by Woody Weingarten | Dec 12, 2017 | 'Rollercoaster…' posts
Modern birth control methods hike breast cancer risk just like older ones, study findsNewer birth control methods that release hormones can raise women’s risk for breast cancer — just as the older ones did.That’s the conclusion of a new study recently...
by Woody Weingarten | Dec 6, 2017 | 'Rollercoaster…' posts
Oncologist group calls attention to links between alcohol and seven different cancersRisks of drinking alcohol are being emphasized for the first time by an organization that represents many of the nation’s top cancer doctors.According to a recent story by...
by Woody Weingarten | Nov 26, 2017 | 'Rollercoaster…' posts
Doc expects blood tests that predict cancer recurrences to have major effect on millionsIn the not-so-distant future, a single blood test may be able to locate cancer.Dr. Salvatore IaquintaAt least that’s the prediction of Dr. Salvatore Iaquinta, “Highway...
by Woody Weingarten | Nov 18, 2017 | 'Rollercoaster…' posts
2 major drug manufacturers slash prices to help fight cancer in six poor African countriesIn a deal similar to the one that turned the tide against AIDS, manufacturers and charities will make chemotherapy drugs available at steep discounts, according to a recent story...
by Woody Weingarten | Nov 9, 2017 | 'Rollercoaster…' posts
Breast cancer survivor buys 26 Gaga tickets to thank support system but dies before concertLife is filled with sad ironies.Such as the recent case of a breast cancer survivor spending $10,000 to buy 26 tickets to a Lady Gaga concert in Washington, D.C., to thank her...
