cancer

Teen Invents Cancer Test

A Maryland teen invented a dipstick-type sensor that tests blood or urine and detects pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancer. WBALTV has more: North County High School freshman Jack Andraka won what is considered the Olympics of science fairs with a diagnostic breakthrough in cancer treatment. The Crownsville 15-year-old won a $75,000 grand prize in this […]

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Using Rattlesnakes Fight Cancer

Popular Science: An Irish company is using four American diamondback rattlesnakes in a new clinical trial that will test snake venom as a treatment for cancer. The snakes, which hail from the Albuquerque BioPark, will be allowed to bite something and have their venom extracted humanely. The venom contains proteins that will be extracted and

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Inventions We’ll Probably Never See: Miracle Cancer Cure

The Huffington Post: In 2001, Nova Scotian Rick Simpson discovered that a cancerous spot on his skin disappeared within a few days of applying an essential oil made from marijuana. Since then, Simpson and others have treated thousands of cancer patients with incredible success. Researchers in Spain have confirmed that THC, an active compound in

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Spa To Pamper Cancer Patients

Yorktown Patch: Chemotherapy, radiation and cancer medications save peoples’ lives, but take a toll on their bodies. Today, Kerry Kourie, who lives in Garrison, knows cancer treatment affects people psychologically and physically and wants to do her part to help ease the pain. She aims to address one side effect of these life saving treatments

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