Many Cancer Patients Expect Palliative Care to Cure

by | Oct 17, 2013 | Health News

In a survey of patients with terminal lung cancer, nearly two-thirds did not understand that radiation treatments intended only to ease their symptoms would not cure their disease.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Lung Cancer, Palliative Care,...

Heart Failure Tied to Higher Cancer Risk

by | Oct 16, 2013 | Health News

People with heart failure are also more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, according to a new study that followed older adults with and without heart problems.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Heart Failure, Seniors’ Healthread the full...

Hormone Therapy in the 50s not Linked to Memory Loss

by | Oct 13, 2013 | Health News

Hormone replacement therapy during the early stages of menopause – typically around age 50 – doesn’t hurt or help brain function, according to a new study.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hormone Replacement Therapy, Mild Cognitive...