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George Williams was shocked when told he had breast cancer
Wherever George Williams goes so does his blue folder. Papers are tucked in neatly while other pages sneak out the edges. The folder is slightly worn and contains copies of his medical records for those skeptics who question his medical history. "Are...
Tags: Colonoscopy, Chemotherapy, American Cancer Society, Tamoxifen (drug), Health Organizations
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Play but do not stay in the sun
I guess I am a dreamer. Why am I writing this article? I always hoped that one day I could write about skin cancer as something that took place in the past; a complete cure would have been discovered for all skin cancers. But no, melanoma and skin...Tags: Medical Specialization, Dermatology, Dermatologists, Skin Cancer, Boynton Beach
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Urologists say most men may skip PSA test for prostate cancer
A man with no risk factors for prostate cancer can go his whole life without ever taking a PSA test, according to the American Urological Assn. In a new clinical guideline unveiled Friday, the urologists said that only men between the ages of 55 and...
Tags: Demographics, Palliative Care, Prostate Cancer, Disease Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses
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West Boca Medical opens new breast cancer center
West Boca Medical Center has hired a breast specialist and nurse navigator and is adding additional diagnostic tests for the new Breast Center at West Boca Diagnostic Imaging in the Garden Shops at Boca. Half of the former imaging center at 7070 W....Tags: Medical Specialization, Mammogram, Hospitals and Clinics, MRI (imaging), Internists
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Mammogram anxiety could have a good side
Mammograms might be helpful. Even for women in their 40s. But maybe not every year. Even for those in their 50s. Got it now? No. Women are entirely confused, though researchers raise legitimate issues about the value of annual mammograms, especially...
Tags: Demographics, Anxiety, Mammogram, Medical Procedures and Tests, Symptoms
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Consumer Reports: Cancer screenings are oversold, which ones to avoid
CONSUMER REPORTS - Early detection of cancer saves lives—right? Not necessarily. This widely held belief drives many to get unnecessary screenings, according to Consumer Reports. Its just-released analysis of the latest research and extensive expert...
Tags: Consumers, Skin Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Tuberculosis, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Spaghetti for Ella
Blogging with Bill WhiteI was going to write about politics today, but I decided I'd rather promote an event taking place this weekend to raise money for a very sick little girl and her family. I'll begin with basic information about the event,...... -
Gary S. Hill, former Hopkins chief of pathology
Dr. Gary S. Hill, an internationally renowned renal pathologist and the former chief of pathology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, died Tuesday from lung cancer. He was 74. Dr. Hill pioneered a new technique for biopsies of tissue, in addition...
Tags: Medical Specialization, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center , Pathology, Kidney Disease
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More mammograms mean more problems for older women, study finds
The American Cancer Society advises all women over 40 to get a mammogram once a year to screen for signs of breast cancer. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a panel of experts that advises the federal government on health matters, says most women...
Tags: Demographics, Mammogram, American Cancer Society, Medical Research, Breast Cancer
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CONSUMER REPORTS: Oversold cancer screenings
Early detection of cancer saves lives - right? Not necessarily. This widely-held belief drives many to get unnecessary screenings, according to Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports just-released analysis of the latest research and extensive expert...
Tags: Consumers, Skin Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Tuberculosis, Sepsis
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Baltimore VA using 3-D mammograms
The Baltimore VA Medical Center said Wednesday it has become the first hospital in Maryland to offer three-dimensional mammograms, a technology it hopes will better detect breast cancer in women. Approved by the Food and Drug Administration last year, 3-...Tags: U.S. Army, Veterans Affairs, Mammogram, Food and Drug Administration, Breast Cancer
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Cuba says U.S. lying about jailed Marylander's health
HAVANA — Cuba accused the United States of lying about the health and conditions of confinement of a jailed American government subcontractor, and pushed back Wednesday against an apparent U.N. ruling that his 15-year sentence is arbitrary and a...
Tags: Lawyers, U.S. Senate, Government, Havana (Cuba), National Government
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