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Army pilot from Hannibal wins Great Comebacks award - Syracuse Post-Standard
Courtesy of ConvaTec Inc. Chief Warrant Officer Robert Cuyler, of Hannibal, shown here in Iraq, today will receive the Great Comebacks Tony Snow Public Service Award. It honors extraordinary individuals who have served their country while dealing

Free program on colorectal cancer March 11 in Brick - Asbury Park Press
Ocean Medical Center will host a program titled, Colorectal Cancer: The Preventable Cancer on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 from 5:00 7:00 p.m. The program is free and will take place in the Conference Center of the medical center, located at 425

32-year-old triathlete: ‘You’re never too young to get colon cancer’ - ABC Action News
TAMPA, FL — ABC Action News along with Publix Pharmacies and St. Joseph’s Hospital Cancer Institute are teaming up to take action for your health by educating you on colon cancer. Tuesday we walked you through a colonoscopy and tonight we introduce

Determining risk for pancreatic cancer - PhysOrg
In the latest clinical trial for a technique to detect pancreatic cancer, researchers found they could differentiate cells that are cancerous from those that are benign, pre-cancerous, or even early stage indicators called mucinous cystic lesions

A safe, well-tolerated, and effective treatment for metastatic - PhysOrg
Metastatic esophageal squamous cell cancer has very poor prognosis. Conventional surgery is considered the most effective treatment, but many cases are inoperable at the time of diagnosis. More recently, chemotherapy has shown activity in metastatic

New Cancer Treatment Stops Aggressive Sarcomas - Medical News Today
After all standard treatments had failed, a new cancer treatment has stopped the growth of aggressive sarcomas in two recent patients. These results are similar to the new protocol’s previous success against several cancers, including melanoma

March Is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month - Medical News Today
The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) is making experts available to discuss risk factors, treatment and prevention options surrounding colorectal cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 149,000 new cases of the disease were

New drug combo may prevent colon cancer - WLOX
This year in the U.S., 150,000 will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year. A third of them will die. But new research may lead to better prevention in the future. Currently, colonoscopy procedures are considered the gold standard prevention tool

Free screening test for early signs of colon cancer - ABC Action News
TAMPA, FL — We’re kicking off an important campaign that may save your life. ABC Action News, along with Publix Pharmacies and St. Joseph’s Cancer Institute, are taking action for your health by offering you a free screening test kit that picks up

Colon Cancer - Chicago Tribune
CHICAGO — A study in nearly half a million older men and women bolsters evidence that diets rich in calcium may help protect against some cancers. The benefits were mostly associated with foods high in calcium, rather than calcium tablets. Previous

Mail and electronic reminders may increase colon cancer screening - Genetic Engineering News
Mailed reminders to patients appear to promote colon cancer screening, according to a report in the February 23 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine , one of the JAMA/Archives journals. In addition, electronic reminders to physicians appear to

Tailoring cancer treatment to a tumor’s genes - Arlington Heights Daily Herald
The days of one-size-fits-all cancer treatment are numbered: A rush of new research is pointing the way to tailor chemotherapy and other care to what’s written in your tumor’s genes. Everyone with advanced colon cancer now is supposed to get a

Women’s Circle of Care signature health event was a success - Dunn County News
Red Cedar Medical Center-Mayo Health System welcomed more than 180 women to its signature annual event, Wake Up to Wellness, on Saturday, Feb. 7, at UW-Stout’s Memorial Student Union in Menomonie. “We were delighted this year to have such a vast

Army pilot from Hannibal wins Great Comebacks award - Syracuse Post-Standard
Courtesy of ConvaTec Inc. Chief Warrant Officer Robert Cuyler, of Hannibal, shown here in Iraq, today will receive the Great Comebacks Tony Snow Public Service Award. It honors extraordinary individuals who have served their country while dealing

