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Cancer research runs in the Rauscher family
Scandalous radiologist revealed
His name is Dr. Amjad Husien, and he is the accused radiologist. He has
supposedly misinterpreted twenty-two mammograms causing near life threatening case of breast cancer. Delays
of up to two years were severe consequences to Dr. Husien's missed detetections. It is a sad story of deceit, mistakes,
confusion and delay. I am sorry to say that there were victims who suffered through masectomies, and arduous fights with
chemo, which could of been avoided had Dr. Husien done his job correctly. A spokesman for the hospital has said that
they must wait for the outcome of the investiagation before determining what action if any, should be done.Currently
Dr. Husien has been suspended and was not at his home last night when reporters went to ask questions.
Cash moves us to ponder what happens after death
Her father was Johnny Cash, who died in 2003 from complications from diabetes,
at the age of 71, his daughter has said this is not a tribute album, but it is about grieving, mourning, and letting
go. Rosanne Cash has plenty of life experience to go on, her mother June died of heart complications. Her step-mother
Vivian Liberto died on her birthday last May from lung cancer. The story is endless, and heartbreaking. I can't
wait to listen to her new sound, and how she is dealing with the death of her parents. I hope it gives others an outlet
in which to grieve those they have loved. Hang in there. Everybody.Iraq soldier equates war with cancer
This an eloquently written analogy on fighting the war in Iraq, like we fight cancer. Attack it at the
source. I imagine some may not agree, and I am not sure I do, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion and
this is one to consider. I need to mention it is an old entry, but still thought provoking, especially since we are
still fighting Iraq.
I am mostly intrigued by the member of the health sciences and his feelings on this statement being totally absurd. I am proud of him for putting his opinion out there!
He is over there, in harms way, and has every right to feel how ever he wants. But that is just my opinion. I did enjoy this blog, even though it really isn't cancer related. I wanted to share this view, and the blog is great regardless. Would you want a doctor telling you, I am only treat you for one year, and then we are pulling out? Something to think about.
Fish oil gets support for heart disease not cancer
The American Cancer Society and The American Heart Association have both made comments pertaining to a recent
study on the benefits of fish oil. It has been tried and tested for the past 30 years, with 700,000
patients. Today it was officially stated that fish oil, or more specifically omega-3 fatty acids, does
not help in the prevention of cancer. It does have many other health benefits such as reducing the risk of heart
disease, boosting brain function, and helping to keeps skin moist. The 38 studies recently conducted are too
heterogeneous, involving different groups, variety of fish oil consumption. More studies need to be considered to claim
omega-3 is beneficial in the prevention of cancer. The American Heart Association recommends at least two servings
of fish per week to help prevent heart disease. The American Cancer Society recommends fish as a protein source as
it does not contain high amounts of saturated fats which scientists have mentioned could increase risks for prostate and
colon cancer. So basically keep eating fish, as it can't hurt.Mistake in diagnosis
radiologist gave 17 women a positive prognosis expressing they were clear of cancer, now they have been
told of a risk of death from breast cancer. I feel shocked that this could happen. Imagine how these women must feel.
It seems the radiologist was the only one employed by the hospitals he worked for, so no second radiologist was there
to check him, or each other for that matter. All of his tests have been recalled and have been under examination. The
Government has been asked to help these women financially to be able to fight cancer, they once thought were clear of.
Good Luck Ladies!University of Iowa hosts meet for breast cancer
The GymHawks, University of Iowa's gymnastics team is hosting a meet
Saturday, January 28th, 2006 in order to bring more awareness to breast cancer. Called the "Think Pink"
competition, will donate 50 percent of proceeds toward the cause. The competition against Iowa State starts at 7:00 at
the Field House and the gymnists from both Iowa State and the University of Iowa will be wearing pink. The coach Tayla
Vexler has expressed excitement for this meet because it is the first home game of the season and I wish I could be
there. I am from Iowa, and would love to support the cause by buying a ticket. Good luck teams!Cancer clues for elderly
A high white blood cell count, a widely recognized sign of an
infection, is now also a clue to cancer death. A study of 3,000 older Australians with an elevated white blood cell
count were found more likely to die of cancer. This article can be found in the Archives of Internal Medicine. For
individuals who smoke or have chronic or acute infections will often have a high white blood cell count. Individuals
with chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes, will also have an elevated WBC and
have and increased mortality rate from cancer. It has not been determined if a high WBC can predict cancer.
