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Health Highlights: May 16, 2006 
HealthDay via Yahoo! News - May 16 9:02 AM
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:Save to My Web

Colon cancer a risk even at a young age 
News 14 Carolina - May 04 9:50 AM
(RALEIGH) - More than 4,100 new cases of colon cancer were diagnosed in North Carolina in 2004 and nearly 1,600 people died of colon cancer. While more than 90 percent of people diagnosed with colon cancer are older than 50, it can hit at any age.Save to My Web

Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups Features Lance Armstrong in Cancer Clinical Trials Newsweek Supplement 
[Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - May 29 5:00 AM
As part of a national campaign to increase awareness of cancer clinical trials in the United States, the Coalition of Cooperative Cancer Groups has published “Knowledge is Power: Lance Armstrong Encourages Everyone to Learn about Cancer Clinical Trials” as a supplement to the June 5 national edition of Newsweek.Save to My Web

Free colonoscopies offered to county residents 
Gaffney Ledger - May 19 9:34 AM
The American Cancer Society, Upstate Carolina Medical Center and SCDHEC encourages men and women over the age of 50 years of age to get a colonoscopy. This is especially important for the citizens of Cherokee County because the county ranks number four in the state for deaths from colon cancer. At tSave to My Web

Studies show screening for bladder cancer pays 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - May 22 1:50 PM
Urine tests that screen for bladder cancer can help people get treated for the deadly disease before it spreads and save money by reducing the need for expensive care, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.Save to My Web

Matritech’s NMP22(R) BladderChek(R) Test Could Save Lives and Reduce Expense in Screening High Risk Populations for  
FinanzNachrichten - May 22 11:45 AM
Matritech ( Nachrichten ) (Amex: MZT), a leading developer and marketer of protein-based diagnostic products for the early detection of cancer, announced today that independent investigators have reported that certain tests, such as the NMP22(R) BladderChek(R) Test, could save lives and reduce expense when screening high risk populations for bladder cancer.Save to My Web

MRI Helps Spot Breast Cancer in High-Risk Women 
Health Scout - May 23 2:14 PM
TUESDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) — MRI screening for women who carry the BRCA1 and BRCA2 breast cancer susceptibility gene mutations may be cost-effective, a new study shows.Save to My Web

As Summer Heats Up, Blood Donations Drop Off 
[Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - May 25 10:26 AM
Memorial Day Weekend is the “unofficial” start of summer, and for many Americans this means fun and relaxation.Save to My Web

Diabetes, Heart Disease Can Herald Early GI Cancers 
Medical News Today - May 25 12:04 AM
Heart disease and diabetes are among the most common conditions plaguing Americans today, and they are related to a host of other diseases. [click link for full article]Save to My Web

New Surgical Simulation Lab Gives Hands-On Experience to Improve Patient Safety 
Newswise - May 25 6:20 AM
A new surgical simulation laboratory, part of the Division of Surgical Research at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, may be the first state-of-the-art simulation and training lab in California and among the first in the western United States. In addition to providing hands-on training for surgical residents and refresher opportunities for experienced surgeons, it will be used to advance Save to My Web

Documentary features real story of colon cancer survivor
Fort Wayne News Sentinel, IN - May 4, 2006 musical performer. What most don't know: Sexton, 38, nearly died of colon cancer in 1999. "I rarely talked about it. It's something

Top 20 list completely self-serving
Seattle Post Intelligencer - 14 hours ago If you get colon cancer, early detection is crucial. But wouldn't it be even better not to get it? Why not mention, for example, that

Cancer survivors honor life while publicizing relay
Pioneer Press Online, IL - May 25, 2006 Cassandra Marino, an art teacher at Robert Crown Elementary School in Wauconda, was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2004. Mariano

Stool Testing Novel Technique For Detecting Colon Cancer
Medical News Today (press release), UK - May 29, 2006 at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that an improved version of the non-invasive fecal DNA (fDNA) test to screen for colon cancer (CRC) demonstrates a

Is Colonoscopy After Age 80 Worth It?
WebMD - May 23, 2006 As with many diseases, early detection of colon cancer may make a big difference to patients survival. None had already been diagnosed with colon cancer.

