MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'cancer society'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:57:02 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182218&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F09%2F01%2Fu-s-president-barack-obama-proclaims-september-2011-as-national-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month-what-should-you-know%2F Today, U.S. President Barack Obama designated September 2010 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Libby’s H*O*P*E*™ will honor the women who have lost their lives to the disease, support those who are currently battling the disease, and celebrate with those who have beaten the disease.  Today, U.S. President Barack [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182218 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:03:15 +0100 5182218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008550&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fthe-best-evidence-says-mammograms-should-begin-at-age-forty%2F There was much hoopla a few years ago over recommendations by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to limit mammography screening to women ages 50 to 74 every other year. But there is less fanfare over new findings coming out of a study in Sweden, which suggests that regular mammograms in women ages 40 to 49 (the age group excluded by the new task force guidelines) prevented up to 30 percent of deaths from breast cancer. People, this is significant! The task force ignored studies like these ongoing in Sweden and Canada for their model, which was based on statistical data. The Swedish mammogram study spanned 29 years and included over 130,000 women. The task force’s answer to recent studies has been to recommend a baseline mammogram for women in their forties to look at breast density,... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008550 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:39:24 +0100 5008550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4795056&cid=t_154431_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FgtIUt5aYG24%2F How closely tied are professional medical societies to drug and device makers? Just how much money do some receive? And how obvious is the spending at annual meetings? The answers - some have very close ties, get lots of money and the outlay can be enough to burst a blood vessel. Take the Heart Rhythm Society, which is holding its annual to-do in San Francisco this week. For instance, Sanofi-Aventis shelled out a total of $351,00, which was divided this way: $110,000 on programs & guides; another $110,000 on educational support; $96,000 for exhibit space; $25,000 for ‘turndown service,’ and $10,000 for bag inserts and cards. Similarly, Johnson & Johnson spent $386,750. Here’s how: $275,000 for exhibit space and lounge;s $36,000 on educational support; $25,000 for ban... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4795056 Fri, 06 May 2011 13:44:32 +0100 4795056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4677021&cid=t_154431_133_f&fid=35452&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.graphictruth.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fright-to-life-means-you-have-no-rights.html H/T Red Rambler: Is Pro-Life really Pro-Life?Image via Wikipedia  Have you ever noticed that when Social Conservatives use a bumper sticker term like "Right To Life," it often means something entirely different than what ordinary English Usage would suggest? "Right to Life" - you would think - would imply a broad reverence for life and a reluctance to interfere in matters of individual liberty. But in fact, the only real right to life they seem to respect is their right to interfere with your life, and there are two iconic causes here - any chance that a woman might control her own reproduction, even in cases of rape or incest (one is tempted at times to use the word especially)  and of course the gun-culture fetishism. It is not Right to Life when the direct outcome of policy an... Graphictruth blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4677021 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:28:00 +0100 4677021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4677134&cid=t_154431_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F514%2Fthe-dirt-on-common-cosmetic-ingredients%2F Have you given up trying to figure out what causes your skin allergies? Unbeknownst to many consumers, we could be spending good money on products that we think are good for our skin but are actually causing allergic reactions, dermatitis, premature aging, and worse.  The following are the cosmetic industry’s dirtiest ingredients, rated according to Environmental Working Group’s cosmetics database Skin Deep, which references the American Cancer Society and other reliable organizations.  Skin Deep rates specific ingredients on a hazard scale from 0 to 10, the latter being the most harmful. Petrochemicals Petroleum jelly, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, ethanol Found in skin astringents, perfumes Petrolatum (petroleum jelly) rates a low 2 on Skin Deep’s hazard scal... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4677134 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:16:43 +0100 4677134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4677040&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fnot-writing-much-longer-i-hope%2F I only learned tonight that Ann Romney, the wife of Mitt Romney, a presidential candidate wannabe, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008. I didn’t know that until now, but I was happy to learn that she was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer — ductal carcinoma in situ DCIS. Technically, carcinoma in situ is a pre-cancer. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in situ when she was 60; she survived that and then survived lung cancer later. Women diagnosed at that early age are often considered cancer-free after a lumpectomy to remove the tiny tumor. I was not so lucky. When I was diagnosed, the cancer was invasive and had spread to several lymph nodes. That was over six years ago. I survived and I have been writing about it for five years. I never figured that I would sti... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4677040 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:52:09 +0100 4677040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642912&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Ffinishing-the-fight-against-breast-cancer%2F I have been writing this blog for 5 years now and last week was the first week that I missed posting one. I think I finally crashed and burned. Not from writing the blog — this is something I love — but from trying to be superwoman. I had follow-up reconstructive surgery a week ago last Thursday, and Friday I was right back to business. By Monday I was feeling the fatigue that comes after surgery, which I could have avoided by resting Friday and Saturday. I stumbled through the rest of the week barely accomplishing anything. Generally I bounce back quickly from surgery. I need at least a day of rest after, but I didn’t give myself that privilege this time. I am always encouraging breast cancer survivors to take their time healing and to give themselves as much time and spac... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642912 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:39:16 +0100 4642912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4610957&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fget-the-best-reconstructive-surgery-for-you%2F I am so grateful that Dr. Rebecca Studinger began her practice in Michigan. Yesterday I had another breast revision surgery and fat grafting. Fat grafting is actually liposuction; Dr. Studinger took fat from another part of my body — not hard to find — and put it into my breasts to get the right size. The best thing about this wonderful doctor is that she is not only highly trained, skilled, and talented, but is willing to work with me patiently to ensure I get the results I want. Her vision for women after breast cancer matches our own. We desire natural looking breasts as close to the real thing as possible and Dr. Studinger is one doctor who can make that happen. My surgeries with her have been like a spa experience — she is that good. My doctors at Johns Hopkins were... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4610957 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:48:02 +0100 4610957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600538&cid=t_154431_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcolon-cancer-screening-guideline-truths-and-myths%2F2011.03.16 Colon cancer screening has a particular personal interest for me — one of my colleagues in residency training had her father die of colon cancer when she was a teenager. No one should lose a loved one to a disease that, when caught early, is often treatable. But for both men and women, colon cancer is the third most common cancer behind lung cancer and prostate cancer in men, and behind lung cancer and breast cancer in women, it’s the second most lethal. The problem is that patients are often confused about which test is the right one. Is it simply a stool test? Flexible sigmoidoscopy? Colonoscopy? Virtual colonoscopy? Isn’t there just a blood test that can be done? (No.) In simple terms, this is what you need to know: All men and women age 50 and older should be scr... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600538 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0100 4600538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4495383&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fpreventing-lymphedema-prior-to-treatment%2F I am worried about lymphedema. This is a condition that can develop with breast cancer treatment and involves swelling in the arm or chest after lymph nodes are removed, which clogs the flow of lymph fluid from that area. It’s something that I have been concerned about every now and then, and as I wrote earlier this week, I am aware of things I can do to prevent it. Lately though, when reading about lymphedema, it appears that it’s something we should be thinking about when we first start discussing breast cancer treatment. Surgery and radiation therapy can cause lymphedema by removing or destroying lymph nodes and vessels draining lymph fluid from the arm and chest. Lumpectomies and mapping of lymph nodes are among the techniques that doctors are using to reduce the risk of t... