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Cancer: Misc News



No Immediate Changes Expected in Mammogram Coverage
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 09:00
Health plans say routine screening is an individual decision.
News Topics : Mammography, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare + Private Insurance, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast


Formaldehyde May Endanger Funeral Workers
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 16:00
Leukemia risk is found to increase with longer exposure to embalming fluids.
News Topics : Occupational Health, Death & Dying: Misc, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Leukemia


New Pap Test Guidelines: Start Later, Have Fewer
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 09:00
Experts urge first screen at 21, then once every 2 years or more, not annually.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Pap Smears, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Cervical


Blood Test Could Boost Clarity of Breast MRI Results for Some
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 12:00
Taking menstrual cycle into account when booking exam may cut need for repeat scans, study suggests.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Menstruation, MRI Scans, Hormones: Misc, Hormones: Female, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast


Discovery Boosts Boys' Prospects for Post-Cancer Fertility
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 12:00
Testicular cells could be preserved for later use, study suggests.
News Topics : Kids' Ailments, Infertility, Cancer: Testicular, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Misc


Too Few Older Adults Get Recommended Screenings
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 14:00
Report looks to improve health of this group with better preventive care.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Doctors, Diabetes: Misc, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon, Cancer: Cervical, Cancer: Breast, Aging: Misc


Task Force Member Defends Mammography Guidelines
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 12:00
Meanwhile, three doctors weigh in on what women should do about the new recommendations.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Mammography, Government, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast


Great American Smokeout '09: Time to Quit
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 09:00
American Cancer Society sets Nov. 19 as annual day to 'butt out' for good.
News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Smoking Cessation, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung


Morphine May Help Tumors Spread in Cancer Patients
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 12:00
Lab study finds that common surgical painkillers help cancer cells thrive.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Research & Development, Pain, Drugs: Misc, Cancer: Misc


Mammography: What to Do Now?
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 09:00
Three doctors weigh in on what women should do about the new guidelines.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Mammography, Government, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast


Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 16:00
Norwegian study found supplementation raised chances of disease by 21%.
News Topics : Vitamins / Minerals, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Pregnancy: Diet, Pregnancy, Nutritional Supplements, Death & Dying: Misc, Cancer: Pancreatic, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon, Birth Defects: Misc


Guidelines Delay Start of Mammograms to Age 50, Then Every Other Year
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 17:00
Cancer Society, others voice strong disapproval of federal recommendations.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Mammography, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast


Chinese Scientists Develop Database on the Liver
Fri Nov 13, 2009, 14:00
Information on proteins could help guide treatments for hepatitis and more.
News Topics : Liver Disease: Misc, Liver, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Cancer: Misc


Leukemia Drug May Help Some Ovarian Cancer Patients
Thu Nov 12, 2009, 09:00
Sprycel limited the growth of cancer cells in lab study.
News Topics : Research & Development, Prescription Drugs, Cancer: Ovarian, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Leukemia


Lab Study Slows Breast Cancer Spread to Bone in Mice
Thu Nov 12, 2009, 17:00
Experimental drug may lead to therapy that inhibits metastasis, research suggests.
News Topics : Drugs: Misc, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast, Cancer: Bone


Cancer Can Strain Marriages to Breaking Point
Wed Nov 11, 2009, 16:00
But men much more likely to leave than women if spouse is sick, study finds.
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Marriage, Cancer: Misc


Anemia Drugs May Cause Deadly Blood Clots
Tue Nov 10, 2009, 16:00
Study raises more concerns about common treatment for chemo patients.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Cancer: Misc, Anemia


New Polyp Detection Method Could Be Cost-Saver
Wed Nov 11, 2009, 06:00
Optical technology is as accurate as colorectal tissue examination, study finds.
News Topics : Research & Development, Health Costs, Colonoscopy, Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon


Breast Cancer Drugs May Fight Cervical Cancer, Too
Mon Nov 09, 2009, 17:00
Study in mice reports success with drugs that inhibit estrogen.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Osteoporosis, Drugs: Misc, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Cervical, Cancer: Breast


Thyroid Cancer Higher in Volcanic Areas
Fri Nov 06, 2009, 09:00
Study finds exposure to toxic compounds may explain the increased cases.
News Topics : Pollution, Air, Environment, Cancer: Misc

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Type of flooring, greater heights increase potential for trauma, study finds.

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But, flu activity remains high and is expected to continue, CDC says.

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