The Victorian Minister for Health, the Hon David Davis, with the Richard Pratt Fellowships in Prostate Cancer Foundation and the Carlton Football Club, today announced Dr Helen Pearson as the 2012 recipient of the Richard Pratt Fellowship in Prostate Cancer Research.
Dr Pearson, from the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, received a $200,000 Fellowship over two years that will go towards investigating the role of polarity regulators in the human prostate.
Richard Pratt Fellowships in Prostate Cancer Research funds and facilitates research into prostate cancer treatment. Each year, a Fellowship is awarded to an individual conducting translational research into the disease.
Minster for Health David Davis said the Victorian Coalition Government is committed to supporting Victoria’s medical research sector and recognises Victoria’s strengths as a world leader in biomedical research, particularly in cancer.
“We need research to learn more about prostate cancer and how to reduce its burden on our community. We need to find ways to improve diagnosis, improve treatments and better support men with prostate cancer,” Mr Davis said.
“The Government also recognises the strengths of Victoria’s outstanding philanthropic sector and we are very fortunate indeed to have the Richard Pratt Fellowships in Prostate Cancer Foundation here with a significant track record in contributing in many ways to our community.
“It is very exciting that the Richard Pratt Fellowships in Prostate Cancer Foundation and the Government, through the Victorian Cancer Agency, are working together to offer young researchers an opportunity to research prostate cancer.”
The Fellowship is critical in fighting prostate cancer by enabling better treatment options for sufferers. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Australian men, with one in nine expected to develop it in their lifetime and nearly 20,000 Australians diagnosed each year.
Dr Pearson said that funding from the Richard Pratt Fellowships in Prostate Cancer Foundation is crucial in developing this new area of prostate cancer research.
“In continuing our study of the polarity network, we hope to gain a better understanding of prostate biology and cancer progression, to establish a novel avenue for therapeutic intervention and to better predict cancer progression and patient survival,” said Dr Pearson.
Carlton Football Club midfielder, Bryce Gibbs, said the initiative is crucial in the development of prostate cancer treatment.
“Each year, close to 3,300 men die of prostate cancer in Australia ‐ equal to the number of women who die from breast cancer. It is important that men become more proactive about their prostate health,” Mr Gibbs said.
To raise awareness and funds for the fight against prostate cancer, the Carlton and Collingwood Football Clubs will battle it out at the MCG on Friday, 13 April for the Richard Pratt Cup.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
The Truth About a Breast Cancer Natural Cure!
It is very obvious that the treatment of cancer is very ineffective and although billions of dollars are spent each year to fight against cancer, there is no positive news. It is also very clear that money plays a very big role and a lot of people are not very interested in curing people from cancer permanently. But if you for example have breast cancer, then should you neglect conventional treatments all together and opt for some kind of a breast cancer natural cure? How to make the right choices?
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women and it seems the numbers are only increasing. A women, who is diagnosed with breast cancer, has a lot of choices to make. The goal for everyone would be to heal themselves quickly, effectively and safely, no matter what kind of treatment is used. Some people are so disappointed of the fecklessness of the conventional cancer treatments, that they neglect them all together and look for various alternative and natural treatments options.
The obvious danger by doing this, is stumbling on people who try to trick you sell you garbage in order to make money. This is a very real danger and if someone says they know a breast cancer natural cure, then people need to be really careful.
Then again you can take the path, that so many breast cancer patients do, and use surgery, chemotherapy or radiation to eliminate cancer. This is very ineffective, expensive and dangerous as well. The chances to make a full recovery is not very high. I guess the best solution would be to combine the two and use natural cures to reduce the side-effects of chemotherapy drugs and to increase their effectiveness.
For example a very effective breast cancer natural cure, or treatment option, is Insulin Potentiation Therapy (IPT). It is great because this treatments increases the kill effect of chemotherapy drugs. The more effective chemotherapy drugs are the less drugs are needed. So the damage to the body is not that extensive.
The most important thing in the end for everyone, is to beat cancer and get well. The more people learn about cancer and different breast cancer natural cures, the better. Natural cures may or may not help you, but are you willing to take the chance and neglect them all together? The least you can do is educate yourself about natural cures and alternative treatments, whether or not you use them is your choice.
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women and it seems the numbers are only increasing. A women, who is diagnosed with breast cancer, has a lot of choices to make. The goal for everyone would be to heal themselves quickly, effectively and safely, no matter what kind of treatment is used. Some people are so disappointed of the fecklessness of the conventional cancer treatments, that they neglect them all together and look for various alternative and natural treatments options.
The obvious danger by doing this, is stumbling on people who try to trick you sell you garbage in order to make money. This is a very real danger and if someone says they know a breast cancer natural cure, then people need to be really careful.
Then again you can take the path, that so many breast cancer patients do, and use surgery, chemotherapy or radiation to eliminate cancer. This is very ineffective, expensive and dangerous as well. The chances to make a full recovery is not very high. I guess the best solution would be to combine the two and use natural cures to reduce the side-effects of chemotherapy drugs and to increase their effectiveness.
