Dana Neugebauer: March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Abilene Reporter-News Despite the myths about colorectal cancer, the reality is that this often fatal disease doesn't have to be. In Texas, over 9500 people are diagnosed with … Gutted by cancerMalaysia Star Western Baptist Hosts Colon Cancer Awareness LuncheonSurfPaducah Don't wait - colonoscopy may save your lifeJackson Sun Marion Star -Victoria Times Colonist -KSN-TV all 14 news articles »

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Mizzou Relay for Life 2010 Columbia Missourian The American Cancer Society held the 2010 Relay For Life at the MU Student Recreation Complex on Saturday. Chris Sparkes and Karen Stewart, … Cancer walk starts May 7Cullman Times Online Volleyball tournament benefits cancer societyDaily American Online Relay for Life Worker Shares Cancer StoryKOMU-TV all 5 news articles »

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Calif. lawmakers take up tough anti-sweatshop bill San Francisco Chronicle _ A bill to restore free access to breast cancer screening for low-income women is up for consideration by the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday. … and more »

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Jade Goody's memorial service on first anniversary of death Daily Mail Meanwhile Jade's fears over her battle with cancer are to be shown in a documentary to mark the first anniversary of her death. … Jade Goody's dying fearMirror.co.uk Sneak Peek at Living's 'Jade: A Year Without Her 'Unreality TV (blog) JADE GOODY'S CANCER TERROR REVEALED ON TV SHOWDaily Star Gaea Times (blog) -Mirror.co.uk all 102 news articles »

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Would You Pay $20 for Access to a Breast Cancer Cure? New York Times (blog) After all, he's selling $20 shares in a journey towards a personalized cure for breast cancer, which he says could be feasible in the next few years. … and more »

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War on Cancer: Some Progress but No Victory MedPage Today "Indeed, many cancers are masters of disguise, camouflaged from host defenses." Over time, it has become clear that there will be no single "silver bullet" … Progress in the War on CancerJournal of American Medical Association (subscription) Progress has been made in war on cancer, but still many challengesEurekAlert (press release) Cancer Articles Tend to Focus on Positive OutcomesBusinessWeek HemOncToday -Sify all 239 news articles »

Don’t wait - colonoscopy may save your life - Jackson Sun

Don't wait - colonoscopy may save your life Jackson Sun When detected early, the five-year survival rate for colon cancer is 90 percent; however, only 39 percent of colorectal cancers are diagnosed at this early … and more »

Test to Help Determine If Ovarian Masses Are Cancer - Wall Street Journal

Test to Help Determine If Ovarian Masses Are Cancer Wall Street Journal Two-thirds of ovarian cancers are first operated on by general gynecologists or surgeons, even though outcomes are better when the job is done by … and more »

Beyond the Abstract - Eleven-year outcome of patients with prostate cancers … - UroToday

Beyond the Abstract - Eleven-year outcome of patients with prostate cancers … UroToday This suggestive difference, however, disappears when the interval cancers are eliminated from both comparisons. One of the key messages of this paper is … and more »

Cancer Is a Preventable Disease — So Why Don’t We Prevent It? - Huffington Post (blog)

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Cancer Is a Preventable Disease — So Why Don't We Prevent It? Huffington Post (blog) But in fact, a newly emerging consensus holds that 90 percent of cancers are rooted in environmental or behavioral causes. That means we have a much larger … NIH Convenes Conference on Current State of Colorectal Cancer ScreeningGastroenterology & Endoscopy News (registration) Colorectal cancer deserves discussion, tooChillicothe Gazette One Colon Cancer Screening Saved A LifeWLTX.com all 180 news articles »

EU panel backs OSI cancer drug Investor’s Business Daily A European advisory committee has recommended approval of OSI Pharmaceuticals' (OSIP) drug Tarceva as a maintenance treatment for lung cancer patients … OSI Pharma's Cancer Drug Gets Positive Opinion From CHMP - UpdateRTT News OSI reports European recommendation on TarcevaBusinessWeek EU drugs body backs extended use for OSI's TarcevaReuters MarketWatch (press release) -BusinessWeek all 88 news articles »

