Health News: [cancer]

Ovarian cancer tests, medicines show promise Montgomery Advertiser Tue, 27 Sep 2011 02:01 AM PDT When it comes to ovarian cancer, optimism is hard to muster. Mother’s diagnosis of cancer motivates daughter to ride The Atascocita Observer Tue, 27 Sep 2011 02:01 AM PDT The first in her family, the diagnosis of breast cancer was a surprise for Heather Zeboski. Ovarian cancer: What you need to know Montgomery Advertiser Tue, 27 Sep 2011 02:01 AM PDT Ovarian cancer has the highest mortality rate of all female reproductive cancers, partly because of a lack of early symptoms and an effective screening tool. Nationally, 21,000 American women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and 15,000 die from it each year. Press Release PharmiWeb Tue, 27 Sep 2011 02:00 AM PDT Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) receiving BIBF 1120* as first-line treatment in combination with mFOLFOX6 showed a median progression-free survival of 10.6 months which was equivalent to bevacizumab plus mFOLFOX6 in a randomised two arm phase II study enrolling a total of 126 patients. Hairy situation results in cancer awareness fundraiser Waverly News Tue, 27 Sep 2011 02:00 AM PDT WAVERLY â€" A hairy situation turned out to be a rewarding one. 5th Annual OMG! Cancer Summit for Young Adults Launches Competitive Fundraising Campaign PR Newswire Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:56 AM PDT NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation ("i[2]y"), the nation's largest support community for young adults affected by cancer, today launched its website along with social media and competitive fundraising campaigns to raise awareness... Technology Rx: New hospital program will reduce human error North Platte Telegraph Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:55 AM PDT The North Platte Telegraph Giving medications at Great Plains Regional Medical Center just got a little bit easier. The Knowledge Based Medication Administration program began June 22 in the Callahan Cancer Center, but has been in the works for about a year and a half. GPs failing to spot cancer treatment side-effects Guardian Unlimited Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:51 AM PDT Research estimates up to 25% of those diagnosed with cancer develop further problems affecting their physical or mental health Doctors are being accused of letting down cancer patients by not spotting other serious medical problems caused by treatment for the disease. GPs are failing to identify conditions such as osteoporosis, heart disease and bowel trouble that can affect patients' lives for ... BIBF 1120* in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer as effective as bevacizumab with less serious adverse events Manufacturing.net Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:49 AM PDT Stockholm, Sweden, 27 September, 2011 â€" Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) receiving BIBF 1120* as first-line treatment in combination with mFOLFOX6 showed a median progression-free survival of 10.6 months which was equivalent to bevacizumab plus mFOLFOX6 in a... 1,000 breast cancer kits donated Gulf Daily News Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:47 AM PDT THINK Pink Bahrain has delivered 1,000 breast self-examination kits to medical institutes across Bahrain. Salmaniya Medical Complex, American Mission Hospital, Well Women's Clinic, BDF Hospital and King Hamad University Hospital benefited.

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