Breast cancer activists clash over mammogram guidance
In Washington activists split over a scientific advisory panel urging women to decide about starting mammograms in their 40s. Senator Arlen Specter defended early testing while acknowledging debate among advocates.
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National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute
Frances Visco
National Breast Cancer Coalition
Sam
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Marilyn Leitch
American Cancer Society
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Less Than Half Vans Replaced Latch Safety Campaign
Government records show fewer than 50 percent of 4.1 million Chrysler minivans received rear latch replacements in 15 months of the repair effort. Safety groups say stronger recall letters might have boosted participation, while NHTSA reports link several deaths to rear liftgate openings.
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Dear Abby Readers Praise Charity and Personal Choices
A reader cites the National Childhood Cancer Foundation and its outreach for donations to fight pediatric cancer, noting improved leukemia survival. Letters also share gratitude for a younger partner who has become a supportive stepfather, described as a positive family influence after decades of marriage.
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Michelle Carew
National Childhood Cancer Foundation
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Meredith Brucker
National Childhood Cancer. Foundation
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FAA tests allow airlines to choose routes for free flight
The FAA plans a 24 month Alaska and Hawaii test to let carriers plot direct routes using satellite navigation. If successful, expansion nationwide could cut travel time and fuel use by avoiding established jet routes while maintaining safety and air traffic control oversight.
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George Donohue
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Plains
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David Watrous
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