Medical Informer

Covidien's lung cancer detection system included in ACCP guidelines The Dublin-based company, with US headquarters in Mansfield, Mass., said in a statement that the clinical practice guidelines were released by the ACCP earlier this month and are intended to aid doctors in diagnosing and managing lung cancer. Covidien … Full News here – Read more [...]

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10 Investigates: Mother May Have Faked Claims Of Son's Cancer Emily King posted claims that her 4-year-old son, JJ, had cancer known as pleuropulmonary blastoma. King posted on Facebook pages called "Prayers for JJ", "Patches for JJ" and "Champions for (JJ's) Family," according to Internet records and interviews. Full News here – Read more on [...]

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Study: Staying fit cuts cancer death risk in middle age In a study of 17,049 men, those with good respiratory and cardiovascular fitness were more likely to survive prostate, lung or colorectal cancer, and avoid developing lung or colorectal cancers. The results were released Wednesday by the American … Full News here – Read more [...]

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Cancer warnings may be required on tanning beds This cancer is largely preventable by protecting skin from UV radiation. We can make sure our children use sunscreen and avoid the use of tanning beds. We need to urge our elected representatives to pass legislation prohibiting the use of tanning beds … Full News here – [...]

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Lance Bass Undergoes Colonoscopy at La Peer for Colon Cancer Awareness In honor of March being Colon Cancer Awareness Month, actor and singer Lance Bass opted to undergo colonoscopy screening at La Peer Health Systems' Colonoscopy Center of Excellence. “I wanted to get this done because…I host a radio show and I … Full News [...]

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Could This Genetic Switch Halt Spread Of Cancer? In laboratory tests, scientists found that suppressing HGMA1 in highly aggressive breast cancer caused the tumour cells to look much more normal and healthy. Their growth was greatly slowed and they stopped migrating and invading new territory. Full News here – Read more on Huffington Post UK

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Toxic metals and cancer risks found in lipsticks, lip glosses Can wearing lipstick lead to cancer? Researchers who tested different types of popular lipsticks found at drug and department stores have found levels of toxic metals that can potentially lead to health problems. "This preliminary study of metal … Full News here – Read more [...]

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Colon cancer screening study shows doctors' influence is critical If you're 50 or older, here's today's reason to check in regularly with your doctor: A new study finds that patients who see their physician, for any reason, are nearly six times more likely to be screened for colon cancer than those who skip medical … [...]

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Cancer, mud, no match for VB runner VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Cancer, disease and mud were no match for one Virginia Beach runner who crossed the finish line at the Dirty Girl Mud Run Saturday morning. Jan Morrow fought off a rare blood disease and a cancerous lung tumor. And at … Full News [...]

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Camden County Mother Facing Charges In Cancer Scheme PENNSAUKEN, N.J., (CBS) – Police say 35-year-old Susan Stillwaggon is facing charges after she told friends, family, and even her own son, he was sick with cancer. Police then say she accepted fundraising money from friends. “The soccer team, the … Full News here – Read more [...]

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Aspirin May Be Able to Combat Spread of Breast Cancer Aspirin is typically used to combat headaches. However, research has found that the pill is able to hold preventative effects for a number of illnesses and conditions, including heart disease and anxiety about death. Now, a recent study has found that … Full News here [...]

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Girl Scout cookies helping cancer patients – News 13 The founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low, died of breast cancer at the age of 66. So it is fitting that our Everyday Heroes are helping Girl Scouts and cancer patients with the power of cookies. Ten years ago, Jessica Gaffin was just 7 [...]

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Different Types of Mesothelioma Cancer Treatments – Caribbean Media Vision If someone is in the unfortunate position to be suffering from mesothelioma cancer they are likely to be offered a choice of treatments, which will be dependent on several factors relating to the patients age and general health, the stage of the … Full News [...]

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Postcode lottery in cancer survival Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that for many common cancers, patients in parts of London and some of the Home Counties are likely to survive far longer than those living in more rural areas. The statistics show 49 per cent … Full News here – Read [...]

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