cancer
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PublishedMarch 6, 2018
Genetic testing company gets OK to report cancer risk to consumers
For now, the decision applies only to breast cancer risk tied to three gene mutations, a step forward that comes with 'a lot of caveats.'
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PublishedMarch 4, 2018
For the past 11 years, Maine nurse has treated lung cancer patients – now she is one
What Amy Richard first dismissed as a cough transformed into a diagnosis that will change her life forever.
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PublishedMay 14, 2017
Here are some chemicals to watch out for
Personal care products are filled with chemicals, some of which have been linked to health and environmental problem.
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PublishedMay 14, 2017
The U.S. barely regulates personal care products, despite the many chemicals they contain
A new proposed law, co-sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins, is long overdue.
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PublishedMay 1, 2017
FDA OKs immune-boosting drug to treat advanced bladder cancer
It was developed by British drugmaker AstraZeneca.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2017
Increased screening for colorectal cancer could save thousands of Mainers’ lives
Help educate those over 50, and even offer to give a life-saving ride to get someone to their screening.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2017
Alfond cancer center teams with Jackson Lab to create genomics research hub
The program in Augusta will let Maine oncologists share their methods and ideas for patient treatments.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2017
Colorectal cancer rates rising sharply among Gen X and millennials
One explanation might be the same factors that have contributed to the obesity epidemic – changes in diet, a sedentary lifestyle, excess weight and low fiber consumption.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2017
Gene therapy to fight blood cancer succeeds in major study
One hopeful sign is that 36 percent of non-Hodgkin lymphoma study patients were in complete remission at six months.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2017
Bridging chasms: An open letter in support of science
Why do we believe cancer research but not climate research?
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