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New
Test May Show Whether Breast Cancer Will Spread
A new genetic
testing method for breast cancer tumors may help doctors determine
if a patient's cancer will spread, according to a study. (12/19/02)
Cervical
Cancer Vaccine
An experimental
vaccine shows promise in the fight against cervical cancer, according
to a recent study. (11/21/02)
Mammograms:
Yes or No?
Susan Dentzer explores the ongoing controversy about whether
mammograms are an effective preventive health care tool. (3/08/02)
Extended Interviews:
Dr.
Rachel Brem
Dr.
Shawna Willey
Patient
Kerry Dumbaugh
The federal government announces that women should start
regular mammogram screenings at age 40, instead of age 50, to reduce
their risk of dying from breast cancer. (2/22/02)
Full
Text: The Recommendation and Rationale Statements presented by the
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Video:
Health and Human Services Sec. Tommy Thompson, by Kaisernetwork.org.
Dropping
Rates
A study shows deaths from some
cancers decreased in the past decade. (6/08/01)
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