD; the Liver Cancer Institute and Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China (J.S., L.-X.Q., J.F., Z.-Y.T., H.-C.S.); the Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ohio State University, Columbus (C.M.C.); and the... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Doco stirs theory of cancer link to viruses Oct 4, 2009
These include: liver cancer, triggered by hepatitis B and C; cancers of the anus, genitals and cervix, triggered by human papillomavirus; Burkitt's lymphoma, triggered by Epstein-Barr virus; and stomach cancer, triggered by the bacterium helicobacter pylori. But a minority of scientists argue this percentage is far higher. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Janice Lowry Gothold, artist; at 63 Oct 4, 2009
LOS ANGELES - Janice Lowry Gothold, an artist who specialized in creating primitive-looking assemblages from found objects and whose journals received national recognition, died Sept. 20 of liver cancer at her Santa Ana home, her family said. She was 63. (Boston Globe)
Family gather for burial as Noordin comes home Oct 3, 2009
Noordin will be buried next to his elder brother Arif Mohammed Top, who died of liver cancer less than two weeks ago,'' Mr Badarudin added. He said Noordin's first wife, Rahmah Rusdi, and his brother, Yahya Mohammed Top, would also be present at the burial, which was to take place in the village cemetery. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Non-AIDS-Related Cancers Growing Among HIV Patients Oct 2, 2009
The researchers analyzed 1997 to 2004 data from more than 100,000 patients in the U.S. Veterans Affairs Healthcare System and found that HIV-infected patients were 60 percent more likely to have anal, lung, Hodgkin's, melanoma or liver cancer than patients without HIV.. "It's a genuine increase in the incidence of these cancers," lead author Dr. Roger Bedimo, an assistant professor of internal medicine, said in a university news release. (MEDLINEplus)
Revolutionary procedure treats kidney cancer Oct 1, 2009
In fact, incidence of kidney cancer has been increasing in the last five to 10 years because of better imaging studies, CT scans, MRI, and ultrasounds that are able to pick up these masses on the kidney's at an earlier point," said Dr. Benjamin Lee, a surgeon and professor of urology at Tulane School of Medicine. Joseph is one of the lucky 50 percent of kidney cancer patients who had a scan for another reason when the cancer was detected. So Lee gave Joseph the option to get rid of the cancer... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Allos Therapeutics gets FDA nod for cancer drug Folotyn Oct 1, 2009
Allos sees promise in Folotyn also treating some forms of lung cancer and liver cancer, which would give the drug a large worldwide market. denvernews@bizjournals. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Does Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy prevent gastric cancer? Sep 26, 2009
World Journal of Gastroenterology (WJG), a leading international journal in gastroenterology and hepatology, has established a reputation for publishing first class research on esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, liver cancer, viral hepatitis, colorectal cancer, and H. pylori infection and provides a forum for both clinicians and scientists. WJG has been indexed and abstracted in Current Contents/Clinical Medicine, Science Citation Index Expanded (also known as SciSearch) and Journal Citation... (EurekAlert!)
Certain cancers more common among HIV patients than non-HIV patients Sep 26, 2009
The researchers, using data from more than 100,000 patient records in the U.S. Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, found that when the statistics were adjusted for gender, race/ethnicity and age, HIV-infected patients were 60 percent more likely to have anal, lung, Hodgkin's, melanoma or liver cancer than patients without HIV. The rate of prostate cancer was similar between the two groups, according to the report ... Dr. Bedimo said the researchers examined anal, lung, melanoma, prostate,... (EurekAlert!)
