Saturday, April 2, 2011

Health News: [cancer]


Former Raleigh mayor battles cancer
WRAL.com Raleigh Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:50 AM PDT
Tom Fetzer, a former mayor of Raleigh and head of the state Republican Party, says he is fighting a new battle against cancer.

Study: Fewer U.S. women die of lung cancer
The News Chronicle Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:50 AM PDT
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Health Notes: Peninsula endocrinologists answer thyroid/radiation questions
Daily Press Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:36 AM PDT
A reader asked: "I've been reading and listening with great interest all of the news about taking potassium iodide to block radioactive iodine from the thyroid, and that reduces risk of thyroid cancer. What about those of us who no longer have a thyroid and take synthroid on a daily basis to keep the body in check?"

Alternative tool finds prostate cancer
UPI Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:30 AM PDT
IRVINE, Calif., April 2 (UPI) -- In patients suspected of having prostate cancer, analyzing non-tumor tissue may be an effective option, California researchers say.

'Good cholesterol' nanoparticles seek and destroy cancer cells
Science Daily Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:29 AM PDT
High-density lipoprotein's hauls excess cholesterol to the liver for disposal, but new research suggests "good cholesterol" can also act as a special delivery vehicle of destruction for cancer.

Alternative Tool For Prostate Diagnosis
OfficialWire Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:00 AM PDT
In patients suspected of prostate cancer, analyzing non-tumor tissue may be an effective option, California researchers say.

Karma411.com: A Social Network With a Cause
Long Island Press Sat, 02 Apr 2011 08:56 AM PDT
After losing her father last year to brain cancer, Sarah Bernstein made it her mission to honor his memory by raising $5,000 to help find...

Johnstown's participation for 2011 Relay For Life is low so far
This Week Johnstown Sat, 02 Apr 2011 08:55 AM PDT
Johnstown resident Edward Wiswell is an 11-year lung cancer survivor.

Mitch Poirier loses battle against cancer
Woodstock Sentinel-Review Sat, 02 Apr 2011 08:50 AM PDT
A young man, who brought a community together as they rallied to support him through his cancer diagnosis, has died. Mitch Poirer died Friday afternoon surrounded by family at Sakura House.[...]

Cancer survivor's Colorado tour benefits First Descents
Summit Daily News Sat, 02 Apr 2011 08:46 AM PDT
Cancer survivor April Capil was recently through Summit County in her 2012 Ford Focus.




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