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Thomson Reuters and Lance Armstrong Foundation Provide Online Cancer Information
 
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Now available under the Web site's Cancer Support tab (www.livestrong.org/cancersupport), the Thomson Reuters Cancer Profiler tools allow patients and caregivers to enter detailed information on a diagnosis and receive treatment options and other information that can be used in the management of the condition. The online resource provides a step-by-step approach to help users better understand diagnostic tests, treatment options and, in some cases, possible outcomes based on the experience of similar people treated within clinical trials. All of the information is based on a database of peer-reviewed clinical research. No other Internet offering produces such in-depth treatment information tailored to an individual's specific diagnosis and clinical status. This individualized information helps patients have more informed discussions with their doctors, take charge of their health, and participate more fully in treatment decisions -- with the aim of improving their medical prognosis. "The Cancer Profilers provide invaluable support to the patient-physician discussion of treatment options," said Dr. The Cancer Profiler tools use patented technology to lead users through an easy-to-follow questionnaire that matches the patient's diagnosis, diagnostic results, and disease stage with the relevant treatment options. "This tool significantly expands what we are able to offer those who visit
www.livestrong.org in terms of personalized treatment options, awareness and
education," said Thomson Reuters' Profiler treatment option tools provide customized information on more than 30 chronic diseases including cancer, cardiovascular, pulmonary and urologic conditions. They have been used by more than 1 million people on Web sites of the American Heart Association, American Lung Association, and academic and commercial healthcare organizations. To learn more, visit www.nexcura.com . About Thomson Reuters The Healthcare business of Thomson Reuters produces insights, information,
benchmarks and analysis that enable organizations to manage costs, improve
performance and enhance the quality of healthcare. Thomson Reuters is the
world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and
professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to
deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial,
legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets, powered
by the world's most trusted news organization. With headquarters in About the Lance Armstrong Foundation The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) unites people to fight cancer,
believing that unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is
everything. We provide the practical information and tools people battling
cancer need to live life on their own terms. We take aim at the gap between
what is known and what is done to prevent death and suffering due to cancer.
We engage the public at large to pursue an agenda focused on preventing
cancer, ensuring access to screening and care, improving the quality of life
for people affected by cancer, and investing in needed research. Founded in
1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist
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