Brain Cancer

The Cell Phone Brain Cancer Debate

Dr. Cara Natterson | Posted 11.16.2009 | Living


Dr. Cara Natterson

No one is certain what cell phones do to our brains when we endlessly rest them against our heads. At best, it's nothing. At worst, it's damage that will translate into an enormous spike in brain cancer.

Cell Phones: Damaging The Brains Of Children?

Devra Davis, Ph.D. | Posted 11.16.2009 | Living


Devra Davis, Ph.D.

There are deeply troubling reports from nations where phones have been used longest that children may be especially vulnerable to the radio frequency waves emitted by cell phones.

Where's the Bailout for My Cancer Patients?

Dr. Jon LaPook | Posted 09.27.2009 | Living


Dr. Jon LaPook

There could be no better tribute to Sen. Kennedy or wiser investment in our own futures than to fix a broken system that threatens to bankrupt us while inadequately addressing cancer research.

What Senator Ted Kennedy's Brain Tumor Means For The Rest Of Us

health.com | Posted 09.26.2009 | Living


Glioma is a catchall term that includes many different types of tumor, including astrocytomas, oligodendrogliomas, and ependymomas, according to the A...

My Husband Fought the Same Brain Cancer as Senator Kennedy

Lea Lane | Posted 09.26.2009 | Living


Lea Lane

As it seemed for both my late husband, as well as the late Senator Kennedy, life with a terminal diagnosis can be infused with love, caring and gratitude for the opportunity to celebrate a full life.

Kennedy, Looking Ahead, Urges That Senate Seat Be Filled Quickly

AP | The Associated Press | Posted 09.20.2009 | Politics


Text of a letter from Sen. Edward Kennedy to Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Senate President Therese Murray asking t...

Rep. Kennedy: Dad's Illness Has United Family

AP | ANDREW MIGA | Posted 08.13.2009 | Politics


WASHINGTON — Rep. Patrick Kennedy has found something of a blessing in the curse of cancer afflicting his father: The family has been able to sp...

Melissa Rice: Cancer Fraud Woman Found Dead

AP | Posted 08.24.2009 | Home


IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — A 24-year-old woman who allegedly ran a cancer donation scam that netted her thousands of dollars and gifts from celebritie...

Brain Cancer Survival Connected To 7 Key Genes (STUDY)

AP | By Carla K. Johnson | Posted 08.15.2009 | Living


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Head sets for cell phones: We won't know the health risks for years, but why not play it safe?

Jesse Kornbluth | Posted 08.08.2008 | Living


Jesse Kornbluth

When the head of a respected cancer research institute warns his faculty and staff to limit their time on cell phones, I take notice. Please note: I ...

A Husband's Struggle with Glioblastoma: My Tribute

Lea Lane | Posted 05.28.2008 | Living


Lea Lane

Death can be infused with love and caring; and for the most part, peace can come, and in a strange way, gratitude for the opportunity to celebrate a full life.