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How to Prevent Cancer & Improve Your Chances of Survival After Diagnosis

Today's public awareness campaigns work to teach Americans how to prevent cancer and also increase their chances of survival after a cancer diagnosis; however, it appears many are not listening to the message. In...Read entire article »

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Gilbert Guide Videos: Clinical Trials & Experimental Treatments

Participating in clinical trials can increase patient options by making new therapies and treatments available. Risks, benefits and side effects of the trials process are explained, as well as various issues from insurance coverage to...Read entire article »

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A Summary: Older Americans Update 2006: Key Indicators of Well-Being

A Summary: Older Americans Update 2006: Key Indicators of Well-Being This posting summarizes the findings of the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics’ report, “Older Americans Update 2006: Key Indicators of Well-Being,” which addresses the state of America’s seniors. This report reveals the rapidly...Read entire article »

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How Ethnicity & Gender Affect Cancer Incidence & Mortality Rates

How Ethnicity & Gender Affect Cancer Incidence & Mortality RatesRecent research into the incidence and mortality rates for some of the most common cancers within several ethnic groups in California reveals marked differences within the ethnic groups. Although some of the factors affecting the...Read entire article »

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What the Future Looks Like for Cancer in the US

What the Future Looks Like for Cancer in the US Some Good News In spite of the aging of the population, overall mortality rates from cancer have stabilized. This is true in all groups of our population except black males. Not only has the...Read entire article »

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New Research Helps Unlock How to Keep Your Brain and Body Healthy

New Research Helps Unlock How to Keep Your Brain and Body Healthy In this installment of medical research news, I’ve included some tidbits that will give you a few things to think about—and one to sleep on. An Ounce of Detection Digilab, Inc. a company that...Read entire article »

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Breast Cancer Detection in Elderly Women

Breast Cancer Detection in Elderly Women When a close friend of my family was diagnosed with breast cancer several years back, two things went through my head: Did they catch it early enough? And, will she respond to treatment? Luckily...Read entire article »

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