Medical wonders

Article Abstract:

Four women who underwent new treatments for different forms of cancer and recovered describe the treatment and how their battle with cancer affected their lives. One woman recovered from ovarian cancer with the aid of Taxol, and another one survived non-Hodgkin's lymphoma with a monoclonal antibody.

Personal narratives, Clinical trials, Information services, Breast cancer, Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, Stem cells, Monoclonal antibodies, Cancer survivors, Cancer vaccines, Taxol (Medication)

---

Animal heroes: four pets prove to be loyal, brave and real lifesavers

Article Abstract:

Some pets actually save their owners' lives. Girl, a German shepherd, helped save her owner's life by getting his wife's attention after a chain-saw accident nearly severed the man's foot. Three cats helped alert their owner by pouncing on her when someone was trying to break into her home.

Achievements and awards, Portrayals, Pets, Life-saving, Lifesaving

---

Cancer vaccines: they will be lifesavers, but not for everyone

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that an experimental vaccine can increase the survival rate of patients with melanoma by 15% or more. The side effects include redness, itching and flu-like symptoms. Researchers are studying the use of vaccines on other types of cancer.

Vaccines

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: The separation question. A real-life guide to labor and delivery. Explaining a job loss to the kids
• Abstracts: Safe ways to have fun. 10 heroes for the American family. Playground pleasures
• Abstracts: The divorce process and young children's well-being: a prospective analysis. Longitudinal effects of divorce on the quality of the father-child relationship and on fathers' psychological well being

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.