Living Well With Breast Cancer Tips and Talk
Cancer Conversations outlines metastatic breast cancer facts including 155000 U.S. women living with the disease and about 40000 deaths annually. It notes no cure, therapies to shrink or slow growth, and coping tips such as walking journaling talking with doctors and social support during ongoing treatment. The event Friday October 25 2019 from 12 to 1 PM at Carol ina East Medical Center Auditorium invites registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Cancer Institute
U.S
Biogen booster claims Alzheimer's drug may work this time
A new analysis suggests aducanumab, halted as a failure, actually reduced cognitive decline at high doses in early Alzheimer's patients. Biogen plans to pursue federal approval, citing significant cognitive and functional benefits including memory orientation language daily living tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aducanumab
Rebecca Edelmayer
Alzheimer’s Association
Food and Drug Administration
Biogen
475 Pound Weight Loss Leads to First Marathon
Carlos Orosco, a 42 year old Michigan resident, shed 475 pounds after gastric sleeve surgery and completed his first marathon. He started Sunday at 175 pounds, finished at 167, and faced postoperative challenges but plans to run even longer distances. He said heavy weight cost him opportunities and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos Orosco
Orosco
Michigan
Washington Post
FDA urges warnings on breast implants to inform patients
The FDA proposes boxed warnings and a patient checklist on breast implants, noting not lifetime devices and higher risk the longer worn, including rare lymphoma links and fatigue or joint pain. The draft guidance seeks public input for 60 days, aiming to improve surgeon patient conversations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Amy Abernethy
Jeff Shuren
Agency
Center For Devices and Radiological Health
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lineberger
Cancer Conversations
American Cancer Society
Carolina East Medical
Center
Dawn Peele
North Carolina
Medical - Genier
CMS Hospital
CarolinaEast Medical Center
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!