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UT Southwestern launches clinical trial for treatment of breast ...

EurekAlert! - Cancer  Mon, 02/14/2011 - 23:00

(UT Southwestern Medical Center) Breast-cancer patient Kristin Wiginton is the first to be treated at UT Southwestern Medical Center with high-beam radiation using the Accuray CyberKnife System, which offers improved cosmetic results, less radiation exposure to surrounding tissue and a shorter treatment period.


 

Breast Cancer: Real Questions, Real Answers

David Chan
Cover of Breast Cancer: Real Questions, Real Answers
Breast Cancer: Real Questions, Real Answers is an outgrowth of Dr. David Chan's more than 20 years in private oncology practice. Inspired by his patients—who courageously face their illness but often feel fearful, confused about their options, and full...

 

The Judge Cites Health Net's "Egregious" and "Reprehensible" Bus...

Health Care Renewal  Sun, 02/24/2008 - 23:18

More than two years ago, we noted that Health Net Inc,, the large US health insurer/ for-profit managed care organization, had settled a class-action lawsuit brought by California physicians under the RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) standard.