Health News: [cancer]

ND teen with terminal cancer getting special prom MSNBC Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:59 PM PDT Morgan Hayes is preparing for prom like countless other teen girls this spring: finding a date, trying on dresses, picking out flowers and selecting styles for hairdos and manicures. Prostate tests don't help cut death rate Worcester Telegram & Gazette Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:54 PM PDT LONDON - The longest study yet on prostate cancer testing provides more evidence that getting screened doesn't cut the chances of dying from the disease. Team makes surprise stop to pick up kid cancer survivor News & Messenger Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:50 PM PDT Eight-year-old Justin Brown of Haymarket not only got an assembly in his honor, he got a lift to a baseball game. Lung cancer deaths among women are on the decline KTVQ Billings Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:49 PM PDT Some good news regarding lung cancer death rates in women. The National Cancer Institute says cancer death rates in women are on the decline. According to the NCI, the trend began in men about ten years ago, and now it appears that women are catching up to the men. Warriors prepare to “Team Up Against Cancer” at Orange County Relay for Life The Orange Leader Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:45 PM PDT The Warriors, an Orange County Relay for Life team comprised of approximately 60 members, is continuing to fundraise in preparation for the 11th Annual Orange County Relay for Life which will be held Friday, May 6 at Bridge City High School. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Accelerating Cures Must Be a Priority PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:42 PM PDT Once again, the Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer shows a continued decline in diagnoses and deaths for many types of cancers. This encouraging news can be attributed primarily to preventive measures such as cessation of smoking and improved diet, and early detection. Woman, 66, tackles robber, credits cancer for having 'nothing to lose' The Palm Beach Post Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:40 PM PDT Woman, 66, tackles robber, credits cancer for having 'nothing to lose' Al Martinez on the passing of his daughter LA Observed Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:37 PM PDT Kevin Roderick: Veteran L.A. journalist and author Al Martinez has been keeping readers up to date on his daughter Cinthia's cancer in his Daily News columns. WA Legislature OKs safety changes to cancer drugs Washington Examiner Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:32 PM PDT The Associated Press The Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. The Washington Legislature has approved a bill aimed to protect health care workers who handle hazardous drugs. The measure unanimously approved by the House directs the Department of Labor and Industries to develop rules for handling hazardous drugs, like chemotherapy drugs, that meet national occupational safety standards. This past year ... Flight fulfills dying veteran's wish The Fargo Forum Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:25 PM PDT FARGO - Art Carlson served his country in the Army, toured with a rock band, managed movie theaters and rode the train. But when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September, he knew there wouldn't be enough days to tackle the one thing he never had the time, money or opportunity to do: learn to fly.

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