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Health News : cancer - News from other sources. | | | | | | | Not every woman should get the BRCA gene test, US task force says npc-news.onlineathens.com Mon, 01 Apr, 2013 06:58 PM PDT LOS ANGELES --- Certain mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes can increase a woman's chances of developing breast cancer or ovarian cancer dramatically. But that doesn't mean all women should line up for laboratory testing to see if they have those risky versions of the genes, members of a gove... Continue reading | | | | Ultrasound seen as supplementary breast cancer screening tool Mon, 01 Apr, 2013 06:47 PM PDT Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in American women and the second leading cause of cancer death in women. Although mammography is currently the best breast cancer screening tool available, it is imperfect, particularly, in cases of dense breast tissue. On a mammogram,... Continue reading | | Doctor who illegally sold human bones gets bone cancer Mon, 01 Apr, 2013 06:47 PM PDT He was convicted of illegally selling the bones and other body parts of dead people to medical offices. Now, so-called Body Snatcher Michael Mastromarino is suffering from a terminal bone cancer, in a situation some might call poetic justice, but … Continue reading | | | Tipp police chief announces retirement Mon, 01 Apr, 2013 06:40 PM PDT Police Chief Tom Davidson has announced Monday night that he is retiring after 22 years of service, News Center 7 has learned. The announcement came during a city council meeting and Davidson received a standing ovation in reaction to the announcement. His last day will be April 30. Davidson has been battling... Continue reading | | | |
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