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26-Oct-2005 10:00 AM EDT
Focus on Lung Cancer: How to Prevent and Treat It
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Since smoking became popular in America in the 1930s, lung cancer rates have continued to climb. Today, it is still the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, with totals more than the other five leading cancers combined.

26-Oct-2005 10:00 AM EDT
New Strides Being Made in Cancer Chemoprevention
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

There are a number of things people are told to do to prevent cancer "“ eat well, exercise, don't smoke. However, despite these obvious preventive measures, many individuals will develop the disease.

26-Oct-2005 10:00 AM EDT
Vitamin D Compounds Show Promise for Prevention of Prostate Cancer
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

The active metabolite of vitamin D, calcitriol, and other vitamin D analogs are promising chemopreventive agents that may prevent prostate cancer, according to a study.

Released: 31-Oct-2005 1:50 PM EST
Updated Data on Novel HPV Vaccine Confirms Efficacy in Large Population
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Updated data from a study on a promising new vaccine against a pre-cancerous cervical virus shows superior efficacy in preventing cervical pre-cancers and non-invasive cervical cancer, according to a study.

26-Oct-2005 10:00 AM EDT
Broccoli Sprouts, Cabbage, Ginkgo Biloba and Garlic: Grocery List for Cancer Prevention
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

In the high-tech 21st century, the most rudimentary natural products continue to reveal exciting ant-cancer properties to scientists, offering people relatively simple ways to help protect themselves from the disease.

Released: 26-Oct-2005 10:00 AM EDT
Experts to Present Latest Information on Cancer Prevention Research
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Leading cancer researchers will convene at the 4th Annual Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, the premier gathering of its kind in the world, which features the latest developments in cancer prevention research.

Released: 14-Oct-2005 10:15 AM EDT
Senator Arlen Specter to Be Honored at AACR Gala
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

US Senator Arlen Specter will be honored with the AACR Public Service Award for his tireless efforts to strengthen the nation's biomedical research capability. The Award ceremony will take place at the "One World, One Quest" gala.

Released: 27-Sep-2005 10:35 AM EDT
AACR Cycle Team Joins Tour of Hope
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

A team of 10 cyclists under the banner of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), based in Philadelphia, Pa., will join Lance Armstrong for this year's Tour of Hope.

Released: 14-Sep-2005 2:15 PM EDT
“Saving the Science” Initiatives to Help Displaced Cancer Researchers
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) extends its thoughts and heartfelt sympathies to all the citizens of New Orleans and other Gulf Coast communities as they rebuild their lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.



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