Chemo


    Chemo OK for Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer -- 08 Dec 2004
    ...about a 35 percent increased chance of survival for stage I patients and a 30 percent lower risk of the disease recurring for women who had had chemo vs. ... KLAS-TV,

    Froma Harrop : A passage painful and profound -- Some go 'through ... -- 08 Dec 2004
    ...colorectal cancer. He heard the bad news just weeks into the top job, then underwent surgery and grueling rounds of chemo. The man ... Providence Journal (subscription),

    GeoPharma Retains The Anne McBride Company Inc. as Investor ... -- 08 Dec 2004
    FDA approval of Mucotrol(TM), a medical device for the management of pain associated with mucositis that may develop from radiation and/or chemo therapy, we ... Yahoo News (press release)

    UoP signs agreement with Michigan varsity -- 08 Dec 2004
    Kataria further explained that by using this technique, the chemical compounds are capable of inducing apoptosis in chemo/immune-resistant tumour cells. ... Times of India,

    Blount Determined To Battle Cancer -- 08 Dec 2004
    ..."They came out OK," she said. "And they appreciated home more when we came back here.". Christy returned home to complete two more rounds of chemo in Jackson. ... Scott County Times,

    Depression is unwelcome holiday intruder for millions -- 08 Dec 2004
    They couldn’t see what I saw-a very sick man hooked up to chemo, lying on a hospital bed. That encouraged me to keep going then and it does so now.�. Black Mountain News,

    A Grateful Patient -- 08 Dec 2004
    ..."She was on chemo the whole 14 years," Proutey recalls. "They stuck by her through thick and thin, and they're the only ones who kept her going.". ... WTAP-TV,

    Attention Assignment Editors, News Directors, Medical Reporters to ... -- 08 Dec 2004
    ...late effects in the long run." : 09 sec ----- Shots of kids in chemo ULTIMATELY, DOCTORS ... CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse),

    Antioxidants help protect cells from chemo, radiation -- Dec 5, 2004
    Q. My sister has breast cancer and is taking chemo and radiation. ... I have also heard that you should not use antioxidants while taking chemo. ... Charlotte Observer (subscription),

    Cancer Chronicles | A lonely struggle -- Dec 6, 2004
    He began chemo treatments at Jefferson, receiving an intravenous combination called ABVD, for the drugs Adriamycin, bleomycin, vinblastine and dacarbazine. ... Philadelphia Inquirer (subscription),

    Chemo service -- Dec 2, 2004
    East Grampians Health Service is planning to introduce a chemotherapy service at Ararat Hospital next month. The hospital has already ... Ararat Advertiser,

    Genentech Colon Cancer Drug Works with 2nd Chemo -- Nov 29, 2004
    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Genentech Inc. on Monday said its colon cancer drug Avastin extended the life of patients when used in combination ... Reuters,

    Genentech's Avastin Tests Well With Chemo -- Nov 29, 2004
    Genentech's (DNA:NYSE - news - research) colon cancer drug, Avastin, showed a statistically significant increase in patient survival rates when combined with a ... TheStreet.com,

    Genentech Colon Cancer Drug Works with 2nd Chemo -- Nov 29, 2004
    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cancer patients treated with Genentech Inc.'s colon cancer drug Avastin along with the chemotherapy regimen FOLFOX4 lived longer than ... Reuters,

    Health Alert: Stopping "chemo brain" -- Dec 2, 2004
    It's a phenomenon doctors call "chemo brain.". ... More than half the people on chemotherapy develop significant chemo brain symptoms. ... WIS,

    Chemo combo offers hope for colorectal cancer patients -- Nov 30, 2004
    Preliminary results from a large, randomized clinical trial for patients with advanced colorectal cancer who had previously received treatment show that those ... ScienceBlog.com

    Chemo Technique Can Curb Some Melanomas -- Nov 22, 2004
    In such cases, chemo delivered just to the affected limb offers a good treatment option, Dutch doctors report. Their study shows ... Reuters,

    Elizabeth Edwards starts chemo -- Nov 11, 2004
    WASHINGTON - Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards, has begun chemotherapy to shrink a half-dollar-sized lump ... Philadelphia Inquirer (subscription),

    Cancer, chemo & comfort -- Nov 8, 2004
    Affectionately dubbed “the purple room,� the chemo room, which was officially opened on Friday, is on the second floor of the hospital, and is painted in ... Alaska Highway News,

    'Chemo-brain' in cancer survivors study topic -- Nov 15, 2004
    ...concentrate. The complaints of fuzzy thinking are so common that cancer survivors have a name for the phenomenon - "chemo-brain.". ... Tucson Citizen,

    Endocyte's Research to Reduce Chemo's Side Effects Receives State ... -- Nov 15, 2004
    WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 15, 2004--More than $3.5 million in federal and state grants will support research by ... Business Wire (press release),

    Travers of Peter, Paul and Mary undergoing chemo -- Dec 7, 2004
    NEW YORK (AP) - Mary Travers, 67, of Peter, Paul and Mary is undergoing chemotherapy for a form of leukemia, but a full remission is expected within a few ... AZ Central.com,

    Facing his chemo with courage -- Nov 21, 2004
    Well, almost nothing. Two days after he receives chemo treatments, he becomes so nauseous that he usually misses school and football practice that day. ... Philadelphia Inquirer (subscription),

    Elizabeth Edwards Begins Pre-Surgery Chemo -- Nov 11, 2004
    By Rachael Myers Lowe. (November 11, 2004) - Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of former Democratic Vice-Presidential Candidate John Edwards ... Cancerpage.com,

    Benefit planned to support fellow student and his family -- Dec 7, 2004
    Drew was confined at Sioux Valley Hospital from May 22 through July 2. After that time, he could go home every two weeks, between chemo sessions. ... Miller Press,

    Appeal for bone marrow donor -- Dec 6, 2004
    ...the hospital in two weeks), he was transferred to the National Institute of Health in Bethesda where it was discovered mid-way through his chemo-therapy that ... Loyola College Greyhound,

    Young wife, mother accepted into clinical trial to treat her ... -- Dec 1, 2004
    With a strong, calm, confident voice, Berkram explains she will receive a sort of chemo cocktail as a member of the trial group. ... Cut Bank Pioneer Press,

    PharmaGap stock surges on news Bryden is on board -- Dec 7, 2004
    As resistance grows the chemo drugs become less effective. Dosages must be increased, which increases the risk and severity of side effects. ... Ottawa Business Journal,

    AnorMED announces early results hold promise for new stem cell ... -- Dec 6, 2004
    ...by Dr. Michael Dugan, Indiana Blood and Marrow Transplantation, Indiana, on a Phase II study in showing that AMD3100 added to a chemo mobilization regimen ... Yahoo News (press release)

    Reimbursement plan still being debated -- Dec 5, 2004
    The General Accounting Office study, released to members of Congress last week, found reimbursements for some chemo-therapy services will increase significantly ... Evansville Courier & Press (subscription),

    Goodfellows: Job loss, illness setbacks for family at holiday time -- Dec 7, 2004
    ..."Now, she has been sent over to University of Nebraska Medical Center to get started on her third set of chemo and get set up for a bone marrow transplant ... Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil,

    Medis Technologies Announces Delivery of Advanced Fuel Cell Power ... -- Dec 7, 2004
    ...system. Medis has also developed the CellScan with many potential applications relating to disease diagnostics and chemo sensitivity. ... TMCnet

    Virginia gets a mid-game make-up touchup -- Dec 3, 2004
    MENDHAM - Veronica O'Neil laughs at the suggestion that she schedules her chemo treatments on Mondays so she will be rested and ready to go for the Mendham ... Morris News Bee,

