Monday, January 2, 2012

Health News: [cancer]


"Dancing in the Rain': Breast cancer patients share experiences in book
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:50 PM PST
Their bonds were Zumba and breast cancer, and in dancing at a fundraiser for Susan G. Komen for the Cure in Pittsburgh each decided to share her story to help other women and their families coping with the disease.

High percentage of elderly patients screened for cancer
American Medical Association Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:48 PM PST
Physicians are leaning toward screening patients older than 75 in the absence of clear guidelines about whether they should do so, according to a study.

Promising new drug targets against kidney cancer identified
New Kerala Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:38 PM PST
Washington, Dec 30 : Scientists have laid the foundation of completely understanding the intricacies of distinct kidney cancer subtypes, which could lead to better treatments for the disease.

Ex-BSKL president Salleh Majid dies of rectal cancer, kidney failure
Sin Chew Jit Poh Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:36 PM PST
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Former Bursa Saham Kuala Lumpur (BSKL)(now Bursa Malaysia) president Datuk Mohd Salleh Abdul Majid died today of rectal cancer and renal failure, a family member said. He was 62.

Want To Be Cancer Free in 2012?
Altona Red River Valley Echo Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:33 PM PST
It has never been more important to think about prevention as you make your new year's resolutions, according to the head of Manitoba's provincial cancer agency.

Family, friends optimistic on Portland mayor's cancer
Kennebec Journal Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:27 PM PST
PORTLAND -- The week of his Dec. 5 inauguration, Michael Brennan began experiencing painful stomach cramps.

YouTube cancer star Kristian Anderson dies
Stuff Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:17 PM PST
Sydney man Kristian Anderson, made famous by a YouTube tribute to his Kiwi wife after he was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer, has died.

City's mayor was 'shocked' by diagnosis
Portland Press Herald Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:13 PM PST
But Michael Brennan says the bad news is tempered by the fact that he has a slow-moving and benign form of cancer.

Cancer Survivor Shares Tips For Starting 2012 Right
NPR Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:09 PM PST
Many people are looking for a fresh start after a year filled with challenges. Best-selling author Bruce Feiler remade his life after a devastating cancer diagnosis in 2008. He talks with host Michel Martin about his advice for overcoming adversity and getting the right start for 2012.

Courageous Kristian dies
Sydney Morning Herald Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:08 PM PST
Sydneysider made famous by a YouTube tribute to his wife after being diagnosed with terminal cancer has died.




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