Health News: [cancer]

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The Colleges Against ... seattlepi.com, Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:41 AM PDT Cancer survivors urged to eat better, exercise http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Cancer-survivors-urged-to-eat-better-exercise-3512214.php Cancer survivors urged to eat better, exercise Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 07:04 a.m., Thursday, April 26, 2012 The cancer society on Thursday released new guidelines, saying there's now enough evidence to strongly recommend physical activity and better nutrition for ... AFP via Yahoo! News, Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:37 AM PDT Scientists find gene that inhibits pancreas cancer spread http://news.yahoo.com/scientists-gene-inhibits-pancreas-cancer-spread-173712243.html Scientists have identified a gene that slows the spread of pancreatic cancer tumours, paving the way for targeted treatment of one of the deadliest forms of the disease, said a paper published Sunday. The Sentinel, Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:34 AM PDT West Perry Field Hockey to host breast cancer run/walk http://cumberlink.com/news/local/west-perry-field-hockey-to-host-breast-cancer-run-walk/article_87a710e0-919d-11e1-b474-001a4bcf887a.html West Perry Field Hockey and the West Perry Athletic Booster Club (WPABC) will host the fourth annual Mustang Gallop to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research at West Perry High School on The Sandusky Register, Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:17 AM PDT Screening for prostate cancer in older men unnecessary http://www.sanduskyregister.com/screening-prostate-cancer-older-men-unnecessary When billionaire investor Warren Buffett revealed last week that he has been diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer, the reaction -- including from Buffett himself -- amounted to a collective shrug. By date (default) read more The Michigan City News-Dispatch, Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:12 AM PDT Comedy show helps fund wishes for young cancer patients http://thenewsdispatch.com/articles/2012/04/29/news/local/doc4f94ac39e0bf0547338619.txt MICHIGAN CITY â€" A dinner and comedy show at Blue Chip Casino on Saturday will help wishes come true for children with cancer. EURweb, Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:11 AM PDT Prostate Cancer Survivor Charlie Wilson Brings Awareness http://www.eurweb.com/2012/04/charlie-wilson-prostate-cancer-survivor-brings-awareness/ *Charlie Wilson is on a mission. He’s taking advantage of his celebrity to bring awareness to prostate cancer. A survivor of the disease, the singer wants to send a message to African American men, alerting them of the issue through national campaign, M.A.P. (Making Awareness a Priority). American men and their families about prostate cancer [...] Press Association via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News, Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:05 AM PDT New hope in pancreas cancer battle http://uk.news.yahoo.com/hope-pancreas-cancer-battle-170503261.html A new discovery may offer a glimmer of hope to patients with one of the deadliest cancers, research has shown. North Shore News, Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:04 AM PDT Duo to cross Canada to fight prostate cancer http://www.nsnews.com/cross+Canada+fight+prostate+cancer/6537126/story.html AFTER best friends Willy Konantz (left) and Taylor Scholz write their final exam at the University of Western Ontario, they plan to cycle home to the North Shore as part of Gear West: Our Ride For Men. Inspired by Willy's father's recent prostate cancer diagnosis, they hope to raise $50,000 for the Vancouver Prostate Centre. Humble Observer, Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:03 AM PDT Fight Against Melanoma: Skin cancer survivor organizes biennial fundraiser to raise awareness, funds http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/humble/news/fight-against-melanoma-skin-cancer-survivor-organizes-biennial-fundraiser-to/article_52c2a152-f7ac-5b59-8884-bb8d4f04c562.html Cheri Huber’s parents had undergone full body scans with dermatologist for years before she decided to have one done for herself. See more health stories that match your keyword at: http://search.news.yahoo.com/search/news/?fr=yalerts-health&c=&p=cancer+%2bcat%3ahealth&ei=utf-8 Visit Yahoo! Health: http://health.yahoo.com/ You received this email because you subscribed to Yahoo! Alerts. Use http://us.rd.yahoo.com/alerts/b/email/unsubscribe/*http://alerts.yahoo.com/unsubscribe.php?id=PVqNJHcuNLOo8Z0Z0jGvYUd.SDxAHtXxbzux1Xy4I0oeRFYiwhUa49CR_BK1uQ_hDF.JGao0JO.mM0QJlLF.T9eSIUPfh5CL2cVC to unsubscribe from this alert. 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