    Company uses research grants to test new cancer treatment -- Dec 6, 2004
    Theoretically, folate attached to chemo drugs will sneak the drug treatments into cancer cells rather than having the poisonous drugs accepted by healthy cells ... Purdue Exponent

    Surviving lung cancer -- Dec 6, 2004
    Cecilia. Sitting on her couch in her Laurelhurst home, Cecilia looks tired. Her hair is slowly growing back from chemo treatments. Her ... Lynnwood Journal Newspapers,

    Jimmy's last count -- Dec 7, 2004
    ...just make the effort. When I first started on the chemo I would just come home and lie on the floor, out of it. "And I have never ... Manchester Evening News,

    Coping and hoping: Telling cancer's tales -- Nov 26, 2004
    Or they already know they have cancer and urgently seek advice on treatments - surgery, radiation, chemo, oral drugs - that will save their lives. ... Fort Wayne News Sentinel,

    KCH breaks ground on new outpatient center -- Dec 3, 2004
    ...“I was very grateful to have only a 10-minute ride to get home after my chemo treatments, and I was able to work every day during six months of chemo ... Mount Vernon News,

    Treating breast cancer -- Nov 29, 2004
    However, the scientific evidence for high-dose chemo is not air tight, and some scientists from England decided to take another look to see if that method ... U.S. News & World Report (subscription),

    BRAVERY BEYOND BELIEF HE'S THE ONE WHO CHEERS US UP WHEN WE'RE ... -- Nov 24, 2004
    Albie was immediately put on a course of chemo and while the tumour soon started shrinking, the little girl's health deteriorated very quickly. ... The Mirror,

    Renaissance men not good enough -- Dec 5, 2004
    ...the health of the applicant" has expedited the matter, with the TV exec in August this year diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and scheduled to undergo chemo ... Sydney Morning Herald (subscription),

    Rooibos tea could stop deadly disease -- Dec 1, 2004
    ...the fact that DNA damage can lead to cancer development, extracts of fermented and unfermented Rooibos are being tested as possible chemo-preventive agents ... Independent Online,

    Doomsday Concerns About Medicare Cuts To Oncologists Discounted In ... -- Dec 2, 2004
    But in the end, the Congress changed reimbursement policies by cutting payments for the drugs and adding payments for chemo-related services in the Medicare ... Cancerpage.com,

    When wife has breast cancer, what’sa husband left to do? -- Dec 5, 2004
    ...get the news are very intense. Sometimes those emotions fade away a bit as you speak to chemo doctors and go through treatment.�. Quad City Times,

    There isn't anything fishy about this angler's legacy -- Dec 3, 2004
    Instead, he continued to sip champagne, seeing chemo treatments merely as an inconvenience in his quest to catch more fish or improve his golf game. ... Ames Tribune,

    'Contemplating life without her was unbearable' -- Nov 29, 2004
    ...own. But there was no way of knowing how far it had gone. There still isn't. Hence the surgery, chemo- and radiotherapy. All we ... Independent,

    Doc's songs about being sick funny, sad -- Dec 6, 2004
    ...bone marrow. Now recovered, he's recorded his wiseguy ballads, such as The Chemo Blues and Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow, for a CD. Co ... AZ Central.com,

    Testing to begin soon on Washington native's cancer treatment -- Dec 6, 2004
    ..."This is on the extreme fast track," Kanzius said. "If I was told last year when I was taking chemo that in less than a year, the top world scientists would be ... Washington Observer Reporter,

    The season of giving touches locals in need -- Dec 5, 2004
    Now the Becks can only hope something — more chemo, radiation or the radical surgery — will stop the tumor and give Matthew a chance. ... Modesto Bee,

    Around Annapolis: Kids set example leading to fund-raiser -- Dec 5, 2004
    ..."They were saddened and, I think, completely unaware that other kids have cancer or had no hair because of chemo or that some children have to live in a ... Annapolis Capital,

    Park Hills boy, 11, fights brain tumor with faith -- Nov 25, 2004
    ..."If chemo and radiation can keep this at bay, it will be a miracle," they heard. ... Doctors said chemo could cause hair loss or nausea, she said. ... Cincinnati Enquirer,

    Breast Cancer Video Diary -- Nov 18, 2004
    ..."Because the cancer spread, I needed aggressive chemotherapy, but what many people don't realize is that chemo can make a young woman sterile. ... CBS News

    SuperGen Announces 90 Day Extension of FDA Review Date for ... -- Nov 29, 2004
    While the trial failed to reach its endpoint of improving survival over gemcitabine, the chemo-naive pancreatic cancer patients that were the subjects of this ... PR Newswire (press release)

    Blood Center has blood drive in honor of Muston -- Nov 30, 2004
    Once chemo treatments started, it kills the 'bad' cancer cells as well as 'good,' healthy cells. Connor gets platelet transfusions every month. ... Keokuk Gate City Daily,

    Jinni's Journal -- Nov 29, 2004
    Listening to the doctor, I wasn’t upset until I heard the word “chemo.� Losing a breast or part of a breast would be obvious only to me and my husband. ... Greensboro News Record,

    Meagan Chuckran: A 'happy little kid' -- Nov 25, 2004
    The chemotherapy just continues to eat away at her cancer cells. "She gets very, very sick from the chemo," said Kim Chuckran. The ... Brockton Enterprise,

    Aulne man still winning his good fight against cancer -- Nov 17, 2004
    ..."Chemo is no big deal," McClure said. ... My dad was so sick taking that stuff, that I vowed then and there that I would never take any chemo.". ... Hillsboro Free Press,

    Little gifts help beat chemotherapy blues -- Nov 12, 2004
    Her business, the Chemo Buddy Club, began accepting online orders in mid-September. About 25 orders have been placed, Becker said. ... Fort Worth Star Telegram (subscription),

    Treatments will continue until spring -- Nov 12, 2004
    He is able to attend school, but the chemo treatments are on a two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off schedule. ... "The chemo treatments are really bad," he commented. ... Centerville Daily Iowegian,

    From Left Field -- Nov 19, 2004
    ...treatments. The first round involved chemo and radiation treatments; five days a week, with a double dose on Tuesdays, for several weeks. ... Decatur Daily Democrat,

    Lessons keep minds sharp as kids heal -- Nov 29, 2004
    They learned that through it all, Kellie has been trying to keep up with her schoolwork in anticipation of the day when the tubes, mask and chemo will be ... AZ Central.com,

    Go-ahead given for cancer drug -- Dec 1, 2004
    Last September, the Christie Hospital held the first trials of the drug which, unlike chemo and radiotherapy, can distinguish between normal tissue and ... Manchester Evening News,

    Human lab rats -- Dec 3, 2004
    ..."There were no real symptoms until one day I felt an excruciating pain as the tumour exploded. They put me on chemo, but it doesn't usually work on my cancer. ... The Australian,

    Tech's Greenwalt `lucky just to be here' -- Nov 28, 2004
    After morning summer school classes, she tried working out during the day before getting chemo in the afternoons, but eventually became too fatigued. ... San Jose Mercury News (subscription),

    Bracelet Isn't From Lance Armstrong's Foundation -- Dec 4, 2004
    Glaze. "As far as I'm concerned, this is a slap to anyone who's even had a biopsy, let alone been on chemo," Jorgensen said. The ... Omaha Channel.com,

    More trout for Berryessa -- Dec 3, 2004
    It was delightful to have a reprieve over Thanksgiving. This week I am scheduled for another week of chemo at Kaiser in Vallejo. ... Napa Valley Register,

    Datebook Jumble -- Dec 4, 2004
    Bring necessary papers. ADENA CHEMO-HAT KNITTERS (KNIT ONE -- PRAY TOO): 10 am to noon, Our Savior Lutheran Church, 151 University Drive. ... Chillicothe Gazette,

