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Fioretta Masler, 87, can dance circles around most of us - New Haven Register
Add Fioretta Masler to your list of inspirational people. At 87, this Hamden woman and cancer survivor can swing, samba and salsa, disco and dip with the best of them. The folks at Harborside Healthcare Arden House in Hamden saw her swoop mere inches

Avastin Shows No Benefit Against Early Stage Colon Cancer - Forbes
SATURDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) — The cancer drug Avastin, widely used for lung, breast and metastatic colorectal cancers, appears ineffective for patients with early stage colon cancer, a result the trial’s lead author called “disappointing

Surgery not necessary for most metastatic colorectal cancer patients - New Kerala
Washington, May 31 : Most patients with metastatic colorectal cancer don’t require immediate surgery to remove the primary tumour in the colon, says a study. ‘For this population with metastatic disease that cannot be cured by surgery, undergoing

Learn about healthy living at Expo - Missisauga News Online
May 25, 2009 10:40 AM - People hoping to improve their health and well-being may want to attend the free 2009 Healthy Living Expo this Saturday (May 30). The Mississauga Board of Chinese Professionals and Businesses, together with The Mississauga

Diet and Prostate Cancer Risk - Mens Newsdaily
12-11-2007: Bias in Medical Research; Carbon Nanotubes & Radiofrequency: A New Weapon Against Cancer?; Childhood Obesity & Risk of Adult Heart Disease 12-2-2007: Obesity & Risk of Cancer; Testosterone Level & Risk of Death; Drug Company Funding

Cancer ‘wonder’ drug might not be effective in early stages - Pittsburgh Tribune Review
A “wonder” drug that fights breast, lung and colon cancer by cutting off blood supply to tumors doesn’t seem to pack the same punch in colon cancer caught early, according to research from Allegheny General Hospital presented Saturday at a national

Surgery not necessary for most late-stage colorectal cancers - PhysOrg
A new study shows that a large majority of patients who present with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to other organs (stage IV) don’t require immediate surgery to remove the primary tumor in the colon. Researchers from Memorial Sloan

Go! New York: Vitamin B6 Takes On Colon Cancer - CBS 2
We’ve long known about the nutritional benefits of vitamins, but one in particular may even help to prevent cancer. CBS 2 HD has learned of new research on a now even more essential vitamin. For 46-year-old Cindy Martinez, colon cancer just wasn’t in

Metastatic colon cancer survival rises - United Press International
HOUSTON, May 26 (UPI) — Novel chemotherapy and biological agents for metastatic colorectal cancer has resulted in increased patient survival, U.S. researchers say. Researchers at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston said

Is There Any Association Between COX2 And Colon Cancer? - Medical News Today
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which are known to reduce the risk of colon cancer, act directly on cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2) and reduce its activity. Population studies have found an association of inherited variations in the COX2 gene

Survival rates for metastatic colon cancer much improved - Los Angeles Times Blogs
Colorectal cancer that has spread from the primary tumor site to other areas of the body, called metastatic disease, has long been considered a disease with a poor prognosis. But an analysis of survival statistics show that the outlook for patients

Cancer ‘wonder’ drug might not be effective in early stages - Pittsburgh Tribune Review
A “wonder” drug that fights breast, lung and colon cancer by cutting off blood supply to tumors doesn’t seem to pack the same punch in colon cancer caught early, according to research from Allegheny General Hospital presented Saturday at a national

Surgery not necessary for most metastatic colorectal cancer patients - Newstrack India
Washington, May 31 (ANI): Most patients with metastatic colorectal cancer don’t require immediate surgery to remove the primary tumour in the colon, says a study. “For this population with metastatic disease that cannot be cured by surgery

Chemo Alone Is Best for Advanced Colon Cancer - BusinessWeek
SATURDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) –Surgery is no longer the best treatment option for most patients with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to other organs, a new study suggests. Immediate colon resection (surgical removal) following

A local man’s family and faith help him battle colon cancer - WNDU
But a Mishawaka man who is fighting the battle of his life says his faith and his church are giving him hope. Every Sunday morning you can find Dave Sanders and his family at St. Paul Lutheran Church. They were even there on a fateful Sunday in