For example a very effective breast cancer natural cure, or treatment option, is Insulin Potentiation Therapy (IPT). It is great because this treatments increases the kill effect of chemotherapy drugs. The more effective chemotherapy drugs are the less drugs are needed. So the damage to the body is not that extensive.
The most important thing in the end for everyone, is to beat cancer and get well. The more people learn about cancer and different breast cancer natural cures, the better. Natural cures may or may not help you, but are you willing to take the chance and neglect them all together? The least you can do is educate yourself about natural cures and alternative treatments, whether or not you use them is your choice.
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If a person is suffering from a disease, he should be properly aware about the symptoms. Understanding colon cancer symptoms is important, as you can use this knowledge to work with your doctor to uncover out the cause and take care of your long- term health. A person may suddenly get a fever or discover that there is blood in the urine. We all know that prostate ovarian cancer pictures cancer can happen to any male and it is a very common type of cancer. Chemotherapy.
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A blurred vision, or more worse, blindness ovarian cancer pictures in one eye can be a major ovarian cancer pictures symptoms men ignore obstacle in performing routine tasks. A doctor is the only one who can determine if your colon cancer symptoms are actually the result of colon cancer.
If a person is suffering from a disease, he should be properly aware about the symptoms. Understanding colon cancer symptoms is important, as you can use this knowledge to work with your doctor to uncover out the cause and take care of your long- term health. A person may suddenly get a fever or discover that there is blood in the urine. We all know that prostate ovarian cancer pictures cancer can happen to any male and it is a very common type of cancer. Chemotherapy.
Some common symptoms of the digestive system that can overlap the symptoms of stomach esophageal symptoms cancer symptom cancer are general nausea often, queasy indigestion, frequent, unusual burping, heartburn felt in the upper or middle torso often, nausea and so on.
Inside outstanding situations you can get remove regarding capacity to use the toilet. Several. It is important to inform the doctor of any excessive, unexplained weight loss, ovarian cancer pictures consistent pain in the side or lower back, the presence of lumps in the abdomen or a general sense of being unwell. Treatment for kidney cancer can range from radiation therapy and surgery to ovarian cancer pictures chemotherapy and immunological therapy or a combination of treatments. Seeing the possible symptoms of kidney cancer can be a frightening men lung experience.
Cancer Study Incorporated in Relay for Life
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be held at North Reading High School on May 18-19 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. This year, residents can sign up for a cancer study that will make a difference in cancer prevention for future generations.
The Relay for Life is a team event, and participants walk the track throughout the night and have to raise a minimum of $100. What’s special about this year is that the ACS Epidemiology Research Division has chosen the North Reading relay as an enrollment site for their Cancer Prevention Study 3 (CPS3).
The cancer prevention study enrollment will be on Friday, May 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. and the study will focus on why cancer happens and help to understand how to prevent the disease. You do not have to be taking part in the relay to enroll in the study.
“If we don’t study a population, we don’t know,” Chairperson of the Cancer Prevention Study 3 Janet Vincze said. “I’m a cancer survivor, so I cant participate in this study, but if I could I would.”
Criteria
Individuals who fit the following criteria will be eligible:
1. You are between the ages of 30 and 65
2. You have never had cancer before (you can participate if you have had skin cancer, but not melanoma)
3. You are willing to make a commitment for a period of 20 to 30 years to receive follow up surveys. Enrollment is the only time you have to appear in person and then every two to three years you would get a survey that will take about 15 minutes to complete.
What to expect
From start to finish the enrollment time will be about 30 or 40 minutes. You will enter stations under a big tent at the relay and welcomers will review your criteria. Then you will go to a different station to complete your first survey.
Next, you will move on to a third station where your waist measurement will be taken.
“This is a lifestyle study, not a clinical study,” Vincze said.
At the fourth station, nurses and teachers will go over your questionnaire with you and ensure that it is filled out properly. Then you will get a wrist band.
At the fifth and final station, Quest Diagnostics will be on site to draw blood.
After the initial enrollment, you will get an extensive questionnaire within two weeks. The American Cancer Society plans to enroll 300,000 people across the United States and Puerto Rico.
You may remember hearing about their first and second cancer prevention studies. The first study proved that smoking causes lung cancer and the second was an obesity and cancer lifestyle study that started in the late 80′s.
The third study will focus on why cancer happens.
“This is just one thing you can do to help,” Vincze said. “I do believe it will benefit, maybe our children, but if not definitely their children.”
This study will last a minimum of 20 years. Participate in honor of someone you lost to cancer, or for someone fighting their own battle with the disease right now.
Pre-regsiter by emailing cps3nr@gmail.com or calling 978-664-3479.
Vincze said, “We aren’t asking for money, we’re just asking for time and a little bit of blood.”
The Relay for Life is a team event, and participants walk the track throughout the night and have to raise a minimum of $100. What’s special about this year is that the ACS Epidemiology Research Division has chosen the North Reading relay as an enrollment site for their Cancer Prevention Study 3 (CPS3).
