CancerCompass-Aggregate

CancerCompass-Aggregate This is an aggregate of the less technical Cancer Compass feeds. http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=5fc899ec7253db3a631d1de753a04357 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 02:53:18 +0000 http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ In Tougher Economy, Fewer Americans Get Colonoscopy http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39843.htm High co-pays lead many to skip life-saving screen, study finds CancerCompass Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Why Cancer Symptoms May Elude M.D. http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39835.htm Young age, vague complaints, language barriers may delay diagnosis, study says CancerCompass Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Study Supports CT-Based 'Virtual' Colonoscopy to Spot Colon Cancer http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39819.htm But other experts believe the approach may still not outperform invasive colonoscopy CancerCompass Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Breast MRI—What to Expect http://www.cancer.net/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=8016eba3443a5310VgnVCM100000ed730ad1RCRD <p>A breast MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) exam is a diagnostic examination that uses magnetic fields to capture multiple images of the breast tissue, which are combined to create detailed, computer-generated pictures of your breasts. A breast MRI sometimes is used to diagnose and evaluate breast tumors. Under some circumstances, this test may better identify a small mass within a woman's breast than a mammogram or ultrasound, particularly for women with very dense (non-fatty) breast tissue.</p> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000 New Melanoma Drug May Extend Survival http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39818.htm Most-hopeless patients gained several months, study says CancerCompass Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Studies Offer More Evidence That Colonoscopy Saves Lives http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39817.htm Study found 53% lower death rate in patients who had polyps removed during screening CancerCompass Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Researchers Spot New Gene Mutation Linked to Breast Cancer http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39812.htm Study suggests Abraxas gene variant acts in concert with BRCA1 to raise disease risk CancerCompass Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Mammograms Can Save Lives of Women in Their 40s: Study http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39809.htm More cancers spotted this way were found at early stages, were easier to treat CancerCompass Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Endometriosis Could Raise Risk of 3 Ovarian Cancers http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39808.htm Increased screening advised for women with the uterine disorder, study says CancerCompass Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 FDA Moves to Head Off Shortages of 2 Cancer Drugs http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39801.htm Methotrexate highly effective against childhood leukemia; Doxil treats ovarian cancer CancerCompass Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 How to Work With a Specialty Pharmacy http://www.cancer.net/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e6329c4806ac9110VgnVCM100000ed730ad1RCRD <p>Most people visit their neighborhood retail pharmacy to fill prescriptions for medications. However, some people with cancer may be referred to what are known as specialty pharmacies to receive medications.</p> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000 Fewer Melanoma Deaths in Counties With More Dermatologists http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39785.htm Skin cancer death rates were higher in areas with more whites, insured people, study found CancerCompass Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Female Cancer Survivors Report Worse Health Habits: Survey http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39784.htm They were more likely to smoke, less likely to exercise vigorously than other women CancerCompass Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Worries About Colonoscopy Unfounded: Study http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39774.htm The 20-minute screening can detect those at risk for colorectal cancer CancerCompass Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Eating Fish May Help Ward Off Colon Polyps in Women http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39769.htm At least three servings a week seems to make a difference, study suggests CancerCompass Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Is Grief an Illness? The Debate Heats Up http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39760.htm Psychiatric experts torn on whether bereavement should be included in new diagnostic manual CancerCompass Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Nerve-Sparing Prostate Surgery Helps Men Retain Sexual Function http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39759.htm Most men left with nerves on both sides of the gland can achieve orgasm, study shows CancerCompass Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Genome Map Might Help Save Tasmanian Devil From Extinction http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39752.htm Research may spur strategies to stop spread of facial cancer that threatens species CancerCompass Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Molecular Profiling Reveals Differences Between Primary and Recurrent Ovarian Cancers http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/molecular-profiling-ovarian There is a need to analyze tumor specimens at the time of ovarian cancer recurrence, according to a new study published in Molecular Cancer Therapeutics. Researchers used a diagnostic technology called molecular profiling to examine the differences in the molecular characteristics of primary and recurrent ovarian tumors and found significant changes for some biomarkers. CancerCompass Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Psychotherapy May Ease Hot Flashes After Breast Cancer http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39741.htm 'Talk therapy' cut symptoms by 52 percent in small British study CancerCompass Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 FDA Thinks Shortage of Cancer Drug for Kids Can Be Averted http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39734.htm Supplies of methotrexate, used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia, down to 2 weeks, doctors say CancerCompass Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 No Cancer Benefit From Vitamin B, Omega-3 Supplements in Heart Patients http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39726.htm Taking different doses of either did not alter cancer incidence, death rates significantly, study says CancerCompass Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Radiation After Lung Cancer Surgery Doesn't Help All: Study http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39715.htm Treatment may not extend life for older patients with locally advanced disease CancerCompass Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Higher Cancer Rate Seen in Children With Juvenile Arthritis http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39717.htm Researchers say fourfold increase might not be linked to treatment drugs CancerCompass Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Prostate Size May Be Clue to Severity of Cancer http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39707.htm In certain cases, smaller gland linked to more aggressive disease, study shows CancerCompass Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Chemo During Pregnancy Doesn't Seem to Harm Baby http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39692.htm Study suggests treatment of expectant mothers is feasible after first trimester CancerCompass Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Heart Disease May Be Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39688.htm Study found men who had the first had 74% higher chance of developing the second CancerCompass Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Fasting Plus Chemo May Help in Cancer Fight: Study http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39668.htm This study was in mice, but researchers are starting to test the strategy in human cancer patients CancerCompass Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Risk of Death From Certain Breast Cancers May Rise With Age http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39659.htm Research focused on estrogen-sensitive tumors; undertreatment might play a role, expert says CancerCompass Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Breast Cancer Drug May Weaken Bones, Study Finds http://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article/39652.htm Researchers say postmenopausal women taking Aromasin need to be monitored CancerCompass Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000