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My Turn: Touched by another human's touch
I was deeply shaken to learn I had hypopharyngeal cancer. As a physician, I had access to my hospital's laboratory results, so I took a shortcut: Rather than wait for my surgeon to call me, I looked for my name in my hospital's pathology laboratory log...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, General Practitioners, Pathology, Human Interest, Oxytocin (drug)
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Moles' split personality
Special to the Los Angeles TimesWe've long been told to keep an eye on our moles lest they progress to melanoma, a form of skin cancer that's treatable if caught early, deadly if not. But not all moles are equal -- some are risky; others can be safely left alone. The biological roots of...Tags: Oncology, Drugs and Medicines, Lymphatic System, Novartis AG, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Dermatologists urge people to learn the ABCDEs of skin cancer
The Columbian, Vancouver, Wash.Reader poll How often do you perform skin self-checks (look for abnormal spots or moles)? * 1647 Every month. * 1648 Couple times a year. * 1649 Never, my doctor checks my skin. * 1650 Why would I examine my skin? Vote See results Every...Tags: Medical Specialization, American Cancer Society, Dermatologists, Mole (lesion), Basal Cell Carcinoma
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Three-time cancer survivor Jim Calhoun to headline Dick Vitale Gala
Bradenton Herald"I found something." Jim Calhoun calls them the three scariest words. "They are deadly when you hear it from your doctor. I've seen and experienced what cancer can do to people," Calhoun said. Approaching his 71sth birthday, Calhoun is a three-...Tags: University of Connecticut, Dick Vitale, Bobby Bowden, Spinal Stenosis, Sports
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Vitamin D's link to cancer development studied
Q: Before I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, I was exhausted most of the time. My doctor tested the level of vitamin D in my blood after my diagnosis. It was at 12, well below the minimum! I just read that vitamin D might reduce the risk of developing...
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Good coffee news: Drink helps prevent skin cancer, heart failure
Vital Signs Health Blog - Orlando SentinelJava lovers drink up! Two separate studies released today have found that those who drink coffee have a lower risk of developing the most common kind of skin cancer – basal cell carcinoma – and also have a lower risk of heart failure. The... -
Sunscreen shortage: Harvard expert says most people don't use enough
Premium Health News ServiceIf your summer reading list usually includes mysteries and the latest bestsellers, think about adding this selection: the label on your next bottle of sunscreen. Choosing the right sun protection and applying it properly are not only the most important...Tags: Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Sun-Damaged Skin, Skin Damage, Sunburn, Age Spots
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Bio: Hall Of Fame Coach Jim Calhoun
The Hartford CourantJim Calhoun and his obstinate ways arrived in Connecticut in May 1986, hired to turn around a lowly UConn men's basketball program that seemed destined to remain the laughingstock in a conference of national powers. "It's doable," he famously said of...Tags: Kemba Walker, Syracuse Orange, Sports, American Cancer Society, College Sports
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Celebrated chef gives back
WGN NewsApproaching medicine like preparing a meal. Getting the exact recipe for success and infusing alternative ingredients. A world-renowned chef gets world-class medical care, and now he's serving up a huge helping of philanthropy to say thank you! The...Tags: Social Issues, Lymphatic System, University of Chicago, Colleges and Universities, Human Interest
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Natural Perspectives: Battling skin cancer — and my HMO
I've been battling skin cancer for the past two months. More accurately, I've been battling my HMO to get my cancer removed. The good news is that surgery offered a complete cure for this type of cancer, and it is now gone. The bad news is that the...Tags: Epinephrine, Mouth, General Practitioners, Health and Medical Professionals, Plastic Surgeons
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Long-time coach fighting a different battle
University High's Chris Conlin was diagnosed with cancer last month, but the long-time high school coach is maintaining a positive outlook in an effort to beat it.
Conlin, University High's baseball coach for the past 23 years, learned he had squamous...Tags: College Baseball, Diseases and Illnesses, University of California, Irvine, College Football, Health Treatments
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Prairie Fare: Nourish and protect your skin
FARGO, N.D. - When I was young, sun tanning was a popular pastime among my peers during the warm summer months. My friends had a golden glow. However, I couldn't stand the heat, and I thought lying in the sun was boring. I stayed in the cool shade and...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Colon, Recipes, Diets and Dieting, Allergies
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