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Dodd Stretched Thin On Finance And Health Roles
Critics are saying that Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., cannot handle his role in financial regulatory reform while he sits in for ailing Sen. Edward Kennedy on the House"s health committee, Politico reports.

Health Benefits Tax Gains Support In Congress, Opponents In Business
"You can think of Congress"s efforts to pay for health reform as being a little bit like a battle to slay a many-headed Hydra," writes the New York Times" economic columnist, David Leonhardt. Congress has floated idea after idea for paying for comprehensive health reform, but their proposals have failed to make ends meet because they "do not raise revenue as quickly as health costs rise." Most new taxes - such as a surtax on the rich proposed in the House - increase only as quickly as the economy, while health costs have inflated much more quickly over the last decade.
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Patients who survive an initial diagnosis of breast cancer often succumb to the disease years later when the cancer shows up in a different part of the body. Now, scientists have identified key signals that support the long term survival of breast cancer cells after they have spread to the bone marrow. The research, published by Cell Press in the July issue of the journal Cancer Cell, may lead to development of treatment strategies that decrease the likelihood of breast cancer recurrence in the bone and other organs.
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Excellence In Oncology Awards 2009 Now Open For Entry

The Excellence in Oncology Awards (EinO) 2009 are now open for entry. The Awards, now in their fourth year, recognise and reward best practice in oncology management, education and patient care throughout the UK. Winners will be announced at a prestigious dinner on 6 October 2009 during the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Cancer Conference. "The work undertaken by teams and individuals involved in cancer care across the UK is nothing short of inspiring and it"s terrific to be in a position to reward those who are leading the way," commented Mr Richard Sainsbury, President of the British Oncological Association, Consultant Breast Surgeon at Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust and Chairman of the Excellence in Oncology Awards 2009 judging panel. "We like to think the benefit of winning an Award extends beyond the prize alone, giving winners" projects additional profile and potential resourcing, which will be strong inducement to enter." No matter how large or small, all projects that have made a difference in cancer management and patient care will be considered. By championing best practice in the treatment and care of cancer patients, the Awards enable teams and individuals to promote the valuable work they do both internally and externally. The award categories and prizes are: - Best Patient Support Initiative in Oncology (÷£1,500 research grant) - Best Professional Education Initiative in Oncology (registration, flights and accommodation for European Oncology related meeting of choice) - Oncology Team of the Year (÷£1,500 grant) - Excellence in Oncology Nursing (÷£1,500 grant) - Best Charitable Initiative (engraved silver rose bowl) - BOA Young Investigator Award (÷£500 research grant) - Excellence in Cancer Reporting (÷£500) - Pfizer Lifetime Achievement (÷£2,500) The awards are judged by a panel of eminent leaders in the oncology arena and supported by Pfizer Limited and the British Oncological Association. Who can enter? - All oncology healthcare professionals (surgeons, oncologists, nurses, GPs, pharmacists, dieticians, radiologists, haematologists, psychologists, and other allied health professionals such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists) - Patient and professional associations as well as charities. The deadline for entries is 5.00pm on Friday, 31 July 2009. More information and an entry form are available on the website: http://www.excellenceinoncology.org. Excellence in Oncology Awards


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