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Esophageal Cancer News

News on Esophageal Cancer continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.

7 hrs ago | PhysOrg Weblog

Plasma DNA level is a reliable marker of recurrent esophageal cancer, study finds

New research published in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows elevated plasma DNA is a reliable marker of recurrent esophageal cancer.

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11 hrs ago | PhysOrg Weblog

Plasma DNA level is a reliable marker of recurrent esophageal cancer, study finds

New research published in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows elevated plasma DNA is a reliable marker of recurrent esophageal cancer.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Surgery, Health

Fri Jul 25, 2008

EurekAlert!

Plasma DNA level is a reliable marker of recurrent esophageal cancer, study finds

New research published in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows elevated plasma DNA is a reliable marker of recurrent esophageal cancer.

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Related Topix: Health, Medicine, Surgery

Wed Jul 23, 2008

The West Virginia Record

Armco Steel, others named in asbestos suit

The estate of a former Armco Steel worker filed a wrongful death asbestos suit against the steel plant and 36 other companies, seeking damages after the worker died of esophageal cancer.

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Related Topix: Health

Mon Jul 21, 2008

KOHD

A Family Affair

"I remember sitting there when she was talking to me about it and just watching her mouth move." That's how Stu Martinez, a volunteer fire captain and the Mayor of La Pine, took the news that he has throat ...

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Related Topix: Health, La Pine, OR, Cancer, Medicine

Sun Jul 20, 2008

Aiken Standard

Cancer survivors now volunteer to help those who need support7/21/2008

By RACHEL JOHNSON Staff writer Four times cancer has struck the same Aiken household, and four times the Flanagans waged war.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Breast Cancer, Cancer

Bloomberg.com

Hanky Panky; Ping, Pang and Pong Inspire Gossipy `Puccini' Film: Alan Rich

Giacomo Puccini died Nov. 29, 1924, in a Brussels hospital, after a possibly botched surgery for throat cancer.

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Related Topix: Opera, Giacomo Puccini, Health, Puccini, Drama, Biography Movies

Bellingham Herald

Cancer survivor's book chronicles chain of support

In December 2006, Brad O'Neill and his wife, Diane, celebrated their first Christmas after Brad's treatments for throat and tongue cancer.

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Related Topix: Oral Cancer, Health, Blaine, WA

Sat Jul 19, 2008

MediLexicon

Comprehensive Clinic For Gastrointestinal Cancers Opens At Rush University Medical Center, USA

Main Category: Cancer / Oncology Also Included In: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Patients benefit from a team approach at the new Coleman Foundation Comprehensive Clinic for Gastrointestinal Cancers at ...

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Related Topix: Gastroenterology, Oncology

Fri Jul 18, 2008

WKYC-TV

New treatment freezes cancer cells

Previously, the only treatment for Barrett's Esophagus, a pre-cancerous condition caused by acid reflux disease, was surgery.

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Related Topix: Health

Thu Jul 17, 2008

The Cody Enterprise

Cancer survivors ready for Relay for Life this weekend

When survivors take the first lap in the Park County Relay for Life, it's an inspiring testament to their hard-fought battle with cancer.

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Related Topix: Health, Park County, WY, Cody, WY, Medicine, Breast Cancer, Cancer

Wed Jul 16, 2008

State Journal-Register

Dave Bakke: Fes follows own - bucket list'

Fes Stevens didn't know that what he is doing is called a "bucket list" until the movie by that name appeared in theaters.

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Related Topix: Health, Springfield Metro, Springfield, IL

Mon Jul 14, 2008

Telegraph.co.uk

Throat cancer rising fast in the UK

Cases of throat cancer are rising fast in the UK while falling in some European countries.

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Related Topix: Health

Sun Jul 13, 2008

Arizona Republic

Stopping a cancer before it starts

As a health reporter, I suffer from too much information. When you spend your life musing on press releases from the National Institutes of Health, each little burp has significance.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Gastroenterology, Health

Fri Jul 11, 2008

The Indianapolis Star

Riverview center offers cancer patients 1-stop treatment

NOBLESVILLE -- Ed Lee has radiation and chemotherapy treatments nearly every day in the Cancer Center at Riverview Hospital.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Cicero, IN, Health, Noblesville, IN, Oncology

Thu Jul 10, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

Teen battles throat cancer

A Valdosta woman is battling to keep her lights on while her daughter battles cancer.

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Related Topix: Health

Tue Jul 08, 2008

MediLexicon

First Hospital In Illinois To Stop Cancer Cold With Cold

Patricia Carlson of Mokena, Ill., can't remember ever feeling as optimistic about the future as she does today.

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Related Topix: Mokena, IL, Chicago Metro, Federal Prisons, Metropolitan Correctional Center, Chicago, Health

Sun Jul 06, 2008

Journal Gazette

Offline -- only in print

Here are stories available only in Sunday's print editions of The Journal Gazette: In recognition of Independence Day, presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain share their visions of patriotism.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, John McCain, Health, Toys, Hasbro

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Freerepublic.com

Researchers blame HPV for rise in throat cancer [Veterans of swinging sixties may pay for free love]

FOR five gruelling months, Carol Kanga suffered through treatment for a life-threatening case of throat cancer linked to an unlikely source: a sexually transmitted viral infection.

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Related Topix: Cervical Cancer, Human Sexuality

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Lubbock Avalanche

Hope on its way: Lodge would provide home away from home for cancer patients, family

When Lubbock's Hope Lodge is completed, it will be a place for people such as Leonardo and Jeanette Garza of Roswell, N.M., to stay rent-free while he receives outpatient cancer treatment in Lubbock.

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Related Topix: Leukemia, Health

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