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Free Colon Cancer Screening KWQC 6 Genesis Health Stems announced it is offering free colon cancer test kits as part of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. … 'Get Your Rear in Gear' Walk/Run for Colon Cancer SundayKYW1060.com NIH Convenes Conference on Current State of Colorectal Cancer ScreeningGastroenterology & Endoscopy News (registration) Cancer Is a Preventable Disease — So Why Don't We Prevent It?Huffington Post (blog) Signal -Journal Gazette and Times-Courier -Salt Lake Tribune all 170 news articles »

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Conn. murder inmate with cancer declared innocent Washington Post Ronald Taylor was handcuffed in a hospital bed where he was being treated for cancer when his lawyer came to tell him a Connecticut judge overturned his … and more »

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New Haven - Ronald Taylor was handcuffed in a hospital bed where he was being treated Superior Court Judge Stanley Fuger ruled the day before that Taylor and George Gould are “actually innocent” of the crime and even threw out their arrest Continue .

poor access to basic screenings and health care for a large number of women, says Peter Bach of New York’s Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center shot, called Gardasil, according to Bach’s paper in Saturday’s The Lancet. Continue .

nonprofit Detroit health system announced the deal with Vanguard Health Systems The DMC operates eight hospitals and is affiliated with the Wayne State University School of Medicine and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. Continue .

New research has revealed a major breakthrough in the use of cough medicine ingredient noscapine as a prophylactic treatment for prostate cancer. The study shows that noscapine inhibited tumor growth in mice and also limited the spread of tumors without causing any side effects. The collaborative Continue .

Cancer Connections: Enlist your doctor in getting a - Ithaca Journal
Some cancers are relatively slow moving and a month’s delay in beginning treatment won’t make any difference. Other cancers are more aggressive and treatment should begin quickly. It’s sometimes reasonable to obtain a second opinion even after

Cancer Center recognizes Cervical Cancer Awareness - KCAU-TV
Nearly 4,000 women in America will die this year from cervical cancer. These cancers are, largely, preventable, and raising public awareness can save lives. It’s why the U.S. Congress has designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month and the

Head and neck cancer: Cetuximab in combination with - Xagena Medical News
Head and neck cancers are a group of biologically similar cancers originating from the upper aerodigestive tract, including the lip, mouth, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, pharynx and larynx that affect more than 45,000 individuals in the U.

Most cancers are not uniform,” said Dr. Bruce Chabner, clinical director of the MGH Cancer Center at Massachusetts General Hospital. “If you look at lung cancer, it’s probably 14 different diseases. Colon cancers are not alike. Breast cancers are in Continue .

Consequently, most ovarian cancers are discovered during their later stages and after metastasization in other body parts. As a result, the standard five-year-and-clear survival statistics are dismaying, with fewer than 20 percent of patients making Continue .

In a five-year experience at NKTI, the top three treated cancers are prostate cancer, 397 cases; bladder cancer, 223 cases; and renal cancer, 190 cases,” Ona told the guests during the opening of the Pediatric and Urology wings of the NKTI recently Continue .

About 60 percent of all breast cancers are oestrogen-positive or progesterone-positive. This means the cancer cells have receptors for the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone. Consequently, the hormones fuel the tumour’s growth. Continue .

study November 9th, 2009 LONDON - Over 100,000 types of cancers are caused by obesity, according to an American study. Excess body fat makes a person vulnerable to cancer by increasing the amount of hormones like estrogen circulating in the body and Continue .

