lung cancer

15 Real-Life Events of 1970 That Could Show Up on Mad Men

...  Real-Life Events of 1970 That Could Show Up on Mad Men September 18: Jimi Hendrix dies from of a drug overdose. The show has used his music beautifully before. September 19: The Mary Tyler Moore Show debuted on CBS amid a little controversy. A single, 30-year-old career woman? … October 4: One month … Read more on Vanity Fair Valerie Harper reveals she has made peace with her cancer diagnosis She beat lung cancer in 2009 only to be diagnosed with terminal brain cancer four years later in 2013. However, Valerie Harper was upbeat in a recent interview with People, in which she revealed that she's 'feeling good.' 'I'm ready. I'm ready to go … Read more on Daily Mail Read ...

Prolific Drug-Addicted Burglar With the Dragon Tattoo Gets Extra Time Behind

...  drug-addicted burglar with the dragon tattoo gets extra time behind … A prolific burglar identified by his distinctive dragon tattoo has been granted an extra two weeks in custody so he can undertake a drugs rehabilitation programme. Dale O'Rourke, of Clay Avenue in Mitcham, admitted four counts of burglary at a hearing … Read more on Your Local Guardian Drug boost in lung cancer fight Jesme Fox, medical director at Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, said: "There is much optimism that immunotherapy will provide a new treatment paradigm for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. We welcome new research and the … Read more on Kingston Guardian Read ...

Mammograms Save Lives — but They Can Get Better

...  Save Lives — But They Can Get Better Early detection leads to better outcomes and less need for later treatment. That's why we still recommend yearly mammograms starting at age 40. So does the American Cancer Society. However, mammograms do come with concerns. So researchers are … Read more on Health Hub from Cleveland Clinic New Standard Lung Screening Could Save Your Life Most people who develop lung cancer don't feel any symptoms until the cancer has reached an advanced stage. As a result, doctors often diagnose them when treatment can help but rarely cure. Low-dose CT screening changes the game. It helps doctors … Read more on Health Hub from Cleveland Clinic Read ...

Re: Alcohol – Denial vs. Cold, Hard, Scientific Fact?

...  die – try it yourself if U don’t believe, rather than reading things into what I wrote to justift your denial ! PS: U can blow all the pot smoke U want @ ants & it won’t slow them down; indeed it will agitate them ! I’m an eye witness to both phenoms & challenge U to try it – U won’t find such “studies” to “link” to, as the results would counter government propaganda ! ! HOPHEAD: U state: “Chemicals in marijuana cause lung cancer” – yet, of the 9 links U provided, only 2 mention cancer: 1 says it has “anti-cancer effects” & the other says it “slows cancer” ! ! CURIOUS: is being wrong, hypocritical, & having 1’s head in the sand a “good hand” ? If U haven’t bothered to read his links, then read my comment above this ! Read ...

Addiction

...  – TVC ad.   Hospitals strive to provide streamlined care Porter Regional Hospital has been investing in technology and medical advances in 2013, and has added a 16-slice radiation reduction CT, a second daVinci surgical robotic platform, 1.5T MRI System, real-time digital radiography and advanced … Read more on nwitimes.com Lifting the smoke over the stigma of lung cancer The University of Chicago is one of the nation's major treatment centers because of a clinical trial for crizotinib, part of a new arsenal of drugs designed to help patients by blocking ALK. This pharmaceutical "Hail Mary" helped contain O'Brien's … Read more on Chicago Tribune Read ...

Lung Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall, Helping the Decrease in Overall

Lung cancer death rates continue to fall, helping the decrease in overall … Comorbidity is defined as having two or more medical conditions at the same time. … For cancer patients, incorporating comorbidity measures into treatment planning may lead to better decisions about the potential risks and benefits of treatment … Read more on Medical Xpress Dr. Darren Starwynn to Teach Two Courses at the University of East-West … “One of the seminars will be on advanced pain relief ...

Cognitive Therapy for Depression: What Is Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Anxiety?

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is an action-oriented, problem-solving therapy which has been found to be highly effective in treating anxiety and depressive disorders. This therapy is strategically devised to treat different problems in different individuals. CBT utilizes the “here and now” approach, emphasizing current life factors that maintain the problem, though past experiences that are directly relevant to the client’s distress is welcomed into the discussion. Read more... ...