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Olive Ann Burns (1924-1990)
Constitution until 1967. Cold Sassy Tree Burns once stated, "Being a journalist, I never expected to get around to fiction," but in 1975 a cancer diagnosis altered her plans. Even before she left the doctor's office, she had decided to write a ...
CT scan and MRI introduced
tomography) scan, also called a CAT scan (computerized axial tomography). It was especially useful for looking at head injuries and brain problems, because it showed about 100 times greater detail in soft tissues than traditional x-rays. Hounsfield was knighted and...
Questions and Answers About Care for Children and Adolescents with Cancer
centers that specialize in the treatment of children with cancer. Specialized cancer programs at comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer centers follow established protocols (step-by-step guidelines for treatment). These protocols are carried out using a...
Heterocyclic Amines in Cooked Meats
Popular Resources NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms NCI Drug Dictionary Search for Clinical Trials NCI Publications Español Chemicals in Meat Cooked at High Temperatures and Cancer Risk Key Points Heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hy...
New Georgia Encyclopedia: American Cancer Society
investigators with new ideas. Research is selected for funding through a scientific peer-review process to identify the most promising studies. Of the investigators chosen for funding early in their careers, thirty-two have gone on to win the Nobel Prize. Education By c...
Simplified MRI
An independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 to promote the progress of science. Excellence Center of Science and Mathematics Education at King Saud University King Saud University seeks to become a leader in educational and technological...
High Tech Help - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Tech Topics: Cardio: MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging, also called MRI, is a technique used by doctors to see inside your body. The MRI creates a 3-D representation of your body by exposing you to strong magnetic fields. The hydrogen atoms in your body react...
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Cancer
at an early stage, when treatment is most likely to be effective. Screening tests and guidelines for early detection have been developed for many types of cancer. Breast cancer can be detected through mammography or a clinical breast exam. Several tes...
Head and Neck Cancer: Questions and Answers
throat that does not go away, difficulty in swallowing, and a change or hoarseness in the voice. These symptoms may also be caused by other, less serious conditions. It is important to check with a doctor or dentist about any of these symptoms. More information abo...
Cancer
about this message, please visit this page: About CDC.gov. Cancer Prevention and Control Lung Cancer - Don't smoke and avoid secondhand smoke National Program of Cancer Registries - Supporting Registries for 20 Years Breast Cancer - Mammograms Are t...
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