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Is enrolling in a clinical trial tied to survival?
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with certain cancers enrolled in clinical trials survive longer, not necessarily from the treatment itself but potentially because those enrolled are better off to begin with, according to new research. "The survival...Tags: Skin Cancer, Science and Technology, American Cancer Society, Otis Brawley, Health and Medical Professionals
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Email reminders encourage end-of-life talks
Reuters(Reuters) - Email alerts may encourage cancer doctors to talk with terminally ill patients about their end-of-life wishes and to record those preferences in their medical records, according to a U.S. study. Oncologists who were reminded each time one...Tags: Medical Research, Health Treatments, Science and Technology, Chemotherapy, Massachusetts General Hospital
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In nationwide innovation battle, Baltimore area lags on patents
Dr. Luis Diaz is an oncologist at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, a researcher with patented findings and the co-founder of a small, fast-expanding company.
"We've grown from no employees to one employee to four employees and now we have 12,"...Tags: Stanford University, Technology, Culture, Labor Markets, Johns Hopkins Hospital
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Some cancer docs say their income tied to treatments
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A survey of cancer doctors finds that some believe they get paid more when they administer their patients' chemotherapy and other drugs, raising concerns about conflict of interest and the potential for overtreatment....Tags: Biotechnology, Medical Research, Hospitals and Clinics, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Science and Technology
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Almost one-third of chemotherapy used 'off-label'
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - About one-third of chemotherapies are used to fight cancers that drug regulators never approved them to treat, says a new study. Chemotherapies - drugs that kill rapidly dividing cells - are approved by the Food and Drug...Tags: Health Treatments, Science and Technology, Health and Safety at School, Genentech Inc., University of Chicago
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Living Well with Cancer Series
Educational Series January through March 2013 Please join us for these free classes designed to improve your cancer journey. We do ask that you pre-register as space is limited--really! To register, call 574.287.4197 and tell us what you would like to...
Tags: Purdue University, Health Treatments, Radiation Therapy, Cancer, Nutrition
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Gov. Jerry Brown: Some information about early prostate cancer
Gov. Jerry Brown is undergoing treatment for localized prostate cancer, according to a statement released by the governor’s office. In it, Brown’s UC San Francisco oncologist was quoted as saying that "fortunately, this is early stage...Tags: Health Treatments, Prostate, Radiation Therapy, Executive Branch, Prostate Cancer
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The Most Overlooked Resources In The Fight Against Cancer
Nowadays you hear a lot about cancer: scary statistics, the importance of early detection screenings, risk factors, etc. These are important things to know, sure, but you’ve heard all this before. It’s long past time to go over what most...Tags: Human Interest, Health Treatments, Environmental Issues, Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy
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The Secret To Peace Of Mind After A Cancer Diagnosis
When patients first learn they have cancer, they often feel like they’re in the dark. Most are facing this battle for the first time, and the anxiety of not knowing what will happen can be daunting. The good news is: there’s one thing patients...Tags: Medical Specialization
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9 Myths about Breast Cancer
With all the talk about breast cancer, you’re bound to hear a few things that simply aren’t true. So, in an effort to help keep you informed, We’ve compiled a list of the most common myths about breast cancer that patients ask about....
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Breast Cancer, Folklore and Mythology, American Cancer Society, X-rays
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The Courageous Battle For Life Behind Every Pink Ribbon
This month you will likely see a lot of pink ribbons in celebration of breast cancer awareness month. Those ribbons are more than just decorations. Behind each one is a woman who has had to face the frightening diagnosis of breast cancer… and the...
Tags: Breast Cancer, Science and Technology, Health Treatments, Pharmaceuticals, Cancer
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Aberdeen: Cancer specialist joins Avera
Dr. Richard Conklin, a longtime cancer specialist in Aberdeen, has joined Avera Medical Group Oncology and Hematology Aberdeen. The partnership will involve major growth over the next few years that will help improve treatment for patients with cancer,...Tags: Internal Medicine, Health and Medical Professionals, Internists, Medical Specialization, Drugs and Medicines
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