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Bollywood Actress Manisha Koirala Vows to Inspire Those Fighting Cancer

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:21:16 +1000

Actress Manisha Koirala, who announced last week that she is now free of cancer, said she intends to use her celebrity status and personal story to inspire others who are battling the dreaded disease.

Compound in Mediterranean Diet Helps in Killing Cancer Cells: Study

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:01:53 +1000

A compound in Mediterranean diet could stop breast cancer cells from inhibiting their own death, according to a new study.

Mango, the New Diabetes and Cancer Buster

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:46:17 +1000

The most popular fresh fruit in the world, mangoes are a whole lot more than just a delicious, refreshing treat produced by nature. As evidenced by copious scientific research, mangoes are also a powerful medicinal food, as they contain nutrients that can help clear up skin, promote eye health, stave off diabetes, and even prevent the formation and spread of cancer.

UK Man has Prostate Removed after Tests Reveal 'Jolie' Gene Flaw

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:46:57 +1000

53-year-old businessman makes medical history after tests revealed he carried same rogue cancer gene as Hollywood actress.

Angelina Jolie’s Next Surgery: Having Her Ovaries Removed

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:16 +1000

Angelina Jolie's next agenda: removing her ovaries. She might have lessened the chances of her having breast cancer from 87% to 5%, but her chances of getting ovarian cancer is still at 50%.

Brad Pitt Was ‘Emotional” During Angelina Jolie’s Operation

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:29:21 +1000

Angelina Jolie's preventative double mastectomy have been "an emotional and beautifully inspiring few months," according to her partner Brad Pitt. The "World War Z" star said that he was "emotional" about Angie's experience.

Angelina Jolie Inspires Women to Maim Themselves by Celebrating Medically Perverted Double Mastectomies

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:16:38 +1000

Angelina Jolie announced yesterday that she had both of her breasts surgically removed even though she had no breast cancer.

1.3 Million Wrongly Treated After False Positives from Mammograms

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:38:37 +1000

The Susan G. Komen for breast cancer awareness reports on their site that breast cancer will strike more than 1.3 million women annually over the next 20 years.

Angelina Jolie Topless Sells for £30K: Double Mastectomy Fails to Delay Christie’s Sale of Nude Photo

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:17:34 +1000

David LaChapelle photo of actress reached £30,000 at auction.

Angelina Jolie Double Mastectomy: Other Celebrities Who Also Went Through the Surgical Procedure [PHOTOS]

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:34:46 +1000

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie, 37, is currently in the spotlight receiving an overflowing support after her courageous revelation that she had double mastectomy. Her decision to come forward and share her experience is a reminder that there are other female celebrities who went through the same surgical procedure as well as some non-celebrity women out there.

Angelina Jolie: Women Can Be Beautiful Even without Breasts

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:33:09 +1000

Angelina Jolie's decision to make public her ordeal of undergoing mastectomy created different reactions from all over the world.

Brad Pitt Calls Fiancée Angelina Jolie ‘Heroic’

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:15:36 +1000

Angelina Jolie is "heroic" for going through a double mastectomy, her partner and the father of her children said. Brad Pitt has spoken in support of his fiancée after she revealed that she underwent a preventive surgery to decrease her chances of having breast cancer.

Angelina Jolie Double Mastectomy: Brad Pitt Praises Medical Team and Heroic Fiancée

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:06:16 +1000

Pitt says all he wants is for Jolie to have a long and healthy life following surgery to prevent breast cancer.

Angelina Jolie Avoids Breast and Ovarian Cancer by Having Double Mastectomy [Videos]

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:11:26 +1000

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie announced in New York Times that she underwent double mastectomy to avoid developing breast and ovarian cancer. Medical experts told her that she had 87 per cent chance of developing cancer if left unattended.

Angelina Jolie's Breast Cancer Scare: Actress Underwent Double Mastectomy [PHOTOS]

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:50:49 +1000

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie, 37, has revealed that she underwent a double mastectomy over fears of developing a breast cancer and removed both breasts in February.

