Guys,

Randall and I are currently making changes to how things will work for the CTCS. We hope to have the changes made completely in a couple of days, though it will take a bit to work out the kinks. We'll be moving to a blog format for news posting that will allow people to comment without registering and also use an RSS much easier.

There will be more posted in the Administration folder soon.

Guys,

Since the holidays are fast approaching and my personal life is taking off to keep up with it, the news postings are going to go on hiatus until the first of the year. Last year I didn't have a chance to enjoy Christmas since I had part of my tongue removed shortly before Christmas Day and, well, I honestly don't remember decorating the house after Thanksgiving or doing any of the festive things you normally do during this time of the year. So this year, I'm going to take some time to enjoy doing stuff.  Grin

Also, Randall and I have been discussing the board and its lack of traffic and we're going to bring online a new incarnation around the first of the year. So taking some time off won't be just for the groovy play stuff, it will also give me some time to think about how this resource can best be tailored to the people we want to help. And without question, if you have any ideas, please feel free to email me through the link on the website found here: http://www.centexcancersupport.org/#contact .

I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday season!

Donna

Guys,

Since the holidays are fast approaching and my personal life is taking off to keep up with it, the news postings are going to go on hiatus until the first of the year. Last year I didn't have a chance to enjoy Christmas since I had part of my tongue removed shortly before Christmas Day and, well, I honestly don't remember decorating the house after Thanksgiving or doing any of the festive things you normally do during this time of the year. So this year, I'm going to take some time to enjoy doing stuff. 

Also, Randall and I have been discussing the board and its lack of traffic and we're going to bring online a new incarnation around the first of the year. So taking some time off won't be just for the groovy play stuff, it will also give me some time to think about how this resource can best be tailored to the people we want to help. And without question, if you have any ideas, please feel free to email me through the link on the website found here: http://www.centexcancersupport.org/#contact .

I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday season!

Donna

Small breast tumors may need more treatment
Herceptin may cut risk of recurrence in some patients, study suggests
   
SAN ANTONIO - Some women with small breast tumors may have a greater risk of the cancer recurring after treatment than has been believed, and might benefit from taking the drug Herceptin, a new study suggests
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28200163/

 Risk Info for Breast Cancer Patients Too Confusing
Could lead to bad treatment decisions, study shows

FRIDAY, Dec. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Information patients commonly receive about the risk of their breast cancer returning after surgery may make their decision on whether to get chemotherapy more difficult, a new study concludes.

http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=622144

New Research Reveals Unforeseen Side Effect of the Breast Cancer Movement

PHILADELPHIA and SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A groundbreaking study developed by Breastcancer.org reports that American girls are significantly affected by the steady stream of information and messaging around breast cancer. This study surveyed over 2,400 girls ages 8-18. Some of the key findings from this research revealed that nearly 30% of the girls surveyed believed that a normal sign of breast development was a symptom of breast cancer, and more than 20% of girls believed that infection, tanning, drug use and stress could cause cancer.

http://www.forbes.com/prnewswire/feeds/prnewswire/2008/12/12/prnewswire200812121700PR_NEWS_USPR_____DCF005.html

Christmas with Cancer
The author of Any Day with Hair Is a Good Day offers tips for getting through the holidays while in treatment.

http://www.guidepostsmag.com/health/healing-from-illness-archive/?i=3696

New lung cancer vaccine trial launched
LA JOLLA, CA – Dec. 11, 2008 – A new genetically engineered vaccine is showing promising results in extending survival of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer say researchers.

http://www.cancerfacts.com/Home_News.asp?CancerTypeId=4&NewsId=2392

Letrozole beats tamoxifen for breast cancer

SAN ANTONIO (Reuters Health) - Letrozole is more effective than tamoxifen as an initial hormone therapy in postmenopausal women with hormone-sensitive, early breast cancer, researchers announced here at the 2008 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUKTRE4BA7CT20081211

Researcher invents lethal 'lint brush' to capture and kill cancer cells in the bloodstream

In a new tactic in the fight against cancer, Cornell researcher Michael King has developed what he calls a lethal "lint brush" for the blood -- a tiny, implantable device that captures and kills cancer cells in the bloodstream before they spread through the body.

http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Dec08/king.cancer.html