Tag: cancer

• Wednesday, July 13th 2011 - 16:24 UTC

  Chavez admits he may need chemotherapy treatment after cancer surgery

  

  Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez acknowledged for the first time he may need radiotherapy or chemotherapy for ongoing treatment after cancer surgery in Cuba, the presidential office said.

• Saturday, July 9th 2011 - 07:29 UTC

  Brazil offers Venezuelan leader Chavez specialists to help him overcome cancer

  

  Brazilian President Dilma Roussef offered Venezuela leader Hugo Chávez her support over the mandate’s battle against cancer. According to the Presidential House press Secretary, Rousseff expressed her sentiments during a phone call conversation held this morning.

• Monday, July 4th 2011 - 17:22 UTC

  In a surprise return Chavez is back in Venezuela singing and saying he’s “fine”

  

  Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez made a surprise homecoming on Monday after cancer surgery in Cuba and declared himself “fine” despite speculation he may still require lengthy treatment.

• Saturday, July 2nd 2011 - 06:18 UTC

  Venezuela’ top general says Chavez is ‘recovering satisfactorily’ and ‘soon’ will be back

  

  Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez is recovering “satisfactorily” from surgery to remove a cancerous tumour and will be home “soon,” the head of the country’s military said on Friday.

• Friday, July 1st 2011 - 03:26 UTC

  Chávez from Cuba tells Venezuela he is undergoing cancer treatment

  

  Doctors detected and removed a cancerous tumor from Hugo Chavez's body, the Venezuelan president announced in a speech broadcast on state-run VTV Thursday night.

• Tuesday, March 1st 2011 - 00:09 UTC

  UK government recommends cutting back on processed meat to reduce cancer risk

  

  Consumers should cut back on red and processed meat to reduce their risk of getting cancer, according to the British government. New advice recommends eating no more than 70g a day - equivalent to three rashers of bacon or two sausages.

• Thursday, February 24th 2011 - 06:28 UTC

  Marijuana ingredient helps chemotherapy patients recover taste and appetite

  

  New studies explain that patients who have experienced chemotherapy and have difficulties eating may not notice those difficulties much longer. The active ingredient in marijuana, THC or tetrahydrocannabinol, has been shown to drastically increase appetite levels and help individuals enjoy the idea of eating once again.

• Wednesday, February 2nd 2011 - 06:43 UTC

  Trained dogs can sniff early signs of certain cancers, says Japanese study

  

  Specially trained dogs may be able to sniff out early signs of colorectal cancer in breath or stool samples, according to a new study.

• Tuesday, September 14th 2010 - 03:43 UTC

  Paraguayan president health condition causes unrest among lawmakers

  

  Paraguayan president Fernando Lugo undergoing treatment for a lymphatic cancer is limiting activities to “administrative affairs” while a growing number of opposition lawmakers are seriously considering requesting his resignation or a larger share of responsibilities with his Vice-President Federico Franco.

• Monday, August 16th 2010 - 04:44 UTC

  Paraguayan president while under treatment must avoid contact with people

  

  Paraguayan president Fernando Lugo, currently under chemotherapy treatment should concentrate his activities to Government House and avoid mingling with people and exposed to dust in his trips to the interior of the country, warns a member of his medical team.