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Colon cancer Articles
Colon cancer News : Wealth, health impact colon cancer screening Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:22:21 GMT Though New Zealand's second highest cancer killer is colorectal, people often ignore symptoms of the disease and pay no attention to keeping their bowel healthy, Dunedin gasteroenterologist Dr Michael Schultz says.Colon cancer News : Fighting Cancer With An Inflatable Colon Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:22:59 GMT Colon cancer kills more Americans every year than AIDS or breast cancer, even though it's one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Part of the problem has been that many people are squeamish about getting a colonoscopy. An exhibit of a massive inflatable colon attempts to combat people's fears.Ellen W. Caprio, 68 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:26:30 GMT Medical secretary Ellen W. Caprio, a medical secretary and bridge enthusiast, died of colon cancer Friday at her daughter's Parkville home. She was 68. WEBSTER GROVES: Relay for Life relates to cancer patients' ordeal Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:51:07 GMT Kathy Kilkenny survived colon cancer and ovarian cancer.WEBSTER GROVES: Relay for Life relates to cancer patients' ordeal Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:32:26 GMT By Jameka Merriweather Staff writer WEBSTER GROVES Kathy Kilkenny survived colon cancer and ovarian cancer.Metastatic Colon Cancer Research Benefits From $1.8M Award Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:12:52 GMT Through the generous philanthropic support of the Littlefield 2000 Trust, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is pleased to announce three recipients of the 2008 Jeannik M. Littlefield-AACR Grants for Metastatic Colon Cancer Research, totaling $1.8 million.Medicaid reaches more Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:46:01 GMT Maryland is patching together expanded coverage for the low-income uninsured As one of thousands of uninsured Marylanders, Adamantious Boulis put off trips to the doctor to treat his diabetes and colon cancer because he knew he wouldn't be able to pay the medical bills. Personal Health: News and Notes Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:29:44 GMT Asians are less likely to undergo colon cancer screening than whites, but the reasons are not completely clear. For insights, researchers at University of California Davis School of Medicine analyzed data from two national surveys with a combined total of 22,973 adults age 50 and older.Medicaid reaches more in Md. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:41:09 GMT Maryland is patching together expanded coverage for the low-income uninsured Medical bills and a lack of insurance have been a constant concern for Alanna Boulis and her husband, Adamantious, who has diabetes and colon cancer. The couple are now eligible for Medicaid under an expansion of the state's health insurance program for low-income residents that takes effect Tuesday. Writer gets break after colon cancer diagnosis Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:29:17 GMT Michael Pollard's doctor suggested he have an endoscopy to see if the pain he was having in his stomach was the result of ulcers. Pollard figured while he was doing the endoscopy, he might as well do a colonoscopy.Pressure Cycling Technology (PCT) Results in a Higher Yield of Proteins and in the Extraction of Proteins Not ... Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:15:00 GMT Pressure BioSciences, Inc. today announced that scientists from the New York University School of Medicine and the Brooklyn Hospital Center presented results yesterday on advances they made in the areas of breast and colon cancer, stroke, and in vitro fertilization .Don't run from the sun's Vitamin D benefits, experts say Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:22:40 GMT Here's a worry to cloud your carefree Fourth of July weekend fun: Is that sunblock you're slathering on to protect you from skin cancer actually making you prone to other diseases from a shortage of Vitamin D?Healthcare Helpers Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:27:29 GMT Finding out that you or a loved has a disease can be devastating. But then comes the overwhelming task of actually dealing with finding a doctor, getting appointments and paying the bills.Evergreen teacher poised to finish cross-country ride Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:49:39 GMT DENVER, Pa. - Chet Andes is on the verge of completing a 2,000 mile bicycle ride from Denver, Colorado to Denver, Pennsylvania in honor of his grandparents.Bowel Cancer Patients Live Longer Taking Xeloda - Analysis Confirms That Oral Xeloda Is Superior To IV 5-FU Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:15:12 GMT A pre-planned multivariate analysis of the five-year follow-up data shows that patients receiving chemotherapy after-surgery to treat colon cancer, are more likely to