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Screening for colon cancer
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Pfizer evaluating Celebrex colon cancer data, exec says
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Polyps: Exercise reduces risk in men
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Richards: LASIK Isn’t Only Vision Correction Option
Spokane Spokesman-Review - And on abortion, he came back to this: I do maintain there is an abortion, breast cancer link as far as I can tell from the literature out there. So what will Sali s debate sound like when it gets televised? Betsy Russell/Eye On Boise does a
Biogen, Elan Unveil New Tysabri Data and Imclone Shares Up
Financial News USA - IMCL) edged higher Thursday, despite news from rival Amgen Inc. that its competing colon cancer treatment received approval. Imclone’s stock added 25 cents to $29 in midday trading on the Nasdaq, after being up as much as 3.8 percent earlier in the
The great health divide
Akron Beacon Journal - Whatever the cancer — breast, colon, esophagus, bladder, cervix, uterus, rectum, prostate, leukemia medical attention until symptoms grow worse, meaning serious conditions such as cancer and heart disease are caught in later stages, when treatment
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Providence Journal - The Food and Drug Administration cleared Vectibix as a treatment for advanced colon cancer, the agency said Wednesday. Amgen said it planned to price its drug 20-percent cheaper than ImClone Systems Inc.’s rival Erbitux, which costs about $40,000
Genetic models help identify cancer risk
Contra Costa Times - Sep 28 3:09 AM
Scientists from two independent institutions have created models to assess a person’s genetic risk for colorectal cancer, a common killer that, if identified early, is preventable and responsive to treatment.Save to My Web
Model Predicts Colon Cancer Inheritable Genetic Defects
Medical News Today - Sep 28 8:05 AM
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins University and other institutions have developed a new prediction model for genetic defects known as Lynch syndrome, which predisposes families to develop colorectal cancer. [click link for full article]Save to My Web
Estrogen-only therapy, cancer said not linked
Spokane Journal of Business - Sep 29 12:15 AM
Theres a tangle of information about the pros and cons of using hormones to relieve the symptoms of menopause, but an analysis of data generated by the Womens Health Initiative confirms that one cause of concern can be laid to rest.Save to My Web
Icahn, Seeking ImClone Control, Urges Push on Erbitux (Update5)
Bloomberg.com - Sep 28 2:18 PM
Sept. 28 (Bloomberg) — Billionaire investor Carl Icahn, seeking to oust half the board and take control of ImClone Systems Inc., said he wants a new chief executive with biotechnology experience who can lead a more aggressive push to sell the cancer treatment Erbitux.Save to My Web
Evening Telegraph
Northampton Chronicle & Echo - Sep 28 9:00 AM
A WOMAN who beat cancer three times has had her life saved by ground-breaking microwave treatment.Save to My Web
Contribution to a cure
The Daily Times - Sep 29 1:32 AM
SALISBURY — Local barbershop owner Bob Hamill is the first human in the world to receive a new experimental therapy to treat colon cancer, according to doctors at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore.Save to My Web
FDA approves Amgen colon cancer drug
New Ratings - Sep 28 3:00 AM
NEW YORK, September 28 (newratings.com) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Wednesday approved Amgen Incs ( AMGN.NAS ) drug, Vectibix, for the treatment of colon cancer in patients who are undergoing chemotherapy treatment.Save to My Web
New Tools to Predict Genetic Risk for Colorectal Cancer
HealthDay via Yahoo! News - Sep 26 1:02 PM
TUESDAY, Sept. 26 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have devised more precise ways to identify individuals who might have gene mutations associated with Lynch syndrome, the most common hereditary form of colorectal cancer.Save to My Web
New drug gives hope to lung cancer victims
News-Medical-Net - Sep 28 2:28 PM
More people die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer and the prognosis for the disease is poor.Save to My Web
TEM procedure offers better option for colon surgery
WTHR Indianapolis - Sep 27 2:36 PM
An option long available in Europe is now offered for Indiana patients. The TEM procedure is a way to remove polyps and more without major surgery. When a problem was detected in Bernard Murphy’s lower colon, he was familiar with what can follow. “I know what colon surgery is because my wife had it.Save to My Web
Fighting Against Lung Cancer
KABC-TV Los Angeles - Sep 28 4:32 PM
On “General Hospital,” Nancy Grahn’s character is battling lung cancer. In real life, the actress is trying to raise awareness about the disease, which hits close to home for her.Save to My Web
Modern Eugenics: Our Brave New World
The Christian Post - Sep 29 9:15 AM
The New York Times has seen the future. According to a recent, ominously titled article, “Couples Cull Embryos to Halt Heritage of Cancer,” it will not be long before a parent can choose her child the way a diner chooses her meal at a restaurant. “Soon…prospective parents may be able to choose between …Save to My Web
Stock Tips From The FDA
Forbes - Sep 29 3:22 PM
We know when the FDA will make decisions about experimental drugs. Can we use that info to make money?Save to My Web
Brisk workout needed to cut cancer risk
PhysOrg - Kids walking to, from school are healthier , August 19, 2005 Major cancer study aims to identify protein markers for early-stage disease , 21 hours ago Model Predicts Colon Cancer Inheritable Genetic Defects , September 27, 2006 EU approves new
Public Health & Prevention News Index
Medscape News - FDA Approves Amgen Colon Cancer Drug Vectibix The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday it had approved Amgen Inc.’s drug Vectibix (panitumumab) for use in colon cancer patients whose tumors have spread despite chemotherapy.
