| January is Cancer Consciousness Month
San Jose, Antique (23 January) -- "Winning the Challenges through Healthy Lifestyle" is this year's theme in observance of Cancer Consciousness Month this January. Dr. Norman Tanchuan, Provincial Health Officer reported that in the previous years, cancer is the number four leading cause of deaths in the province. The statistics has increased from 166 deaths in 2004 to 243 in 2005. Of the total recorded cases in 2005, 129 were women while most deaths from aged 15-59 recorded 132 cases, three deaths from children aged 3-15 years old and 108 died from 65 years and over. Among the common types of cancers are lung, liver, breast, uterine, colon interabdominal, arteries, prostate, pancreas, gastric, throat, and ovary, said Mildred Quilino, Information Officer, PHO. PHO Tanchuan emphasized that cancer can be preventable with early detection and necessary precautionary measures.
Sheffield Hospital Researching the Risk of Rare Child Cancer
A team from Sheffield Children's Hospital is undertaking some pioneering research to explore if DNA testing can identify children at risk of developing a rare form of cancer. Children, as well as adults, can suffer from 'reflux' - a continuous backward flow of acid stomach contents that damages the tissue of the oesophagus giving symptoms of heartburn. Some of these patients can then develop a condition called Barrett's oesophagus which can also mean that they have an increased risk of getting cancer of the oesophagus. The study, made possible by a 1,880 donation from the Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity, is the first ever to look into the relationship between children with Barrett's oesophagus and changes in the cell's DNA that make them more prone to developing cancer later in life.
Racing Realities” – Diaries of a Race Car Driver - #3
I told you I was leaving for the Daytona 24 hrs race but did not make any prediction before hand. Maybe that was a good thing after all, ‘cause we ended up in second place overall and almost won the thing! I raced with SAMAX Motorsport and was driving car #11 sponsored by CITGO, well, I was not alone, I must admit. I had three great teammates that definitely helped me get to the runner-up position at the end. It was myself, Milka Duno, Ryan Dalziel and Darren Manning at the wheel. All did a fine job. We all had good battles and survived. .
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