32-year-old triathlete: ‘You’re never too young to get colon cancer’ - ABC Action News
TAMPA, FL — ABC Action News along with Publix Pharmacies and St. Joseph’s Hospital Cancer Institute are teaming up to take action for your health by educating you on colon cancer. Tuesday we walked you through a colonoscopy and tonight we introduce

Determining risk for pancreatic cancer - PhysOrg
In the latest clinical trial for a technique to detect pancreatic cancer, researchers found they could differentiate cells that are cancerous from those that are benign, pre-cancerous, or even early stage indicators called mucinous cystic lesions

New Milford Relay for Life Effort Stresses Awareness - TriVallyCentral
NEW MILFORD-The organizers of the annual area Relays for Life probably learned enough about dealing with cancer to fill a book, but their basic message is simple and powerful: Awareness makes a difference. It certainly made a difference for New

Genentech Provokes Doctors’ Ire With Costly Trial for Avastin Cancer - Bloomberg
Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) — A study of Genentech Inc. s Avastin cancer drug is attracting critics who say it may force doctors to use the drug for a year without knowing if six months would work at half the cost. The 2,710-patient trial, whose results

Calcium Linked to Lower Colon Cancer Risk, Study Finds - Dispatch
A huge study of nearly half a million people found that older men and women who consumed large amounts of dairy foods and calcium were at reduced risk of developing digestive cancers, especially colorectal cancer. The findings have reignited a long

Third Of Cancers Can Be Avoided By Clean Living - Redorbit.com
A team of international researchers said on Thursday that healthier living could prevent about a third of the most common cancers in rich countries and about a quarter in poorer ones, Reuters reported. A new study which urged governments and

All sectors of society have role in cutting cancer rates: report - Fort Francis Times
A huge proportion of many common cancers could be prevented through diet, exercise, and healthy weight maintenance, but it will take co-ordinated efforts by all sectors of society to reduce the burden of cancer worldwide, a sweeping international

Clean living ‘kills’ cancer - study - Independent Online
London - Healthier living could prevent about a third of the most common cancers in rich countries and about a quarter in poorer ones, international researchers said on Thursday. Better diets, more exercise and controlling weight could also prevent

New Cancer Treatment Stops Aggressive Sarcomas - PR Newswire
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ — After all standard treatments had failed, a new cancer treatment has stopped the growth of aggressive sarcomas in two recent patients. These results are similar to the new protocol’s previous success against

32-year-old triathlete: ‘You’re never too young to get colon cancer’ - ABC Action News
TAMPA, FL — ABC Action News along with Publix Pharmacies and St. Joseph’s Hospital Cancer Institute are teaming up to take action for your health by educating you on colon cancer. Tuesday we walked you through a colonoscopy and tonight we introduce

Calcium Linked to Lower Colon Cancer Risk, Study Finds - Dispatch
A huge study of nearly half a million people found that older men and women who consumed large amounts of dairy foods and calcium were at reduced risk of developing digestive cancers, especially colorectal cancer. The findings have reignited a long

Genentech Provokes Doctors’ Ire With Costly Trial for Avastin Cancer - Bloomberg
Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) — A study of Genentech Inc. s Avastin cancer drug is attracting critics because, if the test is successful, it will force doctors to use the drug for a year without knowing if six months works as well, at half the cost. The 2

Media-Educated Cancer Patients Get Better Treatment - Medheadlines.com
As many as 69% of colon cancer patients in a single study say they turned to the internet and other media outlets for information on their diagnosis. These media-educated patients get better treatment and newer medications, both of which improves

Huge Colon Comes With Big Message About Cancer - Tampa Bay Online
Moffitt Cancer Center will display a gigantic colon today to show people the inner workings of the organ and explain why cancer cells are drawn to it. TAMPA - The H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute will display a gigantic colon today

A safe, well-tolerated, and effective treatment for metastatic - PhysOrg
Metastatic esophageal squamous cell cancer has very poor prognosis. Conventional surgery is considered the most effective treatment, but many cases are inoperable at the time of diagnosis. More recently, chemotherapy has shown activity in metastatic

