Nov 09
By Larry Frase, M.D. and Donald Richards, M.D., Ph.D. For years, anti-smoking campaigns have touted the same message – “Smoking Causes Lung Cancer.” Today, you’d be hard-pressed to find any American unaware of the strong link between the two. However, during Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November, it’s important to highlight some lesser-known facts about …
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Sep 21
To raise awareness of women’s cancer, Tyler Firefighters urge area public safety officers, businesses, schools and citizens to wear pink on Monday, Oct. 3 to show that “Tyler cares enough to wear pink”. The entire community is invited to come to the Downtown Square in their pink shirts for the third annual TURN TYLER PINK …
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Jul 07
The East Texas Medical Center (ETMC) Cancer Institute has earned a three-year accreditation and a commendation on its cancer program from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. This was based on on-site evaluation by a physician surveyor in May. The commission is a consortium of professional medical associations striving for higher …
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Jun 15
By Donald Kaul Republicans have hatched a health care plan that will bring down costs dramatically. It’s called “Die Young.” It mainly targets the poor. Democrats have a plan, too. It’s called “Appoint a Commission of Experts; They’ll Know What to Do.” Though less effective than the GOP model at lowering costs, it has the …
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Jun 15
By Bob Moos, Special to ETR More than 2 million American men count themselves as prostate cancer survivors. Many have early detection and treatment to thank for their lives today. Most men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer don’t like to talk about it. I’ve learned that from friends and family who have been through …
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Jun 15
Some people may be reconsidering plans to grill hot dogs and steak based on a new report supporting the link between red and processed meats, and increased colorectal cancer risk. But, experts at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center say that small changes to what — and how — you grill can keep …
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Apr 14
Good Shepherd Medical Center (GSMC) is introducing Longview’s first-ever mobile breast health clinic. The hospital’s Digital Mobile Breast Center is another long step towards furthering breast health awareness and increasing early detection of breast cancer. This traveling mammogram center will take its services to patients who might otherwise have trouble getting to stationary clinics. Businesses, …
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