• Woman sentenced in defrauding cancer nonprofit Sep 21, 2009
Police say McFarland falsely claimed he had liver cancer to obtain gasoline and food vouchers from Community Cancer Services, and Bradshaw participated in the fraud when she claimed the couple was engaged and caring for two young children. Police records indicate the two children had been taken from Bradshaw and placed in state custody. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Lung Cancer Suppresses MiR-200 To Invade And Spread Sep 20, 2009
19, 2009) Primary lung cancer shifts to metastatic disease by suppressing a family of small molecules that normally locks the tumor in a noninvasive state, researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center report in the Sept. 15 edition of Genes and Development. "Existing treatments have little success against cancer that has spread to other organs, so finding a way to prevent metastasis could have a huge impact on survival," said senior author Jonathan Kurie, M.D., professor... (Science Daily)
Hepatitis B Vaccination Protects Against Liver Cancer Sep 18, 2009
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Vaccination at birth against hepatitis B virus greatly reduces the risk of liver cancer in young adulthood, new research suggests. In a 20-year study that followed infants who were vaccinated against the liver disease in Taiwan beginning in 1984, when a universal vaccination program went into effect, Dr. Mei-Hwei Chang, of the Department of Pediatrics at the National Taiwan University Hospital in Taipei, and colleagues looked at young people who had... (MEDLINEplus)
Cases Of Liver Cancer Reduced In Younger Population Vaccinated For Hepatitis B Sep 18, 2009
17, 2009) A 20-year follow-up study revealed a dramatic drop in liver cancer cases among 6- to 19-year-olds who were vaccinated for the hepatitis B virus at birth, according to a study published online September 16 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute ... A few individuals have developed liver cancer despite the program. (Science Daily)
Penn State College of Medicine research isolates liver cancer stem cells prior to tumor formation Sep 18, 2009
HERSHEY, PA Penn State College of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Southern California, have taken an important step in understanding the role of stem cells in development of liver cancer ... The research, published in the journal Stem Cells, shows a potential link between liver stem cells and liver cancer ... "The PTEN knock-out mouse is one model of chronic liver injury that ultimately leads to liver cancer. During chronic injury, liver stem cells... (EurekAlert!)
In ‘Fences,’ a family hits the wall Sep 18, 2009
It s a sad truth that August Wilson died too young, expiring of liver cancer three years ago when he was only 60. But it s also true that Wilson lived long enough to create an important and enduring body of work. (Boston Globe)
Bayer Announces New Data on Oncology Portfolio To Be Presented at the ECCO-ESMO Congress 2009 Sep 17, 2009
Nexavar is currently approved in more than 80 countries for the treatment of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), or liver cancer, and in more than 90 countries for the treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC), or kidney cancer ... In addition to its current indications, Nexavar continues to be evaluated as a single agent or combination treatment in a wide range of cancers, including breast cancer, thyroid cancer, and as an adjuvant therapy for kidney cancer and... (PR Newswire)
For Hispanics, a Unique Cancer Profile Emerges Sep 17, 2009
But Hispanics have higher rates of stomach cancer, associated with Helicobacter pylori infection; liver cancer, associated with hepatitis B and C infection; and cervical cancer, linked to human papillomavirus infection. Immunizations against human papillomavirus in teenage girls can prevent cervical cancer, and regular gynecological screenings for women can catch cervical cancer early, but Hispanic women are less likely to get either, said Vilma Cokkinides, the American Cancer Society's director... (MEDLINEplus)
2 Iowa prison inmates die over weekend Sep 15, 2009
Anthony Reese, 55, an inmate at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center in Oakdale, died Saturday from liver cancer ... DaddyTJ wrote on Sep 14, 2009 1:06 PM:" takeastand, what sounds fishy to you? One guy died of a hemorrhagic of the brain (natural cause) and the other died of liver cancer (classified as a natural cause)...there's nothing "fishy" happening there...you can't give someone liver cancer...and while I'm sure it could happen, you're not going to find doctor's doing evil... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Army Archerd, 87; columnist was must-read in Hollywood Sep 11, 2009
