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Cancer Society seeks volunteers for Caldwellâs Relay for Life Team
The Progress - 34 minutes ago
CALDWELL – The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers and teams for Caldwell’s first-ever Relay For Life to be held in May, 2010 at James Caldwell High School.
Long-Term Testicular Cancer Survivors At High Risk For Neurological Side Effects
redOrbit - Thu Nov 26, 1:08 pm ET
Long-term survivors of testicular cancer who were treated with cisplatin-based chemotherapy had more severe side effects, including neurological side effects and Raynaud-like phenomena, than men who were not treated with chemotherapy, according to a new study published online November 25 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.Marianne Brydøy, M.D., of the Department of Oncology ...
Estrogen Receptor-Alpha, Breast Cancer Patients And Tamoxifen Response
redOrbit - Thu Nov 26, 1:07 pm ET
Researchers have found evidence of a statistically significant survival benefit from adjuvant tamoxifen among patients whose estrogen receptor (ER)-positive tumors had high levels of phosphorylation of ER-alpha; at serine-118 (ER-alpha S118-P), according to a brief communication published online November 25 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.Approximately 50% of breast carcinomas ...
Cancer screening guidelines: What do they mean for us?
Wyoming Tribune-Eagle - 26 minutes ago
CHEYENNE -- New cancer screening guidelines may not impact the way local doctors provide care. The recommendations encourage women to scale back on mammography and cervical screenings. But the decision remains in the hands of patients and their physicians.
Guest commentary: When it comes to breast cancer prevention, keep doing what you're doing
Cambridge Chronicle & Cambridge Tab - 27 minutes ago
Recent recommendations by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force on breast cancer screening have been hotly debated in the medical community, leaving many people confused and worried. These new guidelines, which suggest that women have fewer mammograms and begin at age 50, have generated tremendous media coverage and are being challenged by national cancer associations, particularly the ...
New cancer guidelines called âappallingâ
Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald - 1 hour 45 minutes ago
ROANOKE RAPIDS — New guidelines regarding mammography and self-examinations for breast cancer detection have stirred up controversy nationwide. While a government panel believes detection efforts may be delayed from current recommendations, local cancer survivors and educational specialists believe there was nothing wrong with the old ways of doing things and call the new approach “appalling.”
Widows, cancer survivors and car lovers raise funds and awareness through Breast Cancer Awareness for Life charity
The Flint Journal - 38 minutes ago
Tim Jagielo | The Flint JournalKaren Borton of Richfield Township chats with Michael Wright of Davison while his wife receives her free breast screening earlier this month at the Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute in Flint. Borton and Norma Santerre of...
Marathoner, 73, fights cancer by the mile
San Diego Union-Tribune - Fri Nov 27, 4:19 am ET
Yesterday’s Thanksgiving Day 5k run was a mere warm-up for 73-year-old Bob Rebello, who is two years away from running a marathon on every continent to raise money for kidney cancer research.
Doctor never turns a cancer patient away
FOX 35 Orlando - 4 minutes ago
Dr. Charles has the state of the art cancer center in Melbourne, and six others in Brevard and Indian River counties just like it.
Cancer self-help group to open meetings in West Oahu
Honolulu Star-Bulletin - 2 hours 19 minutes ago
A cancer self-help group forming in West Oahu will hold its first meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Island Pacific Academy, 909 Haumea St., Kapolei.
REGIONAL: New St. Helena Hospital Cancer Center celebrates opening
Lake County News - Fri Nov 27, 5:10 am ET
ST HELENA – A new era of patient-centered cancer treatment for Lake County residents has begun with the opening of St. Helena Hospital’s new Martin-O’Neil Cancer Center, a multimillion dollar state-of-the-art facility that will serve the region.
Hospital opens Cancer Resource Center
Times Herald - Thu Nov 26, 4:59 pm ET
Port Huron Hospital, 1221 Pine Grove Ave., has partnered with the American Cancer Society to create a Cancer Resource Center in the hospital’s Lang Health Library.
Valerie Zehl neighbors: Program helps cancer survivors face the world
Press & Sun-Bulletin - Fri Nov 27, 12:14 am ET
It's not bad enough that cancer sends your body into a tailspin, sapping your strength and making your nights sleepless with worry.
Cancer ruling riles many
The Glendale News-Press - Fri Nov 27, 4:02 am ET
GLENDALE — After surviving chemotherapy, several surgeries and a double mastectomy, the battle against breast cancer isn’t over for Glendale resident Myli Vanegas.
District Presented Award by American Cancer Society
Mid Valley News - Wed Nov 25, 12:37 pm ET
El Monte City School District was recognized as an "Exemplary School District" by the American Cancer Society for the district's ongoing leadership and effort in promoting Coordinated School Health programs. "The school district continues to show continuous support to the American Cancer Society over the years through various collaborations. El Monte City School District has been a leader in LA ...
American Cancer Society in search of volunteers
The Mississippi Press - Wed Nov 25, 10:57 am ET
The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to drive patients to and from their cancer treatments. If you can spare as little as one afternoon a month, call the American Cancer Society at 228-896-8936 today.
N. Idaho town rallies around cancer victim
KPVI 6 Pocatello - 38 minutes ago
Associated Press - November 27, 2009 8:04 AM ET SANDPOINT, Idaho (AP) - A lifelong Sandpoint resident who is battling cancer and can no longer afford his medical expenses is going to get a...
Warren sisters raise money for cancer research
Echoes-Sentinel - 55 minutes ago
WARREN TWP. – Olivia Valentino, in sixth grade at grades 6-8 Warren Middle School, and her sister, Sophia, a second grader at grades K-5 Woodland School raised money this summer for cancer research by setting up a refreshment stand at their grandparents’ house in Tonawanda, N.Y.
Warren Township bike event raises $110,000 for cancer research
Echoes-Sentinel - 55 minutes ago
WARREN TWP. – Scott Glickman, founder and organizer of the annual Century For The Cure bike event, which starts and finished at Camp Riverbend, Hillcrest Road, will present a check for $110,000, proceeds from the event, to the Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ), New Brunswick.
ROBBINSVILLE: Going out on a limb for local cancer patient
The Messenger-Press - 1 hour 37 minutes ago
ROBBINSVILLE Christmastime last year seemed to bring a stroke of luck to Kevin Scibilia and his family when doctors said they had found a stem cell donor to aid him in his fight against cancer.