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<![CDATA[Technology stays on cutting edge, local radiation oncologists say]]>
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<![CDATA[Studies indicating advances in the treatment of breast, lung and prostate cancer made headlines at the recent American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) in Chicago.    But the one that grabbed Matthew Katz, chief of radiation oncology at Lowell's Saints Medical Center, was a study that showed patients want honesty, plain talk and maybe even a]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@lowellsun.com (David Perry, dperry@lowellsun.com)]]>
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<![CDATA[Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:07:46 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Advances in Radiation]]>
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<![CDATA[Radiology advances tend to come in increments, but there is progress. Among the studies presented at this year's ASTRO conference in Chicago:    l A three-week course of radiation for some women with early-stage breast cancer is just as effective as the traditional six-week schedule.]]>
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<![CDATA[Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:36:44 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[City taking steps to monitor H1N1]]>
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<![CDATA[This is the first in an occasional series of columns during the flu season by Lowell Health Director Frank Singleton.    By Frank Singleton    Currently, the activity level of H1N1 is widespread across Massachusetts, including Lowell.]]>
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<![CDATA[Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:36:09 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Michael Hayden: Troublemaker's lies lead to problems for supervisor]]>
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<![CDATA[DEAR MIKE: A few months ago, I was promoted to supervisor at my place of employment. At first, the job seemed like a great fit. Lately, though, it's taking a toll on me. I have trouble sleeping and take the job home with me, something I never did before, and my family is suffering as a result.]]>
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<![CDATA[Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:36:03 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Cheaper alternatives to prescription medications can be just as safe and effective]]>
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<![CDATA[WASHINGTON -- Last year, pharmaceutical companies spent more than $4 billion urging patients like you to "ask your doctor" about their drugs. But if you want a prescription that won't empty your wallet, while still keeping you well, you might start asking your doctor about drugs you don't see on TV.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@lowellsun.com (Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writer)]]>
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<![CDATA[Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:43:08 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Talk on calm parenting planned in Westford]]>
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<![CDATA[WESTFORD -- Children know how to push their parents' buttons better than anyone else. It's hard for parents to stay calm when they're angry and feeling as though their kids are provoking them.    Charlie Appelstein will tackle the topic in "Responding vs.]]>
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<![CDATA[Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:35:59 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Study: Fewer problems in bypass done with heart-lung machine]]>
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<![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) -- It seemed like a great idea -- doing bypass surgery while the heart is still beating, sparing patients the complications that can come from going on a heart-lung machine. Now the first big test of this method has produced a surprise: Bypass has fewer problems and is more successful done the old way.]]>
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<![CDATA[Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:35:59 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Michael Hayden: Woman can't deal with people who don't do things her way]]>
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<![CDATA[DEAR MIKE: I need help. Lately, I think I am going crazy and don't know what to do about it.     My nature has always been to be overly concerned about every little thing. When things don't go well or the way I expect them to, it drives me crazy.]]>
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<![CDATA[Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:35:27 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Mussels easy-to-cook source of omega-3s]]>
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<![CDATA[I've heard that mussels are good sources of omega-3 fat. How do I serve something so complicated?    Mussels are a rich source of omega-3 fat, and preparing them is actually quite easy. When you bring fresh mussels home in a plastic bag, make sure to leave it open enough for them to breathe, and store the mussels in the refrigerator for no more]]>
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<![CDATA[Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:35:26 -0700]]>
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