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More care isn't always better care - Washington Post (blog)


More care isn't always better care
Washington Post (blog)
They found no difference in survival time between hospice and non-hospice patients with breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer. ...

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Researchers: Colonoscopy has no advantage over less invasive procedure - Newton Daily News


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Researchers: Colonoscopy has no advantage over less invasive procedure
Newton Daily News
“A sigmoidoscopy only examines the last third of the colon,” said Dr. Luz P. Angel, a colorectal surgeon at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. ...
Virtual Colonoscopy Misses Mark on CostMedPage Today
Colonoscopy vs Sigmoidoscopy ScreeningJournal of American Medical Association (subscription)

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Alexandria and Arlington health calendar - Washington Post


Alexandria and Arlington health calendar
Washington Post
CANCER LECTURE, surgeon Jennifer McQuade discusses "Colon Cancer Prevention." 7-8 pm, Virginia Hospital Center, Cancer Resource Center, 1701 N. George Mason ...


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"Detox Diets" and Prolonged Fasting Can Be Toxic to Your Health - Huffington Post (blog)


"Detox Diets" and Prolonged Fasting Can Be Toxic to Your Health
Huffington Post (blog)
What you put in your body will have a much greater impact on your colon health than what you flush through it. Upping fiber intake can help, ...
Disguised as detoxLivemint

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Colon and Breast Cancer Screening - KULR-TV


Colon and Breast Cancer Screening
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"We're in such a large geographic area and we're a rural state and it takes quite an effort for people to get to see a health care provider or get to an ...

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Senator Slams FDA Advisory Committee's Avastin Decision - Wall Street Journal (blog)


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Senator Slams FDA Advisory Committee's Avastin Decision
Wall Street Journal (blog)
If the FDA follows the advice of its committee — as it often does — the drug could still be marketed to treat colon, lung and other cancers. ...
When a Drug FailsNew York Times (blog)
Dispatch: Toto, I Don't Think We're In England Anymore…American Council on Science and Health
Avastin's Fate to Treat Breast Cancer to be Decided in SeptemberInjuryBoard.com (blog)
Pharmacy Europe -Deseret News
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NDP calls for province-wide colorectal cancer screening - Victoria Times Colonist (blog)


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NDP calls for province-wide colorectal cancer screening
Victoria Times Colonist (blog)
... for colon cancer among a targeted age group saves lives and health-care costs, BC New Democrats are again calling for a province-wide screening program. ...
Colorectal Cancer and Obesity LinkedeMaxHealth
Colorectal cancer screenings early on might save your lifeHonolulu Star-Advertiser
New surgeon brings colorectal specialty to tri-lakes areaPlattsburgh Press Republican
KCAU -Straight.com
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Mobile health unit visits local communities - Dothan Eagle


Mobile health unit visits local communities
Dothan Eagle
Screenings include digital mammograms (breast cancer), PSA (prostate cancer), fecal occult blood kits (colon cancer). Vascular testing includes blood ...

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Colonoscopy no better than less-invasive test - Hamilton Spectator


Colonoscopy no better than less-invasive test
Hamilton Spectator
... surgeon at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. Angel said she viewed colonoscopy as "the best way to find polyps and prevent colon cancer. ...


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Sanofi-Aventis Q2 Profit Climbs - Update - RTT News


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Sanofi-Aventis Q2 Profit Climbs - Update
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Eloxatin is an anti-cancer chemotherapy drug to treat colon and rectal cancer. The worldwide presence of Plavix was down 6.5% at constant rates to 1.76 ...

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