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Living Well with Cancer Series
Educational Series January through March 2013 Please join us for these free classes designed to improve your cancer journey. We do ask that you pre-register as space is limited--really! To register, call 574.287.4197 and tell us what you would like to...
Tags: Radiation Therapy, Medical Specialization, Labor Legislation, Nutrition, Medical Research
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The Secret To Peace Of Mind After A Cancer Diagnosis
When patients first learn they have cancer, they often feel like they’re in the dark. Most are facing this battle for the first time, and the anxiety of not knowing what will happen can be daunting. The good news is: there’s one thing patients...Tags: Medical Specialization
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Some cancer docs say their income tied to treatments
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A survey of cancer doctors finds that some believe they get paid more when they administer their patients' chemotherapy and other drugs, raising concerns about conflict of interest and the potential for overtreatment....Tags: Medical Specialization, Harvard Medical School, Chemotherapy, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Biotechnology
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The Most Overlooked Resources In The Fight Against Cancer
Nowadays you hear a lot about cancer: scary statistics, the importance of early detection screenings, risk factors, etc. These are important things to know, sure, but you’ve heard all this before. It’s long past time to go over what most...Tags: Radiation Therapy, Medical Specialization, Rush University Medical Center, Environmental Issues, Chemotherapy
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Almost one-third of chemotherapy used 'off-label'
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - About one-third of chemotherapies are used to fight cancers that drug regulators never approved them to treat, says a new study. Chemotherapies - drugs that kill rapidly dividing cells - are approved by the Food and Drug...Tags: Medical Specialization, University of Chicago, Harvard Medical School, Chemotherapy, Food and Drug Administration
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Double mastectomy: A pre-emptive strike against breast cancer
At age 23, Lindsay Avner took charge of her genetic fate by electing to have her healthy breasts removed before cancer could strike first. Six years later, the North Side woman has zero regret, she said. "I feel so fortunate to have had this opportunity...
Tags: Celebrity Surgery, Diseases and Illnesses, Medical Specialization, General Practitioners, Northwestern University
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9 Myths about Breast Cancer
With all the talk about breast cancer, you’re bound to hear a few things that simply aren’t true. So, in an effort to help keep you informed, We’ve compiled a list of the most common myths about breast cancer that patients ask about....
Tags: Plastic Surgery, Diseases and Illnesses, Obesity, American Cancer Society, Health Organizations
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In 50th year, Scholar Athlete award continues impact on local high school sports
The plaque hangs on the wall of the doctor's office, proof of its worth to Greg Brouse, 1981 grand-prize winner of the Greater Baltimore Chapter of the National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete award. "My kids can't believe I was either a scholar...
Tags: High School Baseball, Medical Specialization, General Practitioners, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Sports
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Business People
F&M Trust CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Christina L. Yoder, training and development officer at F&M Trust, recently was named the “Woman to Watch” in the 2013 Women of Influence awards. The award is presented to a woman younger than 30 who...Tags: Orlando, University of Pennsylvania, Internists, Nursing, Medical Specialization
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Study: Radiation for breast cancer can harm hearts
Women treated with radiation for breast cancer are more likely to develop heart problems later, even with the lower doses used today, troubling new research suggests. The risk comes from any amount of radiation, starts five years after treatment and lasts...
Tags: Radiation Therapy, University of Oxford, Diseases and Illnesses, Medical Specialization, High Blood Pressure
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More young women fighting breast cancer
For RedEyeAlready a breast cancer survivor before her 30th birthday, Lauren Wakefield knows she's one of the lucky ones. "I found a lump one day and went in probably within the next two weeks after that," the 27-year-old wedding photographer said. "From the...Tags: Mother's Day, American Medical Association, Grant Park, Diseases and Illnesses, Mammogram
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Gaining confidence about cancer
We introduce you to a local woman who is battling breast cancer and show you a group of local doctors providing an opportunity for her and other cancer patients to learn more about their disease and course of treatment. Jacqueline Rico was diagnosed...
Tags: Radiation Therapy, Diseases and Illnesses, General Practitioners, Chemotherapy, Cancer
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