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Lila de Tantillo

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (4)

Farewell to Leroy Sievers, Journalist, Blogger and Cancer Patient

As the world mourns the passing of acclaimed journalist Leroy Sievers, it is the cancer community that feels the loss most acutely. During his battle with brain and lung cancer, Sievers documented the struggle with strength and quiet dignity in an NPR blog and weekly podcast called "My Cancer" that touched the lives of millions facing such... Read more Chevron

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Maria Gifford

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (0)

Osteoporosis, Prostate Cancer and Hormone Therapy: What You Should Know

Prostate cancer is sometimes treated with hormone therapy, also known as androgen deprivation, in which a man's production of testosterone (the hormone that feeds prostate cancer) is shut down. What You Should Know Osteoporosis may be a side effect of hormone therapy for prostate cancer because... Read more Chevron

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Sarah

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posted 07/21/2008, comments (0)

A Dose of Conversation Online

I’m thrilled to share the good news -- today’s Washington Post ran a feature story about HealthCentral’s OsteoporosisConnection and its sister sites’ unique approach to helping people with their health needs online. Called “Seeking a Cure, Patients Find a Dose of Conversation Online,” the story... Read more Chevron

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Gina Barrett

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I am a rad Tech by profession and run the DEXA unit at our local

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posted 06/08/2008, comment (1)

DEXA scans- when should they be performed?

I am, by profession, a Rad Tech, and I run the DEXA screening unit at the hospital where I work. I am curious to get feed back from other professionals in my field as to certain points. I live and work in Cyprus, which is on the development roll in the health services, where, previous to our two new, relatively up to date hospitals in two major... Read more Chevron

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Amy Bates

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posted 02/27/2008, comments (2)

Vitamin D Deficiency

I recently had a blood test to determine my vitamin D storage levels. I found out today mine is 28 which is low. My doctor is having me take two powerful vitamin D pills, then wait 2 weeks and repeat the dosage. After a 2 month period we will check the levels again. I learned that many doctors do not perform this test, but... Read more Chevron

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