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Monday, November 29, 2010
Painkiller can boost breast cancer survival rates»
Painkiller can boost breast cancer survival rates» London, Feb 18, Women with breast cancer who take aspirin at least twice a week can more than double their chance of survival, a media report said citing researchers.
The greatest protection comes from taking the drug two, three, four or five times a week, a study has found.
They cut the risk of dying by 71 percent and the risk of the cancer spreading by 60 percent, the Daily Mail reported on its website Wednesday.
Taking aspirin on six or seven days cut the death risk by 64 percent, but the risk of spreading fell only 43 percent.
The findings of the US study provide the most compelling evidence yet of the power of the cheap painkiller.
Previous research has suggested that aspirin can protect against bowel cancer, although results for other cancers, such as breast and prostate, were less clear-cut.
The latest dramatic results came from a 30-year project tracking the health of 238,000 nurses.
Lead researcher Michelle Holmes, of Harvard Medical School, said: “This is the first study to find that aspirin can significantly reduce the risk of cancer spread and death for women who have been treated for early-stage breast cancer.
“If these findings are confirmed in other clinical trials, taking aspirin may become another simple, low-cost and relatively safe tool to help women with breast cancer live longer, healthier lives.”
Drugs in the same class as aspirin, including ibuprofen and naproxen, also lowered the risks, but paracetamol did not.
Experts warned, however, that aspirin can have serious side effects, including stomach irritation that can lead to ulcers and even fatal bleeding.
For some people the risk of harm is greater than potential benefits.
Women newly diagnosed with breast cancer are advised not to take aspirin for the first 12 months as it can cause side effects while they undergo chemotherapy or radiation.
Researchers are uncertain exactly how aspirin affects tumours but it could be by lowering inflammation. The study found that there were no beneficial effects for people who took aspirin only once a week.
Holmes said: “Aspirin cannot be considered a substitute for conventional cancer treatments, and taking aspirin does have negative effects in some.
“More study is definitely needed to establish the cause and effect of aspirin on breast cancer. But for now, if a woman has breast cancer and is taking aspirin, she may take some comfort in knowing she might be doing something to help prevent her breast cancer from recurring.”
Millions of people in Britain already take low-dose aspirin every day on doctor’s advice to reduce the chance of a repeat heart attack or stroke.
Others take it of their own accord for “health insurance”.
Most of the women in the new study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, were taking aspirin to prevent heart disease.
The Harvard team identified 4,000 breast cancer patients between 1976 and 2002 and followed them until their deaths or the end of the study in June 2006.
Altogether 341 women died from the cancer.
The greatest protection comes from taking the drug two, three, four or five times a week, a study has found.
They cut the risk of dying by 71 percent and the risk of the cancer spreading by 60 percent, the Daily Mail reported on its website Wednesday.
Taking aspirin on six or seven days cut the death risk by 64 percent, but the risk of spreading fell only 43 percent.
The findings of the US study provide the most compelling evidence yet of the power of the cheap painkiller.
Previous research has suggested that aspirin can protect against bowel cancer, although results for other cancers, such as breast and prostate, were less clear-cut.
The latest dramatic results came from a 30-year project tracking the health of 238,000 nurses.
Lead researcher Michelle Holmes, of Harvard Medical School, said: “This is the first study to find that aspirin can significantly reduce the risk of cancer spread and death for women who have been treated for early-stage breast cancer.
“If these findings are confirmed in other clinical trials, taking aspirin may become another simple, low-cost and relatively safe tool to help women with breast cancer live longer, healthier lives.”
Drugs in the same class as aspirin, including ibuprofen and naproxen, also lowered the risks, but paracetamol did not.
Experts warned, however, that aspirin can have serious side effects, including stomach irritation that can lead to ulcers and even fatal bleeding.
For some people the risk of harm is greater than potential benefits.
Women newly diagnosed with breast cancer are advised not to take aspirin for the first 12 months as it can cause side effects while they undergo chemotherapy or radiation.
Researchers are uncertain exactly how aspirin affects tumours but it could be by lowering inflammation. The study found that there were no beneficial effects for people who took aspirin only once a week.
Holmes said: “Aspirin cannot be considered a substitute for conventional cancer treatments, and taking aspirin does have negative effects in some.
“More study is definitely needed to establish the cause and effect of aspirin on breast cancer. But for now, if a woman has breast cancer and is taking aspirin, she may take some comfort in knowing she might be doing something to help prevent her breast cancer from recurring.”
Millions of people in Britain already take low-dose aspirin every day on doctor’s advice to reduce the chance of a repeat heart attack or stroke.
Others take it of their own accord for “health insurance”.
Most of the women in the new study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, were taking aspirin to prevent heart disease.
The Harvard team identified 4,000 breast cancer patients between 1976 and 2002 and followed them until their deaths or the end of the study in June 2006.
