Emerton injury cuts into squad Nov 17, 2008
Emerton joins Rovers teammate Vince Grella (hamstring), Queensland Roar captain Craig Moore (testicular cancer) and Nurnberg's Matthew Spiranovic (ankle) as players ruled out from the original 24-man squad named last week. Newcastle Jets defender Mark Milligan has also been ruled out with an Achilles injury after being one of three players - along with fellow A-League players Jade North and Mile Jedinak - who received late call-ups as injury replacements last week. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Emerton out of World Cup qualifier Nov 16, 2008
Emerton joins Rovers teammate Vince Grella (hamstring), Queensland Roar captain Craig Moore (testicular cancer) and Nurnberg's Matthew Spiranovic (ankle) as players ruled out from the original 24-man Australian squad named last week. Newcastle Jets defender Mark Milligan has also been ruled out with an Achilles injury after he was one of three players that received late call-ups as injury replacements last week, along with fellow A-League stars Jade North and Mile Jedinak. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
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Her husband, Christopher, is battling testicular cancer that traveled through his stomach and lungs before finally settling in his brain. Christopher has stayed at the lodge for some of his treatments, but in early November he was admitted to the hospital as he prepared for stem cell therapy. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Stricken chow looks to NCSU Nov 15, 2008
Otworth said that when he heard that NCSU was starting to offer the cutting-edge treatment, he remembered when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. An effective drug had been in use for just five years. (News & Observer)
Round 11 preview - part 2 Nov 14, 2008
Craig Moore likely to be back in action for Qld sooner rather than later after undergoing surgery for testicular cancer. Posted by: Ben Willing on November 13, 2008 5:10 PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cancer sidelines Moore Nov 13, 2008
SOCCEROOS defender Craig Moore has been withdrawn from the Australian squad to play Bahrain next Wednesday after having surgery for testicular cancer on the Gold Coast on Tuesday. Moore, 32, was diagnosed last Thursday but still captained Queensland Roar just 48 hours later as they went down 1-0 to Melbourne Victory at home. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Australia defender Moore out after cancer surgery Nov 12, 2008
Former Glasgow Rangers and Newcastle United defender Craig Moore has had surgery for testicular cancer and withdrawn from Australia's team for next week's World Cup qualifier against Bahrain. The 32-year-old center back released a statement announcing his condition Wednesday, a day after an operation and five days after being diagnosed. (International Herald Tribune)
Van Egmond banned Nov 12, 2008
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* Socceroos defender Moore has surgery for testicular cancer Nov 12, 2008
Socceroos defender Moore has surgery for testicular cancer ... Senior Australian defender Craig Moore has undergone surgery for testicular cancer and has been ruled out of next weeks World Cup qualifier against Bahrain, Football Federation Australia said yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Twins Born From 13-Year-Old Sperm Nov 11, 2008
TAIPEI, Taiwan A Taiwan woman has given birth to healthy twins using the 13-year-old frozen sperm of a former testicular cancer patient, local media said on Saturday, setting a record for the island. The twin boys were born using the sperm taken from a man surnamed Chen, then 23, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer and told chemotherapy could make him infertile, Taiwan newspapers said, citing sources at a Taipei medical university. (Fox News)
Pregnancy and Perfumes Warning Nov 11, 2008
Pregnant women are being warned not to use perfumes or cosmetics that contain these chemicals after research has shown that may cause unborn boys to eventually suffer infertility or testicular cancer. Infertility and Testicular Cancer Worldwide Problem ... Infertility and testicular cancer are growing medical problems across the world. (Suite101.com)
Lance Armstrong: Choose Passion Over Fear Nov 10, 2008
All seven victories came after his battle with testicular cancer. It had already spread to his lungs and brain when it was diagnosed in 1996. (Realtor Magazine Online)
'Infertile' man fathers twins Nov 10, 2008
The man, identified only as Chen, was 23 and a university student in 1995 when he contracted testicular cancer. Fearing chemotherapy would make him infertile, he stored nine tubes of sperm in a sperm bank. (The Age)
Rihanna scares fans with near-collapse Nov 8, 2008
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Woman has twins from cancer survivor's 13-year-old sperm Nov 8, 2008
The twin boys were born using the sperm taken from a man surnamed Chen, then 23, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer and told chemotherapy could make him infertile, Taiwan newspapers said, citing sources at a Taipei medical university. Chen, who is in good health at age 36 but cannot produce sperm naturally, got his wife pregnant with two of the four embryos used for artificial insemination, newspapers said. (Scientific American)