Angelina Jolie Undergoes Double Mastectomy: Fans Take to Twitter to Congratulate Hollywood Diva

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:30:09 +1000

Angelina Jolie took a bold step, and underwent a preventative double mastectomy to minimise the risk of developing breast cancer.

Angelina Jolie: I Chose Double Mastectomy to Beat BRCA1 Breast Cancer Gene [VIDEO]

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:02:46 +1000

Jolie writes open letter to New York Times to explain decision to have double mastectomy.

NEWSBREAK: Angelina Jolie Undergoes Double Mastectomy [PHOTOS]

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:45:43 +1000

Angelina Jolie, the actress Hollywood has come to know and love has undergone double mastectomy! In a post with New York Times, Jolie explains her reasons as to why she had taken such a radical means to chances of her ever getting breast cancer.

Mother’s Day 2013: Ways to Celebrate in Australia on May 12

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:31:20 +1000

On May 12, every mum in the world will celebrate their special day with loved ones. Family members and friends will certainly think of different ways in celebrating the 2013 Mother’s Day in Australia and it could be the “Mother's Day Classic” fun run or a simple trip or vacation.

Sleep Problems May Increase Risk for Prostate Cancer

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:33:10 +1000

Men who reported sleep problems, including difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep, had up to a twofold increased risk for prostate cancer, according to data published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

Peaches, Nectarines and Berries Lower Breast Cancer Risk by 41 Percent

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:09:09 +1000

Women consuming at last two servings weekly of peaches or nectarines saw a stunning 41 percent risk reduction for postmenopausal ER- breast cancer, while those eating at least one serving of blueberries weekly saw a 31 percent risk reduction, according to one of the largest and longest running studies ever made on women's health as a function of diet.

Yoga for Cancer

Sun, 05 May 2013 22:14:02 +1000

Cancer patients often find themselves in distracted state of mind-bombarded by contradictory, information, subjected to invasive, painful procedures, and not-always-compassionate medical care. When our minds are so grievously disturbed, we may find it impossible to make crucial decisions or relate satisfactorily to our family and friends.

Olivia Newton-John: My Sister is Fighting Brain Cancer

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:27:32 +1000

Grease star cancels Las Vegas residency to be with older sister Rona after cancer diagnosis.

Chrissy Amphlett, Aussie Rock Icon Bids Farewell, 53

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:22:21 +1000

"I Touch Myself" singer Chrissy Amphlett has died. The lead singer of the Australian rock band Divinyls has succumbed to breast cancer and multiple sclerosis. She was 53.

Is Fountain of Youth Enzyme the Key to Defeating Cancer?

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 03:00:54 +1100

Largest cancer genetics project maps telomerase – the cellular 'fountain of youth'.

Analysis - Roche stays a step ahead of copycat drugmakers

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:14:02 +1100

Delays in developing copies of Roche's top-selling biotech drug are justifying the Swiss company's decision to stay out of biotech generics to focus on improved, patented versions of its medicines.

Tiger Woods’ Ex Wife Elin Nordegren Dating Billionaire Chris Cline

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:14:18 +1100

After rumors that Elin and Tiger Woods are getting back together, another speculation arises that the former model is currently dating her Florida billionaire neighbor Chris Cline.

NEW PHOTO: Robert Pattinson on ‘Rover’ Set for Good Cause; Kristen Stewart’s BF Supports Cancer Research [SLIDESHOW]

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:58:22 +1100

British actor, Robert Pattinson has expressed support for breast cancer research initiated by Samuel Johnson, an Australian film and television actor who has embarked on an “epic unicycle journey” to raise funds for his sister, diagnosed with cancer.

Canadians Drink 50 Percent More Than Global Average: Study

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:09:08 +1100

Canadians drink 50 percent more than the global average, a recent study by the Center for Addiction and Mental Health has stated.

Sachin Tendulkar Unveils Cancer Research Centre in Hyderabad

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:59:54 +1100

After India's smashing victory in the second Test match against Australia, ace cricketer Sachin Tendulkar flew down to Hyderabad to inaugurate the Gastrointestinal and Liver Foundation for Research & Treatment of Cancers (GIFT) on Tuesday.