    Hand-signed quilt will raise money to pay for frequent trips to ... -- Dec 1, 2004
    ...the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. She must undergo chemo treatments there every three weeks. Olson lives down the street from ... Cut Bank Pioneer Press,

    American Cancer Society welcomes new executive director -- Dec 2, 2004
    Wallace wants to provide a special designated area where women suffering from their chemo treatments and losing their hair can come and be fitted with a wig ... Marco Island Sun-Times,

    Dad’s injury makes family’s holiday hard -- Dec 2, 2004
    And every day, there are prayers, too, especially for Grandma. “She just started chemo . . . she’s got a long eight months ahead of her,� Mary said. ... Nashua Telegraph,

    Cancer, AIDS hit speaker by age 12 -- Dec 3, 2004
    ...for every surgery. During 15 months of chemo his hair fell out five times. He couldn't be touched or he'd bruise. And the radiation ... The Capital Times,

    Sedgwick to host Aging meet -- Nov 30, 2004
    ...quilts and warm clothing. Pop can tabs are collected which assist in providing transportation to chemo treatments. On a national ... Fort Morgan Times,

    Cancer Vaccine Trials -- Dec 2, 2004
    ...well okay, there's some time out of your life. And the vaccine itself, there's some irritation, but really compared to the chemo, it's a walk in the woods". ... WJACtv.com,

    By:Scott Whipple, Journal Register News Service -- Dec 2, 2004
    They also write about new and emerging chemo-preventive therapies - using natural or synthetic substances, such as a nutrient or a drug - to keep cancer at bay ... Valley News,

    Sammamish school rallies to laugh, show love for teacher -- Dec 2, 2004
    Wyler couldn't be more thrilled. After all, laughter is what has gotten her through the grueling four hours of chemo every other week. ... Seattle Times,

    For Purchase woman, race offers welcome diversion -- Nov 8, 2004
    And after she visits Tavern on the Green today, she'll begin her fifth of six cycles of chemo at the NYU Clinical Cancer Center. ... White Plains Journal News,

    Cozy kids. -- Dec 3, 2004
    They also make teddy bears for Toys for Tots, chemo caps for the American Cancer Society, newborn and preemie mittens for local hospitals and tote bags for ... Reedsburg Times Press,

    Datamonitor: Adjuvant Therapy Offers Hope Against Deadly Cancer -- Dec 2, 2004
    ...because it’s easier to do the chemotherapy [before] than after the surgery… patients are a little bit tired after surgery, so they cannot have all the chemo ... PharmaLive.com (press release),

    Keenly honed cancer therapies boost seniors' quality of life -- Nov 27, 2004
    Cancer Institute. Often, he says, "there's the thought (among doctors) that 'I don't think Grandma is going to tolerate chemo.'". But ... Contra Costa Times (subscription),

    Hospice helped couple through her final days -- Nov 25, 2004
    ...chemotherapy. For a day or two she was fine, Teloma says. Then, on a Sunday, the classic nausea that often accompanies chemo kicked in. Upu ... Anchorage Daily News (subscription),

    Letter: Knitting fund-raiser was successful -- Dec 1, 2004
    We were fortunate to raise $700 in cash to be donated to the "entertainment fund" on the oncology unit at Children's Hospital as well as knit 60 "chemo caps.". ... Needham Times,

    Classmate raises money for friend's brother's funeral -- Dec 2, 2004
    Curtises' daughter. "He got a rare disease from the chemo and radiation -- cryptococcal meningitis, a fungus on the brain. "It altered ... The Grand Rapids Press,

    Petaling Their Wares -- Dec 2, 2004
    ...wanted to have a party, but it wasn't something I wanted to profit off of, so I decided to offer my earned points from the party to women in chemo." When Careb ... Shore Publishing,

    I just want to be treated as the same old Sophie -- Dec 4, 2004
    ...flexible and supportive. The treat-ment has made me very tired and sick and for a while during the chemo I couldn't see. "At the ... ic Birmingham.co.uk,

    Sunday, November 28, 2004; Peggy Ann Fitschen, Scott Warren Aikins ... -- Nov 28, 2004
    Peggy was the unofficial matriarch of Dr. Judy's Tuesday chemo group where common bonds and friendships were created. Her Tuesday ... The Missoulian,

    Concert to benefit historic tavern’s owner -- Dec 2, 2004
    ..."I’ma pretty tough guy, and I see it all day all the time," Maynard said, "but she about jerked my heart out when they stopped the chemo because it wasn’t ... Huntington Herald Dispatch,

    Hair gives way to sisterly solidarity -- Dec 1, 2004
    A few weeks later, after her second chemo treatment, she mentioned that her hair had started to fall out, and I excitedly told her I would call her back in 15 ... Orlando Sentinel (subscription),

    'The Lord is gracious' -- Nov 24, 2004
    Chemo was stopped two weeks before Hallie made her appearance on Aug. ... 28. Melissa's chemo was restarted a week after Hallie's birth. ... Henderson Gleaner,

    Today's most read story is: -- Dec 4, 2004
    ...old. Since then, he has undergone two surgeries, radiation and chemo therapy at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. ... DeSoto Times,

    9-Year-Old With Cancer Hopes Cookbook Will Help Others -- 22 Sep 2004
    ...chemotherapy. She's already endured nearly a year filled with surgery, radiation, chemo, assorted medications and needles. Brain ... WDIV,

    Fighting back -- 22 Sep 2004
    ..."Now I'm on a more high-powered type of chemo," Dutton said. ... "For a day or two after chemo I feel badly then my strength builds back up. ... AL.com,

    Vancouver Sun -- 22 Sep 2004
    It's his chemotherapy. Heuchan hasn't had any chemo treatments since leaving on his European odyssey this past spring and feels like he's running on empty. ... Vancouver Sun,

    Candidates face questions from the audience -- 22 Sep 2004
    But - my stepfather has pancreatic cancer, and is in a lot of pain. The chemo has not worked. His wife asked me, 'How do I obtain marijuana?' ... ... Newport News Times,

    A little girl with a big heart -- 22 Sep 2004
    ...lot to ask of an adult let alone a child and though she admits she is scared, she was able to put others before herself on the morning she would begin her chemo ... Vulcan Advocate,

    RegeneRx Files with FDA for Phase II Clinical Trial for Chronic ... -- 22 Sep 2004
    ...as chronic pressure sores) result from a number of factors including immobility, age, disease, or the use of drugs such as steroids and chemo-therapeutic agents ... Business Wire (press release),

    Steve Steele overcomes cancer to remain on Georgia Southern's ... -- 22 Sep 2004
    Steele scheduled his chemo shots in the morning and attended afternoon spring drills to watch. His will made it a short road to recovery. ... Savannah Morning News,

    Letters for Sept. 22, 2004 -- 22 Sep 2004
    ...specializes in breast disease. She told me she could save my breast, so I went with a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. Today, I am ... Santa Maria Times,

    An 8 seldom looks so good -- 22 Sep 2004
    Since then, she has undergone chemotherapy and radiation treatments and now more chemo, a once-a-week regimen that often leaves her drained. ... The State,

    Mother-daughter team has real -- 22 Sep 2004
    ...“I’m going to be working more on recovery headwear for women going through chemo or other hair loss,� she said. “It’s very important to me. ... iBerkshires.com,

    Wristbands not just a trend -- 22 Sep 2004
    He went through surgery and three months of intense chemo-therapy, which he describes in his book "It's Not About the Bike" as "being slowly eaten from the ... Daily Trojan Online

