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Merck KGaA's Erbitux beats Avastin in bowel cancer trial
ReutersFRANKFURT, June 1 (Reuters) - Merck KGaA's cancer drug Erbitux was shown to be more effective at prolonging the lives of bowel cancer patients than Roche's Avastin, Merck said. In a drug trial, the two drugs were each given in combination with Folfiri...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Bevacizumab (drug), Bristol Myers Squibb Company, Science and Technology, Merck & Company Incorporated
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With community's help, Lorson continues his fight against cancer
Daily American Staff WriterNick Lorson is still optimistic despite almost three years of cancer treatment. "You have to stay upbeat," he said in a telephone interview. "I do so mainly by staying active in the community. I'm doing well but still catching up from the past three...Tags: Back Pain, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Spinal Disc Herniation, Liver Cancer, Hospitals and Clinics
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'Road Warrior' now battling cancer
Cancer crashed into Brian Thomas' life through his stomach. For a healthy guy, often described as the Hulk, this was unexpected. Thomas, 34, is a runner, a surfer, an ex-bouncer and a weight trainer. Now he's a science teacher and a track coach. Last...
Tags: Health Treatments, Chemotherapy, Teachers, Skin Cancer, Students
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Anne Arundel County health briefs
Summer health, safety tips The Department of Health offers sun and water safety tips, Lyme disease information for prevention and detection, as well as food safety recommendations designed to reduce the risk of food-borne illnesses at picnics,...Tags: Fort Meade (military base), Breast Cancer, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Safety of Citizens, Viral Diseases and Infections
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Is Bacon Really Too Dangerous for Human Consumption?
HealthLike many people, I get a lot of my news from social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. For instance, if I had not checked Facebook yesterday, I would not have known about the destructive tornado in Oklahoma until I read about it in this morning&#... -
What is a BRCA mutation?
BRCA1 and BRCA2 stand for breast cancer susceptibility gene 1 and breast cancer susceptibility gene 2. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that are part of a class known as tumor suppressors, according to the National Cancer Institute. BRCA genes are found in males...Tags: Stomach Cancer, Breast Cancer, Health Organizations, Pancreatic Cancer, Skin Cancer
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LETTER: Death By Hamburger
Lucky Charles Ramsey! Ramsey is the Ohio man who helped free the three women and child held captive for a decade in Cleveland. Fifteen generous restaurants are offering him a free hamburger, whenever he wants, for the rest of his life. Fortunately for...Tags: Diabetes, Heart Disease
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Ladies, Know About Your Heart
Cardiologist and director, The Hospital of Central Connecticut, Women's Heart Wellness CenterAs a female who gets paid to “know about hearts,” herein lies an opportunity to share some information about heart conditions and heart health for women. Foremost, heart disease in women is all too common yet too few women know that...Tags: Breast Cancer, Physical Conditions, Alzheimer's Disease, High Blood Pressure, Stroke
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Tim West, reporter, 1946-2013
A versatile journalist, Tim West spent his entire career covering Naperville for the Naperville Sun. Mr. West covered local government bodies, took photos, wrote columns and immersed himself in the life of his community. "Tim cared deeply about...
Tags: University of Cincinnati, Small Businesses, Colleges and Universities, Heart Problems, Periodicals
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Albert Hall, opera singer
Albert Hall, a professional opera singer and choirmaster who began his singing career during his student days at City College, died May 13 from colon cancer at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Towson. The Towson resident was 89. The son of a plumber and a...
Tags: Awards and Prizes, Financial Aid, Music, Entertainment, Christianity
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Tellabs CFO resigns
Tribune reporterTellabs Chief Financial Officer Andrew B. Szafran has resigned for personal reasons, the Naperville company said Monday. Tellabs said the move is not related to its operations or financial condition. Tom Minichiello, vice president of finance and...Tags: Tellabs Incorporated, Companies and Corporations, Corporate Officers, Economy, Business and Finance
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Paul L. Ensor, police officer
Paul L. Ensor, a retired Baltimore County police officer, died Thursday from colon cancer at Sunflower Assisted-Living in Westminster. He was 95. The son of farmers, Paul LeRoy Ensor was born and raised in Sparks. He attended Baltimore County public...
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