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09/3/13 Boys Have Higher Death Rates From Many Causes, Study Shows

MONDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Males may be the more vulnerable sex when it comes dying young -- not just from accidents, but from a range of causes, a new study finds. Looking at...

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09/3/13 Many Hispanics Don’t Check for Skin Cancer: Study

FRIDAY, Aug. 30 (HealthDay News) -- A new study finds that more than three out of four Hispanics may fail to examine their skin regularly for signs of cancer. "We know that the rates of...

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09/3/13 Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment Tied to Higher Risk of Stomach Cancer in Study

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Certain radiation and chemotherapy treatments may increase Hodgkin lymphoma survivors' risk of developing stomach cancer, according to new study. Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer of the immune system and...

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09/3/13 New Hope for Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer

New Hope for Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer 0 Comments More Sharing ServicesShareShare on emailShare on facebookShare on twitter health day Blood test combined with ultrasound exam may help doctors catch the 'silent killer' earlyMONDAY,...

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08/26/13 Kidney Cancer Drugs Equal in Prolonging Survival: Study

THURSDAY, Aug. 22 (HealthDay News) Kidney Cancer Drugs Equal in Prolonging Survival: Study But pazopanib gives patients a better quality of life than sunitinib, researchers report - The drug pazopanib (Votrient) works as well as...

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08/22/13 Poor Oral Hygiene Tied to Cancer-Linked Virus, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21 (HealthDay News) -- People whose teeth and gums are in poor condition may be more susceptible to an oral virus that can cause certain mouth and throat cancers, a new study suggests....

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08/22/13 Skin Cancer Death Rates 70% Higher Among Men

21 August 2013 SkyNews HD Men are urged not to put off seeing a GP over skin cancer scares, which experts warn can be linked to excessive sunbed use. Hundreds more men die from the...

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08/16/13 Is There Danger Lurking in Your Lipstick?

August 16, 2013, NY Times By DEBORAH BLUM A soft pink, a glowing red, even a cyanotic purple — millions of women and girls apply lipstick every day. And not just once: some style-conscious users...

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08/15/13 UGA researchers use nanoparticles to fight cancer Athens, GA | Posted on August 14th, 2013

UGA researchers use nanoparticles to fight cancer Athens, GA | Posted on August 14th, 2013 The human body operates under a constant state of martial law. Chief among the enforcers charged with maintaining order is...

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08/15/13 Gene Breakthroughs Spark a Revolution in Cancer Treatment by Ron Winslow at ron.winslow@wsj.com

Kellie Carey's doctor finally stopped dodging questions about how long she had to live six weeks after he diagnosed her lung cancer. "Maybe three months," he told her in his office one sunny May morning...

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08/15/13 Colon Cancer Linked to Mouth Infection, Gum Disease?

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14 (HealthDay News) -- An infection from a common type of mouth bacteria can contribute to colorectal cancer, a new study suggests. The bacteria, called Fusobacterium nucleatum, can attach to colon cells and...

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08/5/13 Can Some Women Safely Skip Breast Surgery?

TUESDAY, July 30 (HealthDay News) -- Women with certain breast tissue abnormalities that raise their risk for cancer can safely take a wait-and-see approach rather than rush into surgery, a new study suggests. Previous research...

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08/5/13 Scientists Seek to Rein In Diagnoses of Cancer

July 29, 2013, 11:00 am By TARA PARKER-POPE New York Times A group of experts advising the nation’s premier cancer research institution has recommended changing the definition of cancer and eliminating the word from some...

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07/25/13 Family cancer risk may be wider than relative’s specific type

25 Jul 2013 - 0:00 PDT People with a family history of cancer have an increased risk of developing not only the same cancer, but also a different form of the disease, according to a...

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07/25/13 HPV Vaccine Might Shield Women Against Throat Cancer: Study

FRIDAY, July 19 (HealthDay News) -- Young women who are vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV) not only protect themselves from cervical cancer, but from throat cancer as well, a new study suggests. Many of...

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07/25/13 Older Black Men Often Fall Short on Post-Cancer Care

FRIDAY, July 19 (HealthDay News) -- Older black and Hispanic male cancer survivors are less likely than their white peers to see a specialist or to receive basic preventive care such as vaccinations, a new...

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07/19/13 NCI News Note – July 15, 2013

NCI News Note Comprehensive list of gene variants developed for cancer cells from nine tissue types NCI scientists have developed a comprehensive list of genetic variants for each of the types of cells that comprise...

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07/19/13 Second Cancer More Likely for Colon Cancer Survivors: Study

Monday, July 15 (HealthDay News) -- Colorectal cancer survivors have an increased risk of developing subsequent cancers, according to a new study. The findings may help in the development of cancer screening guidelines for colorectal...

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07/15/13 Anxiety Lingers Long After Cancer

July 12, 2013 New York Times By JAN HOFFMAN From the shock of the cancer diagnosis onward, depression can take its well-documented toll on patients. Even patients who appear to pack away their fears during...

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07/12/13 Many Docs Don’t Follow HPV/Pap Test Guidelines: Study

TUESDAY, July 9 (HealthDay News) -- Too few doctors follow U.S. guidelines for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and cervical cancer screening, according to a new study. A survey of 366 obstetricians-gynecologists in the United States...

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