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U.S. cancer group endorses newer breast cancer drugs

... guidelines on Monday for the use of hormone-based breast cancer drugs called aromatase inhibitors. ...

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Breast Cancer Symptoms And Signs

Facts about Breast CancerBreast cancer is a disease that is defined by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal ... seriously. It is known as one of the most common kinds of cancer in women, and even affects a percentage of men. Women can combat breast cancer early on with regular self-exams and mammograms as well as physical ...

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Cancer Smart Bombs And Gene Targeting

Cancer Treatment Is Getting Smarter Cancer isn’t one disease, despite having the one name. It is a myriad of ...

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How Does Chemotherapy Treat Cancer?

Chemotherapy is a way to treat various types of cancer with drugs. One or more chemotherapy drugs is used to treat the cancer. Learn more about the types of chemotherapy that are used to stop cancer ...

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back related to lung cancer

... years now. My friend said it could be because I have lung cancer. i am scared to go to the doctor. but i don't see how the back pains can be related to cancer. that makes no sense to me. i don't get the relation. anyway - i know i ...

Story - editor - 07/08/2010 - 06:00 - 1 comment

Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal Cancer

... their bones may be at an increased risk of esophageal cancer, British resea... ...

Story - editor - 09/04/2010 - 04:30 - 0 comments

Common bone drugs linked to esophageal cancer risk

... than five years may be doubling their risk of developing cancer of the gullet or esophagus, a British study found on Friday. ...

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Bone drugs may raise risk of throat cancer

... years may have a slightly higher risk of esophageal cancer, a new study suggests. ...

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No risk seen from delaying prostate cancer surgery

Adding to evidence that men with early prostate cancer can safely put off surgery, a new study finds that patients who delayed ...

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Cancer drug points way to new Alzheimer's approach

An altered version of the cancer drug Gleevec could form the basis of a new class of drugs that block the ...

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Early day care may promote eczema development

Kids who spend their earliest years in day care may be at higher risk of eczema than kids cared for at home, according to a new study from Germany.

Botox maker to pay $600M to resolve investigation

Allergan Inc., the maker of wrinkle-smoothing Botox, has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a yearslong federal investigation into its marketing of the top-selling, botulin-based drug.

Americans Blind to the Obesity Epidemic

THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Many Americans have skewed
perceptions when it comes to their weight, often believing they are
lighter than they actually are, even when the scales are shouting
otherwise, a new poll finds.

Bedbug Nation: Critters Make a Comeback

FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) -- From sunny California to New York
City, in flophouses, theaters and high-end offices, bedbugs are popping up
in droves although, these days, they're found in a lot more places than
just your bed.

Health Tip: Breast-Feeding Benefits Baby

(HealthDay News) -- For the first few months, newborns need
sustenance from either breast milk or formula.

Health Tip: Heart Arrhythmia May Have Symptoms

(HealthDay News) -- When the heart beats irregularly, it's called
arrhythmia.

Antidepressant patch doesn't help smokers quit

An antidepressant drug delivered through a patch on the skin is no better than placebo for helping smokers kick the habit, new research shows.

Study Contends Pot Isn't a Major 'Gateway Drug'

FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) -- A new report casts doubt on the
argument that marijuana is a "gateway drug" that plays a major role in
leading people to try other illegal drugs.

NASA advises Chile on trapped, isolated miners

A team of NASA doctors and engineers recommended Friday that Chilean authorities regulate the day-and-night sleep patterns of 33 trapped miners, boost their Vitamin D intake and phase in an exercise program as their nutrition improves.

Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal Cancer

THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) -- People with osteoporosis who take
drugs such as Boniva (ibandronate), Fosamax (alendronate) or Actonel
(risedronate) to strengthen their bones may be at an increased risk of
esophageal cancer, British resea...