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An effective video on lymphoma basics succeeds because it's soooo boring

The video below is DRY.

It is almost 100% free of charisma.

It reminds me of a George Carlin line about something so boring it's like watching flies f*ck.

How medical centers get away with murder

We've all seen the relentless TV spots for Cialis, Lipitor, Zoloft, etc. The FTC began lifting its restrictions on the ability of the drug companies to advertise in 1985 before almost completely giving way in 1997. As a result, in 2000, drug companies spent almost $16 billion to promote their products, $2.5 billion of which was spent on direct-to-consumer advertising like TV spots. It's one reason why we pay so much for new drugs; because they pay so much to make sure we learn about them.

Put Away the Sunscreen?

Almost half of the 500 most popular sunscreen products may actually increase the speed at which malignant cells develop and spread skin cancer because they contain vitamin A or its derivatives, according to an evaluation of those products released today.

Don't count on them to keep the ultraviolet light from destroying your skin cells and causing tumors and lesions, according to researchers at Environmental Working Group.

In their annual report to consumers on sunscreen, they say that only 39 of the 500 products they examined were considered safe and effective to use.

Positive thinking is for bullies

CONCEIVING CANCER

President Obama to Appoint Harold Varmus, M.D., to Lead the National Cancer Institute

President Barack Obama announced yesterday his intent to appoint Harold Varmus, M.D., to serve as Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

In an e-mail to the NCI staff, Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the National Institutes of Health, said that Varmus “brings unmatched expertise at all levels — not only in cutting edge scientific research, but also as a leader in the development of strategies for improving patient care, in scientific education and training, and in the design of novel public-private partnerships.”

Varmus Biography

Environmental and occupational links with lymphomas

The following is from "Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk: What We Can Do Now" [pdf] issued by the President's Cancer Panel, Appendix F, "Summary of Environmental and Occupational Links with Cancer." It features all mention of lymphomas from that appendix.

By Ross Bonander

Know anyone giving birth soon?

Little Devan has less than 12 wks to find a matching bone marrow OR cord-blood donation. They're especially interested in folks of mixed South-Asian/European
ancestry like Devan, but *anyone* could be a match.

4-year old Devan has a rare form of high risk leukemia knowns as APML, or acute promyelocytic leukemia.

The test is a painless cheek swab done by mail, & banked cord blood is also admissable -so please, get tested and spread the word!
Want to register in person?
If you're in these locations, you can register in person

Power of Prayer

Although 95 percent of Americans believe in God, most doctors are uncomfortable discussing spiritual matters. This is sad, since 60 percent of the population would like to discuss spiritual issues with their doctors and 40 percent would like for their doctors to pray with them.
The effects of prayer are numerous: less anxiety, stress, and anger; lowered resting pulse rate and blood pressure; increased production of "happy hormones"; and increased pain threshold.

Henna tattoos linked to leukaemia risk

Researchers believe that certain compounds used with Henna products are causing instances of leukemia. Researchers in the Gulf found a much higher than usual incidence of types of leukemia in local women – elsewhere, most sufferers are men. One possible reason - the popular local custom of using henna to create elaborate skin decorations.

Free newsletter for those with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has a new newsletter for people living with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). MDS today contains news about advances in the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. The first issue, Spring 2010, features leading expert in the field, Stephen D. Nimer, M.D., Memorial Sloane-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

Plus, two free teleconferences will be available in the next month as well.
yelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS):
An Update on Diagnosis and Treatment