Most Advanced Colorectal Cancer Patients Don’t Require Surgery - HULIQ.com
A new study shows that a large majority of patients who present with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to other organs (stage IV) don’t require immediate surgery to remove the primary tumor in the colon. Researchers from Memorial Sloan

Our guts - star.com.my
MALAYSIA celebrated her first World Digestive Day recently in Kuala Lumpur. In conjunction with the event, we interviewed the president of the Malaysian Society of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, consultant gastroenterologist Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi

Surgery not necessary for most late-stage colorectal cancers - Genetic Engineering News
A new study shows that a large majority of patients who present with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to other organs (stage IV) don’t require immediate surgery to remove the primary tumor in the colon. Researchers from Memorial Sloan

Poniard reports positive cancer study data - Boston Globe
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. Poniard Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Thursday its colon and prostate cancer drug candidate met key treatment and safety goals in midstage studies. The South San Francisco-based company said updated study results for a

Avastin Shows No Benefit Against Early Stage Colon Cancer - WAFF
SATURDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) — The cancer drug Avastin, widely used for lung, breast and metastatic colorectal cancers, appears ineffective for patients with early stage colon cancer, a result the trial’s lead author called “disappointing

Avastin’s Failure to Extend Cancer Survival Is Detailed - CNBC
A study of blockbuster drug Avastin in colon cancer patients who have undergone surgery showed that the drug’s effectiveness wore off after patients stopped taking it, researchers said Saturday. As previously disclosed by the drug’s maker, Roche

Colon Cancer Treatment Cost Concern For Patients - HULIQ.com
The vast majority of advanced colon cancer patients in a clinical trial were not concerned about the cost of prescription drugs for managing chemotherapy side effects, such as infection, pain and nausea and few adopted strategies to reduce drug cost

UPDATE:Roche’s Avastin Fails In Early Colon Cancer, Dims Hope - CNN Money
ORLANDO -(Dow Jones)- The details of a failed study involving Roche Holding AG’s (RHHBY) Avastin showed the drug’s effectiveness in preventing early-stage colon cancer diminished when patients stopped taking it, a disappointing result. The data

UPDATE:Roche’s Avastin Fails In Early Colon Cancer, Dims Hope - CNN Money
ORLANDO -(Dow Jones)- The details of a failed study involving Roche Holding AG’s (RHHBY) Avastin showed the drug’s effectiveness in preventing early-stage colon cancer diminished when patients stopped taking it, a disappointing result. The data

Colon Cancer Treatment Cost Concern For Patients - HULIQ.com
The vast majority of advanced colon cancer patients in a clinical trial were not concerned about the cost of prescription drugs for managing chemotherapy side effects, such as infection, pain and nausea and few adopted strategies to reduce drug cost

Avastin’s Failure to Extend Cancer Survival Is Detailed - CNBC
A study of blockbuster drug Avastin in colon cancer patients who have undergone surgery showed that the drug’s effectiveness wore off after patients stopped taking it, researchers said Saturday. As previously disclosed by the drug’s maker, Roche

Poniard reports positive cancer study data - Boston Globe
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. Poniard Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Thursday its colon and prostate cancer drug candidate met key treatment and safety goals in midstage studies. The South San Francisco-based company said updated study results for a

Chemo Alone Is Best for Advanced Colon Cancer - Austin American-Statesman
SATURDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) –Surgery is no longer the best treatment option for most patients with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to other organs, a new study suggests. Immediate colon resection (surgical removal) following

One in ten advanced colon cancer patients worry about prescription - Science Centric
The vast majority of advanced colon cancer patients in a clinical trial were not concerned about the cost of prescription drugs for managing chemotherapy side effects, such as infection, pain and nausea and few adopted strategies to reduce drug cost

Is There Any Association Between COX2 And Colon Cancer? - Medical News Today
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which are known to reduce the risk of colon cancer, act directly on cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2) and reduce its activity. Population studies have found an association of inherited variations in the COX2 gene

Ankeny man to hit 5,000 softballs in 24 hours to battle colon cancer - Des Moines Register
On June 21, a slow-pitch softball player from Ankeny will hit 5,000 softballs in 24 hours to help raise money for the battle against colon cancer. “The I-Cubs have been extremely receptive and supportive of this event and have agreed to let us use

