12 New Advances Against Cancer

CANCER NEWSLETTER
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Week of December 21

In This Issue:
> Colorectal Cancer - Who's at Greatest Risk?
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> Joy: How to Make It Last
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> If You're Undergoing Chemo, Do You Have to Use a Catheter?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4OK0Nec4j0Fw0Bafc0EQ

Today's Top Story: 12 New Advances Against Cancer
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2008 was the year we saw 12 new weapons in the fight against cancer.
What are they and why are they so important?
Also See:
> Traveling? Heard About Cancer Flights?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4OK0Nec4j0Fw0Bafe0ES
> 10 Places Germs Hide in Your Home
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4OK0Nec4j0Fw0Baff0ET
> Bone Drug for Breast Cancer?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4OK0Nec4j0Fw0Bafg0EU

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

Colorectal Cancer - Who's at Greatest Risk?
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Some Americans are at greater risk for colorectal cancer. Are you? Get
the facts.
Also See:
> A Better Way to Fight Prostate Cancer?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4OK0Nec4j0Fw0Bafh0EV
> Can a New Gene Test Better Predict Breast Cancer Risk?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4OK0Nec4j0Fw0Bafi0EW

EDITOR'S PICKS

The Clock Is Ticking - But, You Can Still Win
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What you know about health could help you win a Wii Fit. But time is
running out. Start here to play - good luck!

Joy: How to Make It Last
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4OK0Nec4j0Fw0Bafb0EP
Having cancer is draining. Caring for a loved one with cancer can also
be draining. With the holidays here, how can you savor the good things
and put the rest on hold? Here are some tips.
Also See:
> Know the Breast Cancer Warning Signs
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4OK0Nec4j0Fw0Bafk0EY
> Thyroid Cancer - One Man's Fight
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4OK0Nec4j0Fw0Bafl0EZ

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