* Woman has twins using 13-year-old sperm Nov 8, 2008
TIME-TRAVELING BABIES: Despite the fact that the father has lost the ability to produce sperm, the 36-year-old testicular cancer survivor has produced two sons By Shelley Huang STAFF REPORTER Saturday, Nov 08, 2008, Page 2. When a 36-year-old man named Chen was diagnosed with testicular cancer 13 years ago, he had some of his sperm frozen before chemotherapy made him infertile ... Chen was 23 years old and still at school when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Oh Lord, how do you plead? Nov 7, 2008
The subject matter of this documentary could make the average male viewer squirm: Statistics presented reveal that young men have seen an alarming rise in genital deformities, testicular cancer and weak sperm counts in the past two decades; there's also higher risk of cerebral palsy, dyslexia and autism among males. Researchers interviewed point to "endocrine-disrupting" chemicals found in common products like shampoo and cosmetics as the cause. (Globe and Mail)
Rates Of Psychosis Higher Among Minority Groups In Britain Nov 6, 2008
27, 2007) The risk of testicular cancer was significantly lower among first-generation immigrants to Denmark, compared with men born in Denmark to immigrant parents and Danish men with Danish parents. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Researchers, have you ever actually met a teenager? Nov 6, 2008
We are told that the past few decades have seen steady and dramatic increases in the incidence of boys and young men suffering from genital deformities, low sperm count, sperm abnormalities and testicular cancer. Some researchers say that declining male fertility rates could be the first sign of extinction. (Globe and Mail)
Hill climbs mountain Nov 4, 2008
A sonogram detected testicular cancer, and his doctor informed him he would need surgery the next day ... Testicular cancer has one of the better prognoses for recovery among cancers ... "He had it worse than I did. His testicular cancer spread crazy all the way to his brain, and he beat it and went on to win the Tour de France.". (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Preeclampsia Might Protect Against Testicular Cancer Nov 4, 2008
FRIDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women who experience severe high blood pressure may find that their risky condition ultimately helps protect their sons from testicular cancer, a new study suggests ... This, in turn, leads to a drop in estrogen production, which could lower the risk of testicular cancer for a mother's son ... Women who do not experience high blood pressure while pregnant -- also known as preeclampsia -- will not inadvertently place their sons at increased risk for... (MEDLINEplus)
Severe Gestational Hypertension May Protect Sons Against Testicular Cancer Nov 3, 2008
2, 2008) Women who experience severe gestational hypertension may give birth to boys at lower risk for testicular cancer, although the exact reasons why are still unclear, according to a paper published in the November 1, 2008, issue of Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research ... "One possible reason is that estrogens are lower in pregnancies that develop severe gestational hypertension or preeclampsia, and this lack of estrogens may lower the risk of... (Science Daily)
Nuggets focus on defense for a change Oct 29, 2008
To make it back to the playoffs and then to make it somewhere in the playoffs, the Nuggets are going to have to get another solid season from Kenyon Martin and finally get a full season from forward Nene, who missed most of last season because of testicular cancer but now is sliding into Camby's spot. "There's no question that Marcus' presence is going to be missed, but I think Nene in a different way can be as good or better a basketball player than Marcus," Karl said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Dog's Breast Friend Oct 26, 2008
Neutering prevents male dogs from developing painful testicular cancer. Marisa Acocella Marchetto - cancer survivor, New Yorker cartoonist, dog lover and author of the best-selling book (and soon-to-be movie starring Cate Blanchett) "Cancer Vixen" - started the annual Free Mammogram Day at St. Vincent's Comprehensive Cancer Center. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
U.S. panel urges more cancer research funding Oct 23, 2008
Cyclist and testicular cancer survivor Lance Armstrong also serves on the panel. (Editing by Maggie Fox and Vicki Allen). (Scientific American)
New Hope For A Better Treatment For Childhood Cancer Oct 21, 2008
9, 2007) Testicular cancer survivors diagnosed with a second cancer had mortality rates similar to men diagnosed with a first cancer, except among some diagnosed with testicular cancer between 1973 and 1979. (July 23, 2007) Young children diagnosed with a malignant type of brain tumour will benefit from research that has taken twelve years to. (Science Daily)
Bruins' Kessel scores twice to sink Senators Oct 19, 2008
