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Tag Archives: Cancer
A New Screening Test For Ovarian Cancer
A new British study, though not yet conclusive, provides a glimmer of hope
Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer among women. Jessica Tandy, Coretta Scott King, Dinah Shore and Gilda Radner were just a few of the prominent public figures whose lives were tragically cut short by the disease. SevenPonds features Monday … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
Tagged CA125, Cancer, Conditions and Diseases, Coretta Scott King, Dinah Shore, Gilda Radner, Health, Jessica Tandy, Monday hearts, Monday Hearts for Madalene, Ovarian Cancer, Page Hodel, Risk of Ovarian Cancer Algorithm, SevenPonds, The Lancet, The Science of Us, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Is Chemotherapy Worth It for Late-Stage Cancer Patients?
A recent study shows that it can do more harm than good
Less than 10 years ago, my grandmother was on her death bed as late-stage lung cancer slowly consumed her. She had gone through months of painful chemotherapy, but the treatment only extended her life for a short time. In those … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Cancer, cancer study, Cancer Treatment, chemo, Chemotherapy, Lung cancer, Palliative Care
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Author Jackie Collins Is Remembered for Her Tenacity
In the face of terminal illness, her spry spirit shined through
British author Jackie Collins died this week after a six-year battle with breast cancer, yet there were few people who even knew she was ill. That’s because the famed writer didn’t want her life to be defined by her illness. … Continue reading
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Tagged A private battle, Bestseller, breast cancer, Cancer, Death, Hollywood, Hollywood Wives, Jackie Collins, terminal illness
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“Tenth of December: Stories” by George Saunders
George Saunders' Tenth of December reveals a sparkling moment of hope as fates of a young boy and a terminally ill man intersect
It’s no surprise that George Saunders’ Tenth of December: Stories won the National Book Award for Fiction in 2014. The book was hailed by The New York Times Magazine as “the best book you’ll read this year.” “Tenth of December,” the … Continue reading
Could Cellphones Cause Brain Tumors?
The city of Berkeley passed a cellphone safety law, but scientists still aren't convinced of the cancer link
Cellphones have become an essential part of our communications with one another, but some worry about their longterm effects. No, we’re not talking about society’s lack of face-to-face contact. Some scientists are worried our cellphone habit is giving us cancer. … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
Tagged Berkeley, Brain tumor, Cancer, cellphones, glioma, Mobile phone, National Cancer Institute, World Health Organization
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Warren Zevon Sings One of His Last Wishes While Dying of Cancer
Think of me in your dreams and "Keep Me in Your Heart For A While"
Singer-songwriter Warren Zevon had a prolific career starting in the 1970s producing many well-loved (now classic) songs and albums. Some of his tunes were made for the likes of famous singers, i.e. Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt and for popular films, like “Werewolves of … Continue reading
