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Men Often Not Told of Severity of Wife's Cancer
Health
- July 9, 2008
Study finds almost 40% say docs never said condition was terminal until near death
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Low Iron Levels Cut Cancer Risk in Men With PAD
Health
- July 8, 2008
Those who had phlebotomy were 37% less likely to develop disease
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Can Some Prostate Cancer Patients Skip Hormone Therapy?
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Health
- July 8, 2008
If a tumor hasn't spread from the organ, the unpleasant treatment doesn't extend life, research shows.
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Hormone Therapy Shows Little Benefit Against Prostate Cancer
Health
- July 8, 2008
Survival rates no different than 'watchful waiting,' study shows
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College-Educated Fare Better When Cancer Strikes
Health
- July 8, 2008
They've gained most from recent advances in treatment, survival, study finds
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FDA Approves Genetic Test for Breast Cancer
Health
- July 8, 2008
Kit will help identify which patients are most likely to respond to Herceptin
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Thickness, Location Predict Skin Cancer's Spread
Health
- July 8, 2008
Thicker tumors boost risk almost fivefold, German study finds
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Molecule Uses Cellular Recycling to Treat Kidney Cancer
Health
- July 7, 2008
Finding represents a major shift for targeted therapy, study says
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Dietary Supplement May Prevent Breast Cancer
Health
- July 7, 2008
Resveratrol, found in red wine, grape skins, inhibits abnormal cells, study finds
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New Drug Slows Thyroid Cancer
Health
- July 2, 2008
Research also uncovers a genetic mutation that improves response to therapy
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Circulating Tumor Cells Reveal Insights Into Lung Cancers
Health
- July 2, 2008
Technology could one day help tailor treatments to individual patients, study says
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Hallucinogen Gives Lasting Spiritual Boost
Health
- July 2, 2008
Psilocybin may help treat patients with cancer, depression, drug abuse, study says
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Scientists Find Way to Dim Cancer Switch
Health
- July 1, 2008
Research could pave the way for better treatments of certain malignancies
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Promising Cancer Treatment Ready for Human Trial
Health
- June 30, 2008
Tumor-fighting white blood cells would be transfused into patients with advanced malignancy
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Experimental Imaging System Helps Detect Breast Cancer
Health
- June 26, 2008
It's less expensive and nearly as accurate as MRI, study says
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The Indoor Tanning Industry Wants You
By Adam Voiland -
Health
- June 25, 2008
Its ads say tanning has beneficial health effects. What you need to know.
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Host of Health Benefits Attributed to Sunlight
By Deborah Kotz -
Health
- June 24, 2008
But to avoid skin cancer, you have to be careful not to get too much.
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Social, Health Care Factors Drive Colon Screen Disparities
Health
- June 24, 2008
Economic status, access and language barriers affect who goes for tests, study concludes
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Research Uncovers Clues to Lymphoma
Health
- June 24, 2008
Findings from mouse model could lead to new therapeutic targets
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Poorer Patients Have Poorer Survival After Cancer Diagnosis
Health
- June 23, 2008
Less affluent individuals had more advanced disease and were less likely to receive needed treatment
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Symptoms Plus Blood Test Boost Ovarian Cancer Detection
Health
- June 23, 2008
The combo uncovered 80% of early-stage tumors, researchers say
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Forces of Darkness Make Pitch to Congress to Fight Light Pollution
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Thinking Harder
- June 20, 2008
Experts speak to staffers about wasted energy and threats to health and wildlife.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Boosts Melanoma Incidence
Health
- June 20, 2008
Patients treated with methotrexate had a threefold increased risk of disease, report says
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CT Screens for Lung Cancer Not a Cure-All
Health
- June 20, 2008
Study says patients should think carefully about test that has no direct evidence of benefit
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Cancer Drug Gleevec Linked to Muscle Damage
Health
- June 18, 2008
French researchers say the problem can probably strike small percentage of patients
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