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Seniors February 14, 2007  RSS feed
Lung Cancer: What You Should Know
      Dear Savvy Senior, What are the different symptoms and risk factors of getting lung cancer? My mother died from this disease about 10 years ago at age 70, and I want to keep an eye on it myself. Smokeless Sandy Dear Sandy: Anyone can get lung cancer, but it usually strikes smokers over age 50 and the risk goes up with age. Here's what you should know.
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Senior Spotlight
Crowley Bill Lowers Rx Cost For Low Income Seniors
      Congressmember Joseph Crowley has introduced legislation that would reduce prescription drug costs for low-income persons under the Medicare Part D program. Crowley (D- Queens/The Bronx), a member of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, explained that his bill is aimed at helping individuals who are often unable to pay for their medications.
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