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Survey finds perceived risk of recurrence low in African-American breast cancer survivors
A unique survey of African American breast cancer survivors at heightened risk for hereditary breast cancer has found the majority do not believe they have an increased chance of developing the cancer again. view more (2007-02-15)
Male sexual abuse survivors struggle in relations with health care providers — study
New research reveals that male survivors of childhood sexual abuse face unique challenges that many health care practitioners do not recognize and understand as well as they should. view more (2006-06-26)
Denosumab increases bone density, cuts fracture risk in prostate cancer survivors
Twice-yearly treatment with denosumab, a new targeted therapy to stop bone loss, increased bone density and prevented spinal fractures in men receiving androgen-deprivation therapy for prostate cancer. view more (2009-08-11)
Younger stroke survivors have less access to medical care, medications
Stroke survivors less than 65 years old report having more difficulty accessing physicians and affording medications than stroke survivors older than 65. view more (2006-11-14)
Weekly dose of osteoporosis drug prevents bone loss after breast cancer treatment
Breast cancer survivors who took a weekly dose of risedronate, sold as Actonel, lost significantly less bone than those who did not take the drug. view more (2007-09-19)
Dragons of hope: Boat racing improves lives of breast cancer survivors
The best long-term therapy for breast cancer survivors might have nothing to do with doctors or self-help books, a health researcher at McGill University says. Her prescription? Dragon boat racing. view more (2008-02-04)
Media coverage of lung cancer is increasing, and increasingly negative, new report shows
CancerCare today announced that despite an overall increase in news reporting on lung cancer, the overall tone of lung cancer media coverage has become significantly more negative. view more (2008-10-29)
Sexual problems of long-term cancer survivors merit more attention
The first study to look at sexual function in very long-term female survivors of genital-tract cancer found that these women were pleased with the quality of their cancer care but less satisfied with the emotional support and information they received about dealing with the effects of the disease and treatment on sexuality. view more (2007-07-27)
MU Study Identifies Patient Strategies for Managing Symptoms of Lymphedema
An estimated 2 million women in the United States are at risk of developing lymphedema, a condition that involves the chronic and abnormal swelling of the arm, chest, neck and/or back, as a complication of breast cancer treatment. view more (2008-10-30)
Couples more likely to divorce if spouse develops cervical or testicular cancer
In the largest and most rigorous study to date investigating how cancer influences divorce, Norwegian researchers have found that marriages are no more likely than normal to break down unless a spouse develops cervical or testicular cancer. view more (2007-09-27)
Rapid emotional recovery of breast-cancer survivors surprises researchers
Contrary to psychologists' expectations, breast cancer survivors don't experience an extended emotional crisis after their treatment regimens end, according to a new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. view more (2005-12-22)
In the Eye of the Storm: Why some people stayed behind
Hurricane Katrina was the largest natural disaster in U.S. history, claiming the lives of more than 1,800 victims and causing well over $100 billion in damage along the Gulf Coast. view more (2009-07-06)
Women cured of childhood leukaemia should be advised to have children while they are young
Vienna, Austria: Women who have survived having leukaemia as children should receive fertility counselling because their reproductive life may be shortened even though they have an apparently normal menstrual cycle after treatment, according to Danish researchers. Dr Elisabeth Larsen, a research assistant from the Fertility Clinic at Copenhagen... view more... (2002-07-01)
Study of leukemia survivors gives hints for better care
Results from the longest follow-up study ever done of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) survivors show the importance of long-term monitoring of former patients to identify complications they are at risk for developing later in life and to modify current treatments to reduce those risks. view more (2007-03-21)
Society for Endocrinology and Royal College of Physicians response to NICE Appeal Panel decision on adult growth hormone replacement
The Society for Endocrinology and the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) welcome today's decision of the NICE Appeal Panel to refer the subject of adult growth hormone replacement back to the Appraisal Committee (see NICE website: for full details). The Society and the RCP believe that the Institute has... view more... (2002-10-25)
THE TORTUROUS ROAD TO DEMOCRACY-DOMESTIC CRISIS IN NEPAL (p 752)
A Health and Human Rights article in this week's issue of THE LANCET documents the increasing use of torture on criminal suspects and political opponents in Nepal, a country embroiled in civil unrest between state police and a well-armed and established Maoist opposition force. Philip Stevenson describes how the long-term physical, social, and... view more... (2001-08-29)
Phone counseling improves quality of life, immune systems of cervical cancer survivors
A unique telephone-counseling intervention not only improved the quality of life for cervical cancer survivors but also altered associated stress-related effects on their immune systems, a UC Irvine study has found. view more (2008-04-23)
Survivors of childhood Hodgkin's lymphoma at higher risk of future health problems
Adults who survived childhood Hodgkin's Lymphoma should be especially vigilant about cancer and cardiovascular screenings, according to researchers from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and colleagues. view more (2008-06-02)
Home-based diet and exercise intervention improves elderly cancer survivors' physical function
A home-based program to improve exercise and diet led to significant, clinically meaningful improvement in body weight and physical function among older long-term cancer survivors in preliminary findings from the RENEW (Reach-out to ENhancE Wellness) trial. view more (2008-11-19)
Researchers discover atomic bomb effect results in adult-onset thyroid cancer
Radiation from the atomic bomb blasts in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, in 1945, likely rearranged chromosomes in some survivors who later developed papillary thyroid cancer as adults, according to Japanese researchers. view more (2008-08-29)
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