Chemo

Links to news articles on Chemo .
Sisters & breast cancer -- 30 Mar 2006
..."The lump was stage one cancer, and it had not spread. "I had a lumpectomy, six rounds of chemo and 33 treatments of radiation. ... Louisville Courier-Journal,

EXCLUSIVE BRAVE TEENAGER MEETS HER BIGGEST IDOLS -- 30 Mar 2006
..."As soon as Mum said the word 'cancer' I thought 'that's it, I'm going to die'. ... After the chemo, Vicki noticed a line of blisters appear along the scar. ... Mirror.co.uk,

Carol Stark: American Cancer Society has lots to offer -- 30 Mar 2006
Would you like to learn more about your cancer, but don't have a computer ... donated to the ACS was used in the development of Avastin, one of the new chemo drugs I ... Joplin Globe,

New procedure helps liver cancer patients -- 30 Mar 2006
...get a direct chemo hit, while the side effects are minimal. Doctors say the beads are soft like contact lenses. And while they won't cure liver cancer, this ... WNDU-TV,

Mia's world far different from most 2-year-olds -- 30 Mar 2006
...transplant. There's a 40 percent chance the cancer is gone. ... Oct. 31: Mia returns to the hospital for her second round of chemo. Nov. 24 ... Charleston Post Courier (subscription),

The Stinky Ball – raising awareness of thymus cancer -- 30 Mar 2006
...“There is no textbook when it comes to thymus cancer. ... Allan found the best expert he could find, and his surgery and chemo are behind him; but today he is ... WTNH,

Philanthropy and partying go hand-in-hand for Eunice Sorin of ... -- 30 Mar 2006
She is also a 10-year survivor of lung cancer. "I beat it," said Sorin, "and I didn't have to take chemo." Her name is engraved on the AGH's diagnostic wing ... Delmarva Daily Times,

St. Jude Develops More Affordable ALL Follow-Up Test -- 30 Mar 2006
...of follow-up therapy to save more children from harsh chemo, fatal infections ... its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other ... PR Newswire (press release),

STARS TO FRONT MARATHON BONE MARROW APPEAL -- 30 Mar 2006
..."I am not a runner. However, my journey with running started when I was asked to run with children who were struggling with cancer. It really touched me. ... Community Newswire,

Single hit chemo guides therapy for larynx cancer -- Feb 27, 2006
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among individuals with advanced cancer of the larynx or voice box, a single cycle of chemotherapy can identify those whose cancer ... Reuters

Chronotherapy uses body's clock to help fight cancer -- Mar 29, 2006
By the time his colon cancer was discovered, the disease had spread to ... of chronotherapy, the Orland Park, Ill., housing contractor received chemo drugs based ... Kentucky.com,

Story of Survival -- Backstage on Bradoway -- Mar 29, 2006
After every course of chemo -- as a reward -- Debbie and her daughter would come ... She says it was the muscial's message that inspired her to beat breast cancer. ... WOWK,

Study Finds that Declines in Mental, Physical Skills Following ... -- Mar 28, 2006
Cancer patients often call this 'chemo-brain.' We didn't know if this was part of the normal aging process or a result of their treatment. ... Hutchinson Center A Life of Science,

Concert to support UCO student with cancer -- Mar 28, 2006
...school full time, works, lives on her own and flies to Chicago for chemo treatments ... I want the focus to be about awareness about ovarian cancer, which is one of ... University of Central Oklahoma Vista,

Treatment Timing Tied to Lung Cancer Survival -- Mar 29, 2006
...survival in patients with limited-disease small-cell lung cancer (SCLC), researchers ... of the treatment, be it chemotherapy or concurrent chemo-radiation, to the ... Cancerpage.com,

Doctor sees world without cancer -- Mar 29, 2006
You need chemo, and this is the best regimen for your particular type of cancer,' rather than, 'You have breast cancer; take this generic chemo and keep your ... Monterey County Herald,

Cancer patients seek remedies for 'chemo-brain' -- Mar 28, 2006
Since the 1990s, only five studies about chemo-brain have been done, said Elizabeth Dunn, a social worker and cancer survivor who also spoke at the seminar. ... Indianapolis Star,

Surviving is a frame of mind, as much as medical -- Mar 27, 2006
In reality, it wasn't "my" cancer, but rather "our" cancer because of the impact it ... who are there with us every step of the way, because the chemo zaps them ... Bogalusa Daily News,

Excerpts from a "Peach Update": -- Mar 29, 2006
One of these drugs called Avastin, but it's a current drug for colon cancer that cuts off the blood supply to the tumor so the chemo can be more affective. ... Contra Costa Times,

A fighter enters race to save lives -- Mar 28, 2006
In the midst of chemo treatment, Zwald heard about the Ovarian Cycle, an annual ... event promotes good health as well as raises money for ovarian cancer research. ... Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),

Survival Rates Improving for Some Childhood Cancers -- Mar 28, 2006
..."The last round of chemo dropped his blood counts way low, for a long time. ... Hailey McDaniel is just beginning her battle with cancer. ... WTOC,

Natural Supplements vs. Pharmaceutical Drugs: The Politics of ... -- Mar 27, 2006
...and water and rinsed with clean water while wearing protective chemo safety gloves. ... they are referring to as chemicals that an individual with cancer will be ... DailyIndia.com,

The South's most romantic man -- Mar 29, 2006
My cancer became his cancer. He was with me during doctor's visits. When I was sick from chemo, he cooked, cleaned, washed clothes and rubbed my shoulders. ... Charlotte Observer,

Researcher predicts a future of treating preclinical cancers -- Mar 27, 2006
...colon cancer patients. Another is testing a pill against traditional chemo in older women with breast cancer. Although half of all ... Biloxi Sun Herald,

Brave Dillon tackling cancer one day at a time -- Mar 27, 2006
...to donate monetarily, maybe they could go and donate blood because a lot of cancer children need blood transfusions while they are undergoing chemo,� she says ... Times Online - Auckland,

Esophageal cancer treated at area hospitals -- Mar 27, 2006
...of cancer. He was given a 20 percent chance of surviving more than two years. "I completely turned myself over to the oncologist," Murray said. "I was on chemo ... Huntington Herald Dispatch,

Test May Help Predict Breast Cancer Risk -- Mar 27, 2006
...could be used and potentially result in reduced risk of much more deadly breast cancer.". ... been very tiny and I wouldn't have had to go through all this chemo.". abc7news.com,

Wish Comes True for 14-year old Kaysville Cancer Patient -- Mar 27, 2006
Elizabeth knew all too well the side effects of chemo. She watched her mother endure treatment before cancer took eventually took her life. ... ABC 4,

No strangers in the community of cancer survivors -- Mar 28, 2006
When my hair started falling out during chemo treatments last summer, I bought a wig. ... Soon you won't be able know about the cancer just by looking at me. ... Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,

Joel Siegel's Struggle With Cancer -- Mar 28, 2006
He felt that showing how to talk to your kids about cancer would be a very worthwhile segment. ... I was on chemo and radiation when I interviewed Brad Pitt. ... ABC News

Vitamin C research revives cure hopes -- Mar 28, 2006
...advanced cancer were effectively treated with high-dose intravenous vitamin C. One 66-year-old woman with an aggressive form of lymphoma, who refused chemo- ... Ottawa Citizen,

Two New Cancer Drugs Discovered -- Mar 28, 2006
...that it may hit cancer cells, resistant to other commonly used breast cancer drugs, and ... the example of tamoxifen, it is being tested as a chemo-preventive too. ... Medical News Today (press release),

Keeping spirits high: 6-year-old battles leukemia -- Mar 27, 2006
Marissa has weekly spinal taps, sedation, chemo and blood transfusion treatments in Madison in an effort for the cancer to go into remission. ... Portage Daily Register,

Serendipity versus planning - cancer drugs of the future? -- Mar 26, 2006
...that it may hit cancer cells, resistant to other commonly used breast cancer drugs, and ... the example of tamoxifen, it is being tested as a chemo-preventive too. RxPG NEWS,

Miracle moment -- Mar 27, 2006
...found an excessive amount of calcium in Bill's brain in between stopping the radiation treatment and starting the chemo treatment, and the cancer could spread ... Kansas State Collegian,

This brick box is made of family -- Mar 29, 2006
Got divorced in '93 but stayed close. A couple of months ago, Karen found out she had breast cancer. The chemo started right away. ... Charlotte Observer,

Life lines -- Mar 28, 2006
...as nutritional supplements, wigs and prostheses, in addition to monetary support for transportation to chemo/radiation treatments and for cancer medications. ... Spartanburg Herald Journal (subscription),

Scalding injuries prompt call for new safety laws -- Mar 28, 2006
...of Paul are running in Leeds Half Marathon to raise funds for a charity which helps fund research into the rare cancer. ... I hope it is not as bad as the chemo.". ... Leeds Today,

A full-bodied fundraiser with a rich, hearty finish -- Mar 28, 2006
..."One kid who is going through chemo and another kid next to me asked, 'What ... The drive to help these kids comes from his own experience with cancer, he admits. ... Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,

Baby battles cancer -- Mar 23, 2006
Sonia said they hope to find ways to detect the cancer earlier. When chemo is complete – Dexter has about 16 weeks to go – he’ll need follow-up visits ... Nanaimo News Bulletin,

How did a seemingly terminal cancer patient like Charlie defy the ... -- Mar 22, 2006
...this cancer and you might learn something in the process — so bring it on, Doc". He was a very strong, young man and figured he could take a lot more chemo, ... TIME

