Sep 14, 2010 Posted by Do You Know Cancer

The ten deadliest cancers – where are the cures?

More money for research will lead to eventual cancer cures. Fact: Cancer is the second-leading cause of death among people in America. Fact: Despite technology that allows doctors to diagnose and begin treating certain cancers in the early stages, some forms of cancer are simply incurable. Cancer, by nature, is an unpredictable disease. There are a number of causes for cancer – exposure to certain... read more

Sep 13, 2010 Posted by Do You Know Cancer

Far out: “magic mushrooms” could benefit patients with late-stage cancer

To legalize or not? A group of U.S. researchers have released a report, published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, which states that a hallucinogen known as psilocybin may diminish the anxiety suffered by patients with late-stage cancers. Psilocybin – known on the streets as “magic mushrooms” – produces effects similar to LSD, a drug that was popular in the sixties. Twelve... read more

Sep 11, 2010 Posted by Do You Know Cancer

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital devoted to “finding cures”

Kids are the focus at St. Jude Hospital This month, Do You Know Cancer highlights the incredible work of doctors, researchers, and all staff at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, located in Memphis, TN. Because September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, St. Jude’s was the obvious choice for this month’s cancer center profile. Founded by entertainer Danny Thomas in 1962, St. Jude... read more

Sep 10, 2010 Posted by Do You Know Cancer

LFO singer Rich Cronin dies following battle with leukemia

TMZ has reported that LFO singer Rich Cronin has passed away following a long leukemia battle on September 8th. The singer was just 35 years old. Cronin, hailed as “underrated” by MTV, fronted the nineties pop band who became famous after their hit song “Summer Girls” dominated the airwaves back in 1999. Cronin, a native of Boston, formed LFO – which stood for “Lyte... read more

Sep 10, 2010 Posted by Do You Know Cancer

Stand Up to Cancer TV event is tonight – tune in & stand up to cancer!

Tonight on ABC, NBC, Fox, CBS and a handful of other channels this year’s Stand Up to Cancer event will premiere at 8 PM (EST) – we had to remind you! You can visit their website to donate – 100% of donations will go towards cancer research, that one day may lead to a cure. You can also participate in an online auction, sponsored by Stand Up to Cancer and eBay Giving Works, at... read more