For two days, Hudson s representatives maintained that the actor had flown to Paris to be treated for liver cancer or unexplainable fatigue. Someone had anonymously mailed him [Mr. (Boston Globe)
PCBs Are Declining In The Housatonic Sep 11, 2009
PCBs have been shown to cause liver cancer and other health problems. Richard McGrath of the Isosceles Group, an environmental management and health services company, explained that a 2007 analysis of samples of the top six inches of previously contaminated sediment, where PCB contamination is most likely to resurface, showed that post-remediation PCB levels were at 0. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
New Research Strategy For Understanding Drug Resistance In Leukemia Sep 9, 2009
29, 2008) The drug sorafenib, which is used to treat kidney and liver cancer, may be effective acute myeloid leukemia patients with specific gene mutations. Previous studies have shown that sorafenib is. (Science Daily)
Species Diversity Helps Researchers Refine Analyses Of Human Gene Mutations Sep 6, 2009
29, 2008) The drug sorafenib, which is used to treat kidney and liver cancer, may be effective acute myeloid leukemia patients with specific gene mutations ... (July 2, 2009) Certain mutations in the DNA of the hepatitis B virus are associated with the development of liver cancer and may help predict which patients with HBV infections are at increased risk of the disease. (Science Daily)
‘Fences’ returns to the Huntington, Eugene Wilson’s longtime artistic home Sep 6, 2009
The legendary playwright August Wilson may have died almost four years ago at age 60 of liver cancer, but at the Huntington, which became an artistic home, his work is thriving. Fences, the sixth work in Wilson s pioneering 10-play cycle about 20th-century African-American life, kicks off the Huntington s season on Friday. (Boston Globe)
Onyx Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Unplugged Conference Sep 5, 2009
Nexavar is currently approved for the treatment of liver cancer and advanced kidney cancer. Additionally, Nexavar is being investigated in several ongoing trials in a variety of tumor types. (PR Newswire)
Medical device maker lands in Queensbury Sep 4, 2009
Delcath is wrapping up tests on a new system for delivering drugs to treat liver cancer, while minimizing the toxic effects that chemotherapy can have on other body parts. Commercialization will occur in Queensbury, and Hobbs estimated the potential U.S. market for the device at $4 billion. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Wall Street falls amid deals Sep 1, 2009
A decision by the US Food and Drug Administration on Monday to grant seven years of exclusive marketing for its liver cancer treatment sent the companys shares up 18. 4 per cent to $3. (FT.com -- Markets)
Human trials with Kanzius invention could start in 2011 Aug 29, 2009
Pancreatic and liver cancer patients would be the first people treated with the late John Kanzius' external radio wave generator if it's approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ... "We have found antibodies for pancreatic and liver cancer that aren't taken up by normal cells, but some other targeting molecules we use are being taken up by some healthy cells," Curley said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Cancer in Wildlife May Signal Toxic Dangers Aug 28, 2009
Flounder from Germany s contaminated Elbe estuary had higher rates of liver cancer than fish from unpolluted regions, according to a study published last year. Researchers found a link between higher levels of heavy metals and POPs and increased liver lesions in the flounder. (Scientific American)
'Hedgehog' Pathway May Hold Key To Anti-cancer Therapy Aug 28, 2009
2, 2006) The unchecked activity of a cell signaling pathway crucial in embryonic development and the liver's response to injury leads to liver cancer, researchers from Duke University Medical Center and John. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Armstrong embraces technology to end cancer stigma Aug 24, 2009
Vaccines can prevent not only cervical cancer but also liver cancer, another leading cause of cancer death in developing countries, a report from the foundation says. Most lung cancers can be prevented by avoiding tobacco. (USA Today)
Variation In Prostate Stem Cell Antigen Gene Raises Bladder Cancer Risk Aug 21, 2009
9, 2009) Perfluorooctanoate and perfluorooctanesulfonate plasma concentrations are not associated with the risk of prostate, bladder, pancreatic, or liver cancer. according to new. (Science Daily)
