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Listen Up, Ladies! New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Have Been ReleasedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
For those at average risk of breast and cervical cancer, it has been a busy week! Last week new, more lenient mammography guidelines were recommended, stirring up controversy among cancer organizations and political cynics. Today, we see changes in cervical cancer screening guidelines, issued by The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG). Like the updated mammography guidelines, ACOG is recommending less Pap smear tests for women of average risk of cervical cancer. Women who have had abnormal cervical screenings should continue to follow their doctors recommendations as the new guidelines only apply to women ...
Source: About.com Cancer - November 11, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Kareem Abdul Jabbar Diagnosed with CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Basketball legend Kareem Abdul Jabbar has revealed that he has battled and managed a cancer diagnosis for almost a year. The 62 year old suffers from Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia, a rare form of the disease. His leukemia is currently in remission. What I find admirable is that while many celebrities choose not to discuss their health in public, Kareem Abdul Jabbar is doing the total opposite. He has become a full fledged advocate for the disease, devoting a Facebook page to it and also Twitters about it regularly. He has discussed in detail his symptoms and treatment in hopes that it may help ...
Source: About.com Cancer - November 4, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Dennis Hopper Has Prostate CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Hollywood actor Dennis Hopper has announced that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 73 year old screen legend has cancelled his upcoming engagements to concentrate on treatment. He is being treated at the University of Southern California. Sam Maydew, Hopper's manager and the person who announced the diagnosis, did not reveal the star's prognosis, only saying "We're hoping for the best." The American Cancer Society estimates that 192,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. For more information about prostate cancer, please visit About.com's prostate cancer site. Dennis Hopper Has Prostate C...
Source: About.com Cancer - October 28, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Andrew Lloyd Webber Diagnosed with CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Legendary composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 61 year has been admitted to a London hospital to undergo treatment, according to several news reports. Fortunately, the cancer was detected at an early stage, when treatment is usually less aggressive. Prostate Cancer Basics Prostate Cancer Symptoms Andrew Lloyd Webber Diagnosed with Cancer originally appeared on About.com Cancer on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 08:00:01.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - October 27, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Medicinal Marijuana and Cancer TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The use of medicinal marijuana has always been a controversial topic, but when the U.S. Attorney General set forth guidelines urging more states to be more lenient of medicinal users, it has become a hot political topic. Despite it's strong support from the medical oncologic community, some people strongly oppose medicinal marijuana. They claim it is highly addictive and a gateway drug I certainly believe that marijuana is addictive and can be a gateway drug for those who use the drug recreationally. People with cancer, however, do not use marijuana to get high. The goal is to control the pain, relieve the nausea, and hop...
Source: About.com Cancer - October 27, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Childhood Cancer Survivors May Experience Suicidal Thoughts As AdultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new study claims that adult survivors of childhood cancer experience suicidal ideation at an increased rate, especially if they were experiencing ill mental or physical health. The study, published in the Oct 19 edition of the Journal of Clinical Oncology, compared 9,126 childhood cancer survivors to 2,968 of their siblings who had not had childhood cancer. 7.8 percent of childhood cancer survivors reported having suicidal thoughts, while only 4.6 percent of the sibling control group having suicidal thoughts. How Does This Affect You? If you are a childhood cancer survivor or know someone who is, it is important t...
Source: About.com Cancer - October 27, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

What People With Cancer Need to Know About the H1N1 VirusEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The novel 2009 H1N1 virus, also referred to as the "swine flu," is a major health concern for most people -- especially people with cancer. Many myths exist about the H1N1 virus, but one thing remains true: it can be serious and fatal in those with compromised immune systems. This includes people undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy. You should also know that more common strains of seasonal flu can be equally serious in cancer patients who are undergoing these cancer treatments, so taking extra precautions during flu season is highly recommended. Learn more about the novel H1N1 virus and people with cancerWhat P...
Source: About.com Cancer - October 18, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

FDA Approves Gardasil for MalesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The FDA has given their approval to expand the use of Gardasil to include males. The vaccine, which provides protection against the human papillomavirus (HPV), is targeted for males ages 9 to 26. It will help prevent two strains of HPV known to cause genital warts in both men and women. The vaccine has not yet been included in the CDC's vaccine schedule for males, but it is likely to be included. Until Gardasil is included in the vaccine schedule, most insurance companies will not likely cover the cost of the vaccine, which is about $360. The good news is that the CDC is expected to meet next week to discuss Gardasil's in...
Source: About.com Cancer - October 12, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Before You Buy Pink This Month...Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
I am all for raising awareness for breast cancer throughout the year, not just in October. But, this month our store displays and aisles turn a little more pink, in... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - October 6, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

