Ovarian Cancer Therapy Boosts Survival by 16 Months
An Associated Press report notes that heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy extended survival by 16 months for women with advanced ovarian cancer, a major advance but with severe side effects causing many to abandon the treatment for standard IV chemo. The National Cancer Institute and six medical groups endorsed the approach, with NEJM publishing the study.
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Chemotherapy Into Abdomen Boosts Survival For Ovarian Cancer
A study shows delivering chemotherapy directly into the abdomen increases survival by about 16 months in women with advanced ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer often spreads before diagnosis, accounting for roughly 22,200 new cases and 16,200 deaths in the United States last year.
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Russia Ukraine reach accord on Kiev gas purchases
Moscow and Kiev declare a five year deal ending a damaging dispute over natural gas supplies. The pact covers pricing, Central Asia gas, and a Russia-Swiss trading business under probe, with Putin and Yekhanurov hailing a step toward stable long term deliveries to Europe.
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Lawmakers Abandon Abramoff Cash Amid Scandal
President Bush and numerous lawmakers moved to return donations tied to lobbyist Jack Abramoff as the Abramoff probe widens. Rep. Ralph Regula and others said the funds came from a time not in the spirit of the gifts, while Democrats like Hillary Clinton joined in returning money.
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Supreme Court Allows Padilla Transfer to Miami for Trial
The Supreme Court approved transferring Jose Padilla from military custody to civilian custody in Miami to face criminal charges. The order leaves open the question of President Bush overstepping authority in 2002 and signals a later ruling on Padilla’s broader appeals. The case centers on Padilla’s role in a North American terrorism cell funding and recruitment for violent jihad outside the United States.
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