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For more information or to volunteer or to be a camper at Camp Rainbow Gold, call (208) 422-0176 or go to the Web site at: www.campra inbowgold. org or send an e-mail to camp.rainb owgold@can cer.org
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Sarcoma is a Dangerous cancer
Sarcoma is a cancer of the connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, joints, bone, or blood vessels. It can arise anywhere in the body and is frequently hidden deep in the limbs. Between 15-20% of all children’s cancers are sarcomas. However, it is more rare in adults and only 1% of adult cancers are sarcomas. There are two basic categories of ...... [Show More]
Iowa Supreme Court Decision – Med. Malp. – Breast cancer Detection Case Allowed to Proceed
Pamela Rock developed a lump on her breast. She went to the doctor who later diagnosed breast cancer. She alleges malpractice in the detection process and what was told to her about her condition. Allegations are just that and will need to be proven. The District Court and the Iowa Cour...... [Show More]
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), commonly known as hormone therapy , has been widely used to ease the symptoms of menopause by artificially boosting hormones in the body. However, hormone replacement therapy has also been linked to an increased incidence of breast cancer . Should hormone replacement therapy be used after menopause to increase comfort and quality of life ?
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There’s good news and bad news for Louisianans in a recent report on cancer in the United States. For men, the good news is that lung cancer and the deaths associated with it are decreasing, but for women the rate of lung cancer continues to rise and so does the death rate.
    A well-researched paper, Annual Report to the Nation on the Status on ...... [Show More]
Findings may serve as new path for better treatment of disease, study suggests
– Robert Preidt
FRIDAY, Aug. 1 (HealthDay News) — A cannabinoid receptor lying on the surface of cells may help suppress colorectal cancer, say U.S. researchers. When the receptor is turned off, tumor growth is switched on.
Cannabinoids are compounds related to the tetrahy...... [Show More]
Yet another good friend told me over the weekend how she had narrowly (in her estimation) escaped death: she had had a mammogram a few months ago, a lump had been detected and deemed suspicious, surgery was scheduled, the lump was removed and found to be malignant. She is now starting the standard course of radiation, and thanks to the mammogram, she was telling me, her life has been saved...... [Show More]
By now we are probably all familiar with the risk factors for breast cancer. Heredity. Age. Previous history of cancer. While those at high risk will want to talk to their doctors about prevention options, all of us need to realize that these are risk factors, not causes . You can get breast cancer before 30, you can be the first woman in your family to get it. No one is immune but the resources...... [Show More]
...ts are invaluable.
I apologize for such a heavy post on a Friday. I think I need a good dose of college football or PS2/360 Soccer tourneys this weekend.
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mr. veasey Post Source: studioviohl.com Posted: Nov 21 2008 14:41:29
Weeks like this remind me of how incredibly bittersweet this job is that I do. Â
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Last summer, I spent a beautiful morning with the Veasey family, out on their farm. Â ”G randdaddy& #8221; Veasey, (Homer Franklin Veasey Sr.) was one of the funniest, kindest, most steadfast men I have ever had the chance to meet through this job. Â
I knew he had cancer then, but if I hadn̵...... [Show More]
The American cancer Society kicked off their 33rd annual Great American Smoke Out yesterday in an effort to help smokers quit. The goal of the event is to get smokers to quit for one day, in hopes that the day will inspire them to remain smoke-free for good. Smoking is the major risk factor for lung cancer , the top killing cancer globally in both men and women. Studies have found by calling...... [Show More]
DQ the DQs : What would local TV do without those Dairy Queen, Arby’s and Sonic ads? There’s a new study out that blames fast-food advertising for how fat kids are, and calls for a ban on the ads. Gee, I can’t imagine those gravy-lapping DQ lips making anyone want to eat there.
Today’s 93.9 Programming Note : While speculation is swirling around town that Tom Jurich wa...... [Show More]
The third Thursday of every November has been designated the Great American Smokeout by the American cancer Society since 1977. While it’s important to quit smoking the other 364 days a year, designating one day allows everyone to rally around and draw more attention to the cause. From websites, to a mobile and even Twitter tool, here are nine resources to help you quit smoking.
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Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout® by smoking less or quitting for the day. We know that quitting isn’t easy, but it can be done! To be successful at kicking the habit, you need to know what you’re up against, what your options are, and where to go for help . If you’re thinking abo...... [Show More]
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