Two Women Recognized as Local Hero's -- Mar 28, 2006
...after seeing the Baltimore City Cancer Program perform on Manic Monday has a lot of new friends. WJZ'S Ron Matz spoke to Cassandra. "I finished Chemo...I'm on ... WJZ,

Volunteers share desire to help -- Mar 26, 2006
I did keep volunteering through my cancer treatment. There were a couple things I dropped out of. If there's anything chemo does, it saps your energy. ... Arizona Republic,

Pillow fight -- Mar 19, 2006
..."I just thought it would be a good idea to make pillowcases out of a soft material because with the chemo, cancer patients are really tender," Loughran said. ... Kingston Daily Freeman,

Fighting the second battle after cancer -- Mar 26, 2006
...he craved and lived on Doritos and fried chicken nuggets during chemo. The comfort food came with a price. Although Raymond, now 14, has been cancer-free for ... OCRegister,

Teen fighting cancer gets ready for prom -- Mar 24, 2006
They've seen her get sick from the chemotherapy that fights her cancer, and they've ... She's been tired of the side effects of the chemo, tired of the struggle to ... Robertson County Times,

Black clouds part for ‘little champ’ overcoming cancer -- Mar 23, 2006
...and her husband Peter were looking forward to the end of chemo, but other ... questions especially knowing Grant has a 10 percent chance of recurrent cancer in the ... West Salem Coulee News,

Breast cancer drug cocktail hope -- Mar 23, 2006
Taking Avastin, already used to treat bowel cancer, with the chemo drug Taxol led to women surviving months longer than when just taking Taxol. ... BBC News,

Clinic to help cancer sufferers -- Mar 22, 2006
...services, the clinic will also offer a helping hand to breast cancer sufferers ... self - help group for women who have had surgery, reconstruction, chemo - or just ... North Devon Gazette & Advertiser,

6-year-old on the mend after struggle with cancer -- Mar 25, 2006
...“The tumor is completely gone, but we go in for chemo every other week now.�. ... Before Christian’s cancer was detected, he weighed 46 pounds. By Jan. ... Lawrence Journal World,

Health Notes -- Mar 27, 2006
...colorectal cancer. Some studies suggest it can improve a drug's effectiveness while lessening side effects and toxicity. Chronotherapy relies on standard chemo ... Savannah Morning News,

Northern fight against cancer -- Mar 23, 2006
...a cancer patient’s health. “We involve our nutritionist, the home care nurses, the pharmacists, the general practitioner in oncology, two chemo-certified ... The Interior News,

Cancer steals baseball dream from Whitehouse -- Mar 26, 2006
..."Cancer is scary in itself. ... "It definitely kicked my (butt)," Whitehouse said. "I had five months of chemo and spent the whole time feeling sorry for myself. ... Spartanburg Herald Journal (subscription),

Blood brothers -- Mar 28, 2006
..."When you get that much chemo and that ... Ehrlich found that transplant from his older brother, Daniel, and now, six years later, with his cancer in full remission ... Newton TAB,

Of a Certain Age The perfect time to talk -- Mar 28, 2006
...anything short of a gunshot or knife wound — so after calling the cancer center doc ... Who stood by me for my lumpectomy, the installation of my chemo port and ... The State,

Patients' Loved Ones Pick Up The Pieces (That's Good) -- Mar 28, 2006
He's had a hip replacement on top of his cancer treatment. He says the doctors are optimistic. He's already had chemo, and so far he still has his appetite. ... Hartford Courant,

Marion man carves out his own niche -- Mar 28, 2006
In February of 1999 he was diagnosed with throat cancer. His whole world changed and on that day he pretty much felt "it was over." With chemo and radiation ... Marion Daily Republican,

Looking for strength -- Mar 25, 2006
Find a cancer partner who is going through chemo also. Use this experience to help others and be more tolerant with myself and accept help from others. St. Petersburg Times,

NYCOMED ASA -- Mar 27, 2006
...toxin is used to treat brain tumors,the agent kills cancer cells, but ... Paclitaxel: A chemo-therapeutic agent, this is effective against certain types of breast ... Norway.org,

Terminally-ill mum’s wedding wish comes true -- Mar 27, 2006
Karen said: "The chemo didn't agree with me and I got quite ill at one stage so they ... When I was diagnosed with cancer it seemed even more of a reason to do it. ... Lancashire Evening Telegraph,

Captain Chemo uses humor to help others cope with cancer -- Mar 21, 2006
By THERESA CAMPBELL, DAILY SUN. THE VILLAGES — Captain Chemo’s mission is to brighten cancer patients’ lives. He strives to ... Villages Daily Sun,

Ovarian Cancer and Abdominal Chemo -- Mar 16, 2006
...the intravenous route of chemotherapy is needed to catch cancer cells that ... Similarly, relapse-free survival for those receiving intraperitoneal chemo was 23.8 ... eMaxHealth.com,

Local women bring their varied strengths in waging fight against ... -- Mar 23, 2006
...“Without the chemo, I wouldn ... Since that cancer treatment, she has traveled widely, gone white water rafting, taken part in a shark spotting expedition in a ... New Jersey Jewish News,

E-mail great tool for patients -- Mar 23, 2006
...way to break it than calling by phone to announce, “I have cancer.� My husband ... Every Monday, I let friends and family know what my chemo schedule is, how I ... 2TheAdvocate,

CANCER AT 19? IT DOESN'T HAPPEN, DOES IT? MAYBE TO OTHER PEOPLE ... -- Mar 15, 2006
I thought I would never walk again. As I recovered, I realised that I had beaten the worst the cancer and the chemo had thrown at me. ... Glasgow Daily Record,

A BETTER ANGEL -- Mar 27, 2006
Like my father, she had lung cancer. “Oncoloqatsi,� she whispered. ... “I know it suggests a game, how you move and then he moves—you pick a chemo and he ... New Yorker,

Julie’s Diary: Fairies For Friends -- Mar 23, 2006
The two scatter their stuff all over the playroom inside the cancer clinic at Omaha’s Children ... "They don’t have any hair because they’re chemo-fairies," 8 ... KETV.com,

Fighting to survive -- Mar 25, 2006
..."The doctor said it was the chemo.". And then he's distracted again. ... But surprisingly, it's easy for him to talk about his cancer. Why? He shrugs his shoulders. ... Lufkin Daily News,

Making a PACT for families in time of need -- Mar 23, 2006
The program is supported by the MGH Cancer Center, as well as charitable donations ... on the team, talk to people in the hospital, in the chemo infusion units, in ... Brookline TAB,

" DOn't Write My Name As Cancer Victim" ; -- Booby Hamilton AMS ... -- Mar 17, 2006
When you write my name, don’t write my name as a cancer victim. ... times in the last three weeks of trying to work it out to where I could start chemo and still ... Backstretch Motorsports,

Hope for Liver Cancer -- Mar 17, 2006
March 17 - About 10,000 Americans are diagnosed with liver cancer each year. ... But a new approach combining state-of-the-art chemo and radiation is changing that ... ABC30.com,

Smoke Gets In Your Eyes -- Mar 22, 2006
...think tank is first seen squirming on the Joan Lunden TV show, next to several do-gooders and a chemo-bald teenager referred to as "Cancer Boy." (That's a ... Silicon Valley's Metro,

Cancer message delivered at mother-daughter breakfasts -- Mar 14, 2006
Despite her determination, she admitted it was a tough emotional journey. “I remember the day I walked into the cancer clinic for my second chemo treatment. ... White Rock Peace Arch News,

Cancer patient credits running with helping her cope -- Mar 17, 2006
You can say, "But Kim, poor thing, you have breast cancer. Those radiation treatments must tire you out, just like the chemo and mastectomy that came before ... Virginian Pilot,

Works of inspiration -- Mar 22, 2006
After beating cancer through a double mastectomy and months of chemo and radiation therapy, Costello moved from Texas to California. ... Pacific Daily News,

Comfort in cancer -- Mar 17, 2006
...and prepare mentally and emotionally for the first round of chemo. As for what happens after that, Kaur is less sure. She hopes to face cancer with courage and ... White Rock Peace Arch News,

B-Sides: Message of ‘truth,’ love comes to Terre Haute -- Mar 23, 2006
8, 2000, all of the radiation and chemo and seizures and ambulance rides and do-not ... Rick insisted it accurately state her cause of death as cancer caused by ... Terre Haute Tribune Star,

Cancer drugs can top $100,000 a year -- Mar 19, 2006
They say their new drugs are much more expensive to make than traditional chemo drugs. ... Nexavar, for advanced kidney cancer, costs $4,333 a month. ... Chicago Sun-Times,

Wives' cancer battle casts shadow on NCAA matchup -- Mar 17, 2006
A routine mammogram found her cancer last fall, just before the season began. It led to a lumpectomy, and then five chemo treatments, with three more to go. ... USA Today

Persevering through cancer, seminarian receives M.Div. -- 25 Jan 2006
March, Moore went to Houston to begin treatments at the world-renowned cancer program at ... I had three different rounds of three different types of chemo down in ... BP News,

Chemo-induced nausea reduced by aprepitant -- 25 Jan 2006
By Patricia Chiang The China Post. Cancer patients with chemotherapy usually suffer from nausea and vomiting. It seriously affects ... China Post,

