Cancer Treatment: Some Cancers Are Overtreated … but Which Ones?

Cancer Treatment: Some Cancers Are Overtreated … But Which Ones?
WASHINGTON — For years, we’ve heard the same message about cancer in a million different ways: early detection and early treatment is our best life-saver. But is it true? And is it possible that some of us are being overtreated for breast cancer or prostate cancer? Going through radiation and chemotherapy unnecessarily? Some experts say so. D.J. Soviero wanted the least treatment that would …
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Treatment approval process drags on
Last Sunday, The Tennessean featured an article about Ms. Dawn Gusty, who has been suffering from multiple sclerosis and had to go to Mexico to receive a new treatment, stem cell transplantation. It is frustrating to see that these new treatments – some of which represent the only hope for these patients who desperately need help – are still years away from being approved in this country.
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MS treatment changes life
Six days after undergoing a controversial treatment for multiple sclerosis, Amanda Marklevitz says the pain is subsiding in her legs, swallowing food is less difficult and her depression is fading.[…]
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Lincoln River lampricide treatment advisory
The lampricide treatment of the Lincoln River is expected to reach the Jebavy Drive bridge about 5 p.m. today and continue to flow through the area for about 14 hours.
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