Health News: [cancer]

Women get less information on post-cancer fertility: study Reuters via Yahoo! Canada News Sun, 27 May 2012 18:00 PM PDT (Reuters) - Cancer treatment can sometimes lead to infertility, but young women are far less likely than young men to be informed of this, according to a Swedish study. Findings published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that of nearly 500 cancer survivors aged 18 to 45, 80 percent of men surveyed said their doctor had told them their chemotherapy could affect their future fertility ... Bottle of Red? Think Pink WWNY - WNYF Watertown Sun, 27 May 2012 17:57 PM PDT Tug Hill Winery is selling bottles of red wine to benefit breast cancer research. The idea for the fundraiser came to the owners after the labels they ordered came in 'breast cancer awareness' pink. Prostate screening still essential Fort Worth Star-Telegram Sun, 27 May 2012 17:54 PM PDT The recent studies and advice by a government panel that healthy men should not get routine prostate cancer screening because PSA blood testing can do more harm than good is absurd. (See: "PSA screening for prostate cancer is called unnecessary," Tuesday) This test is absolutely important to all men once they attain 50 years of age. True, the test is not 100 percent conclusive, but it tells the ... David Guetta - David Guetta Dreamed Of Donna Summer Collaboration Contactmusic Sun, 27 May 2012 17:47 PM PDT David Guetta was devastated to learn of Donna Summers death - because he dreamed of working with the disco star The singer passed away in Florida earlier this month 17May12 after losing a secret battle with lung cancer - and the French DJ admits the ne... Iconic lacrosse coach fights stage four cancer YNN Syracuse Sun, 27 May 2012 17:44 PM PDT As our Brian Dwyer reports in the 3rd and final part of his series, lacrosse Coach Kirk Ventiquattro is using his battle against stage 4 prostate cancer and his message of hope as an example for others. Pacific Edge misses earnings target Timaru Herald Sun, 27 May 2012 17:29 PM PDT Pacific Edge's push to commercialise its Cxbladder cancer diagnostic tool in multiple regions has seen the Kiwi biotech firm miss its full year earnings guidance by just over 10 per cent. Robin Gibb died of kidney failure, says son Digital Spy Sun, 27 May 2012 17:27 PM PDT The Bee Gees star's son reveals that cancer wasn't the cause of death. Relay for Life teams seek more donations, support for cancer research Rocky Mount Telegram Sun, 27 May 2012 17:27 PM PDT “We want to find a cure.” Relay for Life participants in the Twin Counties have raised more than $383,000 this year to help fight cancer, and they’re not finished. Bikers target prostate cancer Orillia Packet & Times Sun, 27 May 2012 17:26 PM PDT Gunter Lauterbach knows first-hand the benefits of prostate cancer research. Lauterbach, of Lagoon City, is a survivor. “When I was diagnosed in 2003, there weren’t a lot of options as far as treatment,” he said.[...] Boy makes wish, plays video game with Joe Mauer on scoreboard KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul Sun, 27 May 2012 17:22 PM PDT When eight-year-old cancer patient Grant Albin was offered a Make-A-Wish, he asked for 100 baseball cards.

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