Six Ways Health Reform Will Lead to Better Care For Breast Cancer Patients … - The Progressive Pulse (blog)

Six Ways Health Reform Will Lead to Better Care For Breast Cancer Patients … The Progressive Pulse (blog) Eliminates the benefit cap: breast cancer is a long-term illness that costs money over an extended period of time. Insurance companies place annual and … and more »

Cancer is focus of annual Living with Grief teleconference - Chillicothe Gazette

Cancer is focus of annual Living with Grief teleconference Chillicothe Gazette A nationally recognized distance learning program on cancer and end-of-life care offered as part of "Living with Grief" program will be shown from 1:30 to … and more »

Newman urges prostate cancer tests - Herald Sun

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Newman urges prostate cancer tests Herald Sun Prostate cancer is the second-most common cancer in men worldwide after lung cancer and kills an estimated 254000 men each year, and 3000 in Australia and … Experts say even Obama getting too many med testsThe Associated Press Should I Get the Prostate Cancer Test?New York Times Experience contravenes new PSA recommendationsCape Cod Times Black Star News -Yellow Advertiser all 513 news articles »

Tattle: ‘Spartacus’ series on hold; star is ailing - Philadelphia Inquirer

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Tattle: 'Spartacus' series on hold; star is ailing Philadelphia Inquirer Whitfield's cancer is described as "very treatable" and was detected in its early stages. The second season of "Spartacus" was scheduled to begin shooting … 'Spartacus' Star's Cancer Diagnosis Halts Series ProductionTheCelebrityCafe.com Spartacus star diagnosed with CancerExaminer.com all 333 news articles »

Book review: “So Much for That” snags realistic characters in health care’s … - Denver Post

Book review: "So Much for That" snags realistic characters in health care's … Denver Post If the patient dies, and the battle against cancer is lost, does that mean the patient is some kind of failure? And while Shriver doesn't suggest any policy … and more »

With early detection, about 90 percent of colon cancers are curable, and doctors recommend people start getting them at age 50. Elena’s cancer was also curable, despite its late discovery. But it would have been so much easier had it been detected Continue .

Basal skin cancers are slow growing and hardly ever spread, but if allowed to remain, can eventually expand into the bone. Squamous cell carcinomas may be present as red, flaky patches or as lumps on the face, mouth, or rim of the ears. Continue .

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Miller: 'I'ma walking testament to never give up' Dahlonega Nugget But despite the fact that the cancer is still advancing and he is currently undergoing radiation treatment, this year Miller is back, using his position as … Relay refrain: 'A cure for cancer will be music to our ears'Weymouth News Teams wanted for Relay for LifeMille Lacs County Times Volunteer Teams Needed for Relay for Life Cancer Society FundraiserTelluride Watch Elgin Courier -Gisborne Herald all 55 news articles »

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Cancer survivor's message of hope ABC Online Cancer survivor Kristyn Dawe is giving a message of hope as she ends five years of fighting her breast cancer. The Mount Gambier mother is … Cancer survivor helps plan RelayCarthage Press Relay for Life for Cancer PatientsTopNews United States Relay For Life Goal Is $112000; 32 Teams Already Have RegisteredRockbridge Weekly Highland Community News (subscription) -Mille Lacs County Times -Elgin Courier all 41 news articles »

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Care for your colon Chambersburg Public Opinion (Editor's note: The following information about colorectal cancer and colonoscopies is provided courtesy of Summit Health. The bi-monthly fitness column, … March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness MonthGrant Tribune Sentinel Colorectal Cancer Awareness MonthBrazil Times (blog) Regular colorectal cancer screening saves livesAir Force Link Killeen Daily Herald -Newswise (press release) -Muncie Star Press all 158 news articles »

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Crash ends Iditarod for cancer victim USA Today A Chicago-area man who has cancer has been forced out of the Iditarod dogsled race by injuries suffered in a crash. Pat Moon, a 33-year-old landscaper, … and more »

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Sun Pharma unit Caraco launches anti-cancer drug in US Economic Times Oxaliplatin is equivalent to Sanofi-Aventis' Eloxatin and used to treat colon and rectal cancer, Caraco said in a statement. … Caraco Announces Generic Version of Sanofi-Adventis Cancer Drug; Shares UpONN.tv Caraco gets FDA approval for generic EloxatinThe Associated Press all 93 news articles »

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