Notes: Kessel hasn't missed a game since Jan. 9, 2007, when he returned from testicular cancer surgery, a streak of 00004000 129 games. Senators forward Chris Kelly reached 100 career points with a first-period assist. (MSNBC -- Sports)
A pitch for life Oct 16, 2008
He was first diagnosed with testicular cancer as a freshman at Northeastern in 1996. He missed a year, but his cancer went into remission and he pitched his way into the Northeastern University Hall of Fame. (Boston Globe)
Steve AschburnerINSIDE THE NBA Oct 15, 2008
(He was sidelined nearly three months last season while recovering from testicular cancer. The 6-foot-11 Brazilian center was supposed to have been a mainstay of the Nuggets' attack by now, showing in spurts enough terrific play to qualify as a Venti-sized tease. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Just one chemo jab can cure testicle cancer Oct 8, 2008
London, Oct 6 (ANI): Just a single dose of chemotherapy drug can help cure a common form of testicular cancer in many patients, according to a new study ... Professor Tim Oliver, from the Bart s and the London Medical School, said that another advantage of carboplatin was that by treating the whole body rather than one area, the small risk of another testicular cancer emerging in the other testicle was also reduced. (Newspost Online)
Michigan man struggled but found hope in Casper Oct 7, 2008
His dreams were cut short when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer on June 24, 2007 about three months after he arrived in Casper. He died Aug. 23, 2008 at his home in Casper at the age of 30. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Single jab cancer therapy backed Oct 6, 2008
Testicular cancer has a high cure rate if caught early. A study has concluded that one dose of chemotherapy is the best way to cure testicular cancer in many patients ... Several hundred men are diagnosed with testicular cancer each year in the UK.. (BBC News)
One Jab To Cure Testicle Cancer Oct 6, 2008
A SINGLE jab can cure a common type of testicular cancer, experts have found ... The breakthrough will help men diagnosed with early-stage seminoma, which accounts for between 40 and 45 per cent of testicular cancer cases. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Purr-fectly 'Green' Cat Care Tips Oct 5, 2008
Plus, spaying and neutering can help reduce your cat's risk of developing uterine, ovarian, or testicular cancer. 3. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Animal Allies offers low-cost pet care Oct 3, 2008
In males, castration reduces the risk of testicular cancer and enlargement of the prostate and related infections. You can eliminate those risks with just one surgery. (The Carolinian, SC)
American cyclist rejects French offer of 1999 sample re-test Oct 3, 2008
A survivor of testicular cancer, Armstrong will be reunited at Astana with Johan Bruyneel, who was the Texan s team director for all his Tour victories with US Postal and Discovery from 1999-2005. The Astana team are hiring anti-doping expert Don Catlin to supervise a transparent biological monitoring of Armstrong that will be made available online throughout his training and racing. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Armstrong to cycle the world against cancer Sep 25, 2008
Armstrong, who successfully battled testicular cancer in 1996, joined U2 frontman Bono, former US vice president and environmental activist Al Gore, the Liberian president Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and others at the Clinton Global Initiative. The organization was holding a three-day meeting for global business, government, academic, religious and non-governmental leaders to discuss the world economy, health, and other social issues. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cancer expert warns of too-great expectations Sep 25, 2008
Cancer researchers have made dramatic progress on a number of fronts, he said citing successes with pediatric cancers, testicular cancer and myelogenous leukemia, a type of bone-marrow cancer ... But no one should be allowed to make the leap that if you can do it for Lance Armstrong you can do it for everybody, a reference to the seven-times winner of the Tour de France who survived testicular cancer. (Globe and Mail)
Armstrong joins Astana Sep 25, 2008
The cycling great, who successfully battled testicular cancer in 1996, dedicated the comeback to his Livestrong cancer prevention campaign. "I cannot guarantee an eighth tour victory," he said, "but I can guarantee that the Livestrong message will... touch all the different aspects of cancer.". (iAfrica.com)
Armstrong cycling to spread cancer message Sep 25, 2008
The 37-year-old Texan said he was returning to raise awareness of cancer, having survived testicular cancer to triumph in cycling's most famous race. Armstrong spoke Wednesday with "American Morning's" Kiran Chetry about what lies ahead in his return from retirement and the message he hopes the world will embrace. (CNN -- Health)
Would you test your child for the cancer gene? Sep 24, 2008
I only have a boy, but if there was a test for something that raises the likelihood of, say, testicular cancer, yeah, I d want to know. Both for him and for me. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Lance Armstrong Will Make Cycling Comeback at Australia's Tour Down Under Sep 24, 2008