Woman reclaims life after battling cancer -- 25 Jan 2006
...that period although I did have a couple weeks on the chemo that towards the end it got too bad and I had to be home," said Marsha. "The cancer was much more ... ABC7Chicago.com,

Cancer Survivor To Run Freescale Marathon -- 25 Jan 2006
Just five weeks after finishing chemo, he ran a 5K. ... And help inspire others to tackle 26.2 miles, the same way he tackled cancer. ... KXAN-TV,

Once, twice, three times a baby girl -- 25 Jan 2006
The Stow girl -- the subject of last Saturday's column -- is being treated for a brain-stem glioma (cancer) at St. ... ``My one son went through chemo and had ... Akron Beacon Journal,

Going Broke To Stay Alive -- Jan 23, 2006
...the US Forest Service, was shocked when he was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1996. The 59-year-old has gone through surgery and numerous rounds of chemo. ... BusinessWeek

Scientists train dogs to ‘smell’ cancer -- Jan 23, 2006
...cancer. None of the cancer patients had had chemotherapy, since chemo might have changed the chemicals in the patients’ breath. The ... Vanguard,

Chemo that's easier to take -- Jan 22, 2006
..."You can understand why chemo has a bad reputation," says Dr. Edward Trimble, chief of gynecological cancer therapeutics at the National Cancer Institute. ... Los Angeles Times,

Knitters ply talents for chemo patients -- Jan 22, 2006
Ave. said Sunday's event for knitting chemo caps for cancer patients was "one way of doing what we do to help others. Just about ... Evansville Courier & Press (subscription),

Intraperitoneal chemotherapy improves survival in ovarian cancer ... -- Jan 22, 2006
...ago for colon cancer but never gained popularity for ovarian cancer despite several ... of new chemotherapy drugs such as paclitaxel, one of the chemo drugs used ... RxPG NEWS,

Battling the ravages of Chemotherapy, both inside and out -- Jan 22, 2006
By Ivy Dai, Staff Writer. Taking care of your face in between chemo treatments isn'ta topic most cancer patients talk about. However ... Pasadena Star-News,

Ex-FVL star tackles mother's challenge -- Jan 24, 2006
...to give up school and football," said Kim, who had her last chemo treatment July 25 ... Every hit you make, you tackle the cancer, not just for me but for everyone ... Appleton Post Crescent,

Of a Certain Age | Bald brotherhood gets a new sister -- Jan 24, 2006
And so when I started chemotherapy for breast cancer a few weeks back and was ... When the "hairfall" began on Day 14 after my first chemo, I greeted the event ... The State,

Sick body, STRONG WILL -- Jan 21, 2006
...of aggressive chemotherapy that will temporarily destroy his immune system -- and, he hopes, permanently wipe out his cancer. After the chemo, doctors will re ... Miami Herald,

Survivors the focus of Relay for Life 01-22-2006 -- Jan 23, 2006
Her father refused chemo, she said, because doctors knew it wouldn´t cure him, only buy him a little more time. She said her dad´s cancer eventually went to ... Plainview Daily Herald,

Various Notes: John Tenta, Stacy Keibler, RAW, & More -- Jan 23, 2006
...cancer. Via his Wrestlecrap.com website messaging forum, he said, "I've been very busy. My last scan results were very disappointing. Despite being on chemo, ... ProWrestling.com,

Aztecs swimming coach fights to defeat cancer -- Jan 22, 2006
...us more because we know if we're having a hard set (of practice swims) or a hard meet, what we're going through is nothing compared to chemo or breast cancer.". ... North County Times,

Alyssa teaches kids about her cancer -- Jan 22, 2006
...the Pacoima Singers' CD and a documentary she is making about her fight with leukemia will help educate kids about cancer. ... "Then they'll inject chemo into my ... Los Angeles Daily News,

Patients Forced to Treat Themselves to Save Government Cash -- Jan 22, 2006
...and crawled home and those nice NHS people then helped me kids to adapt the colour telly to radiate me cancer. The kids are also mixing me own chemo drugs out ... The Spoof (satire),

Indiana Church Group Helps Gulfport Couple Rebuild -- Jan 23, 2006
..."Actually, I'm an ovarian cancer patient. So and it's nice to focus on something besides me for awhile. I just finished chemo and so I decided that I wanted to ... WLOX,

Protecting Fertility During Chemo -- Jan 20, 2006
...enough time. Now, doctors say a drug used for prostate cancer patients may keep a woman's ovaries out of harm's way during chemo. ... ABC30.com,

Campaigner Vicki blasts chemo decision -- Jan 18, 2006
A CANCER fundraiser says she is "horrified" after reading of plans to move chemotherapy services from the QE2 Hospital to the Lister in Stevenage. ... Herts 24,

OP oncologist says cancer patients have reason for hope -- Jan 21, 2006
...the general area where the cancer was hidden. Marsland said doctors basically prescribed toxic drugs to kill cancerous cells. But with both chemo and radiation ... Bradford County Telegraph,

Two HSU seniors have a lot in common, including cancer -- Jan 17, 2006
Chandler said the treatment she underwent for breast cancer was different from the traditional method in that she had chemotherapy before ... "I had chemo first to ... Siftings Herald,

OCU's Wade overcomes cancer -- Jan 20, 2006
OCU senior Trevor Meier said Wade came to practice with the chemo box hooked into the side of his body. Meier said his aunt died of cancer and his grandfather ... CSTV.com,

Dreamers, Entrepreneurs and Auld Lang Syne -- Jan 23, 2006
The cancer and chemo treatments had taken their toll. As was pointed out by one of the speakers at his memorial service Monday afternoon, Tom did beat it. ... Bluffton News Banner,

Spotlight shines on cancer fight -- Jan 19, 2006
..."We're able to provide transportation to cancer patients, scholarships for students who have cancer, free wigs for chemo patients," said Elise Aubourg ... Bradenton Herald,

More cancer patients work during treatment -- Jan 17, 2006
...who have never undergone cancer treatments before can’t predict how their body will react, or if they will be physically able to work. “Chemo may affect ... Kannapolis Independent Tribune,

McDermott family takes on battle with cancer -- Jan 20, 2006
Just like any cancer patient, some days are smoother than others. ... We can’t change the day of the game, but we may have to alter the day of chemo treatments ... Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier,

Purdue professor adds to cancer cell research -- Jan 19, 2006
...of Wisconsin used the increased levels of p53 as "chemo drugs" in their study. "The increased amount of p53 seemed to delay the onset of cancer in mice that ... The Exponent,

He's a Gambler, and He's a Survivor -- Jan 23, 2006
...the last chemo treatment, I screamed in the doctor's office," Andrew said. "The doctor came in and said Andrew, 'You're in remission, you're cancer free,' and ... WBAY,

YMCA honors volunteerism -- Jan 24, 2006
...the late 1980s, was diagnosed with cancer in April. "We didn't think he was going to be here tonight because he's had some pretty heavy chemo," YMCA Director ... Marion Chronicle Tribune,

Norwegian scientist admits more cheating -- Jan 23, 2006
Gene profile may predict chemo response (November 3, 2005) -- Boston scientists say a ... might help predict how patients with advanced ovarian cancer will respond ... Science Daily (press release)

Many cancer patients balance working, chemo -- Jan 15, 2006
More than one-third of the women in America and almost half the men will be diagnosed with cancer sometime in their lives, and for many, the diagnosis will ... Long Beach Press-Telegram,

Heavy doses of chemo for ovarian cancer taxing but effective -- Jan 16, 2006
To improve on that, doctors at dozens of US hospitals, led by Deborah Armstrong at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, compared chemo regimens in 415 women. ... Salt Lake Tribune,

Fatigue causes 'chemo-brain' in breast cancer patients -- Jan 10, 2006
Chemo-brain" or "chemo-fog" -- a ... poorly understood side-effect of chemotherapy that could affect up to three-quarters of women being treated for breast cancer. ... Macleans,

Reed’s return -- Jan 22, 2006
Reed remained optimistic by not letting her illness and constant chemo constrain her to bed ... In almost four years, Reed has learned how to live with her cancer. ... Mankato Free Press,

Chemo finished, but Kylie's treatment continues -- Jan 13, 2006
...able to say we have received no news of a re-occurrence of the cancer; however at ... she is coming home for a little while and, as I say, the chemo is finished ... The Age,

Remembering those who have gone before us -- Jan 18, 2006
...meant I was in my first trimester during some of the chemo,� said Wichman, “so we were understandably worried.�. Wichman’s bout with cancer also lead to ... Suffolk News-Herald,

The question of health care -- Jan 21, 2006
...naturopathic doctor. Chan began complementary cancer treatment, using natural sources to aid the chemo and radiation therapy. “We’ve ... Maple Ridge News,

Chemo unit is latest to join QE2 exodus -- Jan 11, 2006
...locally, thus preventing some patients having to travel to the regional cancer center at ... has undergone the best part of a year's worth of chemo treatment, I ... Times 24,

Further treatment for Kylie but no return of cancer -- Jan 13, 2006
Yesterday it was reported that Minogue had her final chemo- therapy session on ... Kylie's surgeon announced that the operation to remove the cancer was successful ... Scotsman,

CASTING FOR RECOVERY -- Jan 19, 2006
Then, in April 2002, she had a recurrence: The cancer had metastasized to her liver. She had a biopsy and more chemo, and has been in remission for the last ... Bradenton Herald,

Most cancer patients don't quit their jobs, but balancing work and ... -- Jan 15, 2006
...her and she's been balancing work as a community relations consultant and cancer treatment for ... word that I'm working at home because I'm getting chemo and they ... North County Times,

