Tag Archives: National Cancer Institute

The Confusing Truth About Increasing Cancer Rates

The increased incidence of cancer is not as startling as it seems
Posted on June 13, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that the incidence of cancer is increasing worldwide. According to recent statistics from the National Cancer Institute, men and women in the United States have a lifetime risk of developing some form of cancer … Continue reading →

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New Breast Cancer Study Announced

Study to examine whether weight loss prevents breast cancer recurrence in overweight women
Posted on May 4, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

The Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the wearable-tech giant Fitbit are teaming up on a study to learn if weight loss can reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence in women who are overweight. Dubbed the Breast Cancer Weight Loss … Continue reading →

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Could Cellphones Cause Brain Tumors?

The city of Berkeley passed a cellphone safety law, but scientists still aren't convinced of the cancer link
Posted on September 7, 2015 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Cellphones have become an essential part of our communications with one another, but some worry about their longterm effects. No, we’re not talking about society’s lack of face-to-face contact. Some scientists are worried our cellphone habit is giving us cancer. … Continue reading →

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