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Therapy sessions use humor to relieve anxiety among cancer patientsThu, 27 Nov 2008 22:31:57 -0600NEW YORK | The off-color jokes flew around the room. As the anecdotes got bawdier, the laughter intensified. Some recited from memory, others read from notebooks.

Diagnoses Of Cancer Decline in The U.S.Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:24:58 -0600The pace at which Americans are getting cancer has started to decline, marking what could be a long-awaited turning point in the battle against the disease, according to an annual report that tracks progress in the war on cancer.

For 1st time, cancer cases fallWed, 26 Nov 2008 03:43:52 -0600Screening, better care cited for historic decline The U.S. has passed an important milestone in the fight against cancer: For the first time, the recorded rate of new cancer cases has fallen for both men and women. The Tribune's Judith Graham reports.

Patients treat serious illness as laughing matterThu, 27 Nov 2008 13:29:43 -0600"Strength Through Laughter" is one of several types of laughter or humor therapies being offered by medical facilities around the country for patients diagnosed with cancer or other chronic diseases.

Rate of new cancer cases fallingThu, 27 Nov 2008 02:11:36 -0600Published: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 2:42 p.m. WASHINGTON - The rate of new cancer cases finally may be inching down - cautiously optimistic news but a gain that specialists worry could be derailed by economic turmoil.