1 in 10 advanced colon cancer patients worry about prescription drug - Genetic Engineering News
ORLANDO, Fla.–The vast majority of advanced colon cancer patients in a clinical trial were not concerned about the cost of prescription drugs for managing chemotherapy side effects, such as infection, pain and nausea and few adopted strategies to

Go! New York: Vitamin B6 Takes On Colon Cancer - CBS 2
We’ve long known about the nutritional benefits of vitamins, but one in particular may even help to prevent cancer. CBS 2 HD has learned of new research on a now even more essential vitamin. For 46-year-old Cindy Martinez, colon cancer just wasn’t in

Chemotherapy combination outcomes differ for aged, younger colon - Science Centric
The combination of chemotherapies 5FU and oxaliplatin compared to 5FU alone after surgery for colon cancer decreases colon cancer recurrence and promotes longer survival for patients under 70 - but not for those who are older, according to Mayo

Colon Cancer Treatment Cost Concern For Patients - HULIQ.com
The vast majority of advanced colon cancer patients in a clinical trial were not concerned about the cost of prescription drugs for managing chemotherapy side effects, such as infection, pain and nausea and few adopted strategies to reduce drug cost

New study finds dramatic increase in metastatic colon cancer survival - PhysOrg
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, in 2008, more than 148,800 people were diagnosed and 49,960 died from the disease. Recently, researchers have made great

Ankeny man to hit 5,000 softballs in 24 hours to battle colon cancer - Des Moines Register
On June 21, a slow-pitch softball player from Ankeny will hit 5,000 softballs in 24 hours to help raise money for the battle against colon cancer. “The I-Cubs have been extremely receptive and supportive of this event and have agreed to let us use

Survival rates for metastatic colon cancer much improved - Los Angeles Times Blogs
Colorectal cancer that has spread from the primary tumor site to other areas of the body, called metastatic disease, has long been considered a disease with a poor prognosis. But an analysis of survival statistics show that the outlook for patients

Colon Cancer Treatment Cost Concern For Patients - HULIQ.com
The vast majority of advanced colon cancer patients in a clinical trial were not concerned about the cost of prescription drugs for managing chemotherapy side effects, such as infection, pain and nausea and few adopted strategies to reduce drug cost

Lung Cancer Alliance Calls American Cancer Society’s Claim of Progress - PR Newswire
WASHINGTON, May 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) said that the American Cancer Society’s claim of “progress in cancer fight” earlier this week was based on “selective culling of statistics and ignores the dismal truth that we

Chemotherapy combination outcomes differ for aged, younger colon - Science Centric
The combination of chemotherapies 5FU and oxaliplatin compared to 5FU alone after surgery for colon cancer decreases colon cancer recurrence and promotes longer survival for patients under 70 - but not for those who are older, according to Mayo

Oncotype DX(R) Guides Individualized Treatment Decisions for More Than - PR Inside
REDWOOD CITY, CA — (Marketwire) — 05/28/09 — Genomic Health : , Inc. (NASDAQ: GHDX) today announced an important milestone in reaching a total of more than 100,000 patients with its Oncotype DX : breast cancer test since the test became

Oncotype DX - Market Wire
“At Genomic Health, we are dedicated to changing the way cancer is diagnosed and treated by providing patients and their physicians with individualized genomic information that can empower them to better manage their disease,” said Kim Popovits

Cyclist pedals cross-country to raise awareness of cancer - Shreveport Times
Leonard, 69, of Charleston, S.C., is biking from San Diego, Calif., to Folly Beach, S.C., to tell people about lymphoma as well as prostate and colon cancer. He survived two bouts of lymphoma and receives regular prostate cancer screenings. “This is

Community vs. cancer - World Link
Malati Lindh, who is battling colon cancer, will be the beneficiary of the Messerle family’s fundraising barn sale on June 6-7. Malati Lindh had long hair until she had it cut short last summer. She donated the 14-inch-long locks to Locks of Love

Go! New York: Vitamin B6 Takes On Colon Cancer - CBS 2
We’ve long known about the nutritional benefits of vitamins, but one in particular may even help to prevent cancer. CBS 2 HD has learned of new research on a now even more essential vitamin. For 46-year-old Cindy Martinez, colon cancer just wasn’t in