Letting Go of Cancer A Personal Reflection and Fundraising Note
A writer describes the journey of surviving cancer as a transformation from fear to acceptance and growth. They recount distancing from the disease, then a relapse, and emphasize letting go rather than letting cancer dominate life. They critique a fundraising plea from the National Cancer Center of Plainview and advise giving to proven organizations only. Cancer Update announces answers by Shirley Ruedy and notes its publication schedule.
Estrogen May Cut Risk of Dying From Breast Cancer
A study presented at an American Cancer Society meeting followed over 400000 women since 1982. After nine years those using estrogen had a 16 percent lower risk of death from breast cancer, even after adjusting for risk factors. Dawn Willis of the ACS noted prior studies looked at incidence not mortality.
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American Cancer Society
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Nicotine as illusion and addiction in smokers
Researchers explain nicotine's perceived relaxation may be illusory as levels fall between cigarettes. Experts note addiction persists due to brain adaptation and that nicotine patches ease cravings but lack the same pleasure as smoking spikes.
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Henningfield
National Institute of Drug Abuse
Steven Goldberg
Five Year Milestone in Alcoholism Recovery Stressed
A 50 year study led by Dr. George E. Vaillant finds five years of sobriety greatly lowers relapse risk and compares recovery to cancer. Inner city drinkers reach sobriety faster than college educated peers, with relapse rare after five years though earlier relapse remains common.
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George E. Vaillant
Harvard Medical School
Brigham and Women's Hospital
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Vaillant
American Medical Association
Archives of General Psychiatry
Daniel H. Angres
Rush- Presbyterian
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