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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: Science and Technology, Medical Research, Chemical Industry, Medical Specialization, Healthcare Provider
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Angelina Jolie's decision to get double mastectomy isn't unusual in Lehigh Valley
Kelly Vanek, a runner, cyclist and triathlete, was listening to sports talk radio in the car when the conversation shifted to Angelina Jolie. The actress and sex symbol took the public by surprise last week with the announcement that she had her healthy...
Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Science and Technology, Celebrities, Pancreatic Cancer, Medical Specialization
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Franklin County Commissioner Thomas to undergo bone marrow transplant
dona@herald-mail.comFranklin County Commissioner Robert L. "Bob" Thomas, who has been a commissioner since 1995, announced Friday that he will be able to continue serving in the post even as he undergoes treatment for the blood and bone marrow disease myelodysplastic...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Radio, Science and Technology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Franklin County (Pennsylvania)
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Franklin County (Pa.) Commissioner continues to serve despite cancer treatment
dona@herald-mail.comFranklin County (Pa.) Commissioner Robert L. Thomas, who has been a commissioner since 1995, announced Friday that he will be able to continue serving in the post even as he undergoes treatment for the blood and bone marrow disease myelodysplastic...Tags: Science and Technology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Rob W. Kauffman, ABC (tv network), Blood Disorders
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New cancer tools allow patients to reconsider chemo
ReutersLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After decades of using one-size-fits-all therapies to combat cancer, doctors are using new tools to help decide when their patients can skip chemotherapy or other harsh treatments. An approach to oncology that has been in place...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Science and Technology, Medical Specialization, Testicular Cancer, Washington Hospital Center
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CORRECTED-Data show new Roche leukemia drug may improve on Rituxan
Reuters(Corrects paragraph 12 to show Biogen has stake in new drug) By Bill Berkrot May 15 (Reuters) - An experimental leukemia treatment that Roche Holding AG hopes will improve upon its best-selling cancer drug Rituxan delayed disease progression twice as...Tags: Science and Technology, Medical Research, Trials, Biogen Idec Incorporated, Roche Holding AG
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Avengers finish strong in Acreage Girls Flag Football League
The Avengers picked the right time to get hot. They upset the top-seeded The Other Team 12-6 to capture the Pro Division SuperBowl championship of the Acreage Girls Flag Football league last Saturday (May 4) at Acreage Community Park. The Avengers,...Tags: Science and Technology, Football, Chemotherapy, Sports, Health Treatments
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HPV-related throat cancers multiplying
It is well known that HPV (human papillomavirus) can lead to deadly cervical cancer in women, but the virus is causing cancer in men as well. Throat cancers caused by HPV are showing up typically in men with little or no history of smoking, said Dr. Kevin...
Tags: Science and Technology, Disease Prevention, Medical Research, Human papillomavirus, Viral Diseases and Infections
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U.S. tax dollars promote Monsanto's GMO crops overseas -report
Reuters* Report critical of State Dept for promoting biotech crops * Monsanto interests mentioned in cables By Carey Gillam May 14 (Reuters) - U.S. taxpayers are footing the bill for overseas lobbying that promotes controversial biotech crops developed by U....Tags: U.S. Department of State, Science and Technology, Biotechnology Industry, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Chemical Industry
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U.S. tax dollars promote Monsanto's GMO crops overseas: report
Reuters(Reuters) - U.S. taxpayers are footing the bill for overseas lobbying that promotes controversial biotech crops developed by U.S.-based Monsanto Co and other seed makers, a report issued on Tuesday said. A review of 926 diplomatic cables of...Tags: U.S. Department of State, Science and Technology, Biotechnology Industry, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Chemical Industry
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New options for breast cancer surgery treat women faster, gentler and preserve more tissue
AP Chief Medical WriterCHICAGO (AP) — Treating breast cancer almost always involves surgery, and for years the choice was just having the lump or the whole breast removed. Now, new approaches are dramatically changing the way these operations are done, giving women more...Tags: Mayo Clinic, Science and Technology, Health and Medical Professionals, Medical Research, Plastic Surgeons
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Take a bow: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's grand finale for man, woman of year
The Southern Florida and Puerto Rico Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has announced that the co-chairs and candidates have been selected for the 2013 Man & Woman of the Year campaign in Fort Lauderdale. LLS funds blood cancer research and...Tags: Chiropractors, Science and Technology, Health and Medical Professionals, Broward Health Medical Center, Elections
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