    Black Ensemble creates a heavenly choir -- 22 Sep 2004
    Mammatu, as it turns out, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Her daughters are convinced she should submit to surgery and chemo, but she has other ideas. ... Chicago Sun Times,

    Rebuilding a fairy tale life -- 22 Sep 2004
    He's got the weight of the world on his shoulders.". The logistics of juggling work and family are hard, the chemo and its aftermath even harder. ... Lambertville Beacon,

    Fellow riders bid farewell to a biker -- 22 Sep 2004
    ...sick. "Even after his first two chemo treatments, he would come home and take a ride," said his wife of 52 years, Mary Mongelluzzo. ... The Delaware County Times,

    Breast reconstruction won't delay chemo -- Sep 20, 2004
    CHICAGO, IL, Sep. 20 (UPI) -- Although immediate breast reconstruction can result in wound complication, a US study finds it does not delay chemotherapy. ... Washington Times,

    Chemo May Not Help Fight Cancer -- Sep 20, 2004
    The five-year, disease-free survival rate for those who only took tamoxifen was 85 percent, while it was 84 percent for those who had both chemo and tamoxifen. ... PakTribune.com,

    Chemo pain relief for cancer patients -- Sep 17, 2004
    KOLKATA: It's a simple innovation, but one that is making the life of cancer patients so much easier. 'Port', a catheterlike device ... Times of India,

    Effects of chemo -- Sep 14, 2004
    By Katherine Hobson. The search is on for more drugs that will specifically target cancer cells rather than walloping the entire body. ... U.S.News & World Report (subscription)

    Scientists find new chemo form -- Sep 8, 2004
    The chemo process often reduces all blood cells produced in the patients' bone marrow causing tiredness, loss of appetite, mouth ulcers, tingling of nerves in ... Daily Trojan Online

    Test shows Katz with no cancer after chemo -- Sep 9, 2004
    The scan confirms her gynecologist's findings that what showed up as a hard mass in her lower abdomen June 10 is -- after four intensive chemotherapy infusions ... Oregonian,

    Cookie dough chemo helps kids with cancer -- Sep 7, 2004
    Researchers have found a way to make a common form of chemotherapy more palatable for kids: turning it into a powder that tastes like raw cookie dough. ... ScienceBlog.com

    A Spoonful Of Sugar Aids Chemo -- Sep 7, 2004
    Researchers at the USC-CHLA Institute for Pediatric Clinical Research have found a way to make a common form of chemotherapy more palatable for kids: turning ... Science Daily (press release)

    Kids May Need Vaccine Boost After Chemo -- Aug 26, 2004
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children who have undergone chemotherapy for cancer are likely to lose immunity to common infections provided by previous ... Reuters,

    Heart risks 'acceptable' with breast cancer chemo -- Aug 23, 2004
    Bonneterre of Centre Oscar Lambret, Lille, and colleagues note in the Journal of Clinical Oncology that the widespread use of a class of chemo drugs called ... Heart Center Online

    Patient given deadly dose of chemo medication -- Sep 1, 2004
    By Tim Hay, STAFF WRITER. SAN MATEO -- A cancer patient at the San Mateo Medical Center died Aug. 16 when medical personnel -- possibly ... San Mateo County Times,

    Kids Getting Chemo May Need Vaccine Boost -- Aug 26, 2004
    NEW YORK AUG 26, 2004 (Reuters Health) - Children who have undergone chemotherapy are prone to loss of protective serum antibody titers acquired from previous ... Cancerpage.com,

    The fight of her life -- Sep 21, 2004
    ...the Rings, Pippin says, "It is terrifying to stand at the edge of a battle you know you can't escape." That is what it felt like sitting in the chemo chair for ... Chilliwack Times,

    Some Docs Pick Chemo First -- Aug 20, 2004
    But Alison is having chemo before her surgery, a relatively new and growing approach to breast cancer that offers several advantages. ... WNBC,

    Scaled-back chemotherapy could hurt chances for a cure -- Sep 20, 2004
    The major side effect from chemo that led patients to scale back treatment was a drop in the number of white blood cells, which leaves patients vulnerable to ... USA Today,

    Business profile: Crandall's medical odyssey brings new career ... -- Sep 21, 2004
    Even when he was going through chemo, he befriended other cancer patients and helped them deal with their concerns and get through their ordeal.". ... Bonita Daily News,

    A good life -- Sep 16, 2004
    ...biggest threat. In a few weeks I go back for the second of a few seven-day intensive Chemo treatments I have to complete. Right ... Napa Valley Register,

    Time to stop ovarian cancer from catching us unaware -- Sep 21, 2004
    O'Malley is cancer-free, but she remains vigilant. There has been no sign of Jenny Yanez-Pastor's tumor since her last chemo treatment in January. ... San Jose Mercury News (subscription),

    DOCS FAILED TO SPOT THE CANCER THAT KILLED TANYA .. NOW SHE'S ... -- Sep 20, 2004
    Tanya wanted a mastectomy but doctors decided to try chemo-therapy. ... Headaches are bad. What's the risk of it growing back before the op without the chemo? ... The Mirror,

    Cancer victim's message endures -- Sep 20, 2004
    But that you kind of find out who your friends really are. Finally, he quit the chemo treatments," Chris Bernier said. ... The chemo made him real sick.". ... Portland Maine Press Herald,

    Focus on High Schools: Nelsen's return inspires Eagles -- Sep 21, 2004
    The implant didn't allow him to do anything that involved contact. "That's what bothered him the most when he was going through chemo," Lunde said. ... Journal Times Online,

    Donors moved to give for life -- Sep 21, 2004
    When the chemo didn't work, Abrisz said, the woman was placed on the list awaiting a donor and was told she might be in for a long wait. ... Burlington Hawk Eye,

    Benefit slated for Gutierrez -- Sep 21, 2004
    She keeps a positive attitude even through the pain and weakness. She is undergoing chemo treatments at this time and has lost 30 pounds. ... Caloosa Belle,

    Terry's volunteers all set to carry on his legacy -- Sep 15, 2004
    ..."Chemotherapy was bad. Whatever you read or hear about chemo, double it. ... Sitting in a crowded oncology department for eight hours while you get your chemo. ... Barrie Advance,

    Volunteers Pulling an All-Nighter to Make Berets for Cancer ... -- Sep 17, 2004
    And she went through chemo and had to wear a real scratchy wig.�. ... We’ve been mailing them out to people that have been calling us saying they have chemo. ... KIFI,

    LEUKEMIA SURVIVORS: LOOKING TOWARD NEW DAYS OF 'LIGHT' -- Sep 18, 2004
    Mellower now but still strong and committed to living, Castagna is fighting the blood cancer with a new chemo drug, taken daily for the foreseeable future. ... Westerly Sun,

    Safford grad, cancer survivor ends two-year journey -- Sep 15, 2004
    ...fuels breast cancer. Johnston also underwent six months of prophylactic chemotherapy, a lighter form of chemo. Although she suffered ... Eastern Arizona Courier,

    My son died on the watch of the best doctors -- Sep 4, 2004
    I knew that chemo had to follow, but there was no immediate referral to any oncologist. Eventually we were referred to a good oncologist in another hospital. ... ABS CBN News,

    Cancer Survivor Gives Back to the Community: Plans Healing ... -- Sep 20, 2004
    Mindfulness meditation trains us to stay in the moment where we can be fully with our loved ones, fully with our doctors, fully behind the chemo as awful as it ... U.S. Newswire (press release),

    An inspiring day -- Sep 19, 2004
    She was diagnosed with breast cancer in October. A sign on her T-shirt Sunday said she was celebrating "life after chemo and radiation.". ... Evansville Courier & Press (subscription),