live longer when taking the chemotherapy pill Xeloda (capecitabine), compared to those receiving 5-FU/FA intravenous (IV) chemotherapy.Insurance should cover students on medical leave Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:23:12 GMT As much as theyâd like to think theyâre independent, college students still rely on their parents for a lot. And though most students will rarely need it, health insurance is one of those things their parents usually provide.'55 Ways to Stay Young:' An expanded tip list Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:27:06 GMT Ever wonder why some people are youthful, sexy and energetic, no matter what their age? In many cases, itâs genetic. But there are things we can do, too â here are some tips on how to 'stay young.'Reflections while riding a train Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:27:35 GMT A 13-hour train trip provides time for thinking, particularly at night. Staring out a window into darkness can stimulate the mind. What distractions there are you can quickly become oblivious to - the train's horn, someone walking down the aisle, an infant's cry.Aid To Cancer Treatment Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:25:11 GMT New Test Shows Promise In Analyzing Lung Tumors Running a teaspoon of blood through a Harvard University-developed device may enable doctors to tailor lung-cancer treatment to the severity of the disease in an individual patient, a study said. Cancer survivors double since NHS launch Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:12:08 GMT The number of people surviving some of the most common types of cancer has doubled since the NHS was launched 60 years ago.Are You Ready for Swimsuit Season? Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:56:59 GMT (ARA) - Swimsuit season will be here again before you know it. Are you ready? If you're like most Americans and have spent the winter months indoors and inactive, probably not. You've likely put on a few extra pounds in all the wrong places.NHS Pumps Up Cancer Cure Rates Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:59:00 GMT The number of people surviving some of the most common types of cancer has doubled since the NHS was launched 60 years ago, figures suggest.Spice up your life Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:10:19 GMT Medical breakthroughs could have everyone turning to spice racks and produce aisles instead of medicine cabinets to ward off illness.Cancer cases up but survival more than doubles in breast and bowel cancer Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:30:16 GMT The number of people surviving some of the most common types of cancer for at least five years has doubled since the National Health Service was founded 60 years ago.Ont. to spend $50M to cover costs of cancer drugs Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:23:43 GMT After months of lobbying by cancer patients who went into debt and fundraised so they could spend tens of thousands of dollars on an approved drug that could potentially save their lives, Health Minister David Caplan announced Wednesday that Ontario will now start paying for Avastin to treat colorectal cancer.Up to 1,500 to benefit from drug funding Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:42:22 GMT Up to 1,500 Ontario cancer patients will be helped by the province's new infusion of $50 million toward expensive new drugs.UTMB professor wins asthma research grant Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:16:18 GMT GALVESTON â The Strategic Program for Asthma Research has awarded Satish Srivastava, a UTMB professor, $750,000 grant to pursue an approach to asthma therapy.Help & support Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:09:44 GMT Addiction Cancer survival rates transformed by NHS Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:32:03 GMT The number of people surviving the most common types of cancer has doubled since the NHS started in 1948.Cancer survival up since NHS launch Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:53:51 GMT The number of people surviving some of the most common types of cancer has doubled since the NHS was launched 60 years ago, figures suggest. Patients with breast, colon and bowel cancer have a far greater chance of surviving than when the NHS was born.Ara Mina excited over sister Cristine's 'Eva Fonda' Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:20:39 GMT ABS-CBN contract star actress Ara Mina said that she is excited for her sister Cristine Reyesâ debut television series "Eva Fonda, 16." "Actually excited na ako medyo naiinip na nga ako, ako âyung naiinip. Ako yung excited for her," she told abs-cbnNEWS.com.Calendar Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:28:10 GMT Events, screenings, support groups and more Programs Arthritis education Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road, Laurel / Katherine Sperberg, health education coordinator for the Arthritis Foundation, D.C. Metro Chapter, will discuss what can be a disabling affliction at the