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More Cancer Lymph Nodes Analyzed at Specialty Centers (HealthDay)

HealthDay - TUESDAY, July 22 (HealthDay News) -- Patients with stomach or pancreatic cancer may have more lymph nodes examined for the spread of cancer if they're treated at designated comprehensive cancer centers or at hospitals that do a high number of cancer surgeries, says a U.S. study. (original story)

Putting Myself in the Hands of Others

I wonder how they explain it to the home health aides they send over to the house. He's big, he's heavy, you're going to have to pick him up. Well, I'm not as heavy as I used to be. We've developed something of a system now to get me up and off the bed. Go on three. That's the key. Except that s... (original story)

No need for gene screens in breast cancer families

Research reported today should provide relief to women who are worried after a relative's breast cancer diagnosis. The study in the open access journal BMC Cancer shows that a family history of breast cancer does not give a useful indication of the likelihood that a woman will develop it herself at ... (original story)

New breast cancer test under study

Whether a painless, portable device that uses electrical current rather than X-ray to look for breast cancer could be an alternative to traditional mammograms is under study at the Medical College of Georgia. MCG is one of 20 centers internationally and the only place in Georgia studying new technol... (original story)

No Power Over Us

I think it's time to draw a line in the sand. Show those tumors who's boss. Take control of all this. Are there any clichés I've missed? Let's take today off. Let's not think about cancer. Let's not talk about cancer. I'm not going to write about cancer. Let's make those tumors wonder what'... (original story)

We will beat cancer

On Saturday, I had the privilege of standing in front of a couple hundred people that attended an American Cancer Society sponsored Relay for Life event. After speaking for a few minutes, I then got to hold the banner with three other survivors and walk the lap around the track leading the group of ... (original story)

More Cancer Lymph Nodes Analyzed at Specialty Centers (HealthDay)

HealthDay - TUESDAY, July 22 (HealthDay News) -- Patients with stomach or pancreatic cancer may have more lymph nodes examined for the spread of cancer if they're treated at designated comprehensive cancer centers or at hospitals that do a high number of cancer surgeries, says a U.S. study. (original story)

Lidocaine Gel May Ease Mammography Discomfort

Authors say image quality unaffected, other expert unsure (original story)

Gene Profiles Might Help Guide Lung Cancer Care (HealthDay)

HealthDay - SUNDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- A sweeping genetic analysis suggests that the activity of certain genes might someday allow doctors to predict which lung cancer patients need more aggressive therapies and which do not. (original story)

Lung Cancer Trial Targets Asbestos-Related Disease (HealthDay)

HealthDay - MONDAY, July 21 (HealthDay News) -- Patients are being recruited for a clinical trial of a new targeted radiation and chemotherapy protocol for pleural mesothelioma, a cancer of the lung's lining that's almost always caused by exposure to asbestos. (original story)

Vytorin not linked to cancer in other trials: doctor (Reuters)

Reuters - The Vytorin cholesterol fighter sold by Merck & Co and Schering-Plough has not been linked to cancer or cancer deaths in two large ongoing studies of the medicine, an epidemiologist said on Monday during a medical meeting in London. (original story)

Lung Cancer Trial Targets Asbestos-Related Disease (HealthDay)

HealthDay - MONDAY, July 21 (HealthDay News) -- Patients are being recruited for a clinical trial of a new targeted radiation and chemotherapy protocol for pleural mesothelioma, a cancer of the lung's lining that's almost always caused by exposure to asbestos. (original story)

Austrailia: Asbestos presence at Brisbane club

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia - According to a report by the Brisbane City Council, over 60 sporting and community clubs have been identified as containing asbestos. The council said the buildings, which are also occupied by arts and school groups, pose... (original story)

Supreme Court Rejects W.R. Grace Appeals

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected appeals by W.R. Grace and six of its executives charged with violating the Clean Air Act. The ruling moves the case back to U.S. District Court where it may now proceed to trial. In February... (original story)

Not all women complete radiation for breast cancer (Reuters)

Reuters - A new study shows that some women with breast cancer fail to complete their radiation therapy, pointing to a need to help more women to see their treatment through to the end. (original story)





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