Hoosiers lobby for cancer research funding
WTHR, IN - May 17, 2006 "It's obviously emotional, I mean he just recently gotten out of colon cancer treatment and is now in remission, but it's going to change his life forever

Hundreds do the walk of life
Frederick News Post (subscription), MD - May 20, 2006 by Ed Workman, a radiologist and friend they met during Brent's treatment at the child in 1998 when her mother-in-law was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer.

Coping with cancer
Concord Monitor, NH - 20 hours ago Jones was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2003 and began chemotherapy in April of last every stage, her husband decided what to do about his treatment, and they

Foods that drive diseases away
Nigerian Tribune, Nigeria - May 17, 2006 medication with garlic is for the treatment of numerous and tick bite prevention and cancer prevention. involved in the early formation stage of colon cancer.

PHO - DUSA AND PHOTOCURE SETTLE PATENT DISPUTES
TV2 Nettavisen, Norway - 4 hours ago and medical devices for the treatment and diagnosis of different types of cancer. for new indications, such as acne, colon cancer and cervical cancer

QEH opens new Gastrointestinal Unit 
Barbados Advocate - May 24 6:48 PM
A NEW Gastrointestinal (GI) Unit has been opened at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for greater patient comfort.Save to My Web

Cancer case shines light on debate 
Casper Star-Tribune - May 10 1:12 AM
CHEYENNE — Monday’s announcement that Diana Enzi, wife of U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi, was diagnosed with colon cancer adds a new twist to the ongoing debate over the senator’s controversial health insurance bill.Save to My Web

Studies show screening for bladder cancer pays 
Muzi - May 23 6:56 AM
Urine tests that screen for bladder cancer can help people get treated for the deadly disease before it spreads and save money by reducing the need for expensive care, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.Save to My Web

GI nurses at Saline Memorial stress preventive screening 
Benton Courier - May 15 2:51 PM
Today is designated as GI Nurses Day at Saline Memorial Hospital. Sue Jackson, manager of the hospital’s outpatient department, said the goal of the observance is to educate the public about the importance of screening for colon cancer.Save to My Web

Vaccines ushering in new season of hope 5:45 PM  
Fort Worth Star-Telegram - May 27 3:53 PM
Scientists are using vaccines on two fronts: One approach prevents cancers from developing, similar to polio or flu vaccinations; the other treats already existing cancer by strengthening the immune systems ability to recognize and get rid of cancer cells.Save to My Web

Sunday North Bulletin Board 
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - May 27 9:11 PM
Cranberry — The MOMS Club of Cranberry North, for at-home mothers, will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Fountain Park Church on Peters Road. Activities for children and moms. Call Carrie at 724-473-8180.Save to My Web

As Summer Heats Up, Blood Donations Drop Off 
[Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - May 25 10:26 AM
Memorial Day Weekend is the “unofficial” start of summer, and for many Americans this means fun and relaxation.Save to My Web

Researchers Find Genetic Link in Bone Cancer 
American Cancer Society via Yahoo! News - May 21 5:00 PM
Summary: The discovery of a gene called MET may explain the development of osteosarcoma, a bone cancer found mainly in adolescents, according to a team of Italian scientists. The gene will also provide a target for researchers looking for treatments or a cure for this disease.Save to My Web

Cancer survivors honor life while publicizing relay
Pioneer Press Online, IL - May 25, 2006 Cassandra Marino, an art teacher at Robert Crown Elementary School in Wauconda, was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2004. Mariano

USC researcher takes on deadly disease with national grant
WIS, SC - May 26, 2006 Dr. Dixon's research focuses on the COX-2 gene expression in colon cancer cells and tumors. The presence of COX-2, according to

New press secretary's look subtly stands out
San Jose Mercury News,  USA - May 28, 2006 cancer survivor foundation. Snow's mother died of colon cancer and Snow recently survived a bout with it. But even without that

Westchester Marks National Senior Health & Fitness Day
Westchester.com, NY - 3 hours ago Moderate physical activity also can reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, colon cancer, and feelings of depression and anxiety.

