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Women get less information on post-cancer fertility
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cancer treatment can sometimes lead to infertility, but young women are less likely than young men to be informed of that risk, a new study suggests. Swedish researchers found that of nearly 500 cancer survivors ages 18 to 45,...Tags: Cervical Cancer, Chemotherapy, Sexual and Reproductive Organs, Medical Specialization, Biotechnology
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When mishaps on the road become life-saving
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Venezuelans in the dark over Chavez's health
Reuters* A year on, secrecy shrouds socialist president's health * Mystery over illness fuels speculation ahead of election * Chavez's condition impossible to evaluate, specialists say By Helen Popper CARACAS, May 24 (Reuters) - Mystery, rumor and conspiracy...Tags: Elections, Hugo Chavez, Politics, Petroleum Industry, Fidel Castro
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Childhood cancer effects may linger in adults
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Survivors of childhood cancers have an increased risk of disfigurement and persistent hair loss later in life, and for some that may lead to long-term emotional distress, suggests a new study. Compared to their siblings,...Tags: Legs, Medical Specialization, Colleges and Universities, Health and Safety at School, Science and Technology
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Seeking support: Single people discovering they need help in the battle against cancer
Chicago Tribune (MCT)CHICAGO -- Claudia Peyton went to the doctor's office alone to receive the terrifying diagnosis. Doctors told her she had an aggressive breast cancer, which would require surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Treatments would be so intense, she'd need...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy, Environmental Issues, Medical Specialization
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Robots useful in hysterectomies
A common operation in the United States, hysterectomies are now going high-tech as many surgeons embrace robotics as another tool to help them do their jobs better. NorthShore University Health System has two robotic surgical systems used for...
Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Hysterectomy, Health Insurance, Health and Safety at School, Cancer
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Runners Race Along the Lakefront in Support of Brain Tumor Research
TribLocal - EvanstonThe 2012 Magellan Development Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K raised funds for Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute CHICAGO— More than 1,500 runners braved wind and …... -
Group honors research volunteers
South Bend Tribune CorrespondentThe Northern Indiana Cancer Research Consortium is hosting an open celebration of its participants in clinical trials, aimed at raising awareness and recruiting more people to help with research. Dr. Worta McCaskill-Stevens, an African-American woman who...Tags: Trials, Breast Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Research, Cancer
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In support
Al-Anon is a support group comprised of persons whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. It’s sole purpose is to help the families and friends of problem drinkers. For information in St. Joseph, LaPorte, Marshall and Starke...Tags: Stevensville, Crossroads, Methodist, Care Group Incorporated, Arts and Culture
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Commonwealth Cancer Center nurse earns recognition
Cheryl Bolling, director of education and resources at Commonwealth Cancer Center, has been appointed as an official trainer for the Oncology Nursing Society Cancer Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course, a comprehensive review for nurses who administer...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Chemotherapy, Medical Specialization, Health and Medical Professionals, Biotechnology
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Implantable pain disk may help those with cancer
An estimated 3.5 million cancer patients around the globe are in severe pain from their disease, but many get no relief.
In poor countries the cost is considered too high for drugs like morphine when such opioids are often stolen, abused or not taken...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, OxyContin (drug), Health and Safety at School, Healthcare Provider, Morphine (drug)
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US task force: End routine prostate cancer screening
Reuters* Test saves fewer than 1 man per 1,000 from dying * Hundreds harmed by treating non-threatening tumors * Critics say less screening will "cost men their lives" By Sharon Begley NEW YORK, May 21 (Reuters) - A task force advising the U.S. government on...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Prostate Cancer, Stroke, Health and Medical Professionals, Europe
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