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USA Weekend - Cancer. An Italian study showed that eating at least an apple a day cut risk of cancer of the mouth and pharynx by 21%; esophagus, 25%; colon, 20%; breast, 18%; ovaries, 15%; prostate, 9%. Asthma. Apples are rich in an antioxidant called apigenin that
Web Site Helps Determine Colon Cancer Risk Web Site Helps Determine
KOLD-TV - As with other cancers, the key to surviving colon cancer is to catch it early, and now a new web-based program can help people keep from ever having this cancer in the first place. Boston researchers developed the program that helps patients and
The great health divide
Times-Leader - Whatever the cancer — breast, colon, esophagus, bladder, cervix, uterus, rectum, prostate, leukemia And lack of insurance leads them to delay medical attention until symptoms grow worse, meaning serious conditions such as cancer and heart
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dBusinessNews.com - John Pittman Discusses Detoxification and Colon Therapy on October 10th RALEIGH even if we are infected with the virus we do not usually exhibit significant symptoms company focused on the development of oncolytic viruses as potential cancer
You can lead kids to more vegetables, but you can’t make them eat
Inside Bay Area - Over-the-counter antihistamines keep their symptoms in check. But as the ragweed season’s worst month winds down, that It’s also associated with a lower risk of colon polyps and colon cancer in men, according to a study in September’s Cancer
Colon Cancer, Symptoms of Colon Cancer and Treatment.
eMaxHealth.com - Men saw a substantial decrease in the amount of cellular proliferation in the areas of the colon that are most vulnerable to colon cancer. People who have been treated for colon cancer can substantially reduce the risk that the disease will return
Walking for a future
Town Online - Sep 29 9:14 AM
My youngest daughter, Jennifer, walked 26.2 miles on Sunday. It took her a little less than eight hours. She walked for her uncle, who died of cancer two years ago. She walked for her grandmother, who died of cancer eight years ago. She walked for her father-in-law, who died of cancer 13 years ago.Save to My Web
Program Helps Spot Colon Cancer Risk Factors
NBC 6 Miami - Sep 26 8:12 PM
A new Web-based program can help families determine if they have a genetic risk and should seek out testing for colon cancer.Save to My Web
Computer Model Predicts Colon Cancer Inheritable Genetic Defects
Science Daily - Sep 28 9:01 AM
A new prediction model for genetic defects known as Lynch syndrome, which predisposes families to develop colorectal cancer, was created by researchers from the Johns Hopkins University and other institutions. The model, called MMRpro, is based on an individual’s detailed family history of colorectal and endometrial cancer, as well as knowledge of how genetic mutations manifest themselves — in Save to My Web
Amgen Prices Colon Cancer Drug 20% Below ImClone Rival
Bio-IT World - Sep 28 8:23 AM
September 28, 2006 | The move by Amgen appeared to be both a competitive strategy and an acknowledgment of recent public concerns about the costs of some of the newest cancer drugs, which run tens of thousands of dollars a year.Save to My Web
FDA Approves Vectibix(TM) to Treat Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
[Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Sep 27 1:47 PM
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.—-Amgen today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Vectibix following priority review. Vectibix is the first entirely human monoclonal antibody for the treatment of patients with epidermal growth factor receptor- expressing metastatic colorectal cancer after disease progression on, or following fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan- Save to My Web
The Future of Genetics–Career Opportunities for Young Scientists
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Mum s TV spot in bid to highlight testicular cancer
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Hospital purchases new equipment
1960 Sun - A diet rich in fiber and focused less on processed foods is a preventive step that should be practiced from a young age. “This is one more tool to identify colon cancer early or hopefully eliminate it all together,” said Summerer. For questions or
Wall St seen higher as Dow nears record
MSNBC - Drugmaker Imclone 4.7 per cent to $27.40 after the Food and Drug Administration approved a colon cancer drug developed by rival Amgen that would sell for less that Imclone’s Erbitux cancer drug. Discount retail chain Family Dollar rose 3.4 per cent to
TEM procedure offers better option for colon surgery
WTHR - When a problem was detected in Bernard Murphy’s lower colon, he was familiar with what can follow. “I know what colon It is possible that you could do biopsies and in the areas that you biopsy don’t show cancer but there is a deeper area that
Vectibix Treats Colorectal Cancer That’s Spread
MedicineNet.com - In clinical testing involving 463 people who had undergone chemotherapy due to metastatic cancer of the colon or rectum, the average time to disease progression or death was 96 days, versus 60 days among people who didn’t get the drug, the FDA said
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