Altogether 341 women died from the cancer.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Guzaarish Movie review
Film: Guzaarish
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Starrting: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Monikangana Dutta, Shernaz Patel, Rajat Kapoor
Rating:
Guzaarish is yet another magical representation of stories by filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The trailers of the movie have dismayed many Hrithik Roshan fans when they saw him sitting on a wheel chair as no one wants to see their superstar like that. But Bhansali has kept the mystery a secret till you catch a show of the flick which has released at a theater near you.Here, you will see the magician Ethan Mascarenhas (Hrithik Roshan) whipping his magical wand while utilizing his amazing dancing steps.
Bhansali has made use of both the acting as well as dancing talent of the lead actors of the film, Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai. Apart his signatory grand sets and music, Bhansali has presented the story with a deep emotional touch. You will cry with Ethan, who remains locked inside his grand palace in Goa for fourteen long years following the failure of one of his magic trick. Following the incident, Ethan turns quadriplegic and loses interest in life but at the same time he runs a radio show called ‘radio zindagi’.
With the years of experience, the magical chemistry between Hrithik and Aishwarya has strengthened and that will be reflected in the emotional as well as romantic and funny scenes of the movie. Unlike, the usual life nurses, the beauty queen, who plays nurse to Ethan, will be seen on a floor length skirt. The color combination of the costumes gives a different and unique touch along with the wonderful music given by the director himself.
Expected the unexpected from the Sawariyaa maker and have an out of the world feeling watching Guzaarish this weekend. Shernaz Patel as the lawyer friend of Hrithik’s character, justifies her part and Rajat Kapoor as the opposing advocate, gives the same kind of performance to match her. On behalf of her client, Patel’s character asks ‘euthanasia’ for her client Ethan.
You need to watch the movie to get the answer if he gets positive from the court or Sophia becomes able to grow his interest in life. It will be a nice break from the typical romantic or action genres at this weekend.
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Starrting: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Monikangana Dutta, Shernaz Patel, Rajat Kapoor
Rating:
Guzaarish is yet another magical representation of stories by filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The trailers of the movie have dismayed many Hrithik Roshan fans when they saw him sitting on a wheel chair as no one wants to see their superstar like that. But Bhansali has kept the mystery a secret till you catch a show of the flick which has released at a theater near you.Here, you will see the magician Ethan Mascarenhas (Hrithik Roshan) whipping his magical wand while utilizing his amazing dancing steps.
Bhansali has made use of both the acting as well as dancing talent of the lead actors of the film, Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai. Apart his signatory grand sets and music, Bhansali has presented the story with a deep emotional touch. You will cry with Ethan, who remains locked inside his grand palace in Goa for fourteen long years following the failure of one of his magic trick. Following the incident, Ethan turns quadriplegic and loses interest in life but at the same time he runs a radio show called ‘radio zindagi’.
With the years of experience, the magical chemistry between Hrithik and Aishwarya has strengthened and that will be reflected in the emotional as well as romantic and funny scenes of the movie. Unlike, the usual life nurses, the beauty queen, who plays nurse to Ethan, will be seen on a floor length skirt. The color combination of the costumes gives a different and unique touch along with the wonderful music given by the director himself.
Expected the unexpected from the Sawariyaa maker and have an out of the world feeling watching Guzaarish this weekend. Shernaz Patel as the lawyer friend of Hrithik’s character, justifies her part and Rajat Kapoor as the opposing advocate, gives the same kind of performance to match her. On behalf of her client, Patel’s character asks ‘euthanasia’ for her client Ethan.
You need to watch the movie to get the answer if he gets positive from the court or Sophia becomes able to grow his interest in life. It will be a nice break from the typical romantic or action genres at this weekend.
Sylvester Stallone to follow Pamela Anderson in Bigg Boss 4
Hollywood action hero Sylvester Stallone is all set to be seen peeping inside the house of Bigg boss 4 soon. There are reports that actor Salman Khan has requested the special act of Sylvester Stallone from the production Endemol, which obliged him and arranged it for the sake of their celebrity host.
According to reliable sources, Sylvester Stallone will be seen inside the Bigg Boss house 4 for one week and will be interacting with the stars. But sources also leak out that the actor will be placed in five star hotels in Lonavla and will be escorted to the Bigg boss house daily morning and will be spending time till 10pm in the night. Then again he will be getting back to his room in the five star hotels.
The same thing was seen in the case of Pamela Anderson, as she was reluctant to stay with the inmates and choose to stay in a room in a five star hotel in the nights. The ‘Baywatch’ stars also included the rule that she will just be staying in the house for 12 hours only.
The inclusion of Sylvester Stallone is said to fetch more TRP’s for the Colors channel, top reality show.
According to reliable sources, Sylvester Stallone will be seen inside the Bigg Boss house 4 for one week and will be interacting with the stars. But sources also leak out that the actor will be placed in five star hotels in Lonavla and will be escorted to the Bigg boss house daily morning and will be spending time till 10pm in the night. Then again he will be getting back to his room in the five star hotels.
The same thing was seen in the case of Pamela Anderson, as she was reluctant to stay with the inmates and choose to stay in a room in a five star hotel in the nights. The ‘Baywatch’ stars also included the rule that she will just be staying in the house for 12 hours only.
The inclusion of Sylvester Stallone is said to fetch more TRP’s for the Colors channel, top reality show.
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