    From Left Field...Brave battler battles on -- Sep 17, 2004
    ..."It's just that now we're in the worst period ... and having to watch him go through this...". Wednesday, Bryan underwent his 12th chemo-radiation treatment. ... Decatur Daily Democrat,

    FIRST CHAPTER -- Sep 19, 2004
    ...couldn't explain. The doctors diagnosed him with leukemia, and though they put him through chemo, he didn't respond. Now they were ... New York Times,

    Tests hold promise for tailoring drugs to patients -- Sep 14, 2004
    The tests, known as chemo sensitivity and resistance assays, or CSRAs, have the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment by testing different chemotherapy ... San Francisco Chronicle,

    Challenge of 'Wit' is too much for theater -- Sep 19, 2004
    But Vivian has never really lived, something that becomes painfully obvious to her in the throes of aggressive chemo-therapy treatments for Stage 4 ovarian ... Kentucky.com,

    Soldier's last-minute reprieve a godsend for ill bride -- Sep 18, 2004
    ...size of the tumor in her lung. "Having him with me during chemo is 10 times easier," she said. And Moskal no longer has to exhaust ... Pittsburgh Post Gazette,

    When Bare Minimum is More Than Enough -- Sep 15, 2004
    It acknowledges our basic human vanity, and unashamedly aids those suffering through chemo and the ill effects it causes. People, after all, want to look good. ... Maisonnueve,

    Remembering those lost raising hope for the living -- Sep 19, 2004
    Another perennial favorite at Saturday’s event was Donald Clark, otherwise known as "Captain Chemo." A cancer survivor who dons a superhero costume and can ... Portsmouth Herald,

    Look Good ... Feel Better offers professional makeovers -- Sep 15, 2004
    It was an effort to do everyday basic things, Cagen said. In the shower, two weeks into chemo, her hair started shedding. ... "They call it the chemo-curl.". ... Greeley Tribune,

    Grapefruit not good aid for medicine -- Sep 19, 2004
    Q: Because his immune system was weakened by chemo treatments, my husband suffered a severe bout of herpes zoster (shingles) that left him with an unbearable ... Press-Enterprise (subscription),

    Upcoming MS-diabetes benefit a celebration of life -- Sep 19, 2004
    ...treatment. She also uses an insulin pump for her diabetes. "Sal (Salamone) said chemo is really working for him," she said. "He ... Fitchburg Sentinel,

    Making beans about something -- Sep 17, 2004
    Afterwards he started on a five-day, monthly chemo schedule through the Shaw Regional Cancer Center in Edwards. ... I don't know how long I'll be on chemo. ... Vail Daily News,

    Farmer's true harvest is friendship -- Sep 18, 2004
    Borrowman said. "I had the chemo and the radiation, but a year later it came back" when doctors found a spot on his neck. Borrowman ... Quincy Herald Whig,

    Dragon boats take Assiniboine by storm -- Sep 19, 2004
    ...for breast cancer survivors. Waves of Hope's sister team Chemo Savvy, based in Winnipeg, also competed yesterday. In the end, the ... Brandon Sun,

    'After Breast Cancer' series begins Oct. 9 -- Sep 17, 2004
    ..."I went through the whole thing two years ago," Iocovozzi said. "Surgery, chemo, radiation; it's tough. The most important thing ... Herkimer Evening Telegram,

    Desiray: A model of faith, hope and living life to the fullest -- Sep 9, 2004
    After 13 weeks of chemo, Desiray had her scapula surgically removed in an effort to remove all traces of the tumor and avoid metastasizing. ... The Bandera Bulletin,

    Faith Q&A: What is the correlation between faith and enlightenment ... -- Sep 8, 2004
    In the teachings of Lam Rim Chemo, it is taught that there are three kinds of faith: 1. Clear faith is when you see images of the Buddha, they make you feel ... Fort Wayne News Sentinel,

    Alternative Breast Cancer Treatments Could Cause Harm -- Sep 13, 2004
    She's had surgery, chemo and radiation, but after a reoccurrence in 2003, she tried other treatments. "I really changed everything. ... WBAL Channel.com,

    Howling at the moon -- Sep 16, 2004
    ...infection. And your insides are wiped out by the chemo, from your mouth all the way through you. I don't like any of the painkillers. ... Rolling Stone

    Prayer wheel will mark the visit of the Dalai Lama -- Sep 15, 2004
    Grundman's employees talked with the robed Tenzin Dhonden and another monk, Namtsa Chemo Phuntsok Tsening, about the construction of the intricate structure. ... Miami Herald (subscription),

    Jeff Zucker: Life Without Friends -- Sep 16, 2004
    He was so determined not to be sidelined by the disease that he scheduled his chemo on Fridays so he could be back at his desk each Monday. ... BusinessWeek

    800 000 expected to strike -- Sep 15, 2004
    The main march in the Northern Cape will be in Kimberley. Demonstrators will gather at the Chemo Hotel at 08:00, and march to the Old Legislature. ... News24 (subscription),

    From Pasco dreams to dance club diva -- Sep 17, 2004
    A leukemia survivor, Kristine spent three years fighting the disease, wondering if she'd ever sing again. "The chemo and radiation burns out your ... ... Seattle Post Intelligencer,

    Evacuees flee Ivan, come to Pine Belt -- Sep 15, 2004
    ...her blessings. "Thank God this is a week when I'm up," she said. "If it was a week I had chemo, I'd be down.". The couple brought ... Hattiesburg American,

    It's hats off to "heroic" cancer survivor -- Sep 8, 2004
    ...it was fun," Fideler said. "I had more compliments when I had chemo than I think I have had in 30 years. People would come up to ... Denver Post,

    Despite loss, Shasta's Van Zant happy to be back on field -- Sep 9, 2004
    As a result, he constantly had to drink water and juice.". "I felt like a race horse," Van Zant said. "I would sit there six hours a day, taking full chemo. ... Record-Searchlight (subscription),

    Cancer Benefit -- Sep 17, 2004
    ..."They'll go to our local cancer patience we've been mailing them out to people that have been calling us saying they have chemo(therapy). ... KIDK,

    Experimental therapies benefit local patients -- Sep 14, 2004
    ...said. "Aw, I'm not going to need that. I'm going to do fine," Bauer said. "I did great with the chemo, and I'll sail through this.". Kansas.com,

    Golfers set to fight cancer on the links -- Sep 16, 2004
    ..."Then in his last cycle of chemo, he had complications from the medicine and got pneumonia and that's what killed him. It bothered me. ... South Brunswick Post,

    Battle with leukemia inspires boy to give back -- Sep 15, 2004
    I'm pretty good at both," he said. "The chemo has affected my legs and you need lots of balance with tae kwon do.". Leukemia "stinks," Will said. ... Lexington Herald Leader,

    Bulletin Board -- Aug 29, 2004
    ..."My husband started his Chemo two weeks ago and will continue having it every two weeks. It's breaking my heart seeing what the Chemo is doing to him. ... Pioneer Press (subscription),

    The Generation of Us -- Sep 9, 2004
    It started 2 years ago, she had a tumor the size of a baseball. She took chemo and it shrunk, but a couple moved over to her liver. ... IndoLink,

    Circling the Square -- Sep 15, 2004
    ...for short, HLH. Though not cancer, it is treated with chemo and often a bone marrow transplant is recommended. Karen's sister, Regina ... Danvers Herald,

    German cancer therapy offers hope -- Sep 10, 2004
    ...temperatures. American doctors tried using heat with chemo drugs in the 1970s to beat melanoma, a form of skin cancer, but it didn't work. ... The Grand Rapids Press,

