American Society For Radiation Oncology Applauds President Obama’s Health Priorities

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) applauds President Obama's healthcare reform priorities set forth in his February 26, 2009, budget blueprint, particularly the President's promise to double funding for cancer research and close loopholes that are weakening the Medicare program. Remarkable breakthroughs in cancer research and medical technology continue to make radiation therapy an effective, less-invasive cancer treatment option.

Siemens Sets A New Standard For Breast Ultrasound

New automated breast ultrasound system automatically acquires volumes and offers intelligent clinical applications. Siemens Healthcare recently introduced the Acuson S2000 Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS), the first multi-use ultrasound breast system that automatically acquires volume images of the breast.

Researchers Identify Potential Therapeutic Target In Osteosarcoma

A receptor known to be active in bone metastases, but previously unexplored in primary bone tumors, is a potential therapeutic target in osteosarcoma, investigators from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center report in the March 1 issue of Cancer Research. The researchers found that the protein - interleukin-11 receptor alpha (IL-11Ra) - is highly expressed in primary osteosarcoma and in lung metastases from these tumors.

Cell Microenvironments Hold Key To Future Stem Cell Therapies

Adult stem cells and their more committed kin, progenitor cells, are prized by medical researchers for their ability to produce different types of specialized cells. The potential of using these cells to repair or replace damaged tissue holds great promise for cancer therapies and regenerative medicine.

New Tool Guides Doctors To Save Cancer Patients’ Fertility

The powerful chemotherapy and radiation used to save cancer patients' lives can also destroy their fertility. Research in a new field called oncofertility has advanced the ability of doctors to preserve the reproductive health of women, men and children who are diagnosed with cancer. Yet, many oncologists aren't familiar with these new strategies to help their patients.

Latest Advances In Minimally Invasive Medicine Featured March 7-12 In San Diego

The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) will present the latest research on treatments for individuals with kidney, prostate and bone cancer; herniated disks; peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and related complications; childbirth difficulties; and more at its 34thAnnual Scientific Meeting March 7 - 12 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif.

Chicago Susan G. Komen For The Cure Advocate Publishes Ground Breaking Book, Advancing Oncology Nursing Science

Local community organizer and researcher with a doctorate in nursing, Janice Phillips, PhD, FAAN, RN, has co-authored a state-of-the-art assessment of cancer nursing research.

Cancer Survival Improves In Deprived Areas, UK

New figures from the Office for National Statistics show that cancer survival is generally improving for people living in the most deprived areas of England. In 2004, the Government targeted the Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) with the most health-deprived populations (the "Spearhead" group of PCTs) as the focus of attention for reducing health inequalities.

Breakthrough Breast Cancer’s Comment Re: World Cancer Research Fund Report Published Today, UK

Dr Sarah Cant, Policy Manager at Breakthrough Breast Cancer says: "Today's report helps highlight that leading a healthier lifestyle plays an important part in reducing breast cancer risk. We know that maintaining a healthy body weight, regular exercise and limiting alcohol intake are some of the few things women can do to reduce their chances of developing this disease.

March 5, 2009 - Resilience, Hope and Recovery

Resilience, Hope and Recovery

1st Guest:  Jennifer Steinman
Jennifer Steinman is a Documentary Filmmaker who was inspired to make the the film “Motherland” after her good friend lost her son in a tragic car accident.  The film chronicles the unique journey of six women, each grieving the loss of a child, as they travel to South Africa to work as volunteers in order to test the theory that “giving is healing.”

2nd Guest:  Lennis G. Echterling, Ph.D.
Lennis G. Echterling, is a Professor of Psychology at James Madison University.  For 19 years, Lennis has been a member of a volunteer disaster team and has a strong belief in resilience, hope and recovery.  He is the co-author of “Crisis Intervention: Promoting Resilience and Resolution in Troubled Times.”

Tags: grief and grieving, Hope and Recovery, Resilience

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