Archive for March, 2008

Mammograms in Stereo

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

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Cancer Poses Challenges for Husbands’ Frame of Mind

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

They take their cues from wives’ emotional well-being, studysuggests

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Family Discussion Plays Role in Breast Cancer Awareness

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

Openness has major impact on counseling and genetic testing, studyshows

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‘Crime Boss’ Gene May Spur Breast Cancer

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

Finding might explain why some tumors are aggressive and spread,researchers say

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FDA Panel Supports Anemia Drugs for Cancer Patients

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

But adds strong caveats on their use for some undergoing chemo

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Environmental Toxins, Radiation May Be Tied to Breast Cancer

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

Exposure to plasticizers and other chemicals in childhood may hikeadult cancer risks, report says

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Obesity Linked to Poor Prognosis for Some Breast Cancer Patients

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

Study focused on locally advanced breast cancer and inflammatorybreast cancer

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Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy Works in Fewer, But Higher Doses

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

The regimen is less challenging for patients but equally effectivein preventing relapse, British studies find

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Doctors See How Cancer Drug Can Damage Kidneys

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

But the finding shouldn’t keep physicians from using Avastin,researchers say

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Heart Hormones Beat Back Cancers in Mice

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

One hormone cured 80 percent of pancreatic cancers, two-thirds ofbreast cancers, researcher says

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