    Jack the Wife -- Sep 15, 2004
    Fast forward 10 months, and the widow Blake finds herself screwed. She's undergoing chemo from breast cancer, so she can't work. ... Cleveland Scene Weekly,

    Lockport woman fighting cancer with laughter -- Sep 12, 2004
    ...their sickness. "It illustrates some perks of having cancer that I thought about when I was going through chemo," she said. "When ... Chicago Daily Southtown,

    Jia appointed chief scientific officer at Unigen Pharmaceuticals -- Sep 16, 2004
    ...in the area of high-throughput fractionation and purification, online data collection, structure dereplication, lead discovery, chemo-informatics and product ... The Cosmetic Site,

    Putting on a brave face -- Sep 16, 2004
    ..."I've lost my hair, I've lost my eyebrows," she said. "Right now my cheeks are red because I had chemo yesterday. I think this will help. It's fun, anyway.". ... Concord Monitor,

    Daughter’s benefit for mom suddenly takes somber turn -- Sep 10, 2004
    ..."We thought the chemo would control it and give her a couple of years," Natalie said. "It went to her brain. The chemo didn’t help.". ... The Delaware County Times,

    Brotherly love at Big Kahuna -- Sep 11, 2004
    ...his sister raise a little money for treatment and rent and, more importantly, offer her a day outside with friends and family before chemo treatments begin ... Santa Cruz Sentinel,

    Sale to help family with increasing doctor bills Parents of three ... -- Sep 17, 2004
    ..."And then I'll have three more cleanup rounds of chemo over the next three months.". Each time she will require hospitalization for at least a week. ... Peoria Journal Star,

    Bell tolls outside the Palace -- Sep 15, 2004
    As for chemotherapy treatment, that’s completely untrue, because we know Limassol patients are still coming down to the Nicosia hospital for chemo�. ... Cyprus Mail,

    Ride of a lifetime -- Sep 14, 2004
    ..."There is nothing like dreading chemo; it's like an unstoppable flood that you know you are going to have to stand in front of. ... Anchorage Daily News (subscription),

    Baby thriving, mother still battling cancer -- Sep 17, 2004
    ..."That can happen with chemo," MacDonald said. "It's poison.". Mindy came home last week, after an eight-day stay in the hospital. ... Venice Gondolier,

    Nautilus Biotech and Creabilis Therapeutics Enter Collaboration ... -- 03 Sep 2004
    HMGB1 is a DNA binding chemo-cytokine that has become in the last years a relevant drug target, due to its key and in some cases causative role in several ... Yahoo News (press release)

    No bad Appels in this bunch -- 03 Sep 2004
    ...own health. "My sister, 23, has been battling Hodgkin's Disease and is winning (only a couple more chemo treatments to go). It would ... Winnipeg Sun,

    Care center owner found joy in work -- 03 Sep 2004
    That's the farthest you can get," said her daughter, a physician. "She still wanted to fight it, and she still wanted to go and do chemo. ... Toledo Blade,

    Surviving the ultimate battle -- 03 Sep 2004
    ...this. She was ready to say she had gone through chemo, now her body was ready for a break. But Williams wouldn't allow it. Whenever ... Canyon Courier,

    NEW OPTIONS FOR COLON CANCER PATIENTS -- 03 Sep 2004
    ...these and nothing was working and of course we're at the point where we didn't know about Avastin and it was such good news, I said to the doctor, is it chemo? ... KFMB,

    Patient given deadly dose of chemo medication -- Sep 1, 2004
    By Tim Hay, STAFF WRITER. SAN MATEO -- A cancer patient at the San Mateo Medical Center died Aug. 16 when medical personnel -- possibly ... Oakland Tribune,

    Kids Getting Chemo May Need Vaccine Boost -- Aug 26, 2004
    NEW YORK AUG 26, 2004 (Reuters Health) - Children who have undergone chemotherapy are prone to loss of protective serum antibody titers acquired from previous ... Cancerpage.com,

    Heart Risks 'Acceptable' with Breast Cancer Chemo -- Aug 20, 2004
    Bonneterre of Center Oscar Lambret, Lille, and colleagues note in the Journal of Clinical Oncology that the widespread use of a class of chemo drugs called ... Reuters,

    Some Docs Pick Chemo First -- Aug 20, 2004
    But Alison is having chemo before her surgery, a relatively new and growing approach to breast cancer that offers several advantages. ... WNBC,

    Patients Blame Chemo For Memory Loss -- Aug 2, 2004
    ...meeting in June. Cancer doctors have long acknowledged "chemo" brain, but believed it was a result of unshakable fatigue. "We are ... Hartford Courant (subscription),

    Chemo Offers No Long-Term Survival Benefit for Colon Cancer -- Aug 3, 2004
    TUESDAY, Aug. 3 (HealthDayNews) -- A chemotherapy drug regimen for colon cancer that improved survival rates for five years failed ... Forbes

    Chemo-radiation Offers Better Post-treatment Voice Quality for ... -- Aug 7, 2004
    Newswise — Researchers find that laryngeal cancer patients treated with chemo-radiation have a similar survival rate and better speech after treatment than ... Newswise (press release)

    Chemo use put in doubt for colon cancer -- Aug 4, 2004
    ...beyond. If those conditions are reached, chemo after surgery is usually recommended. Dr. Roy Smith and colleagues at the National ... Record-Searchlight,

    New Chemo Treatment Helps Fight Leukemia In Kids -- Aug 16, 2004
    ...diseased bone marrow before replacing it. But even when it works, such intense chemo carries risks. "The downside in the short term ... WNBC,

    Chemo Agent Offers Breast Cancer Survival Benefits -- Aug 2, 2004
    Newswise — Data published today in the Journal of Clinical Oncology shows that two chemotherapy regimens using different doses of ELLENCE are associated with ... Newswise (press release)

    Chemo Offers No Long-Term Survival Benefit for Colon Cancer -- Aug 3, 2004
    Finding updates large trial done more than two decades ago, but the drug regimens studied are no longer recommended by doctors. By Kathleen Doheny. ... HealthCentral.com

    Tenn. Sup. Court justice to receive post-surgery chemo -- Aug 11, 2004
    NASHVILLE (WATE) -- Retired judges will be designated by Chief Justice Frank F. Drowota to sit when necessary for Justice Adolpho A. Birch, Jr., while he ... WATE,

    Fundraiser set for 'The Chemo Cowgirl' -- Aug 11, 2004
    Shurine Barnett - the Chemo Cowgirl -- doesn't mind her new nickname as long as it helps remind people to be vigilant about following through with their health ... Pahrump Valley Times,

    Some fear Medicare cuts in chemo funding will harm patients -- Aug 16, 2004
    She worries she'll have to consolidate with a larger medical group to cut overhead costs or send patients to a hospital to receive their chemo. ... The Tennessean,

    Virtual reality calms the chemo reality -- Aug 1, 2004
    But for patient volunteers in three recent Duke studies led by Schneider, regular chemo sessions suddenly became a lot less grim. ... Chicago Tribune (subscription),

    TEAMING UP FOR SHEILA -- Sep 2, 2004
    ...free. "Chemo," she says, with a sigh, "I have to admit it was scary. ... bad.". Even following chemo, not once did she ask, "Why me"? ... York Region Era Banner,

    Immune vaccine followed by chemo slows brain tumor -- Aug 16, 2004
    Researchers have found that the combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy significantly slowed tumor progression and extended survival of patients with ... ScienceBlog.com

    Chemo no long-term colon help -- Aug 4, 2004
    A chemotherapy drug regimen for colon cancer that improved survival rates for five years failed to offer the same benefits 10 years after the initial diagnosis ... Health24,