Additional Data From Phase I Trials of Exelixis Compounds XL647, XL880 and XL999 to be Reported at ASCO 
[Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - May 25 1:00 PM
Exelixis, Inc. has been notified by participating clinical investigators that abstracts containing data from the company’s Phase I clinical trials of XL647, XL880 and XL999 have been accepted at the 2006 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting , which is being held June 2 to 6 in Atlanta, Georgia.Save to My Web

Broccoli, Cauliflower Fight Genetic Colon Cancer 
Senior Journal - May 17 9:59 AM
May 17, 2006 There is a new reason senior citizens need to eat vegetables, in particularly broccoli and cauliflower. A new study at Rutgers shows that these vegetables have natural ingredients that may reduce the risk of developing hereditary cancers.Save to My Web

Angiogenesis inhibitors: New cancer drugs stop tumor growth 
Mayo Clinic - May 22 9:12 PM
Researchers hope that stopping angiogenesis could make cancer a more manageable disease.Save to My Web

Lilly Oncology Prepares for Strong Showing at ASCO 2006; Targets Breast Cancer and Other Tumors with 79 Studies 
[Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - May 23 5:00 AM
Lilly Oncology, a global leader in thoracic cancer treatment, will be presenting important data on its emerging research in breast cancer therapy at the 42nd annual American Society for Clinical Oncology meeting in Atlanta, Ga., June 2-6, 2006.Save to My Web

Blindness treatment is ignored by NHS
The Sunday Times, UK - May 23, 2006 developed as a cancer drug and licensed for use in colon cancer, has proved and is much cheaper and more effective than existing NHS treatment, he said.

Why is cancer sweeping tiny Fort Chipewyan?
Globe and Mail, Canada - May 22, 2006 Without treatment, you're of leukemia and four cases of lymphoma, a cancer that originates So far this year, six people have died of colon cancer, the youngest

PGA TOUR: Herron, Pampling win for charity at Bank of America
noticias.info, Spain - May 22, 2006 a wide range of products that make significant contributions to treatment options and College is dedicated to the continuing fight against colon cancer and to

CORRECTION: Genentech Says Roche To Resume Recruitment Into AVANT
Trading Markets, CA - May 23, 2006 Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project or NSABP C-08 Study evaluates Avastin plus FOLFOX chemotherapy as an adjuvant treatment for early-stage colon cancer.

Vaccines usher in new season of hope
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - May 27, 2006 the brain, breast, lung, kidney, ovary, prostate, pancreas, colon and rectum. in February 2004, opened the door for vaccines to revolutionize cancer treatment.

Roche to resume colon cancer test
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - May 24, 2006 Swiss drug manufacturer Roche Holding AG said Tuesday it will resume recruitment of patients with colon cancer into a trial of the Genentech drug Avastin

Life-saving drugs
Jerusalem Post, Israel - May 21, 2006 Colon cancer sufferers on a hunger strike outside the Knesset yesterday rejected billionaire Sami Ofer's largesse and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's proposal to

Folate reduces colon cancer risk
myDNA.com, TX - Apr 26, 2006 Low levels of folate, aB vitamin found in fruits and leafy green vegetables, may cut the risk of colorectal (bowel) cancer, suggests research published in Gut

New screening makes finding cancer easier
WNDU-TV, IN - May 25, 2006 There is a new blood test that detects an altered gene linked to colon cancer. Since you don't have to collect a stool sample, people