Study finds mammograms offer modest benefit
By ALICIA CHANG 2010-09-22T21:04:26ZLOS ANGELES (AP) -- Mammograms don't help women over 50 as much as has been believed, new research suggests.... hosted.ap.org |
Breast cancer mastectomies averted with hormonal therapy
Treating certain breast cancer patients with hormonal therapies before surgery can shrink tumors and allow some to avoid having breasts removed. ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Breast cancer answers, advice from expert Dr. Susan Love
Cancer care and prevention have changed significantly since the first edition of Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book was published 20 years ago. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Horror disease hits Uganda
By GODFREY OLUKYA 2010-10-22T13:38:15ZKAMPALA, Uganda (AP) -- A disease whose progression and symptoms seem straight out of a horror movie but which can be treated has killed at least 20 Ugandans and sickened more than 20,000 in just two months.... hosted.ap.org |
'Shocking' variation in amputation rates
Variations in the amputation rates in diabetes patients in England have been described as ''shocking'' by a charity. bbc.co.uk |