The cancer prevention study enrollment will be on Friday, May 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. and the study will focus on why cancer happens and help to understand how to prevent the disease. You do not have to be taking part in the relay to enroll in the study.
“If we don’t study a population, we don’t know,” Chairperson of the Cancer Prevention Study 3 Janet Vincze said. “I’m a cancer survivor, so I cant participate in this study, but if I could I would.”
Criteria
Individuals who fit the following criteria will be eligible:
1. You are between the ages of 30 and 65
2. You have never had cancer before (you can participate if you have had skin cancer, but not melanoma)
3. You are willing to make a commitment for a period of 20 to 30 years to receive follow up surveys. Enrollment is the only time you have to appear in person and then every two to three years you would get a survey that will take about 15 minutes to complete.
What to expect
From start to finish the enrollment time will be about 30 or 40 minutes. You will enter stations under a big tent at the relay and welcomers will review your criteria. Then you will go to a different station to complete your first survey.
Next, you will move on to a third station where your waist measurement will be taken.
“This is a lifestyle study, not a clinical study,” Vincze said.
At the fourth station, nurses and teachers will go over your questionnaire with you and ensure that it is filled out properly. Then you will get a wrist band.
At the fifth and final station, Quest Diagnostics will be on site to draw blood.
After the initial enrollment, you will get an extensive questionnaire within two weeks. The American Cancer Society plans to enroll 300,000 people across the United States and Puerto Rico.
You may remember hearing about their first and second cancer prevention studies. The first study proved that smoking causes lung cancer and the second was an obesity and cancer lifestyle study that started in the late 80′s.
The third study will focus on why cancer happens.
“This is just one thing you can do to help,” Vincze said. “I do believe it will benefit, maybe our children, but if not definitely their children.”
This study will last a minimum of 20 years. Participate in honor of someone you lost to cancer, or for someone fighting their own battle with the disease right now.
Pre-regsiter by emailing cps3nr@gmail.com or calling 978-664-3479.
Vincze said, “We aren’t asking for money, we’re just asking for time and a little bit of blood.”
Monday, April 9, 2012
Health Care Reform Backup Plan
With a far more contentious hearing than expected before the Supreme Court, President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act (ACA) could be struck down by a sharply divided court when it rules in June. If that happens, insurance will continue to be priced beyond the means of many. It is therefore prudent to look at possible alternatives for these Americans.
Fortunately, a proven model exists today in Howard County: the Healthy Howard Health Plan. With some changes to its financing structure, it could emerge as a viable option for Americans who will not be able to afford to buy insurance should the ACA be struck down.
Initiated in October 2008, Healthy Howard provides comprehensive, affordable health care to working-class families and individuals who have incomes higher than the eligibility level for entitlement programs like Medicaid, but still too low to afford private health insurance. Based on the primary care "medical home" model, with an emphasis on wellness and preventive services, Healthy Howard uses a local, federally qualified health center as our primary care home, paying the health center a monthly capitated rate for each Healthy Howard member, funded by the modest premiums ($50 to $85 per month, depending on income) paid by each member. These premiums also pay for contracts for lab work and most imaging procedures.
At the primary care home, a dedicated care coordinator acts as the point person for managing routine referrals and necessary follow-up for members recently discharged from the hospital. This latter service has been extremely important in Healthy Howard's success at reducing so-called "admission-readmission rates" (where recently hospitalized patients are readmitted, often due to lack of appropriate follow-up care). Additionally, our system of after-hours phone triage, combined with subsidized coverage of urgent care visits, has averted costly emergency room trips. Taken together, these facets of the Healthy Howard plan have resulted in a 50 percent reduction in hospitalization rates and a 35 percent reduction in emergency room visit rates among our members, compared to the same demographic group across the United States.
Fortunately, a proven model exists today in Howard County: the Healthy Howard Health Plan. With some changes to its financing structure, it could emerge as a viable option for Americans who will not be able to afford to buy insurance should the ACA be struck down.
Initiated in October 2008, Healthy Howard provides comprehensive, affordable health care to working-class families and individuals who have incomes higher than the eligibility level for entitlement programs like Medicaid, but still too low to afford private health insurance. Based on the primary care "medical home" model, with an emphasis on wellness and preventive services, Healthy Howard uses a local, federally qualified health center as our primary care home, paying the health center a monthly capitated rate for each Healthy Howard member, funded by the modest premiums ($50 to $85 per month, depending on income) paid by each member. These premiums also pay for contracts for lab work and most imaging procedures.
At the primary care home, a dedicated care coordinator acts as the point person for managing routine referrals and necessary follow-up for members recently discharged from the hospital. This latter service has been extremely important in Healthy Howard's success at reducing so-called "admission-readmission rates" (where recently hospitalized patients are readmitted, often due to lack of appropriate follow-up care). Additionally, our system of after-hours phone triage, combined with subsidized coverage of urgent care visits, has averted costly emergency room trips. Taken together, these facets of the Healthy Howard plan have resulted in a 50 percent reduction in hospitalization rates and a 35 percent reduction in emergency room visit rates among our members, compared to the same demographic group across the United States.
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