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In Women With DCIS, Protein Predicts Development Of Invasive Breast Cancer: Penn Study
Women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) who exhibit an overexpression of the protein HER2/neu have a six-fold increase in risk of invasive breast cancer, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. The results, published in the May issue of the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, may help clinicians distinguish between DCIS that requires minimal treatment and DCIS that should be treated more aggressively.
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Aine Brady, T.D., Minister for Older People, officially launched the "Directory of Services for Older People in the Stoneybatter Area".
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Obesity/overweight Rates Have Doubled In South Carolina Since 1990 - June Proclaimed Obesity Awareness Month

South Carolinians are encouraged to join in obesity prevention efforts where they live, work, and play, and to make healthier decisions in their day-to-day lives during Obesity Awareness Month, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today. "In South Carolina, where Gov. Mark Sanford has officially proclaimed June as Obesity Awareness Month, obesity rates have more than doubled since 1990," said Erika Kirby, director of DHEC"s Division of Obesity Prevention and Control. "Sixty-five percent of South Carolina adults are obese or overweight, and more than 31 percent of high school students in the state are overweight or obese." Kirby said in some South Carolina communities, rates of overweight and obesity are now more than 40 percent among children and adolescents. "Obesity is a complex condition, influenced by behavioral, environmental and biological factors, that increases the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, some forms of cancer, and other chronic diseases," Kirby said. According to Kirby, a re called "Options for Action" has been developed to guide implementation of the state"s obesity plan. "It serves as a valuable tool that can provide guidance to communities as they become more supportive of healthful nutrition and physical activity," Kirby said. For more information about South Carolina"s obesity prevention partnership, "Eat Smart, Move More SC," and the "Options for Actions," see DHEC"s Web page. DHEC


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