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Cervical Cancer Vaccine Well Tolerated
Health
- December 4, 2008
Reactions such as hives called 'idiosyncratic,' study finds
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Prostate Cancer Stimulates Nerve Growth
Health
- December 3, 2008
And this phenomenon is tied to more aggressive disease, researchers say
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Latest Breast Imaging Techniques Offer New Views
Health
- December 3, 2008
Neither will replace mammography for screening yet, experts say.
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More High-Risk Women Preempt Breast Cancer
Health
- December 3, 2008
Growing number with genetic, familial susceptibilities opt for double mastectomy.
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High Salt Levels Common in Many Foods
Health
- December 2, 2008
Cereals, licorice, pancakes, among other products, home to sodium, study says
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CT Colonography Screens for Cancer, Osteoporosis
Health
- December 2, 2008
Abdominal scan checks bone mineral density with no additional radiation, minimal cost
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Radioactive 'Seed' Rx Helps Women With Implants Fight Breast Cancer
Health
- December 1, 2008
In these cases, the implant makes it more difficult to treat the malignancy, experts explain
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Transfusing Anemic Cancer Patients Boosts Clot Risk
Health
- November 28, 2008
But the danger is about the same as using drugs for treatment, study suggests
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Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span
Health
- November 27, 2008
November is lung cancer awareness month, and doctors urge everyone to kick the habit
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Genes May Predict Lymphoma Treatment Outcome
Health
- November 26, 2008
Screens might be used to determine which patients will benefit, researchers say
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Health Buzz: Dropping Cancer Rates and Other Health News
Health
- November 26, 2008
Melamine found in U.S. infant formula; how to have your turkey and a healthy Thanksgiving, too
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Gene Test Could Predict Colon Cancer's Return
Health
- November 25, 2008
Key DNA might also help guide treatment choices, researchers say
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Weight Boosts Older Women's Breast Cancer Risk
Health
- November 25, 2008
It's the added pounds, not impaired detection, that's to blame, study concludes
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U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time
Health
- November 25, 2008
But smoking-related cancers continue to rise in some regions of country, report finds
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Some Breast Cancers May Regress on Their Own
Health
- November 25, 2008
Study of women receiving mammography suggests it happens
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Health Buzz: Breast Cancer That Vanishes and Other Health News
Health
- November 25, 2008
Tracking HIV/AIDS with a microchip, and finding alternatives to recalled Lean Cuisine meals.
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'Fresh' Transfusions Improve Odds for Cancer Patients After Surgery
Health
- November 24, 2008
But only if the blood was less than nine days old, study found
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New Approach Keeps Tumor Cells From Refueling
Health
- November 21, 2008
Finding might one day lead to a novel technique to combat cancer, study says
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ADHD Medications Don't Pose Cancer Risk
Health
- November 21, 2008
Study found 2 popular drugs do not cause genetic damage that can lead to disease
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Iressa as Good as Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer
Health
- November 21, 2008
Daily pill easier to take, has fewer side effects than chemotherapy, experts say
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Inhibiting Protein May Keep Cancer Cells From Refueling
Health
- November 20, 2008
Researchers say finding could be key to new disease-fighting therapies
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Colorectal Cancer Treatment Costs Vary Widely
Health
- November 20, 2008
Chemotherapy figures alone may differ by almost $37,000 per patient, study finds.
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America's Best Leaders: Lance Armstrong, Cyclist and Advocate
By Katherine Hobson -
Nation & World
- November 19, 2008
Tireless efforts on behalf of cancer survivors like himself.
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Technique Tracks Cancer-Killing Cells
Health
- November 19, 2008
Innovative approach could aid research, treatment, experts say
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Health Buzz: Lean Cuisine Recall and Other Health News
Health
- November 19, 2008
Finding a doctor when they're scarce; making sense of a family history of breast cancer.
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