Free-market death panels Aug 20, 2009
My husband was diagnosed with liver cancer. We were insured by United Healthcare. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Primary liver cancers 'soaring' Aug 20, 2009
Primary liver cancers 'soaring ... Cases of primary liver cancer, an often preventable disease, have trebled in the last 30 years, figures suggest ... Matt Seymour, professor of gastronintestinal cancer at the University of Leeds, said: "We are seeing more patients with cirrhosis and, in turn, more patients with primary liver cancer. "This is likely to continue. (BBC News -- UK)
Wrongfully convicted man to get $632,000 Aug 20, 2009
Whitfield struggles with health, moneyWhitfield recently was diagnosed with liver cancer and did not attend Wednesday's special legislative session because he was getting chemotherapy, said his lawyer, Michael Fasanaro Jr.. Whitfield has been working in a produce factory but struggles financially, Fasanaro said. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Benefits and Properties of Chaga Mu... Aug 17, 2009
Chaga mushroom has been shown to have anticancer activity in e.g. hepatoma (liver cancer), gastric cancer, uterine cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, melanoma, cervical cancer and lung cancer. It appears to downregulate the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthases iNOS and COX-2 by downregulation of the inflammatory mediator NF-kappa-B.. (Suite101.com)
New biomarker predicts response to hepatitis C treatment Aug 17, 2009
About a quarter of the time, however, the infection leads to cirrhosis of the liver, which, in turn, can lead to liver cancer or death or the need for a transplant. Hepatitis C is the leading cause for liver transplants in the U.S.. (EurekAlert!)
France Mourns the Death of 'Mother Courage' Aug 12, 2009
After learning that the liver cancer doctors had detected in July 2008 had become incurable, and knowing that her husband, from whom she was divorced, was unable to care for their children, Picat immediately began the search for a foster family. At first, her quest was seemingly impossible: finding a family with a home close to hers, in her Loiret village of Puiseaux, that would welcome all four kids as its own. (Time.com)
Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men's Cancer Risk Aug 11, 2009
"And drinking and oral cancer of the oral cavity and larynx are also well-established risks. Those are the strongest associations previously identified, although pancreatic and liver cancers have also been linked in the past, while lung cancer has generally not been considered to be an alcohol-related cancer because, in reality, it's really almost impossible to de-link smokers from drinkers since the two behaviors tend to overlap so frequently." ... The numbers ranged from a low of 28 men with... (MEDLINEplus)
First Human Gets New Antibody Aimed At Hepatitis C Virus Aug 11, 2009
(May 22, 2007) The use of peginterferon alone, or in combination with ribavirin, points to a cure for hepatitis C, the leading cause of cirrhosis, liver cancer and the need for liver transplant, according to a. . (Science Daily)
Function Of Potential Cancer-causing Gene Product Uncovered Aug 11, 2009
10, 2009) The Stowers Institute's Conaway Lab has uncovered a previously unknown function of a gene product called Amplified in Liver Cancer 1 (Alc1), which may play a role in the onset of cancer ... (June 20, 2007) Adding more good news to the recent announcement that Nexavar (sorafenib) may be the first effective treatment for advanced liver cancer, researchers have uncovered a new molecular mechanism. (Science Daily)
'Doc Drop' raises money in memory of a 'big kid' Aug 10, 2009
Friends and family members said Berger, who died of liver cancer last year, would have loved Sunday s unique event. He was a like this big kid, said Beth Rosenthal, Berger s widow. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Blueberry leaves can halt hepatitis C virus Aug 9, 2009
WASHINGTON: A chemical in blueberry leaves halts reproduction of the hepatitis C virus (HCV), which infects 200 million people worldwide and can eventually lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer ... A chemical in blueberry leaves halts reproduction of the hepatitis C virus (HCV), which infects 200 million people worldwide and can eventually lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. (India Times, India)
Cancer Risk Rises For Hispanics In U.S. Aug 8, 2009
But Puerto Ricans had high rates of cervical, stomach, and liver cancer, the same as in Hispanic countries. Puerto Rican men had the highest rates for oral cavity and liver cancers of all the Hispanic populations analyzed. (CBS News)
