CancerCompass-Aggregate

CancerCompass-Aggregate This is an aggregate of the less technical Cancer Compass feeds. http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=5fc899ec7253db3a631d1de753a04357 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:18:14 +0000 http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ Too Few Women Get Counseling Before Breast Cancer Gene Test: Study http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51196.htm But outside expert questions whether counseling may be more important after test comes back positive CancerCompass Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 CT Scans for Lung Cancer Turn Up Few False-Positives: Study http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51195.htm Worries that wider adoption of the screen might lead to unnecessary surgeries are unfounded, experts say CancerCompass Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 More Children, Teens Enticed to Smoke With Flavored Tobacco: CDC http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51176.htm 7 out of every 10 kids who said they used tobacco have used flavored varieties, survey shows CancerCompass Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 More Children, Teens Enticed to Smoke With Flavored Tobacco: CDC http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51177.htm 7 out of every 10 kids who said they used tobacco have used flavored varieties, survey shows CancerCompass Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Melanoma Skin Checks Can Have Added Bonus: Stronger Relationships http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51164.htm Study found that widows and their friends/family often bonded via the monthly checks CancerCompass Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Health Tip: Moistening a Dry Mouth http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51161.htm Drinking more water can help CancerCompass Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 More Evidence High-Fiber, Mediterranean Diet Is Good for You http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51148.htm Plant-based regimens can boost fatty acids that lower your risk for diabetes, heart disease, study says CancerCompass Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Some More Vulnerable to Nicotine Addiction Than Others: Study http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51146.htm Finding has implications for prevention and treatment as use of electronic cigarettes grows, researcher says CancerCompass Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Cancer May Be a Hidden Danger to the Heart: Report http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51120.htm Austrian researchers find telltale signs of heart disease in newly diagnosed cancer patients CancerCompass Tue, 29 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Differences Found in Smokers, Nonsmokers Who Develop Lung Cancer http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51126.htm Nonsmokers with a common form of lung cancer more apt to be women, study finds CancerCompass Tue, 29 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Differences Found in Smokers, Nonsmokers Who Develop Lung Cancer http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51127.htm Nonsmokers with a common form of lung cancer more apt to be women, study finds CancerCompass Tue, 29 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Cancer Treatment Should Proceed for Pregnant Women: Study http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51108.htm Researcher says no risk found for unborn child CancerCompass Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Genes Help Set Menopause Timing: Study http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51110.htm Findings might one day lead to fertility predictions, experts say CancerCompass Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Computer-Aided Mammograms May Not Be Worth the Cost: Study http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51100.htm Software doesn't appear to improve cancer detection rates, researcher says CancerCompass Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 News Coverage of Angelina Jolie's Breast Surgery Boosted Awareness of Options http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51102.htm Since actress went public, women know more about their choices for breast removal and reconstruction, poll finds CancerCompass Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 More Evidence Daily Aspirin May Fight Colon Cancer, Other Gastro Tumors http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51111.htm 4-year study found survival doubled for gastrointestinal cancer patients who took low-dose pill each day CancerCompass Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Most of World's People Lack Access to Safe Cancer Surgery: Report http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51103.htm But more than 80 percent of patients have tumors that require operations CancerCompass Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 New Drug May Give Small Survival Boost to Some With Advanced Lung Cancer http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51097.htm Nivolumab is most effective in tumors with a particular gene mutation, researchers report CancerCompass Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Differences Found in Smokers, Nonsmokers Who Develop Lung Cancer http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51099.htm Nonsmokers with a common form of lung cancer more apt to be women, study finds CancerCompass Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 New Immune-Focused Drug Shows Promise Against Advanced Kidney Cancer http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51076.htm Opdivo appears to outperform older med, Afinitor, in new clinical trial CancerCompass Sat, 26 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 How to Dispose of Unused or Expired Prescription Drugs http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51085.htm Stashing them in a cabinet is unwise; old medications can become ineffective or unsafe CancerCompass Sat, 26 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 New Genetic Clues to Which Breast Cancers Might Return http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51072.htm Scientists found there were differences between primary and recurring tumors CancerCompass Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 MRIs Before Breast Cancer Surgery on the Rise: Study http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51070.htm Use of imaging tool has jumped dramatically, despite unclear guidelines on its use in this setting CancerCompass Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Childhood Cancer Devastates Family Finances, Too http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51027.htm One-quarter lost more than 40 percent of household income after diagnosis, study reveals CancerCompass Wed, 23 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Some Prostate Cancer Patients May Not Benefit From Hormone Therapy http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51014.htm Analysis found men with heart disease might live longer when treated with radiation alone CancerCompass Tue, 22 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Relaxed Guidelines on PSA Testing Might Miss Aggressive Tumors: Study http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51006.htm Men who could be cured of more advanced prostate disease may be diagnosed late, some researchers say CancerCompass Tue, 22 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Check Yourself for Signs of Skin Cancer, Doctors Advise http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/51012.htm One in five Americans will develop the disease in their lifetime, experts say CancerCompass Tue, 22 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Racial Differences in Breast Cancer Linked to Genes http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/50976.htm Mutations associated with aggressive tumors are more prevalent among black women, study shows CancerCompass Mon, 21 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Tai Chi Might Help People With Long-Term Health Conditions http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/50946.htm Study shows ancient exercise improves physical ability in those with arthritis, heart failure, emphysema and breast cancer CancerCompass Fri, 18 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Mediterranean Diet With Olive Oil Might Cut Breast Cancer Risk: Study http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/50864.htm Odds were reduced 68 percent in large Spanish review, but longer-term follow-up studies are needed CancerCompass Mon, 14 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000