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07/15/08 - Congress Overrides Presidential Veto of Medicare Bill
Updated July 22
07/15/08 - Researchers Study Risk Factors of Incurable Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Men and elderly at higher risk.
07/15/08 - Economic Uncertainty and IT Among Major Concerns of Medical Practice Managers
Physician recruiting also is a concern.
06/27/08 - Socioeconomic Status Affects Cancer Mortality Risk
Study supports focusing on this status as underlying reason for cancer disparities.
06/20/08 - NPI Must Match IRS Data
Requirement could set off mismatches in data.
06/19/08 - FDA Warns Companies Touting Fraudulent Cancer Cures
FDA also warns consumers about fake cures.
06/12/08 - Aggressive Treatment Problematic for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Chest radiation and certain chemotherapy drugs were most damaging to heart.
06/11/08 - Social Networks Have Impact on Smoking Behavior
Friends and spouses affect smokers quitting.
06/11/08 - Less Skin Reaction With Breast IMRT
Authors recommend IMRT over standard wedge technique.
04/03/08 - Women With Breast Cancer Unclear About Treatment Options
Certain populations have less understanding of risks vs. benefits.
04/03/08 - American Cancer Society Briefing Webcast Available
Register and link to view expert panel discussions.
04/03/08 - ASCO Releases New Patient Information Web Site
New site replaces People Living With Cancer site for patient information.
03/13/08 - CARE Bill Passes Crucial Senate Committee
Senate version of bill now has HELP approval and 24 co-sponsors.
03/12/08 - American Cancer Society Adds Virtual Colonoscopy to Screening Recommendations
The test is one of several determined to detect both polyps and cancer.
03/12/08 - New Study Questions PSA to Biopsy Correlation for Prostate Cancer
New laboratory tests may be needed to detect prostate cancer.
03/11/08 - Better Performing Medical Practices Focus on Key Processes
Having electronig medical records is one key indicator.
03/11/08 - IMRT Reported to Have Fewer Prostate Cancer Treatment Effects
Study is from Fox Chase Cancer Center.
02/01/08 - Racial Disparities Discovered in Some Soft Tissue Cancer Survival
Radiation therapy helps spare limbs.
02/01/08 - Buying Medical Services? See Carol
Consumer choice is touted in new Web portal for health care.
02/01/08 - FDG-PET Findings Change Cancer Patient Management
Findings help show effectiveness of imaging in treatment decision-making.
01/09/08 - Aspiration Is Important Consideration for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Swallowing evaluations are recommended for patients undergoing therapy.
01/08/08 - Fathering Children Affects Prostate Cancer Risk
The relationship to cancer risk varies.
01/08/08 - Health Care Spending Still Outpaces Inflation
Increase over previous year is minor.
