by Associated Press Published: November 18,2011
Tags: breast cancer, Food and drug administration, Health Care
The Food and Drug Administration has declared the blockbuster drug Avastin should no longer be used in breast cancer patients because there’s no proof it extends their lives — and it is causing dangerous side effects. Friday’s ruling was long expected, but is sure to disappoint women who say they’ve run out of other options. [...] [...]
by Amy Gillentine Published: November 19,2009
Tags: breast cancer, Kaiser Permanente, mammograms, Memorial Health Services, Penrose-St. Francis Health Services
Even though the government has backed away from a recommendation issued earlier this week that women should postpone mammograms until age 50, local hospitals say they don't intend to change their policies, which is generally to begin screening at age 40. [...]
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