Kylie's 'cancer all clear' -- Jan 13, 2006
I left to go overseas that in fact Kylie was coming back to Australia, to Melbourne, to spend time with the family and that basically the chemo had finished.". ... This is London,

Kylie 'given the cancer all-clear' -- Jan 13, 2006
...been told by doctors that her chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer has been ... to spend time with the family and that basically the chemo had finished.". ... Scotsman,

Kylie camp rejects chemo report -- Jan 12, 2006
By Jesse Hogan. Kylie Minogue's Australian publicist has denied reports the Australian pop singer has beaten breast cancer. London's ... The Age,

Kylie's chemo was a success: report -- Jan 12, 2006
Doctors in Paris have reportedly told pop princess Kylie Minogue her chemotherapy for breast cancer has been successful. The 37-year ... The Age,

Kylie finishes 'successful' breast cancer treatment -- Jan 13, 2006
...she is coming home for a little while and, as I say, the chemo is finished ... encouraging, but that it was too soon to say whether the singer had beaten cancer. ... Times Online,

Kylie still having cancer treatment -- Jan 13, 2006
...say we have received no news of a re-occurrence of the cancer; however at ... to Melbourne, to spend time with the family and that basically the chemo had finished ... Daily Mail - UK,

Kylie 'has won battle with breast cancer' -- Jan 13, 2006
Minogue was today at the centre of conflicting reports she had beaten breast cancer. ... to spend time with her family and that basically the chemo had finished. ... Glasgow Evening Times,

An Urgent SOS From a Childhood Interrupted -- Jan 21, 2006
...bleeding). This aggressive cancer leads to severe infection, anemia and easy bleeding. ... 2001. Again he endured chemo and radiation. ... The Signal,

Kylie's chemo 'a success' -- Jan 13, 2006
...have reportedly told Kylie Minogue that her chemotherapy for breast cancer has been ... spend some time with the family, and that basically the chemo had finished ... The Age,

Cancer patients losing out on £200m a year in benefits 'scandal' -- Jan 11, 2006
A Macmillan Cancer Relief spokesman said cancer sufferers could face extra child care costs, laundry, heating, travel costs for daily chemo- or radio-therapy ... Telegraph.co.uk,

Dogs Excel In Cancer-Sniff Study -- Jan 12, 2006
None of the cancer patients had had chemotherapy, since chemo might have changed the chemicals in the patients’ breath. The samples ... CBS News

Hoop coach sings sweet song of recovery -- Jan 14, 2006
...fortunate. He’d sat in that treatment room with people who had been on chemo for years, who were on chemo just to keep cancer away. One ... Record-Journal,

Outlook Good for Cancer-Stricken Dennis O'Neill -- Jan 13, 2006
But the cancer ended up being stage one, which is the most treatable. ... Chemo (therapy) is kicking my ass but I have to deal with that for six months. ... BloodHorse,

Cancer treatment pits pain against payoff -- Jan 14, 2006
The next step for cancer researchers is to find ways to make the ... Sloan-Kettering now has an 80 percent completion rate for patients getting abdominal chemo. ... St. Petersburg Times,

Tot's cancer courage.com -- Jan 10, 2006
Parents Neil and Tina, 36 — whose son Louis, five, beat lung cancer as a baby — say it is her ... It’s time for round 8 of my chemo, which is my final course ... The Sun,

Quilters Help Cancer Patient Finish Heirlooms -- Jan 15, 2006
By the time she was diagnosed in September, the cancer had spread to her liver and lymph nodes, making it incurable, she ... "When she would go for chemo, I would ... WCCO,

The day the sky fell in -- Jan 15, 2006
They kill the cancer cells all right; they also kill everything else within range ... So just as the patient is recovering from a bout of chemo, they may well have ... Sydney Morning Herald,

Aggressive cancer treatment finds favor -- Jan 10, 2006
...of IP and IV chemotherapy in most women with advanced ovarian cancer who have ... New studies are using different chemo drugs, dose schedules and catheter types to ... Belleville News-Democrat,

Helena father's fight against cancer a costly venture -- Jan 15, 2006
..."They want to do three to four rounds of chemo to try to shrink it enough so they can go in and remove it. ... Merrill was very active prior to the cancer. ... Pascagoula Mississippi Press,

After a bout with cancer and the birth of his second child ... -- Jan 12, 2006
I asked Mike if the cancer had negatively affected his life in any way ... laughed, but explained that he associated any kind of red liquid with his chemo treatments ... Lawrence Journal World,

Dear Harriet, -- Jan 22, 2006
...away last January 2, 1998, from advanced Breast Cancer," Mike wrote. "She was 54. She was diagnosed in Jan. of 1989, had a radical mastectomy and chemo and got ... Charlotte Observer,

MAKING A DIFFERENCE -- Jan 19, 2006
Gilman was introduced to Spencer through the Children's Cancer Association Pediatric Chemo Pal Program, which gives young people such as Spencer a person to ... OregonLive.com,

Study: Abdominal chemo better against ovarian cancer -- Jan 5, 2006
To improve on that, doctors led by Dr. Deborah Armstrong at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center compared chemo regimens in 415 women. ... Indianapolis Star,

Abdominal chemo boosts survival for ovarian cancer -- Jan 4, 2006
The approach may work better because it is difficult for IV chemo drugs to reach all cancer cells in the abdominal cavity. Women ... CBC Montreal,

Abdominal Chemo Bests Traditional IV Treatment for Ovarian Cancer -- Jan 4, 2006
4 (HealthDay News) -- For women with ovarian cancer, chemotherapy delivered through an abdominal catheter may offer them the chance at a longer life than ... Forbes

Chemo strategy slows ovarian cancer -- Jan 5, 2006
BOSTON -- Injecting cancer drugs into the body cavity, not just into a vein, can dramatically lengthen the lives of women with advanced ovarian cancer, a study ... Globe and Mail,

Lesnar Issues, Prudius-WWE, Marty Janetty, More Notes -- Jan 18, 2006
Former WWE star John Tenta is struggling in his fight against cancer. ... Despite being on chemo, the tumors in my hip, and both lungs continued to grow. ... ProWrestling.com,

New ovarian cancer chemo treatment -- Jan 4, 2006
...who got standard intravenous, or through the vein, chemo--to those getting intra-peritoneal chemo--in an attempt to remove left over cancer cells after the ... WTNH,

Get ready for the big relay -- Jan 15, 2006
After a visit to her doctor for tests he informed her she had an aggressive form of cancer known as IBC. Sandra was in chemo within a week to reduce a tumour ... Redland Bayside Bulletin,

Abdominal-site chemo zaps ovarian cancer -- Jan 4, 2006
BALTIMORE, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- A decades-old way of treating cancer involving abdominal chemo-injection seems to improve odds for ovarian cancer. ... United Press International

Abdominal Chemo Improves Ovarian Cancer Survival -- Jan 4, 2006
What was found: Women who received IP chemo went longer without their cancer coming back (about 23 months vs. 18 months for traditional ... ACS News Center,

Abdominal Chemo Bests Traditional IV Treatment for Ovarian Cancer -- Jan 4, 2006
4 (HealthDay News) -- For women with ovarian cancer, chemotherapy delivered through an abdominal catheter may offer them the chance at a longer life than ... HealthCentral.com

Abdominal chemo raises survival rate in ovarian cancer -- Jan 5, 2006
...carried greater risks because of toxicity from higher doses of chemo drugs and ... said the results represent the biggest advance in ovarian cancer treatment since ... Cleveland Plain Dealer,

New Chemo Plan for Late Ovarian Cancer -- Jan 4, 2006
Jan. 4, 2006 -- New research on ovarian cancer shows survival benefits from getting some chemo drugs delivered straight into patients' abdomens. ... WebMD

Abdominal chemo boosts survival in ovarian cancer patients -- Jan 8, 2006
...the intravenous route of chemotherapy is needed to catch cancer cells that ... Similarly, relapse-free survival for those receiving intraperitoneal chemo was 23.8 ... PressZoom (press release),

Abdominal Chemo Helps Ovarian Cancer Patients Live Longer -- Jan 4, 2006
For women with ovarian cancer, chemotherapy delivered through an abdominal catheter may offer them the chance at a longer life than standard treatment does. ... Daily News Central,

New chemo treating ovarian cancer well -- Jan 4, 2006
Standard therapy for advanced ovarian cancer has been outpatient intravenous therapy with ... The intra-abdominal infusions allow the chemo to stay in the system ... Pittsburgh Post Gazette,

Old Chemo Method Helping New Ovarian Cancer Patients -- Jan 4, 2006
...as nausea and lower blood counts, can be much worse than for IV chemo. ... This treatment is not for women already undergoing ovarian cancer treatment, Dr. Husty ... WESH.com,

Personal stories of the guest conductors -- Jan 12, 2006
Ranger in the 1950s, which prepared him for his current battle with cancer. "You learn to fight," he says. "When you're waiting in line for chemo or radiation ... Sioux Falls Argus Leader,

Road to Recovery fills vital service 01-15-2006 -- Jan 16, 2006
...“Chemo takes anywhere from 3-5 hours. ... However, cancer patients still must travel to Lubbock to receive radiation treatments as equipment for that is too cost ... Plainview Daily Herald,

Taiwan MSD branch wins award -- Jan 15, 2006
..."If you feel very nauseous and vomit after the first round of chemo, you may consult with your doctor and he ... Cancer has become a top cause of death in Taiwan. ... TMCnet