Senior Dining and Lecture, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday. $1 fee. To register, call 301-497-7914. Dick feeling much better Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:03:19 GMT AuroraMerck KGaA Declines Most Since January on Downgrade (Update1) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:19:44 GMT July 2 (Bloomberg) -- Merck KGaA , the German maker of the Erbitux cancer drug, dropped the most since January in Frankfurt trading after Morgan Stanley downgraded the shares to ``underweight'' from ``equal-weight.''Tammy Faye Messner - Tammy Faye Remembered In New Biopic Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:02:25 GMT Evangelist singer TAMMY FAYE MESSNER is set to be immortalised in an upcoming biopic. Dallas star Charlene Tilton has been cast to play the singer. The actress ...New analyses find increased efficacy of Erbitux in 1st-line metastatic colorectal cancer Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:47:29 GMT New analyses of two randomized, controlled clinical trials investigating Erbitux (cetuximab) in the treatment of 1st-line metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) highlight the increased efficacy of Erbitux in patients with "normal," non-mutated or KRAS wild-type tumours.Caplan details new cancer drug coverage Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:57:08 GMT After months of lobbying by cancer patients who went into debt and fundraised so they could spend tens of thousands of dollars on an approved drug that could potentially save their lives, Health Minister David Caplan announced today that Ontario will now start paying for Avastin to treat colorectal cancer.Diversions for July 3, 2008 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:06:43 GMT BADGETT PLAYHOUSE, Grand Rivers, Ky., "Always ... Patsy Cline," 7 p.m. today, Wednesday and July 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31; 2 p.m. Sunday and July 13, 20 and 27; "Variety!Orangevale Charity Burned by Fireworks Thieves Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:56:10 GMT Thieves targeted a fireworks stand in Orangevale and made off with about $14,000 worth of fireworks from a group raising money for the American Cancer Society.Bobby Tyson remembered Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:14:58 GMT He was a man called by many names - Dr. Tyson, Bob, Bobby, Daddy - but his trademark was gentleness, kindness and love unto all. Dr. Robert Emmon Tyson, 80, was laid to rest at Hill Crest Cemetery Monday following a memorial service at First United Methodist Church in Holly Springs.Civil Servants Told To Quit Smoking Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:04:20 GMT Bandar Seri Begawan - Public servants were urged to quit smoking and help reduce the smoking habit during the Tobacco Order 2005 course held yesterday at the Banquet Hall of the Legislative Council building.When everyday life gets dramatic Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:39:37 GMT Writer gets a break in theatre just after he finds out he has colon cancerBig cancer bills covered Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:09:13 GMT Torstar News Service The Ontario government is set to spend an additional $50 million for greater access to three expensive cancer drugs, sources told the Toronto Star.Citizens not getting enough exercise Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:33:59 GMT It's always possible we're part of the problem.Sonny Okosun Pioneer of Nigerian Pop Music Dies Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:41:16 GMT Okosum died May 24 of colon cancer at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C., according to news reports, he was 61. Born in Benin, Nigeria, in 1947 to musician parents, Okosun taught himself to play the guitar. He began his music career by covering British and American rock 'n' roll tunes.ColonCAD aids diagnosis Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:40:58 GMT Doctors may be able to diagnose cancers of the colon more accurately and quickly with new Computer Aided Diagnostics (CAD) software from UK-based Medicsight.$50M earmarked for cancer drugs Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:42:52 GMT The Ontario government is set to spend an additional $50 million for greater access to three expensive cancer drugs, sources told the Toronto Star.MY WORKOUT Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:20:51 GMT Background: If anyone deserves the title of survivor, it's Behrens. She's handled five bouts with three kinds of cancer and at least eight surgeries. She smoked for 20 years but it wasn't until 20 years after she quit that lung cancer hit.Water is life Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:05:54 GMT The importance of Water can be compared to life. It is therefore amazing the reason why people do not place great value on it. Why is water not protected enough since it gives life to people, just like people love to protect their lives. |
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