How to Get a Free Pap SmearEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Thanks to federal programs, no woman in the U.S. has to go without having a regular Pap smear. The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides free or... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - September 30, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon CookiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
As you can tell by all things suddenly having a pink hue in stores, it is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! During the month, we aim awareness is raised about... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - September 28, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Treatment Approved for Peripheral T-Cell LymphomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We hear about new treatments being approved everyday for diseases, but the the approval of a new drug for a rare type of lymphoma is certainly news worth celebrating. The... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - September 28, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Filmmaker Pierre Falardeau DiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Canadian filmmaker Pierre Falardeau, best known for his political documentaries, has died of cancer. The 62 year old passed Friday night at a medical center in Montreal. According to the... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - September 27, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Facts About the CA-125 TestEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In light of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, I thought it would be fitting to talk about the CA-125 test for ovarian cancer. The test, in a limited and many times... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - September 17, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Mary Travers of Peter, Paul, and Mary Loses Leukemia BattleEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Mary Travers, the "Mary" of the folk band, Peter, Paul, and Mary has lost her long battle with leukemia. According to several news sources, Travers died September 16th from complications... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - September 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Patrick Swayze Memoir To be Released September 29Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Time of My Life, the posthumously published memoir by Patrick Swayze and wife Lisa Niemi, is set to be released September 29. In the book , Patrick talks about... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - September 14, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Patrick Swayze Loses Cancer BattleEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Actor Patrick Swayze has succumbed to his battle with pancreatic cancer. The 57 year old died at home today after fighting cancer for almost two years. The news comes from... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - September 14, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Desperate Housewives Actress Diagnosed with CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
People.com is reporting that actress, Kathryn Joosten, better known to Desperate Housewives fans as Mrs. McCluskey, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The 60 year old star was successfully treated... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - September 13, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Move Over Gardasil, There May Be a New HPV Vaccine in TownEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An FDA advisory panel has recommended the approval of a new HPV vaccine, Cervarix. Obviously a rival to Merck's Gardasil, Cervarix has been approved in Europe for just about as... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - September 11, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Actress Maura Tierney to Focus on Cancer Treatment; No Longer on NBC ShowEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Actress Maura Tierney, best known for her role on E.R., was expected to star in the new NBC series Parenthood, however, she has decided to forgo her role to focus... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - September 10, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

STD Linked to Prostate CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Harvard researchers have discovered that infection with a common sexually transmitted infection, Trichomonas vaginalis, increases a man's risk of developing prostate cancer. What is even more disturbing is that men... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - September 2, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Former Manson Family Member Battling Brain Cancer; Denied ParoleEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Former Manson family member, Susan Atkins, has been denied parole despite her terminal battle with brain cancer. Atkins was convicted of killing Sharon Tate by repeatedly stabbing the pregnant actress... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - August 25, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Senator Ted Kennedy Dies Following Brain Tumor BattleEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Senator Ted Kennedy has died following his battle with brain cancer, said his family in a statement released early this morning. The 77 year old had been diagnosed last year... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - August 23, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Does Bernie Madoff Have Pancreatic Cancer?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
I read an interesting article in the NY Post claiming that Bernie Madoff is dying of pancreatic cancer. The 71 year old professional financial swindler is currently serving time in... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - August 19, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Jon Gosselin Visits Children with CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Jon Gosselin - you either know him from watching Jon and Kate Plus Eight or by reading the headlines of tabloid magazines while standing in line at your supermarket. These... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - August 17, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Robert Novak Loses Battle with Brain CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Former CNN Crossfire host, Robert Novak, has died following a year long battle with brain cancer. The 78 year old was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor last year. The... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - August 15, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

