Comstock dies after 12-year battle with prostate cancer
Herald-Mail – Smithsburg resident Dr. George W. Comstock, who dedicated his life to public health, died Sunday afternoon at his home after a 12-year battle with prostate cancer. Comstock, who was 92, is known internationally for his tuberculosis research, and
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People: Merv Griffin hospitalized with cancer
Denver Post – Los Angeles – Merv Griffin has been hospitalized for a recurrence of prostate cancer, a spokeswoman said Wednesday. He was being treated at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for cancer discovered during a routine examination a few weeks ago, said Marcia
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Ferguson Sr. dies of prostate cancer
Baltimore Sun – Former NHL player and general manager John Ferguson Sr., died yesterday after a lengthy fight with prostate cancer. He was 68. Ferguson was one of the toughest players to lace up skates in the NHL and remained a big part of the sport as a GM, coach
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Locals make good on national TV
Detroit Free Press – On top: Of both the national and local Nielsen SoundScan album sales chart this week, rapper T.I.’s “T.I. vs. TIP.” Hospitalized: TV mogul Merv Griffin, 82, for a recurrence of prostate cancer. He was being treated at L.A.’s Cedars-Sinai Medical
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Outcry won t save Winkerbean character
MSNBC – Batiuk returned to the story line in April 2006 after he had undergone successful treatment for prostate cancer three years earlier. He said it gave him new insight into the disease. He said he knew what was going through Lisa s mind, because all
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Merv Griffin In Hospital After Prostate Cancer Returns
All Headline News – Los Angeles, CA (AHN) – Creator of “Jeopardy” and “Wheel of Fortune”, Merv Griffin, now aged 82, is in hospital after a routine health exam discovered his prostate cancer had returned. A spokeswoman for The Griffin Group/Merv Griffin Entertainment
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human nature
Slate – For penis shrinkage due to prostate-cancer treatment, click here .) Law enforcement agencies are investigating virtual crimes. Incidents : 1) Japanese officials arrested a man for mugging virtual characters and selling their virtual property for real
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New prostate cancer cooperation
Biotech Sweden – 2007-06-25 10:00 – Biotech Sweden : New prostate cancer cooperation Av Schering-Plough and Novacea have entered into cooperation to develop and market a new drug for prostate cancer treatment.
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Rise in PSA May Predict Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Pakistan News Service – He noted, however, that watchful waiting might still be appropriate for elderly men with other major medical conditions (diabetes or heart disease, for instance) that might make more aggressive prostate cancer treatment riskier. Because of the new
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Standards of prostate cancer treatment
Herald – As someone who has lived for more than 12 years with prostate cancer, I welcome the publicity generated by Messrs Robson and Kelly (pictured) in today’s issue. Awareness of the disease must continue to be raised and men given choice in their
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Health Notes: Reiki
Hartford Courant – Francis Hospital’s Urology department will present a free seminar, “Life After Prostate Cancer: Treatment of Urinary Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction,” today from 10 a.m. to noon, in the hospital’s Chawla auditorium, 114 Woodland St., Hartford
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Universities get $26M boost
Ottawa Citizen – and the University of Toronto rounds out the Top 3 with 10 projects. Some of the health-related research topics include breast cancer, autism, hip fractures, diabetes, aging, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, and prostate cancer.
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Little Company of Mary Hospital
WBBM – Providing you with a pain-free way to learn your risk of prostate cancer. Do you know your risk of prostate cancer? Find out today with our FREE On-Line Prostate Risk Test As a service of Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers , a
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Pakistan Lifts Restrictions on Scientist
Forbes – I am feeling much better, though I can’t say I am 100 percent fit,” said Khan, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in August last year. Copyright 2007 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published broadcast, rewritten
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In the World
Philadelphia Inquirer – Khan said he was recovering from treatment for prostate cancer. He confessed in 2004 to heading a network that supplied sensitive technology to Iran, North Korea and Libya. The ring had been in operation for three decades. Many Pakistanis still
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Lifestyle changes and prostate cancer
News-Medical.Net – Most of these men also receive conventional therapy, but a few depend on lifestyle alone. The appeal of lifestyle therapy is obvious-but does it work. Experts don’t know, though research raises hope that it may have a beneficial impact, reports the
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