Kylie cured of cancer -- Jan 13, 2006
...is coming home for a little while and, as I say, the chemo is finished ... in a statement last night that Minogue is still being treated for breast cancer, but the ... Gulf Daily News,

A direct dose of chemo -- Jan 4, 2006
...the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University. She compared conventional intravenous chemotherapy to a combination of intravenous and abdominal chemo. ... Newsday,

Carolyn Kimich is trodding a path that suprises even her friends ... -- Jan 17, 2006
I watched as she so attentively cared for Alex during his long battle against cancer. She never stopped believing that the next new type of chemo would be the ... The Navasota Examiner,

How the arts can help you heal -- 23 Dec 2005
ST. LOUIS - The halls of the Pratt Cancer Center at St. ... "He went through chemo and radiation and put that all behind him and went on with his life. ... Fort Wayne News Sentinel,

Man’s house burns while he’s in chemo -- 23 Dec 2005
A doctor diagnosed Olson with cancer in April. Now he’s homeless two days before Christmas. ... Olson had another chemo treatment this morning. ... In-Forum (subscription),

On hero's path -- 23 Dec 2005
...stepfather, Steve Milner, and stepsister, Jennifer, got in the car and trekked to Memphis, Tenn., anticipating cancer treatments that ... "He started chemo on me ... Columbus Ledger-Enquirer,

Solving breast cancer mysteries -- 23 Dec 2005
...but radiation exposure also caused some extra deaths from heart disease and lung cancer. ... And the benefit comes on top of the benefit from chemo and tamoxifen.). ... Chicago Tribune,

Wehri bounces back from cancer -- 23 Dec 2005
...“By playing basketball, I could keep my mind off of the cancer.�. ... “The chemo would make me feel like crap but I didn’t miss a game. ... Delphos Herald,

Sammy The Cancer Doll -- 23 Dec 2005
For the young cancer patients at Children's Hospital of Austin, a doll named Sammy provides ... Cynthia: So are you going to give him chemo first or check his blood ... KXAN-TV,

Santa tries to make last wishes come true -- 23 Dec 2005
Network because he wants to bring a little joy to children ravaged by cancer and other diseases. "He knows how to reach kids going through chemo," 14-year-old ... NewsOK.com (subscription),

White loved Co-Lin, Wesson community -- 23 Dec 2005
...the game. The day after the Gulf Coast game, White found out he had cancer. "He battled the chemo real well," said Case. "That radiation ... Brookhaven Daily Leader,

Going places -- 23 Dec 2005
...cancer in June 2005. A successful lumpectomy was performed and is being followed by chemotherapy and then a course of radiation. The morning of her first chemo ... Munster Times,

Welton mails it in -- 23 Dec 2005
...at Thornwood, he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a type of bone cancer. ... "I just sat there with those big (drip) bags -- four, 12-hour bags of chemo.". ... Munster Times,

Cantwell's rise to starter gives boost to ailing mom -- 23 Dec 2005
Brenda Cantwell was diagnosed with breast cancer over the summer, right before Hunter ... see what kind of effect that endorphins have on all the chemo drugs," she ... Louisville Courier-Journal,

Docs Explore Non-Chemo Cancer Treatment -- Dec 10, 2005
...offices since presentations at the Texas cancer meeting last year showed its ability to predict which women benefit from tamoxifen and which do best on chemo. ... WXIA-TV,

Captain Chemo to star on TV -- Dec 22, 2005
Clark doesn’t wear his Captain Chemo uniform to these visits, but he offers to ... which he addresses the patient’s illness, which may or may not be cancer. ... Portsmouth Herald News,

Fund established for musician fighting cancer -- Dec 22, 2005
Cancer Institute, Ellevold is home for a week to enjoy Christmas. "He's on oxygen. He has days that are good and then the moment they start up the chemo he's ... Tooele Transcript-Bulletin,

ALICIA'S STORY CANCER, DESPAIR, HOPE, FAITH -- Dec 22, 2005
...of the growth. That was fine with me; anything that fought the cancer but kept me away from chemo was fine with me. We went out ... San Francisco Chronicle,

Merck KGaA Receives Approval for Erbitux in Head and Neck Cancer -- Dec 22, 2005
...metastases) of the tumor, repair to cancer cells and angiogenesis (blood supply to the tumor). Erbitux also enhances the effects of chemo- and radiotherapy. ... PharmaLive.com (press release),

Former Marshall basketball coach battling cancer -- Dec 22, 2005
They discovered that I had cancer in my kidneys and that it had spread to my ... chemotherapy and I've been going through rounds and rounds of chemo treatments for ... Daily Mail - Charleston,

Protecting Fertility During Chemo -- Dec 20, 2005
Freezing eggs is one costly option, but there isn't always enough time. Now a drug used for prostate cancer patients can protect fertility during chemo. ... abc7news.com,

Chemo-related hearing loss a problem for kids -- Dec 19, 2005
NEW YORK: Hearing loss may be more common than previously reported in children with cancer who have undergone chemotherapy with highly effective platinum-type ... NewKerala.com,

FDA approves promising drug for kidney cancer -- Dec 21, 2005
These so-called targeted therapies attack specific features of the cancer cells and ... As a result, chemo patients generally suffer severe side effects, such as ... Chicago Tribune,

Angels stunned by news of nomination -- Dec 22, 2005
Diagnosed with colon cancer on Aug. 10, Moon underwent surgery and now makes weekly treks to Eau Claire for six months of chemo treatments, which will be ... Chetek Alert,

SciClone Reports Results From ZADAXIN Proof-of-Concept Liver ... -- Dec 21, 2005
...carcinoma (liver cancer) trial indicating a trend toward positive survival benefit in patients treated with ZADAXIN® plus trans arterial chemo-embolization ... Market Wire (press release)

Billings girl returns from cancer treatment to a home fit for ... -- Dec 21, 2005
Hansen said Marissa's cancer was diagnosed and treated about a year ago but returned this fall ... The chemo regimen is a Stage II trial that studies the safety and ... Billings Gazette,

Plant study could assist in cancer treatment -- Dec 20, 2005
...in development drug therapies to reduce drug dosages given to cancer patients. ... related to human P-glycoproteins that impact the effectiveness of chemo-- therapy ... Indianapolis Star,

Fatigue fairly uncommon after breast cancer chemo -- Dec 16, 2005
Adjuvant chemo delays recurrence and improves long-term survival of women with breast cancer, the long-term effects of such treatment on the patient's well ... Reuters.uk,

Mary Genevieve Fern Hebert Allain -- Dec 22, 2005
She recovered from surgery and she gleefully embarked on chemo and radiation treatment. But the cancer came back. She did not want to go, but she had to. Globe and Mail,

The Miracle of Love -- Dec 21, 2005
An ovarian cancer survivor herself, she knew Haley’s hair would fall out after ... Ultimately, though, the four rounds of three different types of chemo (and a ... Coast Weekly,

Holistic care for the four-legged set -- Dec 22, 2005
Casper had liver cancer, and a grim prognosis from her veterinarian: less than two months to live. ... She was so weak, the chemo would have killed her," she said. ... NorthJersey.com,

Chemo-related hearing loss a problem for kids -- Dec 19, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Hearing loss may be more common than previously reported in children with cancer who have undergone chemotherapy with highly ... Reuters

As not seen on TV: Cancer survivors tell what to expect -- Dec 19, 2005
..."A lot of well-meaning people told me how many people they knew who had died of breast cancer. That's not helpful.". "I quickly learned that chemo ruled my ... Fort Worth Star Telegram,

Liz Zissa: Big help when I had cancer -- Dec 17, 2005
I had only known one person who had cancer -- my mother -- and she died less than ... I started my chemo and my daughter went to live for the time being with her ... Journal and Courier Online,

Plenary Session Snapshot -- Dec 19, 2005
...to the known gross disease is expected to reduce the risk of radiation induced cancer. ... And, as discussed in the session, the results of chemo-radiation using a ... Medscape (subscription)

Assisting wife biggest job for Beverly -- Dec 17, 2005
..."With cancer, they say you have two birthdays — the second one is when chemo is over," she said. "I'm bringing cupcakes. I want to have a party.". Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),

Horton, battling cancer, won't run in 2006 -- Dec 16, 2005
Horton, 74, had a cancerous kidney removed in September, but the cancer has spread, he ... his home in Winston-Salem after he underwent five hours of chemo-therapy ... Winston-Salem Journal,

LSUS Chancellor Vince Marsala fighting breast cancer -- Dec 19, 2005
I elected the aggressive route and have begun chemo treatments," he continued. ... is generally the boss she knew before he was diagnosed with cancer, said Jackie ... Shreveport Times,

Battling cancer — again -- Dec 16, 2005
..."This time, physicians and tests confirmed that the colon cancer has not reached the ... "The fact that I have life and don't have to repeat chemo, as well as a ... Daily News Journal (subscription),

Music Therapy for Cancer -- Dec 16, 2005
...in Seattle, says music therapy can offer relief for patients when used with standard cancer treatment. It can lessen nausea and vomiting from chemo, reduce pain ... ABC30.com,

Single mom with cancer needs car money -- Dec 18, 2005
She, too, had breast cancer. It would be her turn to battle the disease. ... I wanted to work with sick babies. I'll have six months of chemo. Surgery. ... DesMoinesRegister.com,

