Mastectomy Debate Over DCIS May Be Unnecessary
Thousands of women undergo mastectomies for ductal carcinoma in situ with many tumors not likely to spread. Researchers say lumpectomy plus radiation could suffice for minuscule early cancers, and mammography has raised detection leading to more removals. The study cites 1992 data from the National Cancer Institute and JAMA reporting over 10,000 mastectomies for milk-duct malignancies that year.
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Muskie Remembered for intellect and honesty after death
Washington AP Ed Muskie died of heart failure two days before his 82nd birthday after leg surgery. The Maine native served as governor, senator for 22 years, and Carter's secretary of state. Carter called him highly qualified for the presidency and noted his public service. Burial is planned at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Control, not pain drives euthanasia requests in Washington
A Seattle Times summary of a Washington state survey reported in JAMA finds most patients seek death to maintain control and dignity, not from severe pain. Of 828 physician respondents, 25 percent of those who asked for euthanasia received a lethal prescription and 25 percent were given a lethal injection.
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