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By , on August 18th, 2009
Boston Globe Study on Vaccine for Cervical Cancer Finds Benefits Despite Some Risks New York Times The new vaccine designed to protect girls and young women from cervical cancer has a safety record that appears to be in line with that of other vaccines, a government report has found. Some serious complications occurred, … Medical Groups Promoted HPV Vaccine Using Funds Provided by Drugmaker Washington Post HPV shot found safe, but some experts question its benefits CNN Vaccine's top side effect is fainting Boston Globe Reuters . . . → Read More: Study on Vaccine for Cervical Cancer Finds Benefits Despite Some Risks – New York Times
By , on August 14th, 2009
Straits Times Cancer deaths declining, especially among young USA Today By Rex Larsen, The Grand Rapids Press via AP By Amanda Gardner, HealthDay And while cancer is poised to become the number one killer in the United States, topping heart disease, that is because deaths from heart disease have decreased faster than for … Cancer Death Rate Is Going Down in US WebMD Health Buzz: Cancer Death Rates Down and Other Health News U.S. News & World Report Study traces steady declines in US cancer deaths Reuters MSU Today . . . → Read More: Cancer deaths declining, especially among young – USA Today
By , on August 14th, 2009
Telegraph.co.uk Screening Could Lead to More Potent Cancer Drugs New York Times Researchers have discovered a way to identify drugs that can specifically attack and kill cancer stem cells, a finding that could lead to a new generation of anticancer medicines and a new strategy of treatment. … Health Buzz: Compound Kills Cancer Stem Cells and Other Health News U.S. News & World Report Drug 'attacks cancer stem cells' BBC News Researchers identify drug that targets and kills cancer stem cells eFitnessNow PhysOrg.com . . . → Read More: Screening Could Lead to More Potent Cancer Drugs – New York Times
By , on August 12th, 2009
WANE Weight Lifting Can Ease Arm Swelling in Breast Cancer Survivors U.S. News & World Report WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12 (healthday News) — Lifting weights can help prevent flare-ups of lymphedema, a painful swelling of the arm that often occurs after breast cancer surgery, new research shows. The finding runs counter to what women … Arm exercises may cut swelling in breast cancer survivors Reuters Aggressive Treatment For Breast Cancer Urged Wall Street Journal Weight Lifting May Be OK After Breast Cancer WebMD Pioneer Press . . . → Read More: Weight Lifting Can Ease Arm Swelling in Breast Cancer Survivors – U.S. News & World Report
By , on August 11th, 2009
dBTechno New osteoporosis drug shown to reduce spinal fractures Los Angeles Times The drug, called denosumab, blocks production of cells that break down bones. In two studies, spinal fractures were reduced by two-thirds in women ages 60-90 and in men getting prostate cancer therapy By Thomas H. Maugh II The first member of a new … Risks Seen on Bone Drug Wall Street Journal New Osteoporosis Drug Coming? WebMD Twice-yearly injections reduced fractures by two-thirds Cancerfacts.com The Associated Press . . . → Read More: New osteoporosis drug shown to reduce spinal fractures – Los Angeles Times
By , on August 10th, 2009
Telegraph.co.uk Breast-Feeding Linked to Lower Cancer Risk New York Times There is new evidence that breast-feeding is associated with a lower incidence of breast cancer among a group of younger women who are at particularly high risk: those with breast cancer in the family. Although several studies have … Breastfeeding May Cut Breast Cancer Risk WebMD Breast-feeding may protect at-risk women from breast cancer CNN Ovarian cancer: Women in early stages can have surgery without … Chicago Tribune Los Angeles Times . . . → Read More: Breast-Feeding Linked to Lower Cancer Risk – New York Times
By Free Poster, on August 1st, 2009
Boston Globe Generation B A Mover and a Shaker of Money Trees New York Times Billy Starr, the founder and executive director of the wildly popular Pan-Massachusetts Challenge bikeathon. IN building the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge charity bikeathon into one of the top “thons” in the nation, Billy Starr, 58, … Scenes from the Pan Mass. Challenge Boston Globe PMC 2009: Seigel defines devotion to cause NECN Thousands off on Pan-Mass ride Worcester Telegram Boston Herald . . . → Read More: Generation B A Mover and a Shaker of Money Trees – New York Times
By Free Poster, on August 1st, 2009
AP – One plaintiff is a cancer patient. . . . → Read More: Japan’s tobacco habit runs into court challenge
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By Free Poster, on August 1st, 2009
guardian.co.uk Conn. Senate race pauses for Dodd, who has cancer The Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. — The state's senior US senator, Christopher Dodd, has been heavily criticized for months, suffering from poor poll numbers and questions about discount mortgages he received. . . . → Read More: Conn. Senate race pauses for Dodd, who has cancer – The Associated Press
By Free Poster, on June 28th, 2009
Mesothelioma is a medical term refers to the development of cancer cells in the mesothelial tissue due to inhalation of asbestos fibers. This is a severe form of cancer that can be caused uniquely by asbestos fibers. Depending on the organ affected and its severity, mesothelioma is classified in:- Pleural Mesothelioma , which . . . → Read More: Mesothelioma Lawyer, Treatment, and Support Information
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