The study suggests the development of cancer
could be decreased by the use of aspirin. Aspirin is usually a maintance regimen for those at risk of heart disease. It
is becoming apparent to me how tangled and intricate our bodies are, with each system relying and depending on the
other one.
Jon Sudbo admits to more cheating
This just angers me. What a fraud. What was he thinking? Why did he do it? I may
never get the answers, but for what it is worth, he is attempting honesty now. He claims it was not all about the
money. Yet he faked two other reports, not just the one he was caught faking. A total of three articles were
tampered with by Sudbo. One of them for an article in the New England Journal of Medicine in April of 2004, another in
the Journal of Clinical Oncology in March 2005 and the one in the Lancet in October 2005. Sudbo has been on sick
leave since Radium Hospitalet accused him of cheating. He has not commented publicly yet, and I can't wait until he
does.Alicia's story, fighting alveolar soft part sarcoma
tells about what she takes to deal with the pain, how to get her appetite back and even her
struggles to keep up with her friends, young and able bodied. She has just celebrated her 24th birthday, is a copy
editor for the San Francisco Chronicle and a tough cookie. I love her story telling and explanation on pain. I can
understand her confusion when a friend is watching her limp and she is embarrassed, yet he is only concerned. I hope
she gets her birthday wish. I hope you put her in your thoughts, and check out her writing, she is great.Cancer and Infection predominant killers of HIV patients
A new study of the leading causes of death to patients who live and cope with
HIV, and taking the highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), infection and cancer remain the top two. In The
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes of the February 1st, 2006 edition it states that infection
is continually the leading cause of HIV patients. Cancer is the second leading cause of death, and has maintained this
ranking since 1997. All cases of HIV patients taking HAART fell dramatically since the induction in 1996. It must
be noted that these studies are compiled from a study population who have access to free HIV medication, open access to
medical care, a low rate of drug use and hepatitis C co-infection. Skin Cancer increasing among Hispanics
Skin cancer is a growing problem among California Hispanics. This is first
time, scientists have charted a noteable increase in the rate of melanoma. A study published in the March, 1 2006
issue of CANCER reports. Melanoma accounts for the least amount of skin cancers, albeit the deadliest. Fair skin
and a significant amount of sun exposure are major contributing factors for the development of melanoma. The authors of
the report have found the in years 1988 and 2001 the rate of invasive melanoma among male Hispanics has increased
compared to HIspanic women and non-Hispanic whites. Yet, little is known about the increase of melanoma rates for
Hispanics in California.National Cancer Registry organizes a meeting with South African Health Minister
The National Health Cancer Registry, has organized a meeting to discuss with the Health Minister how 
collecting of cancer data must improve in South Africa. The last statistics were
released in 1999, at that point at least 60,000 new cases were reported. Mandating cancer be reported would imoprove
the collection, and assess a feeling for the amount of care is needed for South Africans. Health Minister Manto
Tshabalala-Msimang is to talk about the need for making cancer notifiably a disease. At this point it
is very difficult to ascertain how prevalent cancer is in South Africa.
Blogger from The Joplin Globe on uterine cancer
A daring and
open interpretation of the battle against uterine cancer is told through the eyes of a reporter for the Joplin Globe. Carol Stark's lamentations are all honest and
eye-opening. Not being able to think clearly due to chemotherapy as she fights this daunting cancer is almost laughable
in her words. It is enjoyable to hear her realistic account of cutting her hair. I hope she continues her writing. I
thoroughly enjoy her "motsy". I also hope she had a good week-end.Fraudulent data sent to researchers
The author of a supposed study on oral cancer
sent fraudulent data to researchers at Houston's University of Texas M.D. Anderson. The four researchers analyzed the
data sent to them by Jon Sudbo, the Norwegian%uFFFDdoctor working at Radium Hospital. The information involved
fictitious patients, which betrayed a trust factor which researchers rely on where scientists do what they say they are
doing. It is a great disappointment to the researchers who were played fool to the published reports. Jon Subbo has
admitted to his bosses at the aforementioned hospital and the Comprehensive Cancer Center in Oslo that he fabricated
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