| Breast Cancer Radiation Won't Hurt Immune Health
FRIDAY, Oct. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Neither of two commonly used radiation treatments for early-stage breast cancer has any negative effect on a patient's immune system, concludes a Loyola University Health System pilot study. "One of the first questions a woman newly diagnosed with breast cancer asks is, 'What impact will radiation have on my body?' This study helps allay some fears," lead author Dr. Kevin Albuquerque, a radiation oncologist, said in a prepared statement. .
Obesity May Worsen Ovarian Cancer
The doctors included James Pavelka, MD, and Andrew Li, MD, of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. If their finding is correct, it could lengthen the list of possible links between obesity and cancer. Obesity has already been tied to cancers of the breast, colon, esophagus, kidney, and endometrium (inner uterus lining). Links to ovarian cancer haven't been certain, the researchers note. They studied the records of 216 women undergoing surgery and treatment for ovarian cancer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The patients were in their late-50s to mid-60s, on average. They included 146 women with advanced ovarian cancer (stage III or IV ovarian cancer). Ovarian cancer is hard to spot in its earliest, most treatable stages.
New Data Confirms That A Selective, Fully Human Anti-VEGF Antibody ...
Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPHM) a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing targeted monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of cancer and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, reported that preclinical data presented at IBC's 5th Annual International Anti-Angiogenesis Conference showed that its anti-VEGF antibody R84 was as effective as Avastin(R) (bevacizumab) in inhibiting tumor growth in a mouse model of human breast cancer. R84 is a selective, fully human monoclonal antibody that blocks the cancer-promoting agent vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). R84 selectively blocks VEGF from binding only to VEGF receptor 2 (VEGFR2), while non-selective agents such as Avastin block binding to both VEGFR2 and VEGF receptor 1 (VEGFR1). Selective anti-VEGF agents may have potential advantages over non-selective approaches and Peregrine is now assessing R84 as a candidate for clinical development.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Completes Move Into Its New Prentice ...
CHICAGO, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly eight years of planning and preparation culminated today following the carefully executed move from the existing facility into the new state-of-the-art Prentice Women's Hospital. The new one million square foot hospital brings together comprehensive care for women through all stages of life. From women's cardiovascular health to the Lynn Sage Comprehensive Breast Center, gynecologic oncology and obstetrics, the hospital offers care tailored to the unique needs of women. In addition, there are two floors dedicated to the care and treatment of medical oncology and hematology patients in the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. "We moved 217 patients, a tremendous undertaking and significant achievement for all of our patients and employees," says Dean M.
Family gives thanks for a hearty child
They had a healthy son, had just returned home after living in Massachusetts and were preparing to buy a house. But six months ago those plans went to pieces. A parvovirus commandeered their lives by destroying the heart of their 1-year-old son, Harold, known as "T.J." What ensued was a parental nightmare -- a roller-coaster ride that involved a cardiac arrest and resuscitation, a heart-lung machine, respirators, and even an experimental heart. The prognosis for recovery still seemed bleak until doctors recommended a heart transplant. For six weeks, the Wilsons made critical decisions and held vigils beside T.J., who clung to life with a damaged heart. Months later, T.J., now 2, has returned home to Adams, Butler County, where he again plays with Thomas the Tank Engine and watches "Elmo" DVDs.
Credit Crunch Stalls Dura Bankruptcy Exit
Dura Automotive Systems has postponed its exit financing process and asked the bankruptcy court to delay its confirmation hearing until early next year because of the tight credit markets. The company, which filed for Chapter 11 in October 2006, had planned to emerge from bankruptcy at the end of this year. advertisement "The credit markets have continued to move against us these past few weeks and the financing terms available in this market are not acceptable to the company," said chairman and CEO Larry Denton. "While the delay in exiting bankruptcy is regrettable, we are intent on achieving the most favorable financing terms possible so that Dura emerges from Chapter 11 with a significantly strengthened balance sheet." Dura's reorganization plan depends on receiving $425 million in new debt.
Say what!?
Some of them go way back, so far back, in fact, that linguists have only been able to guess at their origin. Others were faddish, thus meaningful only in a narrow context, or fleeting, thus meaningful only at a specific point in time. Still others have endured, adopted by generation after generation. Such familiar sayings as "Heavens to Betsy," "Golly Gee Willikers" and "Gee Whiz" have eluded definition, although scholars agree that "G" words such as gosh, golly, gee and geez are permutations of God and Jesus. They came about in order to avoid taking the Lord's name in vain. As for secular old saws with religious roots, "Jumpin' Jehoshaphat" was a term often used by 19th century Americans. It came from the name of a Judaic king in the Old Testament and served as a mild expletive or oath in place of something less savory.
Love for God, country is ultimate
The founding fathers did not want a government-run religion, as in the Church of England, where people could not worship freely. Therefore, a separation was intended to protect government from control by religion and to protect religion from control by government, not to build a confrontational wall to keep government and religion separated. The Constitution, therefore, states freedom of religion, but according to liberal Democrats, it might as well be freedom from religion. Even Christmas is under attack because of its ties to Christianity. Department stores have directed their employees to say "happy holidays" instead of "merry Christmas." "Christmas vacation" has been replaced by "winter recess" on the public-school calendar. Christmas trees are being referred as "holiday trees," and last year, Sen.
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