Armstrong, who came back to cycling in 1998 after recovering from testicular cancer that spread to his brain and lungs, won cycling's most prestigious race for the seventh straight time in 2005 before retiring later that year. Since his retirement, Armstrong has run marathons and last month finished second in a 100-mile (161-kilometer) mountain- bike event in Colorado. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Cancer drug death 'like murder' Sep 23, 2008
Gary Foster, from Waltham Abbey, Essex, was given double the amount of chemotherapy he should have been prescribed for testicular cancer. His mother Coleen Foster said he was due to get married this month and had everything to live for. (BBC News -- Health)
New Study Shows Cell Phones Are No Friend of Gonads Sep 22, 2008
While the study does not trump up the cancer link, there may be a relation to testicular cancer as well. Says Agarwal, "On average, there was an 85 percent increase in the amount of free radicals for all the subjects in the study. Free radicals have been linked to a variety of diseases in humans including cancer.". (DailyTech)
Man dies in government cancer drug trial Sep 22, 2008
" The incident raises fresh questions about the safety of medical testing in Britain. Two years ago six men almost died in the so-called "elephant man" case at Northwick Park Hospital, North London. Their bodies swelled horrifically after they were given the experimental drug TGN1412. UCLH has been forced to suspend the trial, called TE23, which tests whether a combination of five drugs is better at treating testicular cancer than the standard treatment of three drugs. It has, however, being... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Lance Armstrong to return to competitive racing in ‘09 Sep 16, 2008
Armstrong was diagnosed in the 1996 with testicular cancer and was given a less than 50 percent chance of living after the cancer spread to his lungs and brain. Lately, since the retirement of Armstrong, the Tour de France has been nothing by a performance enhancing drug race. (Brewton Standard, AL)
A case of yellow fever? Lance gets back on his bike Sep 11, 2008
Armstrong's return will certainly put the fight against cancer back in the spotlight as he did in 1999 when he won his first Tour after surviving testicular cancer. While some will see his return as a publicity stunt, some will hope that cancer awareness really is his driving force. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Pedalling out of retirement Sep 11, 2008
Armstrong had defied not just the odds in cycling but in life itself by winning the Tour de France seven times in a row after overcoming testicular cancer which had spread to his lungs and brain. All of which still doesnt square up with the statement he had made 11 months ago in an interview carried in Mens Journal: Im glad Im not cycling any more. (India Times)
Freire wins 11th stage of Spanish Vuelta Sep 11, 2008
Armstrong, who overcame testicular cancer before beginning his Tour winning streak, hasn't raced professionally since winning his last Tour in 2005. But that wouldn't be enough to keep Bruyneel from giving the 36-year-old Texan another shot at winning cycling's premiere event, despite having 2007 Tour champion Contador as Astana's leader. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Armstrong seeks one more win Sep 11, 2008
He was an established sprint champion when he was diagnosed in 1996 with testicular cancer that had spread to his lungs and brain. Doctors gave him less than a 50 percent chance of survival. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Peirsol, Cromwell to host clinic Sep 11, 2008
Shanteau was diagnosed with testicular cancer just a week before the U.S. Olympic trials in July, but still qualified for the team and went on to swim a career best in the 200-meter breaststroke. Shanteau will be in Missoula on Friday to speak during the Texas Gold ice cream social from 6-7:30 p.m. at Paxson School. (Missoulian, MT)
Cancer didn't dash Olympic swimmer's dream Sep 10, 2008
Testicular cancer is diagnosed in about 1 in 300 men in their lifetime ... Eric Shanteau said he felt angry when he found out he had testicular cancer ... In June, a week before the qualifying round of the Olympics he was told he had testicular cancer. (CNN)
Lance Armstrong making a comeback Sep 10, 2008
Armstrong's return from testicular cancer to win the Tour a record seven consecutive times made him a hero to cancer patients worldwide and elevated cycling to an unprecedented level in America. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Armstrong told the magazine he's 100 percent sure he's going to compete in the Tour de France next summer. (International Herald Tribune)
Armstrong's comeback trail may wind through the Valley Sep 10, 2008