Media Influences Cancer Care - National Womens Health Information Center
MONDAY, Feb. 23 (HealthDay News) — Cancer patients who research their disease on the Internet and in other media are more likely to get the latest treatments from their doctors, a new study suggests. Although studies have found that about 40 percent

Cancer patients who do research get newest drugs - USA Today
Cancer patients who research treatment options are three times more likely to get the newest drugs than patients who don’t spend extra time learning about their condition, according to a study of 633 people with colorectal tumors. Patients who sought

Media Influences Cancer Care - National Womens Health Information Center
MONDAY, Feb. 23 (HealthDay News) — Cancer patients who research their disease on the Internet and in other media are more likely to get the latest treatments from their doctors, a new study suggests. Although studies have found that about 40 percent

NCCN Adds Survivorship Section to Colon and Rectal Cancer Guidelines - PR Newswire
NCCN announces new modifications to the NCCN Guidelines for Colon and Rectal Cancers. Important additions include a new survivorship section, new indications for cetuximab as it relates to KRAS gene testing, and recommendations on how to re-evaluate

Calcium Linked to Lower Colon Cancer Risk, Study Finds - Times Daily
A huge study of nearly half a million people found that older men and women who consumed large amounts of dairy foods and calcium were at reduced risk of developing digestive cancers, especially colorectal cancer. The findings have reignited a long

News Review from Harvard Medical School Mailed Reminders Improve - InteliHealth
A mailed reminder might increase the number of people who get screened for colon cancer, a study has found. The study involved more than 20,000 adults, ages 50 to 80. All were overdue for a screening. About half were mailed information and

New Cancer Treatment Stops Aggressive Sarcomas - PR Newswire
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ — After all standard treatments had failed, a new cancer treatment has stopped the growth of aggressive sarcomas in two recent patients. These results are similar to the new protocol’s previous success against

Economy could reduce colorectal cancer screening rate - Genetic Engineering News
Bethesda, MD (March 1, 2009) Even in the best economic environment, only half of the people who need colorectal cancer screening receive the life-saving test. Those without health insurance or with limited coverage that does not include colorectal

Check for colon cancer before symptoms appear - Payson Roundup
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What are the symptoms of colon cancer? Are there any? B.P. ANSWER: The colon is about 5 feet long. It begins in the lower-right side of the abdomen, ascends on the right to just below the liver, crosses over the abdomen to the

Health fair to focus on colon cancer - MLive.com
KALAMAZOO — A Colorectal Cancer Awareness Health Fair is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 5 at Borgess Medical Center’s Lawrence Education Center. The event, hosted by Gastroenterology of Southwest Michigan, will feature the Super Colon, an

NCCN Adds Survivorship Section to Colon and Rectal Cancer Guidelines - PR Newswire
NCCN announces new modifications to the NCCN Guidelines for Colon and Rectal Cancers. Important additions include a new survivorship section, new indications for cetuximab as it relates to KRAS gene testing, and recommendations on how to re-evaluate

Calcium May Decrease Cancer Risk In Senior Citizens - Redorbit.com
A U.S. study published on Monday found that diets rich in calcium might help protect against some cancers, Reuters reported. The benefits were mostly associated with foods high in calcium, rather than calcium tablets, researchers said. The U.S

Calcium May Lower Colon Cancer Risk - eNews 2.0
A calcium rich diet may lower the risk of prostate cancer by up to 23 percent, especially for women, according to a new study conducted by the U.S. National Cancer Institute. The study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine included almost

Diet high in calcium reduces cancer rate - Xinhua News Agency
The research conducted on nearly half a million older men and women bolsters evidence that diets high in calcium have more benefits rather than calcium tablets. The new research involved food questionnaires from participants and a follow-up check of

Check for colon cancer before symptoms appear - Payson Roundup
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What are the symptoms of colon cancer? Are there any? B.P. ANSWER: The colon is about 5 feet long. It begins in the lower-right side of the abdomen, ascends on the right to just below the liver, crosses over the abdomen to the