For many patients, comfort caps come in the ‘knit’ of time -- Dec 22, 2005
Thanks to the Internet, she learned about an out-of-state project called “chemo caps,� hand-knitted hats for cancer patients. ... J. - the Jewish News weekly of Northern California,

WARREN, MINN.: All for Mayor Nelson -- Dec 20, 2005
..."One week, he's fine and next week, he's taking chemo therapy," he said. Monday, Borowicz said she understood the cancer in Nelson's bowels had reached an ... Grand Forks Herald,

Frequent, Low-Dose Chemo Fights Advanced Breast Cancer -- Dec 8, 2005
News) -- The combination of frequent but low doses of chemotherapy, along with the angiogenesis-inhibitor drug Avastin resulted in partial cancer shrinkage in ... Forbes

Breast Cancer Patients to Get Less Chemo -- Dec 10, 2005
...got treated another way," said Dr. Eric Winer of the Dana-Farber Cancer Center in ... last week was started on a hormone blocker rather than the chemo she formerly ... Washington Post,

Colon cancer data show many forgoing chemo -- Dec 13, 2005
86,000 patients at 560 US hospitals who were entered into a national cancer database, and found that the share of those who had surgery plus chemo went from 39 ... Newsday,

Study: Two chemo drugs shown to cut cancer return rate -- Dec 13, 2005
A new study has shown for the first time that giving two chemotherapy drugs to women with advanced endometrial cancer after surgery reduced the risk of ... Indianapolis Star,

Chemo after surgery extends life in endometrial cancer -- Dec 9, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A study of women with advanced endometrial cancer has found that giving two chemotherapy drugs after surgery reduced the risk of ... Reuters.uk,

Son’s illness puts strain on family -- Dec 21, 2005
...afternoon, clutching a photo of her 5-year-old son, Christian, who is battling cancer. ... we thought he had asthma — the next thing you know, he’s in chemo. ... Lawrence Journal World,

Fewer women to receive chemo for breast cancer -- Dec 11, 2005
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE. SAN ANTONIO — For years, doctors have known exactly what to do with breast cancer patients like Eva Ossorio: Poison them. ... Kansas City Star,

New guidelines mean less chemo for breast cancer patients -- Dec 11, 2005
...got treated another way,’’ said Dr. Eric Winer of the Dana-Farber Cancer Center in ... week was started on a hormone blocker rather than the chemo she formerly ... Helena Independent Record,

New Cancer Guidelines Reduce Need for Chemo -- Dec 13, 2005
And while chemo saves lives, the resulting side-effects -- nausea, mouth sores, and hair ... were small," said Dr. Eric Winer of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. ... Christian Broadcasting Network,

Ritalin Conjugate Used to Treat "Chemo-Brain" in Breast Cancer ... -- Dec 13, 2005
...be a simple and relatively inexpensive means of treating chemotherapy induced fatigue and forgetfulness -- something cancer patients refer to as "chemo-brain". ... DG News

Many skip chemo after colon cancer surgery -- Dec 12, 2005
Though various studies call for chemotherapy after colon cancer surgery, a new report finds that many fail to receive this treatment for unknown reasons. ... myDNA.com,

Fewer Breast Cancer Patients to Get Chemo -- Dec 11, 2005
The treatment differed according to the amount of cancer one had. ... Chemo is a sledgehammer that comes down heavily on all rapidly dividing cells—whether they ... MedIndia,

Study: Post-surgery chemo for colon cancer -- Dec 7, 2005
More patients with Stage III colon cancer are receiving chemotherapy after surgery, with an associated significant increase in five-year survival, according to ... myDNA.com,

Chemo, drug combo fights breast cancer -- Dec 8, 2005
...in low, frequent doses - a novel strategy called "metronomic" delivery - achieved partial shrinkage of disease in some advanced breast cancer patients when ... myDNA.com,

Chemo After Surgery Extends Life in Advanced Endometrial Cancer -- Dec 9, 2005
NEW YORK DEC 09, 2005(Reuters Health) - For women with advanced endometrial cancer, the combination of doxorubicin and cisplatin after surgery significantly ... Cancerpage.com,

Breast cancer may not need chemo -- Dec 15, 2005
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of 19 cancer centers across the country, recently revised guidelines for breast cancer treatment. ... myDNA.com,

This Week in Health -- Dec 16, 2005
...insights into the different forms of breast cancer and new types of testing mean doctors can now better identify which women will benefit from chemo and which ... Intelihealth.com,

Chemo regimen can limit Herceptin heart risk-study -- Dec 8, 2005
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The breast cancer drug Herceptin, shown recently to improve survival in women with early-stage breast cancer, carries with it a risk of ... Reuters

Thomas makes most of wheel of fortune -- Dec 20, 2005
..."My dad had died of cancer in '92 ... the life-saving bone marrow from his big sister, Kay, after which he underwent an intensive course of chemo and radiotherapy. ... Telegraph.co.uk,

Chemo Regimen Can Limit Herceptin Heart Risk-Study -- Dec 8, 2005
LOS ANGELES DEC 08, 2005 (Reuters) - The breast cancer drug Herceptin, shown recently to improve survival in women with early-stage breast cancer, carries with ... Cancerpage.com,

Georgia Tech's Davis among local players making impact -- Dec 20, 2005
Best was declared cancer free by his oncologist on July 29 after going through surgery, months of chemotherapy and ... "It got me through the chemo and everything ... Cherry Hill Courier Post,

Study finds little follow-up chemo -- Dec 8, 2005
Colon cancer is the second deadliest cancer for Americans after lung cancer. ... They found that the share of those who received surgery plus chemo went from 39 ... TheNewsTribune.com (subscription),

Chemo 'cuts Herceptin heart risk' -- Dec 9, 2005
Combining chemotherapy with Herceptin treatment could cut the heart damage risk associated with the breast cancer drug, new research has claimed. ... DeHavilland,

Balancing act -- Dec 19, 2005
...definition for chemo is: "Treatment with drugs that have a specific toxic effect upon the cancer, usually interfering with cell production." Chemo causes cells ... Cleveland Plain Dealer,

OSHU study shows hope for chemo induced hearing loss -- Dec 11, 2005
...for osteosarcoma, neuroblastoma and medulloblastoma, the form of brain cancer Johnson had ... for a clinical trial of a second potential chemo-protectant called N ... Bend.com,

Fewer Breast Cancer Patients To Get Chemo -- Dec 10, 2005
Eva Ossorio, 62, holds a bottle of Femara, a hormone blocker used for breast cancer rather than the chemo she formerly would have been given for her relatively ... WRAL.com,

New guidelines mean less chemo for breast cancer -- Dec 11, 2005
...worse despite chemo. And a whopping 60 percent would have been fine with hormones alone. The new guidelines were developed by the National Comprehensive Cancer ... The State,

New guidelines often mean less chemo for breast cancer patients -- Dec 10, 2005
That's why chemo causes hair loss, nausea and mouth sores. ... "Breast cancer must be understood as an umbrella of diseases," said Dr. Antonio Wolff of Johns ... St. Petersburg Times,

A perfect plan -- Dec 18, 2005
...go. Chemo will be finished Jan. ... shrunk. But she won't know if the cancer is gone until Melissa has a new scan after her last treatment. ... News-Leader.com,

Class date set to ready foster parents -- Dec 18, 2005
306. For some cancer patients in the Norwich area, getting to and from chemo/radiation therapy treatment is their biggest challenge to beating cancer. ... Norwich Bulletin,

Drug cuts transfusions in half for chemo patients -- Dec 15, 2005
It is the first large, multi-center, comparison trial of Aranesp® (darbepoetin alfa) administered every three weeks in cancer patients with anemia resulting ... Cancerfacts.com,

TennCare perspective from chemo room is bleak -- Dec 11, 2005
From the chemo treatment room at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Sandy Flanigan can see ... and the people like her with the "wrong kind of cancer" that Tennessee ... The Tennessean,

Riley alum plans beary Christmas for patients -- Dec 18, 2005
And kids in the cancer ward, the ones undergoing chemo, the ones with no hair, the ones who are terrified, need a boost on Christmas. There’sa catch, though. ... Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,

Patients shouldn't be caught in battle over chemo reimbursement -- Dec 8, 2005
Cancer patients shouldn't have to face bad news in their mailboxes. But thousands have, recently, in the form of letters warning ... Daily Press,

Slashback: Cancer, Cats, ICANN -- Dec 7, 2005
...virus has a remarkable ability to infect and kill cancer cells, without ... quantities, and even increases the effectiveness of conventional chemo and radiation ... Slashdot

FINDING MY RELIGION Author Eric Alan discusses nature as a ... -- Dec 19, 2005
Testicular cancer that spread into my lymph system ... It took two surgeries, two courses of chemo, meditation, imagery work, exercise, lifestyle changes and other ... San Francisco Chronicle,

Breast cancer drug looks more promising -- Dec 8, 2005
...the drug alone, said Dr. Linda Vahdat, director of breast cancer research at ... Hospital in Helsinki, Finland, tested nine weeks of Herceptin plus chemo or chemo ... Miami Herald,

Breast Cancer And Fertility -- Dec 9, 2005
12/09/05 - A hormone could predict a woman's fertility, especially if she has breast cancer. ... the women will become infertile as a result of the chemo treatment ... 13WHAM-TV,

Graduating family uses humor to get through tough times -- Dec 18, 2005
But for her frail frame and weakness from chemo, it would be difficult to tell that Smida is fighting cancer. Seated in her home ... Gainesville Sun,

