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UCF Nanoscientist Receives $2 Million NIH Award
Vital Signs Health Blog - Orlando SentinelUCF researcher Ming Su has won the National Institutes of Health New Innovator award, which comes with a $2 million grant, the university announced Thursday. Su, an associate professor at UCF’s NanoScience Technology Center, is one of 82... -
Are cancer patients' hopes for chemo too high?
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - At least two thirds of people with advanced cancer in a new survey believed the chemotherapy they're receiving might cure them, even though the treatment is only being given to buy some time or make them comfortable. "Their...Tags: Religion and Belief, Chemotherapy, Colon Cancer, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Cancer
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Stage 4 breast cancer patients seek to manage terminal condition
A stranger approached a cluster of women laughing and chatting at an Annapolis coffee shop and politely inquired what type of group was having so much fun.
"One that you don't want to join," answered 55-year-old Sally Ring, setting off another wave of...Tags: Chemical Industry, Cancer, Diabetes, Science and Technology, U.S. Air Force
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Extra pounds tied to breast cancer recurrence, death
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among women who have been treated for breast cancer, heavier women are more likely to have their disease come back and more likely to die of cancer, according to a new study. That could be because certain hormones that are...Tags: Overweight, Chemotherapy, Bronx (New York City), Cancer, Science and Technology
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New use for old drug proves effective in battling nausea for chemo patients
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterSOUTH BEND -- When Roseann Shull was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, the standard drugs weren't working to relieve nausea caused by the chemotherapy agents. "I pretty much was nauseous all the time. I had lots of headaches," said Shull, 53,...Tags: Symptoms, Chemotherapy, Cancer, Diabetes, Schizophrenia
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Study: Those with lower income less likely to opt into research trials
Lower-income people are less inclined to participate in cancer clinical research trials than those with higher incomes, according to a new study. The study, which was recently presented at an annual meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology...
Tags: Minority Groups, Syphilis, Nursing, Colon Cancer, Cancer
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Aberdeen: Art exhibit at Avera St. Luke's
The Lily Oncology on Canvas art exhibit, a display of art created by people affected by cancer, will be on display Wednesday and Thursday at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in the southeast lobby. The art is from the 2010 Lily Oncology on Canvas competition....Tags: Politics, Medical Specialization, Arts and Culture, Cancer, Lobbying
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President named for new University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
The man tapped Thursday as the CEO of the soon-to-be created University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center is known for his work in oncology, but for the last few years has been working toward a career on the administrative side of the hospital...
Tags: University of Florida, Towson, Radiation Therapy, Corporate Officers, Health Treatments
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Oncologist named president of University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
The man tapped Thursday as the CEO of the newly created University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center is known for his work in oncology, but for the last few years has been working toward a career on the administrative side of the hospital business....Tags: Towson, Radiation Therapy, Health Treatments, Health and Medical Professionals, Medical Procedures and Tests
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St. Vincent, Lung Cancer Alliance host annual Shine a Light vigil
St. Vincent Cancer Care and the Lung Cancer Alliance partnered up to host the second annual Shine a Light on Lung Cancer Vigil Tuesday night. With Fox59's Michael Henrich serving as master of ceremonies, dozens of lung cancer survivors, co-survivors,...
Tags: Medical Specialization, Lung Cancer, Human Interest, American Lung Association
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May 13: Author - Terry Thompson, A New Strategy for the War on Cancer
WGN NewsTerry Thompson To purchase a copy of the book: A New Strategy For The War On Cancer: Finally! A New Force Is Entering the Fight and Its Success Depends On Us The traditional strategy of exclusive conventional cancer treatment has not worked....Tags: Chemotherapy, Medical Specialization, Cancer, Diseases and Illnesses, Health Treatments
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Fertility on hold for child cancer patients
For parents of young children diagnosed with cancer, looking ahead can be at once terrifying and consoling. Now, a burgeoning field of research allows those parents to consider their pre-pubescent child's ability to someday bear children — and to...
Tags: Psychologists, Chemotherapy, Mayo Clinic, Cancer, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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