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4495383 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:47:08 +0100 4495383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4464661&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fa-new-way-to-help-protect-breast-cancer-survivors%2F During one of my classes, the instructor showed a slide of a woman’s arm afflicted with lymphedema. Until then I had never seen a picture of it. The slide showed the affected arm beside the woman’s unaffected arm, and it was pretty apparent that lymphedema had swollen the arm to more than twice its size. It was the first time I had really seen what lymphedema could do. It jolted me and rekindled my fears about this condition. Having had lymph nodes removed during my mastectomy makes me a candidate for lymphedema. I make sure I tell nurses and doctors to measure my blood pressure using my other arm. When I get fatigued, I notice that my arm feels a little numb, and it reminds me that something else has been affected by breast cancer. I asked my doctor if I should get a medical alert bra... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4464661 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:18:31 +0100 4464661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4455438&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fmy-new-challenge-thanks-to-breast-cancer%2F My blog has been neglected by the fact that I am in over my head. Here I am in the middle of my pursuit of a second bachelor’s degree in nursing, wondering if I can weather it through. This is tough stuff. It helps to remind myself, though, that if it was easy there wouldn’t be a nursing shortage. There is a lot of stuff to learn, but I think a nurse needs to know all of it. So I am stuck in the middle of the program feeling a little bit challenged. I felt in over my head during breast cancer treatment too. Starting with two surgeries and then 6 months of chemotherapy, there were times I wondered if I could tough it out. The truth is we have no choice, we have to go on. One thing that we must do after we have been diagnosed with breast cancer is to resolve that we will get through it. ... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4455438 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:03:55 +0100 4455438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405992&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fmakeup-is-fun-even-during-chemotherapy%2F This weekend I went shopping with girlfriends. We had a blast. We looked at jewelry and tried on clothes and played with makeup — all the girly stuff. These two girlfriends and I each have two sons. In addition, all of our sons are pretty much the same age and in college. That means that we haven’t had daughters to shop with, but we do have each other. I treasure all my girlfriends; I can’t imagine life without any one of them. We had a great time trying on new makeup. I love makeup. Lipstick is my favorite, but I love choosing new eye colors too. Makeup was something I really appreciated while I was going through chemotherapy. Christmas fell halfway through my treatment period and Sister surprised me with a gift basket filled with the best makeup including lipstick, blusher, eyeline... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405992 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:35:13 +0100 4405992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4302886&cid=t_154431_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F01%2Fpsych-central-by-the-numbers-2010%2F In October 2010, according to comScore Media Metrix, Psych Central had 820,000 unique U.S. visitors to the site, and in November 2010, we had 933,000 visitors. That puts us in the top 50 most-visited of all health websites on the Internet today — a first for us! Combined with our international audience, Google Analytics tells us we reach over 1.5 million unique visitors each and every month. Astounding, considering our humble beginnings of indexing other psychology and mental health resources online 15 years ago. To put this in some context, more people visit Psych Central every month than any one of these sites: The American Cancer Society The American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association combined The American Medical Association The American Diab... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4302886 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 23:00:52 +0100 4302886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4277833&cid=t_154431_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Falcohol-and-cancer-a-beverage-guide-for-the-holidays%2F2010.12.21 Guest post submitted by MD Anderson Cancer Center* When you raise your glass at this year’s holiday toast, choose your beverage wisely. Research shows that drinking even a small amount of alcohol increases your chances of developing cancer, including oral cancer, breast cancer and liver cancer. Yet, other research shows that drinking small amounts of alcohol may protect the body against coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Some evidence even suggests that red wine may help prevent cancer. Researchers are still trying to learn more about how alcohol links to cancer. But, convincing evidence does support the fact that heavy drinking damages cells and contributes to cancer development. Confused? Use our beverage guide to choose a drink with the lowest health risk, and learn your reco... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4277833 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:00:35 +0100 4277833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4253404&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=38061&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBreastCancerReconstructionBlog%2F%7E3%2Fa-27c_AIbfo%2Ftravelling-for-breast-reconstruction.html Great news! Well, to be honest, it's not really "news" anymore since it happened a few of months ago but I have come across several patients that didn't know about this so I thought I'd post about it.... PRMA Plastic Surgery and several San Antonio hotels have partnered with the American Cancer Society to offset travel expenses for breast cancer patients travelling to PRMA for their breast reconstruction. Accommodation is now provided at either significantly reduced rates or at no charge on a space-available basis. This program is for patients who are having surgery at least 50 miles from their home. One caregiver is also welcome to travel with the patient. The program only applies to lodging Monday through Thursday (so weekends are NOT included). You also need to give advanced notice..... Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4253404 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:10:57 +0100 4253404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4167957&cid=t_154431_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Flung-cancer-ct-scan-marketing-spreads-across-the-country%2F2010.11.15 Last week, after the National Lung Screening Trial results were released, David Sampson, American Cancer Society director of medical and scientific communications, wrote that “our greatest fear was that forces with an economic interest in the test would sidestep the scientific process and use the release of the data to start promoting CT scans. Frankly, even we are surprised how quickly that has happened.” And, yes, the marketing has even hit fly-over country in the Twin Cities, with this ad appearing in the Sunday Minneapolis Star Tribune in the “A” section: Of course, no where in the ad will you read about the potential harms of such scans, the false positive rate, what happens when you get a false positive (unnecessary followup testing and perhaps unnecessary t... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4167957 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:00:34 +0100 4167957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4133713&cid=t_154431_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fscreen-everyone-for-pancreatic-cancer-what-about-evidence-and-harm%2F2010.11.03 Continuing this week’s spontaneous theme (we didn’t make the claims and write the stories) of runaway enthusiasm for various screening tests by some researchers and journalists, HealthDay news service has reported on a study published in the Oct. 28 issue of the journal Nature that they say “provides new insight into the genetics of pancreatic cancer.” In the story, they let one of the researchers get away with saying, almost unchallenged: “What’s important about this study is that it’s objective data in support of why everyone should be screened for pancreatic cancer.” Mind you, this was a study that looked at tissue from just seven patients. The story continued with its breathless enthusiasm for the pancreatic cancer screening idea: &#822... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133713 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:00:41 +0100 4133713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082088&cid=t_154431_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcancer-prevention-how-to-sift-through-the-headlines%2F2010.10.19 Guest post submitted by MD Anderson Cancer Center Most of us can’t keep up with all the new ways to avoid cancer. Thanks to the Internet, we now have an unlimited supply of cancer knowledge at our fingertips. But, how can we filter out the good, the bad and the questionable? Below are steps to help you tease out the facts when reading that next big news story on preventing cancer. Says who? Don’t just take the writer’s word for it. Dig a little deeper to find out the source behind the hype. The American Cancer Society says you should ask yourself these questions when reading an article: Was this a press release from a company announcing a new breakthrough in cancer prevention? Was it a report from a clinical study that was given at a scientific conference? Was it a report from a st... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082088 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:00:57 +0100 4082088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4061032&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fthe-stink-over-pink%2F Although I am elated by the pink hue around the world this October, there are some who don’t see everything through the same rose-colored glasses. There is a lot of opposition and even anger over the fact that breast cancer is receiving more attention than other cancers. While I don’t believe for a moment that it is more important to cure breast cancer than other cancers, I do think it affects more people than any other cancer. In the United States, lung cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer annually in both sexes, followed by breast cancer for women and prostate cancer for men. But think about the number of people affected by breast cancer. When a woman gets cancer, her family gets cancer. Her children, husband, mother, and father are affected because she is the caregiver. It... