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  • Val Kilmer Is Reportedly Ignoring Tumor Because Of His Religious Beliefs, Tells Fans “Don’t Worry”

    It’s been reported that Val Kilmer has been neglecting treatment for a possible tumor because of his Christian Science beliefs. Concerned family members have talked to the media and revealed that the actor knew about the tumor since summer. Followers of Christian Science advocate prayer as the first (and sometimes the only) solution for any ailment. However, Val Kilmer was forced to go to the hospital last Monday after he started coughing up blood.

    Val Kilmer posted a message on his Facebook page addressing the situation and dismissing the rumors surrounding the tumor. “Thank you for all your sweet support,” Val Kilmer wrote on Saturday. “But I have not had a tumor, or a tumor operation, or any operation. I had a complication where the best way to receive care was to stay under the watchful eye of the UCLA ICU.”

    “Friends have assisted who know my spiritual convictions and have been most sensitive and kind for the extra effort in making sure there’s minimum gossip and silly talk,” Val Kilmer added. “I am praying for a speedy return to the boards as they say. God bless you all and please don’t worry.”

    Post by Val Kilmer.
    Post by Val Kilmer.
    However, Val Kilmer’s publicist is singing a different tune. Liz Rosenberg, Kimer’s publicist, told the Associated Press that Kilmer was undergoing tests for a possible tumor. She said that the doctors are encouraged that Kilmer will make a full recovery from the tumor… the same tumor that Kilmer seems to be denying. Despite the conflicting updates from Kilmer and his publicist, the family revealed that after the recent scare, Kilmer has been more receptive to the idea of receiving traditional medicine to treat his illness. Rumors about Val Kilmer’s health began circulating after he made a series of public appearances looking like he lost a lot of weight.

  • Breast Cancer: Forces Unite For Powerful Cause

    One organization devoted to fighting breast cancer is a force of good, but three organizations coming together to research the side effects of treating the disease is a force of power.

    Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation (DSLRF), Susan G. Komen, and Young Survival Coalition (YSC) are all combining forces to research short-term and long-term ramifications, both emotionally and physically, of breast cancer treatments.

    All three organizations had members recently speak about the union. Dr. Susan Love is the Chief Visionary Officer of the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation and she recently spoke about the far-reaching problems current sufferers of breast cancer presently face.

    “There are more than 3 million people in the United States living with a history of breast cancer, but the cure comes with a cost. Whether they are people living with metastatic breast cancer, people whose cancer is in remission, or carriers of genetic mutations who choose to undergo prophylactic treatment, the side effects of today’s breast cancer treatments are wide-ranging, often debilitating and generally overlooked by the medical community. The price of being treated for breast cancer, though often effective at keeping the disease at bay and prolonging life, is physical and emotional as well as financial,” Dr. Susan Love said.

    Nancy G. Brinker from Susan G. Komen mentioned the importance that the union may bring to the larger medical community.

    “We were pleased to join with Dr. Love to find answers to these critical questions. The information gathered here can help the medical community better serve breast cancer patients today, and the larger HOW Study will give us information that could identify causes and preventive strategies for this devastating disease,” Nancy said.

    The following image depicts pictures from a combined PET and CT study of breast cancer. The four pictures are listed as follows: upper left image shows a MIP PET, the upper right image shows an axial PET, the lower left image shows an axial CT, and the lower right image serves as a fused image.

    Jennifer Merschdorf is both a survivor of breast cancer and the CEO of YSC. Drawing upon her own strength at overcoming personal obstacles from the disease, she spoke enthusiastically about the union.

    “This powerful collaboration will ensure that the right questions are asked, including those specific to young women and breast cancer. It is paramount that young women are well represented in this study since the collateral damage from breast cancer treatment more significantly impacts their personal and professional lives, including their ability to bear children,” Jennifer said.

    [Images Via Wikimedia Commons And Courtesy of John Hayman And Hg6996]

  • Oldest Tumor Found in Neanderthal Bones

    Oldest Tumor Found in Neanderthal Bones

    The oldest human tumor ever dated has now been found in the bones of a neanderthal. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have published a new study in the journal PLOS ONE stating that the tumor was a form of fibrous dysplasia, which takes the place of a bone’s inner material.

    The tumor, which was found in the rib of a neanderthal, dates back some 120,000 years. The neanderthal is estimated to have been a young male who died young, though it’s not clear whether the tumor contributed to his death. The tumor was found using u-CT scans and X-rays on the bone, which came from a major 1899 anthropological find in a Croatian cave. The previous record holders for oldest tumor were only around 1,000 to 4,000 years old.

    Janet Monge, a professor of anthropology and the keeper of physical anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania Museum, led the research. She stated that the tumor is the exact same type still seen today, caused by a genetic mutation that turns the inside of bones soft.

    “This tumor may provide another link between Neandertals and modern peoples, links currently being reinforced with genetic and archaeological evidence,” said Monge. “Part of our ancestry is indeed with Neandertals – we grow the same way in our bones and teeth and share the same diseases.”

  • 51-Pound Tumor Removed from New Jersey Woman’s Belly

    If the idea of having a 51-pound tumor removed from your gut sounds like something straight out of your worst nightmare, perhaps you should consider skimming over this particular story. Otherwise, you may find yourself gagging and/or running from the room while screaming obscenities at the top of your lungs. I’m fighting the urge to flee from this one, myself, especially considering this story has shown up right before lunch.

    Although the idea of carrying around a 51-pound tumor in our bellies is enough to raise the level of squeamishness to astronomical heights, imagine how it felt for Evelyn Dupree, 65, who was forced to carry this sucker around while waiting for her Medicare coverage to kick in. The situation is beyond frightening, especially for those who currently live without any form of health care insurance.

    Dupree, who usually weights around 120 pounds, watched the scales tip over the 170 mark by the time she was eligible for treatment. On June 4th, just days after she turned 65, Dupree finally sought medical attention for her tumor. The growth, which doctors said was crushing one of the main veins that carries blood to the heart, was so large and life-threatening that surgeons were forced to remove the tumor prior to the woman’s scheduled operation.

    “She was a skinny lady with a huge belly. I mean it looked like she was literally pregnant with triplets. The size was something I’d never seen,” explained Dr. David Dupree. He also added that it required two surgeons using both hands to remove the growth from the woman’s body.

    Despite the successful removal of the tumor, Dupree must still consult an oncologist to determine if all traces of cancer have been removed from her body.