"Armstrong's return from testicular cancer to win the Tour de France a record seven consecutive times made him a hero to cancer patients worldwide and elevated cycling to an unprecedented level in America.The 36-year-old Armstrong told Vanity Fair in an interview posted on its Web site Tuesday that he was inspired to return to pro cycling after finishing second last month in the Leadville 100, a high-altitude, lung-searing 100-mile mountain bike race through the Colorado Rockies."This kind of... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Bruyneel wants Armstrong if comeback talk is true Sep 10, 2008
"Firstly, we need to know if the rumor has base and, if it does, we need to know what is the motivation of the rider and then we'll talk, said Bruyneel, who was Armstrong's former boss with the Discovery Channel team. At the moment we are really far from all of that. Although Armstrong overcame testicular cancer, Bruyneel is uncertain whether even the 36-year-old Planoite can return after three years out of professional cycling."He's continued training and he's done marathons, but he's coming in... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Plano native Armstrong contemplating return Sep 10, 2008
"Armstrong did not respond to a text message or voice mails left by the AP. His manager, Mark Higgins, also did not respond to voice mails left by the AP.Armstrong, who overcame testicular cancer, has largely turned his competitive juices to running marathons since he retired from competitive cycling three years ago.In August, he finished second in the Leadville Trail 100, a lung-searing 100-mile mountain bike race through the Colorado Rockies."We know that Lance continued training hard after... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Double, triple catwalk coup Sep 9, 2008
High-profile designer no-shows at the Big Apple frock fest include sass & bide and Jayson Brunsdon, who recently underwent treatment for testicular cancer. The New York-based Australian fashionisto Michael Angel rocked the runway on Friday with a '70s rock-inspired collection accessorised - alarmingly for anyone who can remember the '80s - with Swarovski crystal-mesh shoulder pads. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Astana puts brakes on Armstrong story Sep 9, 2008
Armstrong, who overcame testicular cancer, has turned his competitive juices to running marathons since he retired from competitive cycling three years ago. Baseball Mets' Wagner could miss all of 2009 Mets closer Billy Wagner will undergo elbow surgery later this week that likely will sideline the 37-year-old lefthander through the 2009 season. (Boston Globe)
CYCLING Armstrong comeback debunked Sep 9, 2008
Armstrong, who overcame testicular cancer, has turned his competitive juices to running marathons since he retired from competitive cycling three years ago. In August, he finished second in the Leadville Trail 100, a 100-mile mountain-bike race through the Colorado Rockies. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Report: Lance Armstrong To End Retirement Sep 9, 2008
7-Time Tour De France Winner Will Compete In 2009 Event, Cycling Journal Says. AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 9, 2008. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Armstrong to return? Sep 9, 2008
Armstrong, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996, rebounded from the disease to win seven straight Tour de France titles from 1999 to 2005. Since his retirement, Armstrong has run in a pair of the New York City Marathons along with the Boston Marathon. (iAfrica.com)
Newsweek: Why we're losing the war on cancer Sep 8, 2008
It invokes Lance Armstrong, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996 and, after surgery and chemotherapy beat it back, went on to seven straight victories in the Tour de France. It describes how scientists wrestled childhood leukemia into near submission, turning it from a disease that killed 75 percent of the children it struck in the 1970s to one that 73 percent survive today. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Armstrong: No sex complaints Sep 6, 2008
Lance, who has overcome testicular cancer, added to Mens Journal magazine. I think it's hard for me, or for anyone in my position, to call someone up and say, 'Hey, can I take you on a date. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Shanteau recovering from cancer, plans swim return Sep 3, 2008
"I'm not back to full strength yet, but I'm pretty close to being completely normal.''In the meantime, he's looking at ways to use his experience to benefit others.Shanteau is setting up a new Web site that will document his story, provide links to cancer-fighting organizations and allow other victims of the disease to blog about their experiences. He's also in talks with Lance Armstrong's Livestrong charity - the seven-time Tour de France winner is a testicular cancer survivor - about working... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cancer survivor Shanteau vows to swim again Sep 3, 2008
Shanteau learned he had testicular cancer in June, just before the Olympic trials ... He's also in talks with Lance Armstrong's Livestrong charity -- the seven-time Tour de France winner is a testicular cancer survivor -- about working together at the grass-roots level ... The 24-year-old swimmer was diagnosed with testicular cancer in June, shortly before he was scheduled to head to Omaha, Neb. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