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4061032 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:41:54 +0100 4061032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4045291&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fis-your-life-worth-the-cost-of-an-annual-mammogram%2F Driving home tonight I heard a radio ad for a local clinic that will provide mammograms for 85 dollars. Apparently, as the ad puts it, if you don’t have insurance a mammogram can cost you hundreds of dollars. The significance of a mammogram in the effort to detect breast cancer early and save lives is enormous. That makes 85 bucks a real bargain — who wouldn’t pay that amount to save their life? The sad thing is that millions of women in America don’t have insurance, and many of them can’t afford 85 dollars either. There are clinics and organizations nationwide, however, that will provide mammograms for free to women who don’t have insurance and can’t afford to pay for one. I urge anyone in this situation to call their local American Cancer Society office to inquire about fre... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4045291 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:57:12 +0100 4045291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4025617&cid=t_154431_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-american-cancer-societys-hype-prostate-cancer-screening-clearly-saves-lives%2F2010.10.02 Dr. Otis Brawley has taken the gloves off on prostate cancer screening. Brawley, chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society (ACS), makes some powerful statements about controversies in prostate cancer screening in a new YouTube video that is billed as the first of a series that the ACS will post on discussions with its officials. Key nuggets from this video — not surprising to anyone who has followed this debate or Brawley’s past comments — include these quotes: “I’m very concerned. There’s a lot of publicity out there – some of it by people who want to make money by recruiting patients – that oversimplifies this – that says that ‘prostate cancer screening clearly saves lives.’ That is a lie. We don’t know ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4025617 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 21:00:16 +0100 4025617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3994244&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F21%2Fpbs-documentary-%25e2%2580%259cthe-whisper-the-silent-crisis-of-ovarian-cancer-%25e2%2580%259d%2F To raise ovarian cancer awareness, Long Island’s Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) affiliate WLIW-Channel 21 will present the exclusive New York metro area premiere of a half-hour television documentary entitled, “The Whisper: the silent crisis of ovarian cancer.” The program will debut at 7 P.M. (EDT) on Friday, September 24 in the New York metro area, [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3994244 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:24:12 +0100 3994244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3943025&cid=t_154431_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FciVEK-I929s%2F Last December, the Senate Finance Committee’s Chuck Grassley sent letters 33 medical advocay groups, including the American Medical Association, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association and American Academy of Family Physicians for details about the money they and their board members received from drug and device makers (background here). The move came several months after Grassley and his staffers discovered that the National Alliance on Mental Illness received sizeable pharma donations while also conducting lobbying efforts with drug makers and pushing legislation that benefits these companies. Since then, NAMI has posted that sort of info on its web site (look here). But what about the others? Well, The Chronicle of Philanthropy has done an update by checking in wit... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3943025 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:14:41 +0100 3943025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3895891&cid=t_154431_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-global-cost-of-fighting-cancer%2F2010.08.23 Cancer is the world’s costliest disease, sapping the equivalent of 1.5 percent of the global gross domestic product through disability and loss of life, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Cancer cost $895 billion in 2008, and that’s before factoring in the cost of treating cancer. Cancer and other chronic diseases cost more than infectious diseases and even AIDS, according to a report the ACS [presented last] week. While chronic diseases are 60 percent of all deaths globally, they receive only 3 percent of private and public research funding. The organization is calling for a new look at priorities by the United Nations and the World Health Organization. (Associated Press) *This blog post was originally published at ACP Internist* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3895891 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3895891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3872715&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fwe-deserve-to-be-restored-after-breast-cancer%2F I was recovering from surgery this past weekend. On Thursday, I had reconstructive cosmetic surgery to tweak my breasts. The original plan was that I would be in surgery for one to two hours and then head home late Thursday afternoon. Surgery actually took almost four hours. The doctor told Sister, who had come from Toronto to spend the day with me at the hospital, that she took some extra time to fix my abdominal scar. This included tailoring the dog ears on each side of the scar left from my original DIEP flap surgery. I was thrilled to learn that in addition to adjusting the size and shape of my breasts, the surgery had repaired the scar along my abdomen and those unsightly puckers on each side of the scar. I decided to stay in the hospital overnight, and I am so glad I did. I didn’t ... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3872715 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:01:55 +0100 3872715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3865268&cid=t_154431_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Famerican-cancer-society-only-a-fundraising-ad-right%2F2010.08.13 EDITOR’S NOTE: Following Gary Schwitzer’s HealthNewsReview.org August 11th blog post below entitled “American Cancer Society: ‘Only’ A Fundraising Ad, Right?”, the American Cancer Society pulled its “Screening Is Seeing” ad the next day. See Schwitzer’s follow-up post “Screening Is Seeing” Ad By American Cancer Society-Cancer Action Network (ACS-CAN) Is Pulled” and a related article by Mary Carmichael of Newsweek: ”The American Cancer Society’s Misleading New Ads.” Also see “Common Themes In The Alzheimer’s Test Stories And The Cancer Society Screening Ad” by Schwitzer. (ORIGINAL POST) American Cancer Society: “Only” A Fundraising Ad, Right? A well-intentioned ad campaig... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3865268 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:00:32 +0100 3865268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3858332&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fwhen-appearance-is-affected-by-disease%2F We attended a great luau this past weekend that was held in place of a bridal shower for a couple getting married in October. The bride is the daughter of my husband’s lifelong friend, so she is basically another niece to him. She looked stunning and happy and the event was just perfect. The mother of the bride is living with a chronic illness and is also a dear friend to my husband, although we haven’t seen her for years. I didn’t recognize her at all and had to ask my husband where she was. When he pointed her out I was shocked and saddened. This once beautiful woman has been completely transformed in her appearance due to the medication she is taking to combat the effects of her disease. She has put on a great deal of weight, but it is mostly her face, which is bloated by steroids... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3858332 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:26:19 +0100 3858332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3795022&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F28%2Fsmile-open-your-eyes-love-and-go-on%2F Today marks the 2nd anniversary of Libby’s death from ovarian cancer at the age of 26. Although the family healing process continues, we celebrate Libby’s life formally on this day to honor her memory, and remind ourselves that life is precious and should not be taken for granted. Today marks the 2nd anniversary of Libby’s [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3795022 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:00:47 +0100 3795022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3790702&cid=t_154431_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-cancer-letter-reveals-rhodes-scholar-falsification-by-duke-cancer-researcher%2F2010.07.26 This is not good. Not good at all. Recently Paul Goldberg of The Cancer Letter reported on an investigation into Duke cancer researcher Anil Potti, M.D., and claims made that he was a Rhodes Scholar in Australia. The misrepresentation was made on grant applications to National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the American Cancer Society (ACS). The Cancer Letter, a $375 per year go-to newsletter on cancer research, funding, and drug development, has made this issue free at this PDF link. News & Observer higher education reporter Eric Ferreri has a nice overview of the situation. Potti has been placed on administrative leave by Duke, and the ACS has suspended payments on his grant and initiated their own investigation. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Terr... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3790702 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:00:07 +0100 3790702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780315&cid=t_154431_87_f&fid=34765&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhcrenewal.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fduke-scientist-suspended-over-rhodes.html The New York Times reports that a medical researcher faked claims to being a Rhodes Scholar, and that a major scandal that has erupted.The scenario is very familiar to readers of Healthcare Renewal, with universities collecting millions from public sources and the pharmaceutical industry, turning a blind eye to credentials discrepancies of faculty "taxpayers", and the public possibly put at risk through faulty research and suspect "reviews":Duke Scientist Suspended Over Rhodes Scholar ClaimsNew York TimesJuly 20, 2010Duke University School of Medicine has suspended a researcher and stopped patient enrollment in three cancer studies upon learning of reports that the researcher had overstated his academic credentials.One of the lead investigators on the cancer studies, Dr. Anil Potti, was pl... Health Care Renewal blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780315 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:21:00 +0100 3780315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3747008&cid=t_154431_160_f&fid=36193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aloha-dermatology.com%2Faloha-dermatology-blog%2Fdr-micki-ly-assists-at-the-american-cancer-society-relay-for-life-at-the-maui-war-memorial-stadium%2F She's assisted by her sons Charley and Mitchell. (Source: aloha-dermatology.com) aloha-dermatology.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3747008 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:40:17 +0100 3747008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683617&cid=t_154431_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpsa-screening-not-recommended-ny-daily-times-still-doesnt-care%2F2010.06.21 Headlines every day in the New York Daily News are luring men in as part of a mass prostate cancer screening campaign that the American Cancer Society not only does not endorse, but its chief medical officer recommends against. Yet the paper brags that it’s beginning its second decade of this non-evidence-based campaign. Sample headlines: • Doctors urge New York men to take advantage of free, city-wide PSA testing • What you don’t know can kill you. Get a FREE prostate cancer test. It can save your life • Bring dad in for FREE prostate cancer test across the city on Father’s Day and • Don’t skip the PSA test! My prostate cancer is treatable because simple test caught it early (written by a Daily News staffer). (more…) *This blog post was orig... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683617 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:20:34 +0100 3683617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671692&cid=t_154431_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-tv-physician-is-not-your-doctor-or-coach%2F2010.06.17 A German physician wrote me about this, so while CNN may have an international reach, it’s not always with an adoring audience. The physician was reacting to the weekend “Paging Dr. Gupta” program, which Dr. Gupta referred to once as “SG, MD.” The first thing that struck me was his introduction, in which he said: “I’m your doctor. I’m also your coach.” Later in the program he said: “Think of this as your appointment. No waiting. No insurance necessary.” I find this very troubling. He’s not my doctor. He’s not my coach. When I watch a “news” program, it’s NOT my medical appointment. It’s supposed to be news, not medical advice. But that’s not what the German physician wrote to me abo... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671692 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3671692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3640933&cid=t_154431_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F06%2Frules-prohibit-physicians-cup-coffee-drug-firms%2F With new rules looming prohibiting gift-giving by pharmaceutical companies to physicians, doctors are being scrutinized heavily and are being asked to register themselves if they accept a free cup of coffee from a drug-maker. Len Lichtenfeld, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of the American Cancer Society thinks the doc surveillance has gotten out of hand. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3640933 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:53:12 +0100 3640933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3566781&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Freducing-my-breast-cancer-risk-through-exercise%2F The American Cancer Society recommends that adults get at least 30 minutes of exercise five times a week to reduce the risk of developing cancer. They also tout the benefits of exercise to survivors of estrogen-positive breast cancer. Exercise is known to lower estrogen production, and it works for both post- and premenopausal women. With this in mind, I try to achieve the 30-minute goal each day by walking my Jack Russell terrier, Dixie. She is 9 years old and loves to sleep in, but boy does she love her walks. I also call it strength conditioning — she pulls so strongly on the leash that it is a real workout for me. Lately I have been considering adding a quick workout at the gym three times a week to my schedule. This will help me with the cancer risk, but I have to admit it is all ab... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3566781 Fri, 14 May 2010 19:22:08 +0100 3566781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552507&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fcancer-and-the-environment%2F My editor sent me an article titled: “Americans are bombarded with cancer sources.” Now there is a good wake-up call. The article, which talks about a new report issued by the President’s Cancer Panel, explains that while most researchers believe that two-thirds of cancers are caused by lifestyle (not my contention of course), other factors like radon from the ground, medical imaging, and pollution play a significant role in increasing cancer incidence in the United States. This means the environment we live in. It was President Nixon who declared a war against cancer nearly 40 years ago, and we have not won it yet. The two “soldiers” in this war who released this report, Dr. LaSalle Leffall and Margaret Kripke, were appointed by George W. Bush and have been investigating carcino... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552507 Mon, 10 May 2010 18:27:32 +0100 3552507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552210&cid=t_154431_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fjoin-eboost-and-susan-g-komen-for-the-cure-to-fight-breast-cancer-with-an-exclusive-offer%2F Have you or someone you know been touched by breast cancer? If so, EBOOST and Blisstree understand the long journey and challenges ahead. That’s why for every box of pink lemonade that EBOOST sells, they will donate a full $10 of the proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Together, we can give hope to millions of women and their families – and help wipe out this dreadful disease once and for all. The EBOOST Healthy Energy Drink contains a special blend of vitamins and minerals that activate the four vital elements of performance: ENERGY, IMMUNITY, RECOVERY, and FOCUS, delivering sustained energy that lasts. EBOOST has teamed up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to raise money for breast cancer awareness with an exclusive offer for Blisstree readers. A box of 20 EBOOST p... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552210 Mon, 10 May 2010 17:14:25 +0100 3552210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533789&cid=t_154431_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2010%2F05%2F04%2Famerican-cancer-society-s-39th-annual-walk-and-roll%2F Filed under: Cancer eventsChicago residents who want to help fight cancer can walk, skate or bike this May to support the American Cancer Society, which is the the nation's largest non-governmental investor in cancer research. Walk & Roll, one of the Society's largest annual fundraisers in Illinois, includes events throughout the state. Chicago, Lake County, West Cook County and Richland County will all host events. This year, the organization hopes to attract more than 5,250 participants and raise $1.1 million statewide. Participants can take part in a 5-mile walk, 10-mile in-line skate or 15-mile bike ride. Visit the American Cancer Society for more information about charity events such as Relay for Life. Visit AOL Health for cancer information. Permalink | Email this&... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533789 Mon, 03 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3533789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3440743&cid=t_154431_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2010%2F04%2F06%2Fcancer-patients-look-good-feel-better%2F Filed under: Cancer events, Cancer Survivors"Fake it until you make it," is common advice for anyone who is struggling to feel his or her best. Psychologists, for example, may tell people to smile because that simple act can reverse their doom-and-gloom outlook. Positive body language, like having good posture, also influences your attitude. The American Cancer Society is taking advantage of this theory with the "Look Good ... Feel Better" program which is offered by ACS, the National Cosmetology Association and the Professional Beauty Association. The 20-year-old program has paired cancer patients with makeup artists and hair stylists to help patients who have felt the effect of treatments look and feel better. The stylists provide tips for those who are in the midst of cancer treatme... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3440743 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3440743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3395334&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fhealth-care-reform-a-breast-cancer-victory%2F I am sitting in my family room this Sunday evening listening to the final debate in the House of Representatives over health care reform. It is overwhelming to think that finally there will be a solution to the huge lack of accessible health care for millions of Americans. I am relieved to know that finally in America health care will be a right, and not a privilege. This is an important step in the quest for a cure for breast cancer. No matter what treatment researchers find, it won’t be a cure unless all women have access to it. Those of us that have fought and won our battle with breast cancer won’t be denied insurance for having a pre-existing condition. More women will survive breast cancer because they have screening at a critical early time; Ensuring that all women in America ca... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3395334 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:48:42 +0100 3395334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3307045&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Ffight-breast-cancer-with-pomegranates%2F I love a lot of different fruits. Oranges are my favorite, but I love strawberries and blueberries too, but pomegranates are a special treat. When I was a little girl, every now and then my mom would buy one, which was a big deal when you consider we were living in a little tiny mining town in northern Ontario at the time.  She gave my sister and me each half and sat us outside to pick through the juicy seeds.  I’m sure part of her plan was to keep us occupied for a very long time. Since then I lost my patience for that delightful fruit until this fall. I couldn’t get enough pomegranates, I ate pretty much one a week until early this year when they went out of season. I also love pomegranate juice. I keep a little bottle in my fridge all year round. When I am out to dinner or a speci... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3307045 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:51:32 +0100 3307045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259189&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F09%2Fabbott-labs-seeks-fda-510k-clearance-for-new-automated-ovarian-cancer-detection-test%2F A new diagnostic tool physicians can use to monitor patients for the most common form of ovarian cancer may soon be available in the United States. A new diagnostic tool physicians can use to monitor patients for the most common form of ovarian cancer may soon be available in the United States.  Abbott Laboratories’ (Abbott’s) ARCHITECT [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259189 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:24:31 +0100 3259189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3075572&cid=t_154431_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F09%2Fsen-grassley-questions-more-nonprofits%2F We can’t help but note that the other shoe dropped on nonprofit agencies (as we predicted back in April) and their lack of disclosure and transparency about their funding sources. Will anybody really be surprised to find that 50% or more of many of these organization’s budgets come directly or indirectly from a pharmaceutical company? The list of organizations that Sen. Grassley sent a letter to is even more extensive this time around and, while including big organizations like the American Cancer Society, the American Dental Association and the American Psychological Association, it also includes smaller organizations like the Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, NARSAD, Screening for Mental Health ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3075572 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:12:01 +0100 3075572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3067312&cid=t_154431_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FVaK7NxxlzzY%2F As part of an ongoing probe into conflicts of interest, the Senate Finance Committee’s Chuck Grassley has sent letters to the American Medical Association, the American Cancer Society and 31 other medical advocacy groups for details about the money they and their board members received from drug and device makers, The New York Times reports. Such funding is often considered proprietary, but critics contend the influence leads them to lobby on behalf of industry, the Times writes. An AMA spokesman tells the paper industry funding comprised less than 2 percent of its budget (see AMA letter) and an American Cancer Society spokesman wrote the Times to say it “holds itself to the highest standards of transparency and public accountability, and we look forward to working with Senator Gra... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3067312 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:19:02 +0100 3067312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3003759&cid=t_154431_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2Frrn6KHmheDw%2F The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force unleashed a tsunami this week with new breast cancer guidelines that are suspiciously timed to current efforts to rein in burgeoning healthcare costs. Indeed, the recommendations appear to be geared towards reducing overtreatment by eliminating what the Task Force considers unnecessary follow up screenings and tests. The recommendations even suggest the breast self-examination (BSE) should be discontinued. In essence, what the Task Force concluded was that while screening reduces deaths from breast cancer, it does not save enough lives to justify associated costs. To exacerbate the controversy, the American Cancer Society has publicly stated that it does not endorse Task Force recommendations and in a detailed analysis suggested that in the review of... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3003759 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:52:09 +0100 3003759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879758&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fbig-pink-bus-battles-breast-cancer%2F Because of my blog a lot of people contact me to tell me about their efforts to promote breast cancer awareness or other initiatives to battle breast cancer. Actually most of them are worthwhile. I am always amazed by the devotion and dedication people have in helping others. I am even more amazed when I hear about a story like the one that was on my local news today. A woman in her 40’s was diagnosed with breast cancer just after leaving her job. She had no health care and no income. She actually did some research to look for a place she could go to die; there was no way that she was going to be able to afford treatment. With a little help from her local cancer society, she found a program that treated women with cervical or breast cancer that had no health insurance, it saved her l... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879758 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:39:52 +0100 2879758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807846&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2009%2F09%2F18%2Facorns-bureaucratic-ballet-the-coda%2F My new post on Politics Daily / Woman Up: Perhaps some service organizations are meant to die natural — or even self-inflicted — deaths. The artist Marcel Duchamp put it this way: “After 40 or 50 years a picture dies, because its freshness disappears. . . . There’s a huge difference between a Monet today, which is black as anything, and a Monet 60 or 80 years ago, when it was brilliant, when it was made. . . . Men are mortal; pictures too.” I assume that when ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) got started some 40 years ago, it was with the best of intentions. However, recent news suggests the organization has seen better days and may be irredeemable. So be it… Read the rest on AOL’s Politics Daily: ACORN’s Bureaucra... Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807846 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:50:46 +0100 2807846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691733&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F11%2Fyoung-early-stage-ovarian-cancer-patients-can-preserve-fertility%2F A new study finds that young women with early-stage ovarian cancer can preserve future fertility by keeping at least one ovary or the uterus without increasing the risk of dying from the disease. The study is published in the September 15, 2009 issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. A new study [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691733 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:50:54 +0100 2691733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2662627&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F01%2Fnew-study-shows-four-year-window-for-early-detection-of-ovarian-cancer%2F A new study by Howard Hughes Medical Institute researchers shows that most early stage ovarian tumors exist for years at a size that is a thousand times smaller than existing tests can detect reliably.  But the researchers say their findings also point to new opportunities for detecting ovarian cancer—a roughly four-year window during which most [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2662627 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 22:45:36 +0100 2662627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2649245&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F28%2Fvox-populi-libby-well-be-missing-you%2F Vox Populi:  Libby, We’ll Be Missing You. Dear Libby, One year ago today, you left us after an extended battle with ovarian cancer.  You are missed as a wife, a daughter, a sister, an aunt and a cousin.  You were, and continue to be, a very special family member to your loved ones who remain behind.  [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2649245 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:49:25 +0100 2649245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2626096&cid=t_154431_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FsReaoupkcQM%2F …dies of oral cancer. This is how the website Fight Oral Cancer begins its introduction. Oral cancers, of the tongue, gums, lips or mouth, are in the rise around the world. And the sad fact is that most oral cancers are preventable. According to the American Cancer Society , Most oral cancers could be prevented if people did not use tobacco or drink heavily. Quitting tobacco and limiting alcohol use sharply reduce any risk of developing oral cancer, even after many years of use. Many oral cancers may be found early by a combination of routine screening examinations by a doctor or dentist and by self-examination. Another cause of oral cancer, of the lips, is the sun. Just as we protect our skin from the harmful rays, we need to protect our lips, using lip balms that contain sun block... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2626096 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:52:06 +0100 2626096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2613834&cid=t_154431_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FRtRgC-GhV5M%2F That’s the implicit message of an advocacy campaign the American Cancer Society’s “Cancer Action Network” is running in the Washington, D.C. Metro’s Capitol South station. Large placards showing pictures of people people who are “NOW” health but will “LATER” be stricken with cancer give Capitol Hill staffers commuting in to work a clear message: Do something — anything. It’s part of the otherworldly bubble that lobbyists and advocacy groups press around staff and members of Congress. The message they need — perhaps a little too complex for the subway — is that Congress has Münchausen syndrome by proxy with respect to the health care system. (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2613834 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:51:27 +0100 2613834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2453072&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F03%2Fgene-network-sciences-uconn-to-work-on-computer-modeled-ovarian-cancer-treatments%2F Gene Network Sciences, Inc. (GNS) today announced that it has entered into a research collaboration with The University of Connecticut Health Center’s Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center in which the parties will incorporate genetic, genomic and clinical data (”3-D Data”) together into computer models of different cancers [with ovarian cancer as initial area [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2453072 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:32:12 +0100 2453072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442614&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=35299&url=http%3A%2F%2F500miles2nowhere.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Faround-track-to-beat-cancer-back.html Click to donateIt is time once again for Keith's Brain Trust to prepare for the ACS Relay For Life of Hudson. As in the past, I sent out emails to ask for donations for this cause. Of course, in years past, I was doing this task in tandem with letters for those among my family and friends who do not have email access either by choice or necessity. And I would be starting months earlier. This year, however, I was unable to get the drive to do so. And now, the Relay is less than a month away. And activities this past week have given me the kick in the butt I needed to get on the ball. But that wasn't enough time to send out letters via the post. So that's where any blog readers come in. Now I realize that I/we do not update this blog enough to have regular readers any more. So if you've simp... Keri - Still Running/Walking for a Reason! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442614 Thu, 28 May 2009 23:32:00 +0100 2442614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2415712&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F17%2Fsymptoms-of-ovarian-cancer-remain-relatively-stabile-over-time-as-reported-by-high-risk-women%2F Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center reported recently that symptoms of ovarian cancer tend to be relatively stable over time for women who are at increased risk of ovarian cancer based upon family history of cancer or BRCA 1/2 gene mutation. Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, located in Seattle, Washington, recently [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2415712 Mon, 18 May 2009 02:08:18 +0100 2415712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245506&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=35285&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.glamour.com%2Fhealth-fitness%2Fblogs%2Flife-with-cancer%2F2009%2F05%2Fwhat-kind-of-music-do-you-list.html Over the years I have been obsessed with all sorts of music—from the The Grateful Dead to Les Nubiens, an insanely cool African/French sister group. And despite the fact that I caught myself singing aloud to a Miley Cyrus song the other day, I like to think I have pretty good taste (I never got into New Kids on the Block back in elementary school, for example...). But today I want to talk about someone brand-new, a just-on-the-scene singer/songwriter I want you all to know about. Her name is... (Source: Life with Cancer) Life with Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245506 Fri, 15 May 2009 14:00:36 +0100 4245506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2299186&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fdo-big-bonuses-and-greed-influence-cancer-research%2F I noticed a pink cap and ribbon adorning a pop bottle the other day. The label announced that funds were being donated to the Susan G. Komen organization to find a cure. Over the weekend I have been wondering how that’s been going for them. Susan G. Komen has been raising funds from huge corporations through consumer marketing for several years but I haven’t heard of any breakthroughs for a cure. The American Cancer Society is also working diligently to find funds for the cure as are many other wonderful groups. I don’t blame the organizations of course, but I wonder what everyone is up to? Are there scientists that are locked away in underground laboratories on the verge of uncovering a cure? Are learning institutions and hospitals wheeling in barrels full of money to ensure that fi... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2299186 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:30:57 +0100 2299186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260414&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F10%2Fpreliminary-findings-of-a-large-british-study-indicate-that-ca-125-blood-test-transvaginal-ultrasound-test-can-detect-early-ovarian-cancer%2F This report summarises the outcome of the prevalence (initial) screen in [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260414 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:18:27 +0100 2260414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260417&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F09%2Fgps-should-suspect-ovarian-cancer-in-all-women-with-distended-abdomen-uk-researchers-warn%2F “GPs [General Practioners] should suspect ovarian cancer in all women presenting with abdominal distension, [U.K.] researchers have warned.  The primary care study found it was an important enough symptom on its own to warrant further investigation.  Researchers linked seven symptoms to ovarian cancer with many commonly present as much as six months before diagnosis, and [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260417 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:23:31 +0100 2260417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2228344&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F02%2Fdo-you-twitter-tell-libbys-hope-what-youre-doing%2F Libby’s H*O*P*E*™ recently added a feed from its Twitter account (http://www.twitter.com/libbyshope) to the homepage left sidebar.  I know what you are thinking.  What in the heck is Twitter? Twitter is a social networking  service that allows its users to send and read other users’ updates (known as “tweets”), which are text-based messages that cannot exceed 140 [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2228344 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:46:47 +0100 2228344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1851216&cid=t_154431_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F409167239%2F The drugmaker, which sells the Iressa lung cancer treatment, donated between $7,500 and $190,000 to four members of a 10-person task force that developed new usage guidelines at the behest of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, The Mainichi Daily News reports. The recipients are members of the Japan Lung Cancer Society, which has refused to disclose to the ministry the financial relationship between the doctors and the drugmaker. In response to the large number of deaths linked to Iressa, the ministry decided in December 2002 to hospitalize patients who had been administered the drug. In January 2005, the ministry created a study team to reevaluate Iressa’s safety, and the team commissioned the Japan Lung Cancer Society to draw up new usage guidelines, according to the paper.... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1851216 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:24:57 +0100 1851216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1779892&cid=t_154431_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fmany-colon-cancer-patients-dont-get-proper-follow-up%2F After surgery for colon cancer, you are still at risk, both for cancer recurrence and for development of another new colon cancer. Because of this it’s important for colon cancer survivors to be followed closely and monitored carefully. But new research has found that many such survivors aren’t getting the proper follow-up care. And it looks as though the fault lies more with the doctors than it does with the patients. If you or someone you love is a colon cancer survivor, it’s important to know the guidelines for follow-up in order to ensure you’re getting the right tests. In the study, published online in the journal Cancer on September 8, 2008 - only 40 percent of colon cancer survivors who were followed for three years had all the right doctor visits and tests. But since 92 per... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1779892 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:05:55 +0100 1779892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1646467&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fwe-will-beat-cancer%2F On Saturday, I had the privilege of standing in front of a couple hundred people that attended an American Cancer Society sponsored Relay for Life event. After speaking for a few minutes, I then got to hold the banner with three other survivors and walk the lap around the track leading the group of survivors. What an awesome time for me. These people were giving up 24 hours of their time to show their dedication to finding a cure for cancer. As I related my relationship with cancer, I realized how this disease has ravaged my family and that I can’t afford a moment of complacency in dealing with it. My story reveals a family history of battling this insidious disease. I know we’ve been together on this blog for over two years now, but maybe a quick overview of my story is warranted. In ... