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Medical News Today (Free subscription) | yesterday
A rapid decline in metabolic activity on a PET scan after radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer is correlated with good local tumor control, according to a study presented by researchers at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital at the 51st ASTRO Annual Meeting. In addition, the researchers also found that the higher the metabolic activity and tumor size on a PET scan before treatment, the...
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CowPuppy Ranch (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago
I just read @simX's response to @Arclite's post about smoking bans. @simX likes the smoking bans and states a lot of research; @Arclite thinks they are as ridiculous as having to put "“WARNING! HOT!” labels on hot coffee, which I agree is ridiculous. Here are my thoughts as an involuntary, 18-year, second-hand smoker. Restaurant hostesses used to ask, "Smoking or Non-Smoking"...
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Physorg (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
A rapid decline in metabolic activity on a PET scan after radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer is correlated with good local tumor control, according to a study presented by researchers at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital at the 51st ASTRO Annual Meeting.
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Newswise (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
A rapid decline in metabolic activity on a PET scan after radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer is correlated with good local tumor control, according to a study presented by researchers at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital at the 51st ASTRO Annual Meeting.
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Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
A rapid decline in metabolic activity on a PET scan after radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer is correlated with good local tumor control, according to a study presented by researchers at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital at the 51st ASTRO Annual Meeting.In addition, the researchers also found that the higher the metabolic activity and tumor size on a PET scan before treatment, the...
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A.L.C. Profile (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Death Harrison developed throat cancer, which was discovered in 1997 after a lump on his neck was analysed. [ 156 ] He attributed it to his smoking in the 1960s. Early in May 2001, it was revealed that he had undergone an operation at the Mayo Clinic to remove a cancerous growth from one of his lungs. [ 157 ] In July of that year, it was reported that Harrison was receiving radiotherapy for a brain...
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Eurekalert (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
( Thomas Jefferson University ) A rapid decline in metabolic activity on a PET scan after radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer is correlated with good local tumor control, according to a study presented by researchers at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital at the 51st ASTRO Annual Meeting.
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Medindia Health News (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Patients with early stage, non-small cell lung cancer who are not able to undergo surgery, now have a highly effective t
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Desperate Housewives - Spoilers (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Where is Lynette and Tom’s other twin son, Parker, this season? - Kelly Executive producer Bob Daily reminds us that the series established last season that the character had left for Europe to go backpacking. “Honestly, we were feeling there were too many characters on the show,” says Daily. “But I think he’ll (eventually) be coming back.” How is Kathyrn Joosten...
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Business Wire (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ:ELON) announced today that M. Kenneth Oshman, the company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Indications are that the cancer is both treatable and curable. Mr. Oshman is working with medical advisors to assess the appropriate treatment program going forward and plans to begin treatment as...
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Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Patients with early stage, non-small cell lung cancer who are not able to undergo surgery, now have a highly effective treatment option.
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Left I on the News (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Both Al Jazeera and AP today demonstrate wishful thinking (at least in the case of Al Jazeera; in the case of AP, it may be deliberate obfuscation) in claiming that U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has called the Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank "illegitimate." What exactly did she say? "We do not accept the legitimacy of settlement activity. Ending all settlement...
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VitaBeat (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Three-year survival was 100 percent for people with early-stage lung cancer and good lung function who were treated with radical stereotactic radiosurgery using CyberKnife, according to a new study funded by the product's maker. Standard care for people with small lung tumors calls for surgical removal of the affected lobe, but some people cannot have surgery because of other medical conditions, such...
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Forbes (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Study reports successes, especially for those with good lung function
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Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Treating limited stage small cell lung cancer(LSCL) with a combination of accelerated high-dose radiotherapy and chemotherapy has shown encouraging results, opening the door to larger scale investigation, according to new research from The University of Texas M. D.
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andro | 10/30/2009
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aarkstore | 10/28/2009
Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer or Lung Cancer or Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy Area Pipeline Report contains detailed information on the non-small-cell lung cancer or lung cancer or small cell lung cancer drug pipeline. This report provides insight into the pipeline status of non-small-cell lung cancer or lung cancer or small cell lung cancer drugs by company and by stage as well as a summary of the latest...
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aarkstore | 10/28/2009
Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer or Lung Cancer or Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy Area Pipeline Report contains detailed information on the non-small-cell lung cancer or lung cancer or small cell lung cancer drug pipeline. This report provides insight into the pipeline status of non-small-cell lung cancer or lung cancer or small cell lung cancer drugs by company and by stage as well as a summary of the latest...
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