Nurse practitioners provide nursing, medical services -- Dec 17, 2005
...her NP colleagues see patients to evaluate, to administer chemo treatment, to help manage symptoms. "We make treatment decisions for our cancer and hematology ... Kansas City Nursing News,

Cancer survivor offers help through book -- Dec 13, 2005
That journal became the bones for "Life After Chemo: Complete Physical and Emotional Healing from Cancer is Possible," a book the Turlock native self-published ... WTOP,

Workshop teaches beauty techniques to women undergoing cancer ... -- Dec 9, 2005
I go through chemo, I'll do it'.". The national program was brought to Amador County nearly two years ago when two teenage girls were undergoing cancer treatment ... Amador Ledger-Dispatch,

Family says prayers help young cancer patient heal -- Dec 13, 2005
But his mother said he did receive two units after his second round of chemo. ... "Many cancer patients do need platelets or other blood products," she said. ... Gainesville Times,

Arrogance of the MTA made strike a certainty -- Dec 21, 2005
On Monday, his doctor broke the news that the cancer in Casiano's spine had spread to his lung. ... "Ever since I started missing work for chemo treatments, my ... New York Daily News,

Cancer drug treats macular degeneration -- Dec 14, 2005
Anne Silberman of Skidaway Island had a colon cancer chemo drug injected into her eye to fight, not cancer, but macular degeneration. ... Savannah Morning News,

Midland firemen come together for 'brother' going through chemo -- Dec 14, 2005
Chances are very good he will join the rolls of cancer survivors; his prognosis, in ... friends and family wouldn't dream of having him go through chemo and the ... MyWestTexas.com,

Teen draws on hopes to help others -- Dec 17, 2005
...ill like her but whose parents may not be able to afford expensive cancer treatments ... Proceeds benefit the Chemo Kidz Fund, a nonprofit fund created locally by Dr ... Corpus Christi Caller Times,

The View of a Clergy Spouse -- Dec 19, 2005
...with the onset of life-threatening pneumonia following the first chemo-therapy treatment]. ... and his own [he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer] the bishop ... Virtue Online,

Friend discovers boy's cancer by looking at snapshot details -- Dec 10, 2005
The doctors think they got all the cancer, Jason Moore said. ... "As of now, there's no chemo, but it's hard to breathe easy," Jason Moore said. ... Seattle Post Intelligencer

MS part of Cavuto's world -- Dec 20, 2005
By Eileen Blass, USA TODAY. He thought the cancer was back, but he was wrong. ... About a decade earlier, Cavuto had fought a deadly tumor with chemo and radiation. ... USA Today

Hope House offers 'peace' to cancer patients, families -- Dec 12, 2005
...returned and was detected in his rib, lung and liver. Hobson, 57, has been receiving chemo from the Allison Cancer Center since. ... MyWestTexas.com,

Celebrating 6-year-old’s good health after chemo -- 14 Nov 2005
31 of each year, but Do is special. Oct. 31 was also the last day of his chemo-therapy after a three and a half year battle with leukemia. ... Manteca Bulletin,

Business calendar -- 14 Nov 2005
...leaders. Info: Erick Pardo, 402-3653, or efpardo@lahba.org, or John Castillo, 381-8804, or Chemo Rodriguez, 316-6079, or chemo@fhtm.org. ... Lansing State Journal,

Friend Calls "Extreme Home Makeover" Winner A Very Deserving ... -- 14 Nov 2005
A year ago, after battling the disease with all her might, Kathy was close to death. "Kathy was in the house sick from chemo, and I told him i'm going to lose ... KAKE,

Study: Cancer, heart disease are common killers in Napa -- 14 Nov 2005
...of chemotherapy, but doesn't complain. "It's not a gruesome thing to go in and get chemo," she said. The figures on the most common ... Napa Valley Register,

Six area girls donate hair -- 14 Nov 2005
...friends and stuff.". To make this even more meaningful, one of the girl's moms will start chemo in a few weeks, as she battles cancer. KIMT,

Watchful eyes on macular degeneration -- 14 Nov 2005
Avastin is a chemo-therapeutic agent – it can have severe side effects – and they told patients we think Avastin might work like Lucentis,� Walker says. ... Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,

Finding her footing: Kristin Armstrong embraces life after Lance -- 14 Nov 2005
The cat is a holdover from the Lance era. Its name? Chemo. "On one level," Kristin says, "it's as simple as recovering from heartbreak. ... Fort Wayne News Sentinel,

Knitting projects helps the needy -- 14 Nov 2005
...warming homeless and needy families, she said, volunteers enjoy making a variety of lap robes and ponchos for nursing home residents and "chemo caps" for ... The News Journal,

Music as medicine hits just the right note -- 14 Nov 2005
She was feeling a little queasy and lethargic. "I'm sitting there with all these thoughts in my mind about the chemo when I hear this beautiful music. ... Newark Star Ledger,

Gene Therapy Improves Chemo Drug's Effects In Experimental Brain ... -- Nov 7, 2005
...with established efficacy, use of gene therapy to increase its enzymatic activation was hypothesised to offer potential improvements in chemo- and radiotherapy ... Science Daily (press release)

Most women resume menses after chemo -- Nov 7, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Only about 15 percent of women develop long-term loss of their menstrual cycle (amenorrhea) after receiving follow-up chemotherapy ... Reuters

Hope for Reeve's widow Dana as she fights cancer with the same ... -- Nov 11, 2005
Charles added: "She's finished her fourth course of chemo. Each course lasts a month. "Like everybody else who gets chemo, Dana's hair is falling out. ... Mirror.co.uk,

Protecting Fertility during Chemo -- Nov 7, 2005
November 7, 2005 - A diagnosis of breast cancer is devastating for any woman. But for a younger, premenopausal woman there is another consideration. ... ABC7Chicago.com,

Gene profile may predict chemo response -- Nov 3, 2005
Racial disparity in breast cancer studied (October 12, 2005) -- Columbia University Medical Center researchers say black women with stage I or II breast cancer ... Science Daily (press release)

Hospital Blamed For Chemo Patient's Death -- Nov 2, 2005
A chemotherapy patient died after his doctor mistakenly administered medication intended for another patient, state investigators found. ... NBC 11.com,

New chemo combo means longer life for pancreatic cancer patients -- Nov 3, 2005
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat, and has an overall one-year survival rate of only 13%. It causes ... News-Medical.net,

Combination chemo improves overall survival -- Nov 4, 2005
PARIS – Nov. 3, 2005 – A combination of two new drugs extended overall survival of certain patients with inoperable pancreatic ... Cancerfacts.com,

Chemo Drug May Up Pancreatic Cancer Survival -- Nov 4, 2005
Nov. 4, 2005 -- Xeloda, a chemotherapy drug used to treat cancers of the breast and colon, may improve survival of pancreatic cancer. ... WebMD

Gene profile may predict chemo response -- Nov 3, 2005
BOSTON, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Boston scientists say a newly identified gene expression profile might help predict how patients with advanced ... United Press International

Gene predicts chemo response in ovarian cancer patients -- Nov 4, 2005
A newly identified gene expression profile could help predict how patients with advanced ovarian cancer will respond to chemotherapy treatment. ... myDNA.com,

Doctors trying continuous, low doses of chemo as new weapon ... -- Oct 31, 2005
...growing. Now, these doctors are experimenting with giving very low doses of chemo drugs for extensive periods of time, with no rest. ... Birmingham News,

Palonosetron/Aprepitant/Dexamethasone Combo Cuts Post-Chemo Nausea ... -- Nov 2, 2005
About half of the study participants were chemo-naive at the time of enrollment. The rate of complete response over the 120-hour study period was 77.6%. ... DG News

Rx pot helped rocker roll with chemo sickness -- Oct 15, 2005
...actress Tammy Lynn Michaels in a 2003 commitment ceremony, says her doctors backed her decision to get high to stave off nausea and other chemo-related ailments ... New York Daily News,

People in the News: Etheridge goes to pot during chemo -- Oct 14, 2005
Melissa Etheridge puffed the magic dragon while she had breast cancer. The singer says her smoking of medicinal marijuana helped ... Seattle Post Intelligencer

Chemo-Radiation Combo Best Before Rectal Cancer Surgery -- Oct 18, 2005
TUESDAY, Oct. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Radiation therapy and chemotherapy before surgery benefit rectal cancer patients by shrinking ... Forbes

Chemo, Radiation Beat Back 2nd Round of Head, Neck Cancers -- Oct 18, 2005
TUESDAY, Oct. 18 (HealthDay News) -- A new combination of radiation therapy and chemotherapy may offer a much greater chance of ... Forbes

Radiation, chemo cuts OK for lymphoma -- Oct 18, 2005
By EDWARD SUSMAN. DENVER, Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Cutting chemotherapy 50 percent, reducing by half the amount of the body that receives ... Science Daily (press release)

New approach to chemo: Continuous, lower doses -- Oct 25, 2005
Now, these doctors are experimenting with a new approach, giving very low doses of chemo drugs for extensive periods of time, with no rest. ... Pittsburgh Post Gazette,

MELISSA'S 'JOINT' DECISION ON CHEMO -- Oct 15, 2005
October 15, 2005 -- Singer Melissa Etheridge says she smoked medicinal marijuana to help with the side effects of chemotherapy during her treatment for breast ... New York Post,