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1646467 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:24:19 +0100 1646467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1631707&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fhave-you-done-your-part-to-contribute-to-the-cure%2F The American Cancer Society (ACS) hosts Relay for Life events all over the country. It celebrates those that have survived cancer and remembers those who have lost their lives to it. I love this organization and have even applied for different positions within their local offices, which unfortunately I have not been successful in obtaining. However, I really do love this organization. My family has been dealing with cancer from the mid eighties and we have always been able to get valuable support and services from the Canadian counterpart as well as our American offices. When I was little, I remember my mother selling daffodils and helping to plan events with the ACS. This Saturday, I have the honor of being a part of a local Relay for Life event. I have been asked to be the speaker to the... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1631707 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:29:50 +0100 1631707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1603014&cid=t_154431_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F09%2Fget-virtually-involved-in-this-weekends-relay-for-life%2F Relay for Life: We’ve all heard about it. Most of us have supported it in one way or another. And, most importantly, many, many of us know someone who is currently or has been affected by cancer. To say that nearly everyone has been touched by this disease in one way or another is a complete understatement. So…with the Relay for Life walks on this summer’s schedule, are you going to participate? Have you formed a group with friends or coworkers to walk? If not, and you’d still like to get involved, head over to Second Life next weekend. There you can create a mini version of yourself and interact with some new online pals. What’s more? You can buy a little virtual Relay t-shirt to put on your virtual self. Last year alone, selling these “t-shirts” ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1603014 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:00:38 +0100 1603014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1547049&cid=t_154431_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Famy-winehouse-and-emphysema-you-dont-always-die-from-tobacco%2F Most likely, Amy Winehouse doesn’t have emphysema. Yet. Most likely, her doctor’s said something like “If you don’t stop smoking that bad cough you have already will just get worse and lead to chronic bronchitis, emphysema and COPD. Not only will your singing career be over, but you’ll be dependent on supplemental oxygen and will have to lug around a tank of it wherever you go. Forever.” Want another cigarette? Just say “No, no, no.” Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, accounting for approximately 1 of every 5 deaths (438,000 people) each year. Yet an estimated 1 of every 5 adults (21 percent) in America still smoke (some 45 million people). What’s worse, smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causing many diseases... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1547049 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:20:07 +0100 1547049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1531831&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F315405006%2F Remember Hope Lodge? The American Cancer Society (ACS)  has received a $4 million gift for the building of a new Hope Lodge in City of Rochester in New York. Here’s the YouTube video forwarded by Paul McGee (thanks again Paul!). God bless the generous hearts for the donation and most especially, God bless Hope Lodge! All cancer patients need all the help they can get. Tags: American Cancer Society, cancer-patients, Hope LodgeShare This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531831 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:02:03 +0100 1531831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1508578&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=35299&url=http%3A%2F%2F500miles2nowhere.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F06%2Frrrrrrrrracing-against-time.html We're only 9 days away from the Race Against Time... A Walk to Find A Cure. It's our local American Cancer Society Relay For Life and our team is going all out to raise as much money as we can for this event.If you are interested in getting on board, here is one more way you can help... it's too late now to add your patch to our pit crew suits, but we're raffling off this amazing mini Nascar hood (approx 28" x 30"). I can't sell them online, but if you are interested in this raffle, let me know! The beautifully painted hood is valued at $85-100 and our tickets are selling for only $2! (or 3 for $5).If you'd prefer, you can donate to our team online to help us reach our fund raising goal by clicking on this link. Thank you so much!Help us beat this cancer beast!RRRRacing Against Time with K... Keri - Still Running/Walking for a Reason! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1508578 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:31:00 +0100 1508578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1488839&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Ftell-us-about-your-breast-cancer-event%2F This week in Detroit they had the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. The American Cancer Society has been hosting their community events as well. All these efforts are to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. One thing that my sister and I would love to do is the three day walk. They are also having a Race for the Cure in Detroit this fall. This event is a little steep though, with participants having to raise over $2,000 in personal donations. Planning for this may take me to 2009.Our cure is coming and it is events like these that are fueling the battle. When you get close to a victory it is not time to relax, but time to press on with even greater efforts. Each year I like to give a forum for people that are participating in something for breast cancer to let us know all about it.... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1488839 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:42:05 +0100 1488839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1478520&cid=t_154431_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHEALTH%2F%7E3%2F300767873%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. Related articlesCancer Research Carnival #7Treating Cancer with Personalized MedicineHEALTH Highlights - August 9th, 2007March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness MonthCancer Prevention (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1478520 Thu, 29 May 2008 20:22:36 +0100 1478520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1440214&cid=t_154431_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D87 The American Cancer Society offers free lodging (Hope Houses) when cancer survivors need treatment in another state. A Hope House provides a place for families to live temporarily while a loved one receives cancer treatment. The Society also provides assistance getting insurance even with a cancer diagnosis. Many insurance companies will not approve an insurance policy for a person with a diagnosis of cancer because it is considered a non covered preexisting condition. The ACS works with cancer survivors and their families to get insurance coverage. The Amercian Cancer Society helpline is available 24/7 including holidays and can be reached by calling (800) 227-2345. (Source: CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute) CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1440214 Sun, 11 May 2008 20:39:36 +0100 1440214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1405496&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2008%2F04%2F29%2Fthis-is-why%2F Last weekend was our local “Relay for Life” event, which I attended. My nephew, who is almost seven years old, went along with me. He walked with me for the survivors’ lap, which starts the relay. As the survivors pass by, the team members and other spectators usually give a big round of applause. My nephew said he was embarrassed by this and asked why everyone was clapping. I asked him if he knows what cancer is, and he said he did. I explained that everyone he saw walking was a cancer survivor and that people were applauding because we had all been successful in fighting our cancers. He asked, “can it kill you?” I said that it can, and his response was, “I don’t want it to kill you… because I love you.” This is why we have chemo, take... beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1405496 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:19:48 +0100 1405496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1265329&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F242795089%2F Speaking of SharingHope.tv, I have been browsing the site and I am seeing potential in there. The American Cancer Society is right of course that the success of the said community depends on the contribution of people with cancer stories to tell.     In an email that Carri Bao sent to me, said: Relay For Life is an overnight event that brings our community together to help support the American Cancer Society and its lifesaving mission to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. The Society works hard every day to prevent cancer and save lives by supporting groundbreaking research, affecting public policies that protect us from cancer, and educating people on how to prevent or detect cancer early. The Society helps people with cancer right here in our own community. And our ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1265329 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:48:39 +0100 1265329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1261858&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F242130988%2F I was notified of something really interesting that will be of huge help (I hope!) to cancer patients — from the American Cancer Society (ACS) via Paul McGee. Pretty much like YouTube, ACS has launched its own, cancer specific, video and picture sharing site called SharingHope.TV. SharingHope.tv allows users to create an account and upload video, audio, photos and artwork in order to tell their stories of cancer in ways that work best for them. Visitors to the site can view the content, share what they like with others, or find hope and inspiration for their own fight against cancer. Cancer survivors and their loved ones are already avid users of online community Web sites, and with SharingHope.tv, the American Cancer Society hopes to engage new and existing users of online media. �... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1261858 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:46:01 +0100 1261858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1198669&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=34871&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnotthecword.com%2F2008%2F02%2F03%2Famazing%2F The best portion of a good man’s life - his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love. ~William Wordsworth I wrote a post a few days ago about why I participate in the Relay For Life and within three days just look how far along I am towards reaching my goal: Thanks to everyone who donated so far. Just think, if every reader donated $5, even $10, I would surpass my goal. In fact I could probably double it. My next several posts are going to talk about exactly why the Relay For Life is so necessary…it’s purpose…why fund raising is so very important. In the meantime, please continue to help me reach my goal. There’s no such thing as a small donation. Check out the sidebar…the bracelets. I’ve made quite a few purple bracelets with purp... Not The C-Word blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1198669 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:29:21 +0100 1198669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1192811&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=34871&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnotthecword.com%2F2008%2F01%2F31%2Fwhy-i-relay%2F Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back…Relay For Life 2008 ~American Cancer Society Ask me what I’m truly passionate about and one thing comes to mind right away. It’s the fight to win against cancer. I’m very passionate about it. If I could dedicate my life, everyday, every minute to the cause then I would feel completely fulfilled. Yes, I’m that passionate about the cause. I’ve come to realize why I survived, why I went through the atrocity I did, why I’m still here. It’s to carry the message, to advocate, to educate…to celebrate, remember, fight back. Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back…the mission of this years Relay For Life. The Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s biggest fund raiser. People all over the world commit... Not The C-Word blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1192811 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 04:23:45 +0100 1192811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1091575&cid=t_154431_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fcolon-cancer-screening-important-yet-underutilized%2F Colorectal cancer, which is a cancer of the large intestine (also called the colon or bowel) or the rectum, is, unfortunately, both common and deadly. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer found in men and women, and the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States. The good news is that most colon cancers develop slowly over many years and there are a variety of screening tests that allow early detection, before symptoms are present, and when the cancer is at an early, treatable stage. The bad news, however, is that screening for colon cancer is underperformed. A recently published study found the shocking fact that the vast majority of Americans in Medicare aren’t getting proper screening, even though it is a covere... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1091575 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:14:50 +0100 1091575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1034374&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F186304735%2F Remember the Great American Smokeout Video Contest by the American Cancer Society? Well, I was told that the response was nice and would like to share with you the said contest’s winners. Click here for the complete list of winners. [Thansk to Paul McGee for the update!) Share This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1034374 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:01:01 +0100 1034374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1028167&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=34871&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnotthecword.com%2F2007%2F11%2F15%2Fbe-a-quitter%2F If you smoke a pack a day and a pack costs $3.30, look at how you’ll spend over 20 years: $26,518.80. ~American Cancer Society Nicotine is addciting. Smoking will kill you. The good news is that you can quit. Today is the Great American Smokeout sponsored by the American Cancer Society. It’s one day of the year not to smoke. One day. If you are a smoker consider life smoke free for one day…24 hours. Here are some tips to be a sucessful quitter. Pick the date and mark it on your calendar. Tell friends and family about your Quit Day. Get rid of all the cigarettes and ashtrays in your home, car, and place of work. Stock up on oral substitutes — sugarless gum, carrot sticks, and/or hard candy. Decide on a plan. Will you use nicotine replacement therapy or to... Not The C-Word blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1028167 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:52:25 +0100 1028167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=835505&cid=t_154431_134_f&fid=35152&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsstrumello.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Famerican-cancer-societys-effort-could.html Can the American Cancer Society's marketing efforts benefit people with diabetes? We may find out next year. In what was arguably one of the biggest news stories in the nonprofit arena recently, The New York Times is reporting that next year, the American Cancer Society announced plans to devote its entire $15 million advertising budget to the consequences of inadequate health coverage.Two 60-second television commercials that form the bulk of the campaign make that point readily apparent. One features images of uninsured cancer patients, appearing hollow and fearful. "This is what a health care crisis looks like to the American Cancer Society," the narrator begins. "We're making progress, but it's not enough if people don’t have access to the care that could save their lives."While its ... Scott's Web Log blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=835505 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 18:30:00 +0100 835505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682725&cid=t_154431_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F20%2Fknow-the-signs-and-symptoms-of-myeloma%2F Filed under: Blood Cancer, Bone CancerThe American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 16,600 new cases of myeloma are diagnosed each year in the United States. Bone pain is the most common early symptom of myeloma. Most patients feel pain in their back or ribs, but it can occur in any bone. The pain is usually made worse by movement.Patients fatigue more easily and often feel weak. They may also have a pale complexion from anemia which is a common medical problem for patients with myeloma and may contribute to the fatigue. If the disease progresses, the concentration of normal cells in the blood may also decrease. Headaches, bruising, nose bleeding, gastrointestinal bleeding, and tingling or numbness in extremities are all symptoms of myeloma. Patients may have repeated infections... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682725 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 682725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675439&cid=t_154431_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F13%2Fcancer-survivors-share-your-story-in-a-new-book%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Books, Cancer SurvivorsAttention cancer survivors: Do you want to inspire others with your story? Reader Anna Rubin (thanks for the tip, Anna!) e-mailed us with the following information. The American Cancer Society is putting together a new book called What Helped Get Me Through, which, in their words, "is a collection of first person accounts in which cancer survivors talk candidly about what helped them through the ordeal of diagnosis, treatment and recovery, offering practical advice and wisdom, from people who have walked down the long road of cancer and back to health."If this appeals to you, please visit this link and fill out their questionnaire. The book is set to be released in 2008, and I know I'll be picking one up. What about you?Read | Perm... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675439 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 675439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=830144&cid=t_154431_87_f&fid=36069&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffrankiespeakingfrankly.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F05%2Fhuman-cancer-genome-project-fine.html I discovered Dr Kattelove's Cancer Blog via MedWorm.Dr Kattelove gives some excellent explanations of developments in the area of cancer research that I find to be interesting, informative and easy for someone like me to understand - me being not a medical professional or a scientist, but someone who wants to know more about medicine than what I can find in the newspapers, as do I believe an ever increasing body of medically savvy consumers (what with Health 2.0 and all). He obviously has great insight, following 7 years as the medical editor of the American Cancer Society. And I would like to add that it is an inspiration to see someone with such experience using their retirement time to share their wealth of knowledge through blogging. This post on The Cancer Genome Project jumped out at... Frankie Speaking Frankly blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=830144 Mon, 21 May 2007 21:31:00 +0100 830144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478048&cid=t_154431_136_f&fid=34871&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnotthecword.com%2F2007%2F03%2F13%2Fhey-me-shut-up-and-listen-to-yourself%2F Over the weekend I spoke with a friend who had ovarian cancer six years ago. She went through a pretty aggressive treatment having both surgery and chemotherapy. In fact her chemotherapy treatment was brutal. At one point she was in a coma. If there is one thing she is a proponent of, it’s being your own advocate so when I told her about the past six months she was shocked. She was even more shocked that I hadn’t been in touch with her. She does work for a cancer foundation. It just never occurred to me to reach out for help outside the medical community. Read more right here… » Even with all the wonderful people I know at the Berks County division of the American Cancer Society…it never occurred to talk to anyone. I haven’t been able to meet my oblig... Not The C-Word blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478048 Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:52:53 +0100 478048