Health News: [cancer]

Cancer survivor attributes early detection to God Henry Daily Herald Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:02 PM PST A year ago, Shondia McFadden-Sabari was prompted to have a mammogram. The Locust Grove woman listened to the inner voice urging her action, and she is a breast cancer survivor today. Women say mammograms do save lives Henry Daily Herald Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:02 PM PST It was six years ago, during a routine check with her doctor, that Tonya Douglas, an office assistance with Clayton County Senior Services, was told there was the possibility she could have breast cancer. A lump had been discovered in her breast. Instead of letting fear overtake her, she said, her course of action was to get a mammogram, and, fortunately for her, the lump was not cancer. Robinson inspires others to fight Henry Daily Herald Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:01 PM PST Jamie Robinson is the recipient of the Diamond of Hope Award, given to her during the 2011 Atlanta Braves Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Sept. 18. The award recognizes caregivers who have made an impact on the lives of breast cancer survivors. Breast cancer: Men can get it, too Henry Daily Herald Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:01 PM PST While women across the country are getting the word out about breast cancer awareness, those working in the field have a separate educational message for men about the disease. Saint Mary's College men's basketball steps up for prostate cancer awareness Lamorinda Sun Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:59 PM PST When a national television audience gets its first look at the Saint Mary's College men's basketball team on Nov. 14 against Northern Iowa, it might notice something a bit different about the Gaels. Galectin Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter and Nine Months 2011 Financial Results Business Wire Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:58 PM PST NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Galectin Therapeutics Inc. (OTC: GALT), the leading developer of therapeutics that target galectin proteins to treat fibrosis and cancer, today reported its financial results for the third quarter and first nine months, ended September 30, 2011. These results are included in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which has been filed with the SEC. “In the ... Helping anglers deal with cancer Everett Herald Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:57 PM PST Here's a story by Richard Marini of the San Antonio Express-News on a program called Reel Recovery that helps people deal with cancer. Doctors recommend early screenings for prostate cancer Clayton News Daily Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:53 PM PST While men and women can get breast cancer, local doctors say men also have to be on the lookout for another type of cancer that is common â€" prostate cancer. Being A Voice Of Hope Clayton News Daily Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:53 PM PST Mary Gilbert, a 15-year breast cancer survivor, has not had any recurrences since her 1996 diagnosis. She said she is active with the American Cancer Society, a strong advocate of breast cancer awareness, and a voice of hope for those bearing the disease. Watch: Preventing Cervical Cancer ABC News Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:52 PM PST Study shows new HPV vaccine may cut need for yearly screening.

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