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• Diet linked to cancer survival

  March 9, 2010 in Features on Page C3 LOS ANGELES – Mom’s admonishments to eat your fruits and vegetables should still be heeded, since a new study found that a diet high in fruits, vegetables and healthful grains … 1

• Quitting smoking raises survival after cancer

  January 22, 2010 in City on Page A4 LONDON – People with early lung cancer who quit smoking could double their chances of surviving, a new study says. Until now, there has been little proof that quitting smoking …

• Bone drugs may aid breast cancer fight

  December 11, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 SAN ANTONIO – New results from a landmark women’s health study raise the possibility that bone-building drugs such as Fosamax and Actonel may help prevent breast cancer. Women who already …

• Colon cancer trend cheers experts

  December 8, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 ATLANTA – Colon cancer deaths could drop dramatically in the next decade because of better screening and treatment, according to an optimistic new prediction by top researchers. The estimate was …

• Schweitzer ski day benefits cancer center

  December 6, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page I1 On Friday, Schweitzer Mountain Resort will host the fourth-annual Day for Heather, offering $10 lift tickets all day for all ages and a chance to ski what Powder Magazine calls …

• Eyelash drug might help cancer patients

  December 1, 2009 in Features on Page C5 A St. Louis University dermatologist is leading a study to see if a prescription drug approved for cosmetic use to grow longer and fuller lashes will stimulate eyelash regrowth for …

• Cancer, excess body fat linked

  November 24, 2009 in Features on Page C7 Newly compiled data suggest that “excess body fat alone is responsible for more than 100,000 cancer cases in the U.S.” The report comes from the American Institute for Cancer Research, …

• Cancer patient takes control of her body through exercise

  October 27, 2009 in Features on Page C3 DETROIT – Cancer first robbed Nancy DeWolf of one of her breasts. Then it took something even more precious – her confidence and sense of control over her body. DeWolf …

• Eight ways to cope with cancer diagnosis

  October 27, 2009 in Features on Page C3 I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer, and I want to pursue a holistic approach. What can I do to increase my chances of a successful cure? Here are …

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  Mirror miracles

  October 20, 2009 in Features on Page C1 Lipstick, moisturizer and a wig can’t cure cancer. But beauty – and beauty products – can help heal wounded self-esteem, which often takes a big hit as patients undergo cancer … 1

• Study: Higher cancer rates for Hanford workers

  September 2, 2009 in City Former Hanford construction workers have an increased risk of death from a blood cancer linked to radiation and another cancer linked to asbestos, according to a new study.

• Aspirin might stall cancer

  August 12, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A4 One of the most promising treatments for colorectal cancer could be sitting in your medicine cabinet. A preliminary study suggests that aspirin – used for more than a century and …

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  Study: Biology may explain race gap in cancer deaths

  August 4, 2009 in Features on Page C1 A new study suggests that racial differences in biology could be a key reason why black women are more likely to die of breast cancer than white women. That has …

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  Tanning bed risk high, experts say

  July 29, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A1 LONDON – International cancer experts have moved tanning beds and other sources of ultraviolet radiation into the top cancer risk category, deeming them as deadly as arsenic and mustard gas. …

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  An escape from cancer

  July 14, 2009 in Features on Page C1 During three-hour chemotherapy treatments, Alison Rubin would close her eyes and focus on the gentle rhythm of her breath. “Be still,” she often told herself, concentrating on the words of …

• Stomach stapling may cut cancer

  June 24, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 LONDON – Women who have their stomachs stapled not only lose weight, they also may reduce their cancer risk by up to 40 percent, new research says. In a study …

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  Preventive bilateral mastectomies becoming more common

  April 21, 2009 in Features on Page C1 Karen Aulner, 36, has never been diagnosed with cancer. She has, however, watched her older sister fight the disease since 2000. So when Aulner tested positive in 2004 for a …

• Prostate treatment study shows improved survival

  April 15, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 An experimental treatment that takes an entirely new approach to fighting prostate cancer extended survival in a late-stage study, its maker announced Tuesday. Seattle-based Dendreon Corp. said that its Provenge …

• For many, faith leads to aggressive treatments

  March 18, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A1 After being diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer that had spread to her left lung, Gloria Bailey was told by her doctors that she should have a mastectomy followed by …

• Just one drink a day can raise women’s cancer risk

  February 25, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 For women, the potential benefits from one alcoholic drink perhaps should be reconsidered. As little as one drink a day increases a woman’s risk of several types of cancer by …

• Fetal stem cells triggered boy’s tumors, report says

  February 18, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 WASHINGTON – A family desperate to save a child from a lethal brain disease sought highly experimental injections of fetal stem cells – injections that triggered tumors in the boy’s …

• Scientists work to genetically tailor chemo

  February 17, 2009 in City on Page A1 WASHINGTON – The days of one-size-fits-all cancer treatment are numbered: A rush of new research is pointing the way to tailor chemotherapy and other care to what’s written in your …

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  Writer uses poetry to help cope with prostate cancer

  February 10, 2009 in Features on Page C1 When Steve Heaps was diagnosed with prostate cancer 13 months ago, all he could do at first was cry.

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  Justice Ginsburg treated for pancreatic cancer

  February 6, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 WASHINGTON – Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer Thursday. The court said the cancer, which is one of the most lethal of diseases, was in …

• Breast cancer ‘metastasis gene’ found

  January 13, 2009 in Features on Page C5 A gene that makes breast cancer tumors more likely to resist chemotherapy and to spread to other organs has been identified by a team of New Jersey researchers. The “metastasis …

• EWU president extends medical leave

  January 12, 2009 in City, Idaho As his colleagues tackle the worst budget crisis in decades, the president of Eastern Washington University remains on leave from campus, continuing his own medical battle.

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  Finally, a cancer-free Christmas

  December 26, 2008 in City on Page B5 SEATTLE – “Happy last chemo, Jazzy!” The little sign in the room that’s been home for nearly half the 9-year-old’s life is an affirmation of prayers answered for Carlos and …

• Focus health system on patient, not profit

  August 13, 2008 in Opinion on Page B5 On Aug. 1, my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. The biopsies of both the lymph node and breast came back positive with “poorly differentiated” cancer. This means the cancer …