Friday, January 16, 2009

In the News

More Americans Urged to Get Cancer Screenings "THURSDAY, Jan. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Screening for breast, cervical and colon cancer saves lives, but too few Americans are getting the recommended screens or getting them regularly enough, a new report shows. "

Health Care You Can’t Afford Not to Afford "Today The Times launches a weekly column that will help readers understand and negotiate the difficult financial choices confronting health care consumers. We welcome your input and insights."

Gene Fusions May Drive Certain Cancers "Researchers say they have discovered genes in prostate cancer cells that fuse when their chromosomes trade places with each other, an occurrence that may initiate the development of some cancers."