What People with HIV/AIDS Need to Know About CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
I once had a dear friend, James, who was infected with HIV. He was bright, funny, and never let his diagnosis get in the way of living! After years of... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - August 9, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Lit Drummer Allen Shellenberger Succumbs to CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Drummer and founder of the band Lit has lost his battle with brain cancer. The 39 year had been diagnosed with a malignant glioma and underwent several methods of treatment,... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - August 8, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Preparing to Lose Your Hair from ChemotherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Chemotherapy induced hair loss can be emotionally devastating! You never really realize how much your hair means to you until you start to lose it. If you are about to start... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - August 7, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Pregnancy After LEEP: Is There a Risk?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
One of the most common questions I receive from women with cervical dysplasia is how having a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) may affect their ability to get pregnant... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - July 27, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Daniel Hauser UpdateEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Daniel Hauser, the Minnesota teen who is was court ordered to undergo chemotherapy, will continue having chemotherapy to treat his non-Hodgkin lymphoma. A judge ruled July 27 that the local... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - July 19, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Beastie Boy Adam Yauch Diagnosed with CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Adam Yauch, commonly known as "MCA", from the Beastie Boys has been diagnosed with salivary gland cancer. The musician announced his diagnosis in this video posted on the Beastie Boys... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - July 14, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Actress Maura Tierney To Undergo Breast SurgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Maura Tierney, best known for her role on the hit television series E.R., has been diagnosed with a breast tumor and is scheduled to undergo surgery. Rumors about Tierney's health... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - July 11, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Reports: Kim Jong-il Suffering from Pancreatic CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Several news outlets, including The New York Times, are reporting that Kim Jong-il, is being treated for pancreatic cancer. The 67 year old North Korean leader's health has been... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - July 1, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Comedian Fred Travalena Dies After Battle with CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Comedian Fred Travalena, who was famous for his celebrity impressions, has succumbed to cancer. The 66 year old Vegas performer died Sunday from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at his Encino, CA home.... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - June 30, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Pregnancy After LEEP: Is There a Risk?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
One of the most common questions I receive from women with cervical dysplasia is how having a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) may affect their ability to get pregnant... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - June 29, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

VA Doc Admits Giving Wrong Dosage of Radiation to VetsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The VA doctor who has been accused of administering the incorrect amount of radiation to prostate cancer patients at a VA hospital has publicly admitted his mistake. Dr. Gary Kau,... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - June 29, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Farrah Fawcett Dies at Age 62Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Hollywood legend Farrah Fawcett has passed away, succumbing to her long battle with anal cancer. She died Thursday morning, according to her publicist. Farrah was diagnosed with anal cancer in... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - June 25, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Redmond O'Neill Will Be Able to Attend FuneralEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Son of Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Nell, Redmond O'Neill, has been granted permission to attend his mother's funeral (Radaronline.com). Redmond is currently serving a sentence at the L.A. County jail... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - June 24, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

EPA: 2.2M Have Increased Cancer Risk Because of Where They LiveEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Toxic air quality in over 600 U.S. counties, puts over 2.2. million people (285 million people to be exact) at an increased risk of cancer, according to the EPA.... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - June 24, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Doctor Who Treated Her Own Breast Cancer at South Pole DiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Jerri Nielsen Fitzgerald, the doctor who diagnosed and treated her own breast cancer at the South Pole has succumbed to the disease. The 57 year old was a fighter at... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - June 23, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Ed McMahon Dies Following Battle with CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Entertainer and Tonight Show sidekick, Ed McMahon, has died. McMahon was recently hospitalized for pneumonia and diagnosed with bone cancer in February 2009. No word on the cause of death... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - June 23, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Join Kelly Ripa To Fight Ovarian Cancer One Lemonade Glass at a TimeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Talk show host Kelly Ripa has teamed up with Electrolux to fight ovarian cancer by inviting people to open up virtual lemonade stands online! It's a really cool concept of... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - June 22, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Did Steve Jobs Have a Liver Transplant To Treat Pancreatic Cancer?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Some medical professionals say yes. Steve Jobs, founder of the Apple brand, reportedly had a liver transplant about two months ago, however the reason for it was not disclosed. Jobs... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - June 22, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Brad Pitt Donates $1M to Open Pediatric Cancer CenterEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
As if we needed another reason to love Hollywood heartthrob Brad Pitt! The actor and his family have generously donated 1 million dollars to fund the opening of a children's... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - June 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Study Shows Men are 40% More Likely to Die of Cancer Than WomenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Interesting research hails from the U.K.'s National Cancer Intelligence Network: men are 40 percent more likely to die of cancer than their female counterparts. Even more disturbing is that men... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - June 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Having Gallstones is the Greatest Risk Factor for Gallbladder CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Did you know that the most common and greatest risk factors for developing gallbaldder cancer is having gallstones? Gallstones are deposits of calcium or cholesterol that settle in the gallbladder... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - June 7, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Anti-Cancer Therapy for Fido? FDA Approves Cancer Drug for DogsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Man's best friend finally has a cancer drug to call his own. For the first time, the FDA has approved a cancer drug to be used in dogs. Pfizer's Palladia,... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - June 5, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Man Loses Fingerprints to Cancer DrugEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 62 year old Singapore man, who was trying to enter the U.S., was detained at customs for several hours for an odd reason - he had no fingerprints! Even... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - June 5, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

10 Year Old Girl Fighting Breast CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
I was both saddened and shocked when I read a news story about Hannah Powell-Auslam, a 10 year old girl who is currently battling breast cancer. Hannah was diagnosed with... (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - June 3, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer