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Cancer Headlines BALTIMORE – Nov. 2, 2005 – Scientists are testing a new anti-nicotine vaccine in the battle to help people quit smoking. Unlike the nicotine patch, which helps smokers gradually withdraw from nicotine, the vaccine targets the nicotine and blocks it from getting to the brain. Researchers led by Dorothy Hatsukami of the University of Minnesota have shown that the new vaccine in humans appears to be safe in early results being presented today during the American Association for Cancer Research's 4th annual "Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research" meeting in Baltimore. "We are encouraged by the results of this study, which suggest that a nicotine vaccine may be a safe and potentially effective way to reduce tobacco dependence or as a relapse prevention aid," said Hatsukami in a news release. "Two additional human clinical trials with other nicotine vaccines have been conducted which showed similar safety profiles and higher abstinence rates in the highest nicotine vaccine dose or antibody level groups, and we hope to conduct further trials to confirm these results."	Bone Cancer Types There are many different types of bone tumours, but the two most common kinds which affect teenagers are osteosarcoma (spoken as 'os-tee-o 'sar-coma') and Ewing's sarcoma. Sarcoma is the term used to describe a tumour which starts in connective tissue (e.g. eg bones, muscle, fat or cartilage) and the term used before it tells you the type of cell that is involved. It's important to know the type, so that you are given the right treatment for your condition. Your doctor can tell the type through a variety of tests, but the most important is looking at the cells under a microscope. osteosarcoma Sometimes called osteogenic (spoken as os-tee-o gen-ic) sarcomas, they tend to affect the legs, especially around the knee joint, but can affect any bone. Ewing's sarcoma Ewing's can also affect any bone, but is most commonly found around the pelvis (the lower cavity of the body made up of the tail bone and the two hip bones) and leg bones (femur and tibia, our thigh and shin bones). DISCLAIMER - Please note that all articles on this web site does not constitute professional advice. All articles are intended to provide a general view of many topical subjects from a variety of sources. We are not responsible for the content or any sponsored links that you may choose to visit from this web site. We suggest you to consult a solicitor and your doctor for advice relevant to you own situation before making any important decisions.  The author is not an expert in any given field. By printing, downloading, or using you agree to our full terms. Below is a summary of some of the terms. If you do not agree to the full terms, do not use the information. We are only publishers of this material, not authors. Information may have errors or be outdated. Some information is from historical sources or represents opinions of the author. It is for research purposes only. The information is "AS IS", "WITH ALL FAULTS". User assumes all risk of use, damage, or injury. You agree that we have no liability for any damages. We are not liable for any consequential, incidental, indirect, or special damages. You indemnify us for claims caused by you.
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