Black Cancer Patients Choose More Aggressive End-of-Life Care
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The study of 50 patients found that this combination treatment was well-tolerated by patients, was able to prevent tumors from progressing for almost six months, and improved median survival to 9.8 months. (article 3)
Some two-thirds of colon cancer patients have the normal, or "wild-type" form of the gene, according to the new study. (article 2)
" Although further studies are needed, this does support the potential role of acupuncture said study author Dr. David Pfister, chief of the head and neck medical oncology service at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. (article 5)
The initial interviews found that black patients had a higher quality of life and appeared more at peace than white patients, which could explain why black patients were more likely to favor a treatment plan aimed at extending life. (article 4)
OVER the Memorial Day weekend, the actor Patrick Swayze, who is being treated for pancreatic cancer, made a pointedly public appearance at a Los Angeles Lakers game, looking strong-jawed and bright-eyed. (article 1)
Senator Ted Kennedy, who had recently left Massachusetts General Hospital with a diagnosis of brain cancer, flashing crowds a thumbs up, competed in a sailing race. (article 1)
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Source articles
- When Thumbs Up Is No Comfort (nytimes.com, 06/01/2008, 913 words)
- Erbitux Works Well for Two-Thirds of Colon Cancer Patients (Washington Post, 06/02/2008, 618 words)
- 3-Drug Combo Improves Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Outcomes (Washington Post, 06/02/2008, 167 words)
- Black Cancer Patients Choose More Aggressive End-of-Life Care (Washington Post, 06/02/2008, 281 words)
- Acupuncture Eases Side Effects of Head, Neck Cancer Treatments (Washington Post, 06/02/2008, 522 words)
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