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Cancer: Leukemia News



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


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


Istodax Approved for Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Fri Nov 06, 2009, 15:32
It's a disfiguring cancer affecting the skin
News Topics : Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals, Cancer: Leukemia


Arzerra Approved for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Tue Oct 27, 2009, 10:40
Affects some 16,000 people annually
News Topics : Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals, Cancer: Leukemia


Mother's Cancer Can Pass to Fetus
Mon Oct 12, 2009, 16:00
Genetic analysis is first proof this rare phenomenon occurs, scientists say.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Pregnancy, Infant / Child Care, Cancer: Leukemia


Many Childhood Cancer Survivors Never Marry
Thu Oct 08, 2009, 09:00
Certain forms of disease, treatment linked to greater likelihood of remaining single, study finds.
News Topics : Singlehood, Radiation, Marriage, Chemotherapy, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Leukemia, Cancer: Brain


Leukemia Drug in High Dose Helps Survival
Wed Sep 23, 2009, 17:00
Two trials find daunorubicin benefits certain subsets of patients.
News Topics : Chemotherapy, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Leukemia, Blood Disorders


Leukemia Cells May Hide in Fat Tissue
Tue Sep 22, 2009, 14:00
Finding explains why obese children have higher relapse rates, researchers say.
News Topics : Obesity, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Leukemia


Treating Childhood Leukemia With Fewer Side Effects
Thu Sep 10, 2009, 14:00
Dutch researchers skip radiation treatments, some chemo but add corticosteroid.
News Topics : Radiation, Prescription Drugs, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Chemotherapy, Cancer: Leukemia, Blood Disorders


Steady Improvements Seen for Young Blood Cancer Patients
Thu Aug 27, 2009, 16:00
Survival has significantly increased, research shows.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lymphoma, Cancer: Leukemia, Blood Disorders


Treatment May Limit Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Wed Aug 19, 2009, 12:00
Problem in stem-cell transplants is common when donor, recipient are not related.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Stem Cells, Clinical Trials, Cancer: Leukemia, Blood Disorders


Cancer Deaths Declining, Especially Among Young
Thu Aug 13, 2009, 09:00
Advances in treatment, prevention and detection behind progress, study finds
News Topics : Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lymphoma, Cancer: Leukemia, Cancer: Colon, Cancer: Cervical, Cancer: Breast


Exercise May Help in Leukemia Recovery
Thu Aug 13, 2009, 16:00
Small study finds physical activity reduces depression and fatigue.
News Topics : Exercise: Weight Lifting, Exercise: Walking, Exercise: Treadmill, Exercise: Misc, Exercise: Home, Exercise: Aerobics Or Calisthenics, Cancer: Leukemia


9/11 Responders May Be At Raised Myeloma Risk
Mon Aug 10, 2009, 09:00
Cases are appearing at a younger age than is normal, researchers note.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health, Poisons, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Leukemia


Genome of Leukemia Patient Reveals Common Mutations
Wed Aug 05, 2009, 17:00
Findings could help scientists understand genetic basis of cancer.
News Topics : Genetics, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Leukemia


Certain Arthritis, Crohn's Drugs May Raise Kids' Cancer Risk: FDA
Wed Aug 05, 2009, 06:42
Agency strengthens 'black box' warning on medicines such as Enbrel, Remicade.
News Topics : Food & Drug Administration, Crohn's Disease, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Leukemia, Arthritis: Rheumatoid, Arthritis: Misc


Agent Orange Linked to Parkinson's, Heart Disease
Fri Jul 24, 2009, 14:00
Study finds "suggestive but limited evidence" of increased risk of both conditions among Vietnam vets.
News Topics : Spina Bifida, Parkinson's, Miscarriage, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Cancer: Lung, Cancer: Leukemia


Molecule Helps Leukemia Cells Hide From Immune System
Thu Jul 23, 2009, 12:00
Discovery might lead to new strategies to fight the disease, researchers say.
News Topics : Research & Development, Immune Disorders, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Leukemia


New Drug Could Work Against Leukemia
Thu Jul 02, 2009, 12:00
Researchers see promise for treatment of AML and other cancers.
News Topics : Research & Development, Cancer: Leukemia, Blood Disorders


For Kids With Leukemia, Radiation May Be Safe to Skip
Wed Jun 24, 2009, 17:00
Today's chemotherapy regimen often eradicates disease, study finds.
News Topics : Radiation, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Chemotherapy, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Leukemia, Blood Disorders

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Focus on toys that pose choking hazard, are too loud, or contain dangerous chemicals.

Chronic Pain Trips Up Seniors - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00
Discomfort contributes to the falls that plague older adults, study finds.

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