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Anti-smoking Drive in PUVs

Written by GMA News "Saksi"

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ERRATA:  Dr. Roberto M. Paterno is Chairman of the Board of the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc. and not the President as indicated in the video.  The President of PCSI is Dr. Conrado L. Lorenzo, Jr.

New study: mango prevents and halts growth of colon and breast cancer cells

Written by S. L. Baker

(NaturalNews) Take a bite of a juicy, sweet mango and you are experiencing a delicious taste enjoyed by countless people from ancient times until today. According to the Orlando-based National Mango Board (NMG), a mango industry-sponsored research, promotion and consumer information program, mangos are known to be rich in vitamins C and A, as well as fiber. However, because little has been documented about any specific health benefits of eating the fruit, NMB has commissioned a variety of scientific studies to investigate these issues.

Read more: New study: mango prevents and halts growth of colon and breast cancer cells

Cancer in Children Video

Written by Cency Leano

Images by Sam B.

APRIL: CANCER IN CHILDREN AWARENESS MONTH!

Written by Alex Asuncion

What are the differences between cancers in adults and children?

The types of cancers that develop in children are different from the types that develop in adults. Although there are exceptions, childhood cancers tend to respond better to chemotherapy. Children also tolerate chemotherapy better than adults. But, because chemotherapy can have some long-term side effects, children who survive their cancer need careful attention for the rest of their lives.

What is childhood cancer?

Because of significant advances in treatment, 80% of children with cancer will survive 5 years or more. This is a major increase from before the 1970s, when the 5-year survival rate was less than 50%.

Read more: APRIL: CANCER IN CHILDREN AWARENESS MONTH!