Yesterday, Angelina Jolie revealed that she'd had a double mastectomy as a preventive measure against a family history of breast cancer, amidst worldwide kudos and admiration. But on Facebook and other places, some were not convinced. "Her breasts were sagging," said one ex "friend" of mine, "so s ... More >>
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, bartender Michelle Milton for Neely's Barbecue Parlor will be donating 100 percent of her tips for the month of October to Chemo Comfort, which provides cancer patients with kits that help with the side effects of chemotherapy. And at the end of the month, ... More >>
I know Mitt's a total joke, but how about the wife? Would she make the experience of a Republican White House any easier to swallow? Well, here are some wiki-facts about her--some inspiring, some not--to help you decide: The Mormon missionary rules allowed her only two brief visits with Mitt and ... More >>
Eek. Might want to think twice now about downing that cocktail. According to a recent study by the National Cancer Institute, consuming seven to 14 alcoholic drinks per week carries a 30 to 60 percent increase in breast cancer risk. Although earlier studies have connected daily alcohol consumption ... More >>
As "tanning mom" Patricia Krentcil's 15 minutes appear to be winding down, the fact that the New Jersey mom allegedly took her 5-year-old daughter tanning continues to impact public policy.On Monday, dubbed "Melanoma Monday" in New Jersey by the American Cancer Society, public health advocates lobbi ... More >>
Happy "Melanoma Monday" -- as we all continue to laugh and laugh (and then cry) at "Tanning Mom," the latest leathery boob to humiliate New Jersey, skin cancer has increased 43-percent in the Garden State, and the American Cancer Society credits the increase to the rise in indoor tanning.If you're u ... More >>
"You heard that Whitney Houston died, right?" said emcee Judy Gold at "Encore for Hope," the American Cancer Society benefit last night at Club Providence. She was actually going there. And to set up a joke, God bless her. "No, let me not bring down the mood," added Judy. "Let's talk about cancer! ... More >>
This is reason #137 that we don't quite trust Pilates. (Yes, we know, some swear by it, but when we work out, we want to do more than make those weird little flappy motions with our hands, and "make a corset with our ribs," not to mention, there's the distinct sense that we're doing it all wr ... More >>
Audit: Women might die waiting for their mammograms City Controller John C. Liu said that hundreds of New York's women will face dangerous waits for mammograms, according to the Spanish-language daily. Liu's announcement is the result of an internal audit of nine Health and Hospitals Corpo ... More >>
TV on the Radio bassist Gerard Smith passed away this morning after a battle with lung cancer, according to a statement on the band's official site. "We are very sad to announce the death of our beloved friend and bandmate, Gerard Smith, following a courageous fight against lung cancer," read ... More >>
We've mentioned before that oral sex had become a leading cause of oral cancer among men. The evil virus known as HPV, or the human papillomavirus, which is the main cause of cervical cancer in women, is, according to the Daily News, now leading to "epidemic proportions" of oral cancer in the ... More >>
The Daily has an article (not that I can read the whole thing in my iPad-less state!) about irritating Berkeley, Calif. residents being irrationally afraid of radiation from the nuclear crisis in Japan. They are flocking to the area's health food vitamin apothecary-places to buy potassium iodide, ... More >>
Not so cute in reality.Scientists, who clearly do not want us to be happy, are again reminding us of a link between oral sex and BAD THINGS. This time, cancer. There's "strong evidence" linking oral sex to cancer, scientists have said, yet again. In fact, in the U.S., oral sex has surpassed t ... More >>
Pam Murphy kicks cancer where it hurts
Your fried chicken, pinkwashed to perfection.Practically in the same breath as launching its Double Down Sandwich stunt, KFC debuted its Buckets for the Cure campaign, which promises to donate 50 cents from every pink bucket sold to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. Since April 5, t ... More >>
The Cancer Vixen herself. Photo by Jeremy Balderston. When graphic novelist Marisa Acocella Marchetto was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004, she didn't have health insurance. But she had supportive friends and doctors, a good strong will -- and a creative outlet that also helped get her ... More >>
Benefits the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge
Brad Jacobs went from shaping Playboy bunnies to defending himself against charges of butchery
New worries about HPV vaccine for kidsother than foes' warnings of promiscuity
A top Brooklyn pol uses the pork barrel against cancer
The frightening link between the 9-11 toxic cloud and cancer
Will the HPV vaccine encourage sexual freedom or right-wing lunatics?
Are hard drinking and heavy smoking really giving lesbians cancer?
Coming soona home cancer-screening device
Books to Beat the Beauty Blues
Affordable health care and services for women
The link between breast cancer and genetics
Go gold sans the sun
Grim Diagnosis for Times Science Scribe
High Prostate Cancer Rates in Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights
New Awareness of EMF Health Risks Fuels Opposition to Chelsea Substation
A Community Fights for a SoHa Landmark
Tackling Cultural Taboos About Breast Cancer
Researchers Seek African American Women for Breast Cancer Study
How Rudy Prepared for His Bad-News Press Briefing
An Old Virus Becomes a New Argument for Abstinence
'The New Yorker' Joins the Campaign for a Disease-Free America
Voicing Concerns About Wireless Phones
Out-of-network costs leave the insured in a hole
The struggle over last-chance medical treatments
Matias Viegener on her last day with Kathy Acker