    Triumph of Hope Over Reason -- Sep 1, 2004
    Drug Administration has approved Erbitux for use in late-stage colon cancer patients, either in combination with chemotherapy in cases where chemo alone hasn't ... Motley Fool

    Better breast cancer outcomes -- Sep 1, 2004
    ..."I wouldn't base my decision about whether to give chemo or not based on these results," said Dr Ruth O'Regan, author of an accompanying editorial in the ... Health24,

    Warm summer creates stench -- Sep 2, 2004
    Palmer, who is receiving chemo-therapy for breast cancer, said the sewage smell makes her more nauseous. "I have no place else to be through all this. ... Juneau Empire,

    Bulletin Board -- Aug 29, 2004
    ..."My husband started his Chemo two weeks ago and will continue having it every two weeks. It's breaking my heart seeing what the Chemo is doing to him. ... Pioneer Press (subscription),

    Jo-Ann Mary Balint Cooke -- Aug 31, 2004
    Her trips to Princess Margaret for chemo treatments became "trips to the spa." She got dressed up, put on her makeup, grabbed some magazines and spent the day ... The Globe and Mail,

    KGTV anchor takes battle with breast cancer public -- Sep 2, 2004
    After completing his final round of chemo July 27, Griffith began to eagerly anticipate his Sept. 13 return to the TV news set. ... ChristianTimes.com

    4-year-old winning battle against agg -- Sep 2, 2004
    ..."Some days, his feet twitch so much because they tingle," Laurel said. "The doctors say it's nerve regeneration, but all us parents think it's from the chemo. ... Greeley Tribune,

    TAMMY BEAT CANCER THEN DOCS DROPPED BRAIN TUMOUR BOMBSHELL.. HOURS ... -- Sep 1, 2004
    ...together. 'Tammy only become a majorette a month after starting her chemo but she won a gold medal in her first competition. 'She ... Glasgow Daily Record,

    Man makes path from patient to healer -- Aug 31, 2004
    ...ones, too. Even while undergoing chemo and other standard treatments, he went on a macrobiotic diet and meditated twice daily. He ... Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,

    Pets Testing Cancer Drugs -- Sep 1, 2004
    Katie had cancer. Chemo didn't help and it spread to her lungs. Carla: "Someone actually said, 'no, there's no hope. Just come get her.'". ... KGO,

    Young grieving children benefit from reading books on death -- Aug 30, 2004
    Martha's heart sank, realizing he misunderstood. ''No, honey, the chemo's not working anymore.''. Josh's smile vanished as the words hung in the air. ... Jackson Sun,

    Cancer survivor shares his story -- Aug 28, 2004
    Shelby's chemotherapy regimen included five hours of chemo every day for five days. ... However, after the chemo was over, more bad news arrived. ... The Olympian,

    Feeding-tube case in state's top court -- Aug 31, 2004
    ...the governor and Legislature don't like the medical decisions you make, they can send the police to your house and force you to have surgery or chemo or a ... Chicago Tribune (subscription),

    The influence of Leslie Revsin -- trailblazing chef and cookbook ... -- Aug 31, 2004
    The only luxury item she would insist on installing was a commercial gas stove. The first session of chemo worked for a short while. The second did the same. ... Seattle Post Intelligencer,

    Justices consider arguments in case of brain-disabled Florida ... -- Aug 31, 2004
    ...the governor and legislature don't like the medical decisions you make, they can send the police to your house and force you to have surgery or chemo or a ... WorldNetDaily,

    Adventure race for women -- Aug 27, 2004
    While she was going through chemo she founded the YSC. ... They started exercising together when Sigg was in chemo. "It made me realize I could do things again. ... News 8 Austin,

    Friends: White dying of cancer -- Sep 1, 2004
    Some patients receive chemotherapy, Cheng said, but in the form of the disease common to 95 percent of patients, chemo tends only to extend patient life by a ... Philadelphia Daily News (subscription),

    Carol Connolly gets another chance to garden -- Aug 31, 2004
    Then, a team of surgeons visited her. Chemo and radiation were long shots with her type of disease. Her best chance was surgery to remove the tumor. ... San Francisco Chronicle,

    Christopher Stephenson -- Aug 27, 2004
    ...against the garage door. And there was the time when he came back after chemo and insisted he was well enough to play. His father and ... The Globe and Mail,

    Denver officers take ill boy who wants to be a cop under their ... -- Aug 31, 2004
    His parents say the chemotherapy has stunted the tumor's growth. His chemo sessions at Children's Hospital are scheduled to end by Thanksgiving. ... Rocky Mountain News,

    Northern Neighbors: Local woman starts cancer support group -- Aug 30, 2004
    ..."I don't think they expected me to last too long at that point," said Scholl, in good humor. Following chemo, Scholl was declared to be in good health. ... Petoskey News-Review,

    Local school makes the cut for big cash -- Sep 1, 2004
    ...chair. "A client is in your chair and says, 'I have cancer, I'm going to have chemo, I'm going to lose my hair," Warsocki said. ... Ralston Recorder,

    M'town firm's test could aid 1.5 million -- Aug 31, 2004
    He said the test would allow the estimated 1.5 million cancer patients in the United States now receiving chemo-therapy to monitor their immune system at home ... phillyburbs.com,

    It's all about Attitude, says Lois Frame -- Aug 31, 2004
    ..."I know I'll get over it," she declared. "I see other women walking into the clinic for their chemo, so sick and weak, I just want to walk over and tell them ... Winchester Herald Chronicle,

    A rolling stone gathers no moss -- Aug 30, 2004
    He is either 7 or 8 years old, just finished his chemo treatments and now is going through radiation treatments. When I went through ... Cecil Whig,

    CORRECTING and REPLACING Medis Technologies Gets Order from ... -- Aug 30, 2004
    ...system. Medis has also developed the CellScan with many potential applications relating to disease diagnostics and chemo sensitivity. ... TMCnet

    Combo Treatment Best for Laryngeal Cancer Patients -- Aug 9, 2004
    9 (HealthDayNews) -- Chemo-radiation treatment offers a similar survival rate and better post-treatment speech quality for people with laryngeal cancer than ... Forbes

    Crime scene investigator uses positive attitude to fight cancer -- Aug 25, 2004
    ..."I didn't lose my hair, so I was stuck with this purple hair... and I couldn't dye it again because of the chemo," she said. "I ... Palm Beach Post,

    Hale the survivor -- Aug 25, 2004
    ...prescription. As if that weren’t enough, the rounds of chemo had caused a painful reaction in her hips that eventually required surgery. ... Nashville City Paper,

    Local woman battles cancer -- Aug 8, 2004
    On Aug. 20, the first day of Incline Village's Relay for Life, I will be getting my last chemo treatment. Then I start radiation. ... North Lake Tahoe Bonanza,

    Breast cancer survivors share feelings, strengths -- Aug 6, 2004
    Chemo is a systematic therapy, which affects the whole body by going through the blood stream. ... “I understand now why people quit doing chemo. ... The Torrington Telegram,

    When there's a reprieve, one makes the most of it -- Aug 7, 2004
    The plan was for me to have chemo every three weeks until I could get into a remission, and then I would go to the next hormone blocker. ... Palm Beach Post,

    Former Fargo man continues health fight -- Aug 16, 2004
    On the other hand, if you do chemotherapy and never get cancer, you will wonder if chemo did any good.". Given those choices, Kent made a quick decision. ... In-Forum (subscription),

    Lack of oncology unit traumatic for patient -- Aug 27, 2004
    ...she said. "It didn't hit me until after I had the chemo that I had to go down south and it was almost a blind panic.". However, NT ... ABC Online,

    Sew popular -- Aug 27, 2004
    ...quilts. "A 3-year-old who received a quilt -- whenever she goes to chemo, she makes up a story about each of the squares on the quilt. ... San Francisco Chronicle,

