Colon Cancer Treatment - HealthCheck Reports: April 2006
HealthCheck Reports: April 2006
WPVI - A woman who develops breast cancer now faces a lot better odds than she used to, with an 80 percent chance of surviving it. But a new study has uncovered a disturbing trend, which could threaten that survival. Just 5 years after their initial surgery
Doctors stress value of physical exams
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - As an X-ray and diagnostic technician for Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, she sees too many instances of diseases diagnosed too late. “I think my job helps me be aware,” Crock said. “Sometimes too aware.” So she makes appointments with her family
Matters of the heart
Longmont FYI - Lynda Abendschan worried she might have heart disease after her doctor suggested she get a heart scan. An ultrasound indicated possible firming of the major artery to her heart, so Abendschan s doctor wanted to be certain she didn t have
Cancer survivors and friends band together to fight the disease
North County Times - MURRIETA —- As family and friends stood and clapped nearby, a few dozen cancer survivors slowly circled the Vista Murrieta High School track Saturday morning, tugging purple balloons behind them. Some were crying, but most were smiling. Upon