Chemo Orders Need Safer Controls -- Oct 24, 2005
A recent review of more than 10,000 chemo medication orders found about 1 in 30 orders had errors, and 1 in 50 had a serious mistake. ... KSDK,

Melissa Etheridge says she smoked pot during chemo -- Oct 16, 2005
Melissa Etheridge says she smoked medicinal marijuana to help with the side effects of chemotherapy during her treatment for breast cancer. ... Providence Journal (subscription),

FDA approves Glaxo chemo drug -- Oct 28, 2005
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- British drugmaker Glaxo SmithKline said Friday that the FDA has approved its injectable chemotherapy drug Arranon (nelarabine). ... United Press International

Full-Dose Chemo OK for Heavy Breast Cancer Patients -- Oct 27, 2005
Two recent studies suggest that it's safe to give overweight breast cancer patients a full dose of chemotherapy based on their body weight -- and may even be ... ACS News Center,

He's OK after chemo, thank-you very much -- Oct 26, 2005
By MarthaTROPEA. For Randy Friskie, doing what he loves - strapping on a sequin covered jump suit and swiveling his hips for an enthusiastic ... Victoria News,

Etheridge says pot helped during chemo -- Oct 17, 2005
Melissa Etheridge, appearing on "Dateline NBC" Sunday, says she smoked medicinal marijuana to offset the side effects of chemotherapy during treatment for ... Cincinnati Enquirer,

Most women resume menses after chemo -- Nov 7, 2005
Nov 7, 2005 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Only about 15 percent of women develop long-term loss of their menstrual cycle (amenorrhea) after receiving follow ... ABC News

Gene profile may predict chemo response -- Nov 3, 2005
Boston scientists say a newly identified gene expression profile might help predict how patients with advanced ovarian cancer will respond to chemotherapy. ... Webindia123,

After courtship like theirs, marriage is a breeze -- Nov 12, 2005
But cancer-free in 2003!". "She planned a party for me when I was having my last chemo treatment: All my fraternity brothers came over, my family came over.". ... commercialappeal.com (subscription),

Melissa Etheridge: Medical Marijuana Helped Chemo -- Oct 14, 2005
The 44-year-old singer, who was diagnosed over a year ago, is now cancer-free. "Instead of taking five or six of the prescriptions ... CBS 5,

Melissa Etheridge admits using medicinal marijuana during chemo -- Oct 14, 2005
...(10/14/05 - NEW YORK) - Melissa Etheridge says she smoked medicinal marijuana to help with the side effects of chemotherapy during her treatment for breast ... KTRK,

Etheridge smoked pot during chemo -- Oct 16, 2005
Melissa Etheridge says she smoked medicinal marijuana to offset the side effects of chemotherapy during treatment for breast cancer. ... philly.com,

Golf Prodigy Buoys Sick Mom -- Nov 11, 2005
Chemo (therapy) was such a rough battle.". ... Kelly Jo has decided to go through chemo once again, if only to give her more time with Dakoda. ... CBS News

When cancer becomes a family affair -- Nov 7, 2005
With the transplant, they face their toughest struggle yet: a crash course in chemo, six weeks in the hospital and at least a year to recover fully. ... Concord Monitor,

Old disease, new hope -- Nov 8, 2005
..."That was a huge relief because I was really afraid of chemo," said Dancause, who had a lumpectomy and is on an estrogen-blocking drug. ... Concord Monitor,

Daily beer is a 'draught of good health' -- Nov 12, 2005
..."It is one of the most significant compounds for cancer chemo-prevention that we have studied, and the only way people are getting any of it right now is ... Telegraph.co.uk,

Cancer cases increasing alarmingly in India: Shanta -- Nov 13, 2005
Adding that majority of cancers were preventable she said Chemo-prevention was a new area of investigation and can reduce the risk of cancer growth by making ... Webindia123,

First Lady -- Nov 12, 2005
Carcieri's ovaries. The cancer was slow-moving, but she'd need surgery and chemo. It couldn't have come at a busier time. She was ... Providence Journal (subscription),

Cancer patients get new drug before appraisal -- Nov 11, 2005
...and Humberside Cancer Network, which covers most of the region excluding South Yorkshire, will get MabThera alongside other drugs for chemo-therapy as a first ... Yorkshire Post Today,

Ex-Falcon Bartkowski battling cancer -- Nov 11, 2005
...chemotherapy. There was no hair loss with his particular course of chemo, but there was fatigue and severe blistering on his feet and hands. ... Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),

'I don't know how I'm going to get through the next day, let alone ... -- Nov 12, 2005
He was 45. The couple had planned a Christmas wedding, hoping Harry would have recovered sufficiently from chemo-therapy and radiotherapy to enjoy the party. ... The Observer,

Skincare Program Combats Ugly Side Effects Of Cancer Treatment -- Nov 9, 2005
Her mother and grandmother were both diagnosed in their early 30s. "I had chemo and radiation, my chemo didn't go well at all," she recalled. ... W*USA 9,

Walking through cancer fatigue -- Nov 7, 2005
15. "When I was having the chemo, I was a little tired, but with the radiation I was very, very tired. It was tough, even after it ended," Mentrup said. ... Kansas City Nursing News,

When Mom Gets Ill -- Oct 31, 2005
She feels lucky to have made it to chemo this day. ... In late July, she had a mastectomy, and now she is getting chemo every two weeks. ... Hartford Courant,

America West exec battles cancer -- Oct 28, 2005
In this second week of February, media day fell in the middle of McClelland's three-day-a-week chemo cycle. After a panel discussion ... AZ Central.com,

Beating cancer: One day at a time -- Oct 24, 2005
He also started seeing a radiation specialist in Marlette and started receiving radiation treatment along with chemo. He received ... Huron Daily Tribune,

Musical Really Does Go On as Star Is Treated for Cancer -- Nov 11, 2005
...planned to perform throughout. "And if I have to do chemo, I already said they can stick a wig on my head," she said. In off hours ... New York Times,

How vitamin C treatment works -- Nov 8, 2005
...cancer. Katie Wernecke already went through chemo. ... treatments. She's using it along with tradition chemo to fight her Hodgkin’s disease. ... KBSD,

After 34 Years, Goals Change In Medicine's 'War On Cancer' -- Nov 11, 2005
Cancer fighters hope that these therapies can advance enough to replace chemotherapy. For now, they are mostly added on to chemo. ... Investor's Business Daily (subscription)

Drug treatments boost survival rate for pancreatic cancer patients -- Nov 10, 2005
...late stages. And also it's not a very chemo-sensitive tumor compared to other tumors such as breast or colon, for example.". Still ... Palm Beach Daily News,

Jeremy and the beast -- Nov 10, 2005
...willpower. As the months passed, he underwent surgery and continued with the chemo treatments until the cancer released its grip. ... Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription),

Briggs doesn't regret that he kept on coaching -- Nov 11, 2005
..."Maybe it was a little hard-headedness in me," Briggs said. "I thought I would go through radiation and chemo in the summer and bounce right back. ... Winston-Salem Journal,

'It doesn't have to mean the end' -- Nov 11, 2005
...battle. He never lost his hair to chemo, and he remained a constant presence at City Council meetings. He just tired more easily. ... Pioneer Press,

Angel Care helper decorates calendar -- Nov 11, 2005
...ago. "I went through radiation and chemo, had a lumpectomy and all that goes along with it," she said in a phone interview. "It ... Yakima Herald-Republic,

Six-month sentence -- Nov 11, 2005
The cancer that doctors found in May has moved to Martha Faye Staggs' liver. Weekly chemotherapy leaves her wasted and sick, as chemo will do. ... Birmingham News,

Senior Center -- Nov 11, 2005
Knitters are making mittens, scarves and caps toward this effort, as well as the ongoing projects of footsies, lap afghans, shawls, premie and chemo caps for ... Wiscasset Newspaper,

Crocheting for Cancer Patients -- Nov 10, 2005
..."My son's just... He just went through chemo," says Elaine Lee. ... You see, the club makes dozens of crocheted chemo hats and afghans every year. ... KBCI,

Cancer vaccine -- Nov 8, 2005
..."If this works we'll be able to avoid some of the bad side effects of usual chemo delaying the need for chemotherapy or delaying the number of times for ... WHDH-TV,

Family fuels Gig Harbor back -- Nov 11, 2005
...high school life. On his birthday this year, instead of chemo, David got birthday spankings from his older brothers. “Gary’s ... TheNewsTribune.com (subscription),

Fraternity supports cancer survivor at Relay for Life -- Nov 8, 2005
The family spent many days on the road between Rushville and Denver in order for Brad to receive his chemo treatments. “His oncologist ... Chadron Record,

McLeod dedicates bell to victors of radiation treatment -- Nov 9, 2005
2. He was told he would be in chemotherapy for a year. Shortly after starting chemo, he began radiation treatments. “Chemo just wears you down,� he said. ... Florence Morning News,

Mercer soccer player battles tough opponent: cancer -- Nov 10, 2005
..."I had it once every two weeks," she said. "I'd be in the chemo room for about three hours.". ... As bad as chemo was, she saw many others substantially worse off. ... Macon Telegraph,

Two Erics -- Nov 11, 2005
An experimental transplant using the patients own stem cells preceded by extensive chemo therapy was being tested at Northwestern Medical Center in Chicago. ... WCPO,

And baby makes three -- Nov 12, 2005
...said. "It was just awful. Chemo kills your immune system, so my body wasn't repairing itself and my incision wasn't healing. I couldn ... St. Petersburg Times,