    Breast Cancer -- Aug 27, 2004
    Some women having chemotherapy eat to ease symptoms of nausea. In addition, fatigue (another side effect of chemo) can greatly reduce the ability to exercise. ... WSOCtv.com,

    Pettys grateful to fans for NASCAR Day turnout -- Aug 27, 2004
    ...looked at it and said, 'out of this, we can send kids to camp -- a kid on chemo or with hemophilia or a kid that's been burnt to camp.' And so much good will ... Nascar (press release)

    Woman fights cancer, helps others -- Aug 20, 2004
    ..."Chemo feels like a bad flu," she said. ... "When they (doctors) talk to you about chemo, they don't tell you where to go to get over it all," Soto said. ... Tri-Valley Herald,

    Port Salerno neighbors' sale to benefit sick girl's family -- Aug 29, 2004
    Brandi already is feeling the effects of the chemo, Blake said, "but she's able to play and laugh and still visit with her relatives and have fun. ... Stuart News,

    Life's sadder truths revealed in artist's work -- Aug 19, 2004
    I had a mastectomy and I did chemo and radiation," she said. ... "While I was undergoing chemo, I'd walk three hours a day with my dog and I found things. ... pride source.com,

    IC-MedTech Licenses Promising Cancer Therapeutic From Summa Health ... -- Aug 30, 2004
    A practical version of the chemo-adjunct based on low toxicity compounds to improve safety has been developed for use in clinical trials which are already ... Yahoo News (press release)

    Her Jaycee case went to US Supreme Court -- Aug 28, 2004
    ...her cancer," said sister Maureen Riddle, "she just never quit." During her 16-year fight with the disease, Riddle said, "she would take her chemo on Friday so ... Pioneer Press (subscription),

    Straight from the Heart -- Aug 27, 2004
    ...work in May. She had battled brain cancer since 1997, and each time it reappeared, she beat it with surgery and chemo. This last ... BusinessWeek

    Holding out all hope -- Aug 30, 2004
    In fact, on the day she and fiance Tim Dutta expected to be at their engagement party, she was in the hospital undergoing rounds of chemo. ... Capital News 9,

    Estimated $10,000-plus raised for cancer victim -- Aug 27, 2004
    ...on chemotherapy. "He's doing good," Valerie Turker said. "He's back on chemo again, so he's a little slow tonight.". Warren County ... The Express Times,

    Unusual Treatment -- Aug 23, 2004
    I have had three operations in the past three months and am due to start 18 weeks of chemo,’’ she said. ... Her chemo is likely to run up to Christmas. ... MyTown Christchurch,

    A pair of garden parties and a no-show drummer -- Aug 27, 2004
    C" on his test report card. But it looks like chemo and radiation have raised Lowell's health GPA to a 4.0. Had a chance to chat ... Register-Pajaronian,

    Work of art--Brenham youth's drawing becomes Christmas card ... -- Aug 27, 2004
    James was able to do this. It gave them something positive to do," Whitehead said. A cancer survivor, Baker is two years post-chemo. ... Brenham Banner Press,

    It helps to know potential for healing is always there -- Aug 29, 2004
    As my mother began a series of surgeries and then the dreaded chemo treatments with all their cruel side effects, we could only hope that, in time, the ... Charlotte Observer (subscription),

    Mother at odds with school over daughter’s transportation -- Aug 21, 2004
    ...out-of-work registered nurse is the single parent of a 13-year-old daughter, who she has to care for while battling through the debilitating chemo treatments. ... Alton Telegraph,

    Pooling their strength -- Aug 28, 2004
    Children undergoing chemo-therapy frequently have low white-blood-cell counts and are defenseless against infections, especially against often-fatal fungal ... The Journal News.com,

    Don't base your vote on candidates' previous occupations -- Aug 28, 2004
    ...companies to raise their prices by more than the savings from the touted drug cards, and, recently, by cutting in half the aid Medicare chemo patients receive ... The Free Lance-Star,

    SURVIVORS: Dodds staying strong after cancer found in his spine -- Aug 18, 2004
    ..."He took chemo every day for two years ... ... But over the last two months, he's had only three chemo treatments at MD Anderson -- each lasting 1-1/2 to 2 hours. ... Kosciusko Star Herald,

    Healthcast: Gamma Knife -- Aug 26, 2004
    ...during those times she requires additional treatment. Currently she's under a new chemo regimen. In fact, since her initial lung ... Pittsburgh Channel.com,

    Despite cancer answer, Westlund stays upbeat -- Aug 20, 2004
    ...“There are four alternatives: You could do radiation, you could do radiation and chemo, you could do just chemo, or you can do nothing.�. ... Bend.com,

    Make a call - halt robocalls -- Aug 30, 2004
    ...mom's cancer treatments. The oncologist says the chemo molecules are too large to pass through the placenta. That's why White's ... Raleigh News,

    Respected Amenia judge dies -- Aug 26, 2004
    He died at home, where he was continuing his treatment after a month in the hospital. ''He was reacting well to the chemo (therapy),'' Andy Murphy said. ... Poughkeepsie Journal,

    Hospice volunteer treats patients like family -- Aug 29, 2004
    ...said there are several groups who make personal items for the patients which are a big hit, things such as crocheted caps for women who've had chemo and who've ... Selma Times-Journal,

    Green Bay girl fighting cancer gets visit from Barbie -- Aug 23, 2004
    ...“She goes to St. Vincent to get the chemo,� Mastey said. “For ... treatment. “It’sa massive dose of chemo,� Rebecca Mastey said. ... Green Bay Press Gazette,

    Breast cancer survivors gather for annual Eddington retreat -- Aug 30, 2004
    ...errands and work. The Breast Cancer Survivors Retreat was held Friday and Saturday at Camp Molly Molasses on Chemo Pond. "This gives ... Bangor Daily News,

    Health Alert: Long term health after leukemia -- Aug 26, 2004
    ...before replacing it with the transplant. But, even when it works such intense chemo carries risks. Dr Mitchell Cairo, an oncologist ... WIS,

    Pets Test Cancer Drugs -- Aug 26, 2004
    CLINICAL TRIALS FOR PETS? Some animals may need more aggressive treatment than the standard chemo, surgery or radiation allows. ... Champlain Channel.com,

    Twin Cities drivers: The absolute worst? -- Aug 27, 2004
    The pills are expensive ($2,000 a month), but Dad chose that option rather than the aggressive chemo treatment that would lessen his quality of life. ... Pioneer Press (subscription),

    Medical Minute -- Aug 22, 2004
    More than five cells will mean aggressive chemo is the only option, but less than five cells in the blood will mean women won't have to undergo the toxic ... KHQA,

    New cancer drug gives patient hope -- Aug 27, 2004
    ...treatment regimen to offer MPM patients. "We really didn't know chemo did anything," she said. Dr. Frances Shepherd of Princess ... Brampton Guardian,

    Friends, family, optimism help cancer patient fight on -- Aug 30, 2004
    ..."You can be quite a mess at the end of it. And there's nothing anyone can do. There's bone pain and chemo doesn't work.". Because ... Allen American,

    The Battle of his life -- Aug 6, 2004
    You don't feel normal. Sometimes you don't know if you can go on with the chemo and you feel like quitting. It's a struggle.". ... Chemo just puts you under. ... Newark Star Ledger,

    IC-MedTech Licenses Promising Cancer Therapeutic From Summa Health ... -- Aug 30, 2004
    ...the clinic for further development as a therapeutic candidate for the treatment of these and other cancers." A practical version of the chemo-adjunct based on ... PR Newswire (press release)



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