Health News: [cancer]

Sponsored Link Special Offer - Free Trial of Blockbuster.com Rent Movies from Blockbuster.com. Delivered Direct To Your Mailbox. Click here to start today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, February 23, 2012 9:57 AM PST Your Health News Alert for [cancer] matched the following stories: socalTech.com, Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:49 AM PST Cynvenio Spins Out BioMolded Products http://www.socaltech.com/cynvenio_spins_out_biomolded_products/s-0040937.html Westlake Village-based Cynvenio Biosystems, the developer of molecular diagnostics systems for cancer, has spun out a new subsidiary, BioMolded Products, focused on blow molded plastic parts for the biopharmaceutical and life science industries this week. According to BioMolded Products, it has opened up a new product design and manufacturing facility, which will manufacture medical-grade, blow ... Fox News, Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:47 AM PST Cardinal Dolan tells New York boy whose dad has cancer to keep the faith http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/02/23/cardinal-dolan-tells-new-york-boy-whose-dad-has-cancer-to-keep-faith/ A young Staten Island boy came to St. Patrick’s Cathedral yesterday hoping to catch a glimpse of Cardinal Timothy Dolan and to pray for his father, who is battling cancer. EurekAlert!, Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:47 AM PST Scripps Florida scientists uncover inflammatory circuit that triggers breast cancer http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-02/sri-sfs022312.php Although it's widely accepted that inflammation is a critical underlying factor in a range of diseases, including the progression of cancer, little is known about its role when normal cells become tumor cells. PanARMENIAN.Net, Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:44 AM PST "Tropic of Cancer" publisher Barney Rosset dies at 89 http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/95459/ The fiery publisher introduced countless political and avant-garde writers, risking prison and financial ruin. Boston Globe, Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:40 AM PST Study: Colonoscopy cuts colon cancer death risk http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/articles/2012/02/23/study_colonoscopy_cuts_colon_cancer_death_risk Millions of people have endured a colonoscopy, believing the dreaded exam may help keep them from dying of colon cancer. For the first time, a major study offers clear evidence that it does. Creston News Advertiser, Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:37 AM PST SWCC hosts another Pink Zone event http://www.crestonnewsadvertiser.com/2012/02/20/swcc-hosts-another-pink-zone-event/abboxla/ The Southwestern Community College women’s basketball team is joining in the fight against breast cancer next Wednesday. The Spartans will host Southeastern Community College at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Center gymnasium in a 2012 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Pink Zone® event. The Spokesman-Review, Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:35 AM PST Colon test saves lives, study finds - Thu, 23 Feb 2012 PST http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2012/feb/23/colon-test-saves-lives-study-finds/ Millions of people have endured a colonoscopy, believing the dreaded exam may help keep them from dying of colon cancer. For the first time, a major study offers clear evidence ... New Orleans Times-Picayune, Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:34 AM PST Houma man's 'practical joke' raises money for breast cancer http://www.nola.com/health/index.ssf/2012/02/houma_mans_practical_joke_rais.html Plants pink flamingos in yards for $25 donation The Algona Upper Des Moines, Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:32 AM PST Roller coaster continues for Fairbanks http://www.algona.com/articles/2012/02/23/news/top_news/doc4f4670b894eec891538286.txt Photo by Amanda Claman Bella Fairbanks, 18 months, gave her big brother, Ethan Fairbanks, age 9, a hug prior to his cancer surgery on Feb. 8. Ethan will start chemotherapy on Friday, Feb. 24. EurekAlert!, Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:30 AM PST Breaking down cancer's defense for future vaccines http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-02/epfd-bdc022112.php Researchers at the EPFL have identified an important mechanism that could lead to the design of more effective cancer vaccines. 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