Low-Dose CT Screening Represents Crucial Step in the Fight Against Lung Cancer - 0 views
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Joseph Reynolds on 19 Jan 13Doctors can use low-dose CT screening to detect lung cancer in early stages before symptoms occur.
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Genetic Testing | Cancer.Net - 2 views
Health of Women Study - Army of Women - 0 views
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"n December of 2009, the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation in collaboration with the Beckman Research Institute, City of Hope and the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid (caBIG) launched the Health of Women Study (HOW) of the Army of Women."
"UWE Bristol researchers develop virtual consulting room to help doctors' spot early si... - 0 views
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The tool was conceived by a research team from the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at UWE Bristol led by principal lecturer Simon Messer, and developed in collaboration with Avon Somerset and Wiltshire Cancer Services (ASWCs) who commissioned the project as part of the National Awareness and Early Diagnosis Initiative. The idea is that GPs can access GP Sim from their computer at a time that suits to fine tune their diagnostic skills.
Targeted Therapies Tutorials - National Cancer Institute - 0 views
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Tutorials on targeted therapies for cancer
INQUISITIVES: WHO pain relief ladder in cancer palliation therapy - 1 views
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Genetic Counseling: Cancer Genetics | Eurogene portal - 0 views
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A great collection of educational materials, requires registration
Theory at a glance: A Guide for Health Promotion Practice - 3 views
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National Cancer Institute
Teen Connector - 0 views
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A social networking site for teens with cancer
Alternative Therapies for Breast Cancer - 1 views
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Research published in the current edition of Nursing Research by Gwen Wyatt of MSU's College of Nursing, analyzed which CAM therapies -- such as massage, supplements and reflexology -- are used the most and why. She looked at the five major categories of therapies: biological, mind-body, manipulative and body, energy and alternative medical systems.
NCRI Oncology Information Exchange - 0 views
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The NCRI Oncology Information Exchange (ONIX) was created to provide the cancer research community with a mechanism to easily discover and share information on the latest developments in the field.
Why We Avoid Telling Patients the Truth | The Health Care Blog - 3 views
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"Today, most patients with cancer never receive information from their physicians about their prognosis or even imminent death. According to a recent article in The Journal of the American Medical Association, not telling patients their prognosis leads to a worse quality of life for both patients and their caregivers."
Updated Treatment Guidelines for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Physicians - 0 views
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The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCNN) has recently updated its treatment guidelines for malignant pleural mesothelioma for oncologists and other
Pretraining and Posttraining Assessment of Residents' Performance in the Fourth Accredi... - 1 views
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"Patient communication skills need to be taught as part of residency training. With limited training, case-specific skills (herein, involving patients with cancer) are likely to improve more than general communication skills."
Big Pharma and Women in Government - Partnering for HPV Legislation - 0 views
The Biomedicine Research Labs Island - 0 views
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The Biomedicine Research Labs Island, which opened in January, 2008, is in fact the digital headquarters of RL organization S.H.R.O. of Philadelphia, PA. According to their press release "S.H.R.O. is committed to excellence in basic genetic research to cure and diagnose cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and other chronic illnesses and to foster the training of young international doctors in a spirit of professionalism and humanism".
Online Communication Modules I*CARE Continuing Medical Education | MD Anderson Cancer C... - 1 views
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"I*CARE offers free online CME credit through video courses that focus on patient-doctor communication. CME Certificates will be provided within 10 business days of completion."