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		<title>Michael Douglas Fights a Tough Cancer with a Great Attitude</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Expert Analysis Highlights: Mr. Douglas was diagnosed with an advanced stage cancer at the base of the tongue Douglas tells Matt Lauer that he feels good now that the treatment is over Like many cancer patients I have worked with, he has come to appreciate loved ones with a particularly deep appreciation Head and Neck [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Surgical Removal of Non-Cancerous Breast or Ovary Decreases Mortality Rate</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Expert Analysis Highlights: There is continued evidence that prophylactic removal of the breast and ovaries decreases mortality rate This subject is not without controversy, but results of studies have been impressive For example, study demonstrates removal of the ovaries in select groups of mutation carriers can cut the risk of ovarian cancer by 70% Visit [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.mycanceradvisor.com/2010/12/29/surgical-removal-of-breast-or-ovary-that-does-not-contain-cancer-decreases-mortality-rate/</link>
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		<title>Does Vitamin D Improve Colorectal Cancer Survival Rates?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Expert Analysis Highlights: There’s a lot of controversy about the effects of Vitamin D on survival outcome for various forms of cancer Retrospective studies show &#8220;clues&#8221; that lower serum Vitamin D levels are associated with lower survival rates Still, there is no evidence to date that taking Vitamin D as a treatment intervention improves the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.mycanceradvisor.com/2010/12/15/does-vitamin-d-improve-colorectal-cancer-survival-rates/</link>
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		<title>Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: Finding Resources and Treatment Options</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Expert Analysis Highlights: Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL) is relatively rare and educational resources are limited; below is information on how to get started Our companion website www.patientresource.net launched a new Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia Guide which is FREE to download Clinical trial studies below demonstrate improvements in survival If your doctor does not ask you about [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.mycanceradvisor.com/2010/11/17/acute-promyelocytic-leukemia-finding-resources-and-treatment-options/</link>
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		<title>The ABC&#8217;s of Clinical Trials</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Expert Analysis Highlights: Clinical trials serve two purposes: Offering patients the newest treatment options and advancing scientific knowledge for future patients Below are some useful questions you should ask when deciding whether or not to participate in a clinical trial To find out if there is a trial in the area you need treatment, check [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.mycanceradvisor.com/2010/10/12/the-abcs-of-clinical-trials/</link>
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		<title>Dexter Also Fought Hodgkins Lymphoma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Expert Analysis Highlights: Michael Hall was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in January, 2010 It is important for survivors to continue having regular follow-up, at least on an annual basis for their lifetime With modern day treatment, the cure rate for Hodgkin’s disease exceeds 85-90% In a major advance a large study demonstrated that a less [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.mycanceradvisor.com/2010/09/29/dexter-also-fought-hodgkins-lymphoma/</link>
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		<title>An Ovarian Cancer Patient Fights Chronic Pain</title>
		<description><![CDATA[An ovarian cancer patient in England describes her difficult struggles with chronic pain due to her advancing disease and the side effects of her chemotherapy. In the video, Dr Beverly Collett, Immediate Past President of the British Pain Society describes a survey in Great Britain of advanced cancer patients who responded that about one-third had [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.mycanceradvisor.com/2010/09/20/an-ovarian-cancer-patient-fights-chronic-pain/</link>
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