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Men Struggle With Wives’ Breast Cancer,…

By on Saturday, May 18th, 2013 | No Comments

It’s important for both partners to be as informed as possible about what’s going to happen during breast cancer treatment and recovery, said Lynn Erdman, the vice president of community health for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

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Prostate Treatments/Robotic Surgery – Maryland Health Today

By on Saturday, May 18th, 2013 | No Comments

This half-hour interview show examines how advances in robotic surgery are benefiting prostate cancer surgery patients, including faster recovery time, small…

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Pilates instructor works for free helping breast cancer survivors regain their health

By on Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 | No Comments

Pilates instructor Andrea Borgman-Quist coaches Judy Therrien to restore her range of motion, strength and balance during her recovery from breast cancer surgery.

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Risk Of Cancer Is 15% Higher In 9/11 Responders

By on Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 | No Comments

The risk of cancer is 15% higher in 9/11 responders compared to the general population not exposed to Ground Zero, according to a new study. The research was conducted by Mount Sinai Hospital’s World Trade Center Health Program and was published in Environmental Health Perspectives. Almost 21,000 rescue and recovery workers who worked at Ground Zero were analyzed in the report…

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One in ten cancer patients feel isolated

By on Monday, February 11th, 2013 | No Comments

Almost one in ten newly diagnosed cancer patients in Northern Ireland lack support from family and friends during their treatment and recovery, according to new research.

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Kelly’s Story – Breast Cancer Treatment

By on Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 | No Comments

At the age of 41, Kelly Baute was very surprised when she found out she had Breast Cancer. In this video, Kelly talks about her Breast Cancer Treatment at Columbus Regional Health as well as her road to recovery. Learn more at www.crh.org

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Duke study finds growth factor aids stem cell regeneration after radiation damage

By on Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 | No Comments

Epidermal growth factor has been found to speed the recovery of blood-making stem cells after exposure to radiation, according to researchers from Duke Medicine (home of the Duke Cancer Institute). The finding could open new options for treating cancer patients and victims of dirty bombs or nuclear disasters.

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Growth factor aids stem cell regeneration after radiation damage

By on Monday, February 4th, 2013 | No Comments

Epidermal growth factor has been found to speed the recovery of blood-making stem cells after exposure to radiation, according to researchers. The finding could open new options for treating cancer patients and victims of dirty bombs or nuclear disaster.

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Lopping off locks for a good cause

By on Monday, January 28th, 2013 | No Comments

Many people with cancer find receiving a wig to wear while their hair grows back after treatment is an important part of their recovery.

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New understanding of nerve damage caused by spinal cord injury could improve treatment design

By on Thursday, January 3rd, 2013 | No Comments

More than half of traumatic spinal cord injuries (SCI) in humans are cervical lesions, resulting in chronic loss of limb function. A better understanding of the link between the neurologic damage caused by SCI, spontaneous motor function recovery, and long-term motor deficits would lead to better therapeutic approaches, new research suggests.

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