A worrisome scarcity of cancer drugs has heightened concerns about the troubled generic drug industry. Congress and the White House are seeking ways to address widespread supply problems.
Category: Cancer
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U2’s Music Shaped My Life. Then It Helped Save It.
While I was undergoing treatment to eradicate a tumor, listening to songs from the band’s long career became its own vital form of medicine.
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How a $100 Bet Saved Our Relationship
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:At 40, he was desperately embarrassed by his overprotective mother. Until a playful deal paved the way for a healthy set of boundaries.
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How A.I. Is Being Used to Detect Cancer That Doctors Miss
The New York Times – Business:Hungary has become a major testing ground for A.I. software to spot cancer, as doctors debate whether the technology will replace them in medical jobs.
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Spencer, the Dog for Whom Boston Marathoners Happily Stopped, Dies at 13
The New York Times – Sports:The golden retriever drew hugs and selfies as the official dog of the Boston Marathon, and was “too good not to share,” his owner, Rich Powers, said.
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The Medicine Is a Miracle, but Only if You Can Afford It
The New York Times – Business:A wave of new treatments have cured devastating diseases. When the costs are too much, even for the insured, patients hunt for other ways to pay.
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Johnson & Johnson’s Talc-Related Bankruptcy Filing Is Rejected
The New York Times – Business:The company faces some 40,000 plaintiffs that claim its baby powder caused cancer.
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Why Many Older Women Are Getting Pap Tests They Don’t Need
The New York Times – Business:Women over 65 are being screened for cervical cancer in diminishing numbers. But some are reluctant to give up the tests.
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Cancer, My Husband’s Doctor, and Catherine Deneuve
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Watching his oncologist onscreen, I finally saw our lives more fully.
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Hair Straighteners May Pose a Small Risk for Uterine Cancer, Study Finds
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A national study suggests a link to this particular cancer among women who reported frequent use of the chemical products.