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Sponsored Link Special Offer - Free Trial of Blockbuster.com Rent Movies from Blockbuster.com. Delivered Direct To Your Mailbox. Click here to start today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, July 31, 2012 10:57 AM PDT Your Health News Alert for [cancer] matched the following stories: Everett Herald, Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:42 AM PDT Health Resources http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20120731/LIVING/707319947/1060/COMM0619 Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on "Support Services," then, on the right side of the page, click on "Classes" or "Support Groups." Queens Chronicle, Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:40 AM PDT Gary Carter, ’86 Met hero, dies at age 57 http://www.qchron.com/news/north/article_5fa6f8f4-2e41-5f7b-9a2f-11a359610d06.html Gary Carter, considered by many to be the missing piece that transformed the New York Mets from a rebuilding team into the 1986 world champions, died Feb. 16 after a nine-month bout with brain cancer. TVNZ, Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:37 AM PDT More cancer prevention needed for Kiwis http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/more-cancer-prevention-needed-kiwis-4999275?ref=rss Kiwis need to be take responsibility for cancer prevention, a cancer researcher says. WZZM 13 Grand Rapids, Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:33 AM PDT UPDATE: Rower continues journey after sexual assault http://www.wzzm13.com/rss/article/219659/14/UPDATE-Rower-continues-journey-after-sexual-assault Jenn Gibbons was in Muskegon Tuesday, restarting her trip around Lake Michigan. She's traveling with a group by bike. Gibbons says she wants to keep raising money in the fight against cancer, while being a strong role model to other sex assault victims. The Washington Times, Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:25 AM PDT Obama administration, Senate Dems tout new health benefits http://washingtontimes.feedsportal.com/c/34503/f/629253/s/21e8623e/l/0L0Swashingtontimes0N0Cnews0C20A120Cjul0C310Cobama0Eadministration0Esen0Edems0Etout0Ehealth0Ebenefits0C0Dutm0Isource0FRSS0IFeed0Gutm0Imedium0FRSS/story01.htm One day before insurers must begin covering preventive care under the health care law, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius joined Senate Democrats on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning to highlight new mandatory cancer screenings, immunizations, contraception and other services that patients won't have to pay extra for at ... /Film, Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:20 AM PDT TV Bits: ‘Dexter’, ‘Boardwalk Empire’, ‘The Big C’, ‘Battle Royale’, ‘Dr. Horrible’, ‘American Horror Story’ http://www.slashfilm.com/tv-bits-dexter-boardwalk-empire-the-big-c-battle-royale-dr-horrible-american-horror-story/ Death is in the air in this edition of TV Bits, which involves a full-time gangster, a serial killer, an aspiring supervillain, a cancer patient, a clutch of murderous teens, and probably a ghost or two. After the jump: Dexter gets a new TV spot titled “The Beginning” Check out a trailer for Boardwalk Empire [...] The Norwalk Citizen, Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:18 AM PDT Mostly sunny with a chance of cancer http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/opinion/article/Mostly-sunny-with-a-chance-of-cancer-3750291.php Her pink bandana caught my eye in the parking lot, and I found myself inadvertently staring as she made her way in slow, careful steps towards the front entrance of the gym. Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:14 AM PDT Rochester breast cancer support group addresses issues of dating, sexuality http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20120731/NEWS01/307310027/1002/RSS01 The Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester is starting what several people in the cancer community said is a one-of-a-kind support group, focused on issues of intimacy and sexuality related to treatment and recovery. New Kerala, Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:12 AM PDT Taking selenium tablets may help Brits keep diseases at bay http://www.newkerala.com/news/newsplus/worldnews-59522.html People in Britain could blame the earth beneath their feet for health woes ranging from heart disease to thyroid problems to cancer. New Straits Times, Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:11 AM PDT Going 'botak' for cancer patients http://www.nst.com.my/streets/central/going-botak-for-cancer-patients-1.117407 HELP University matriculation students shaved their heads in support of the National Cancer Council's (Makna's) "Jom Botak: Trek For Cancer" campaign. 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. 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Sponsored Link Special Offer - Free Trial of Blockbuster.com Rent Movies from Blockbuster.com. Delivered Direct To Your Mailbox. Click here to start today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday, July 30, 2012 10:58 AM PDT Your Health News Alert for [cancer] matched the following stories: Daily Mirror, Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:48 AM PDT Rachel Hewitt Cancer con: Ex-police officer jailed for pretending daughter had leukaemia to get time off http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/rachel-hewitt-former-north-yorkshire-1190368 An ex police officer who lied about her daughter having cancer so she could take her to show jumping events has been jailed. Rachel Hewitt, 39, claimed the teenager was having chemotherapy for a tumour and had been critically ill in intensive care. WRCB Chattanooga, Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:48 AM PDT From cancer to Olympics, twice, for US beach star http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/19147953/from-cancer-to-olympics-twice-for-us-beach-star First the drug tester told American beach volleyball player Jake Gibb that he was suspended. FOX 41 Louisville, Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:47 AM PDT Taylorsville raises thousands of dollars for young boy battling cancer http://www.wdrb.com/story/19142513/taylorsville-raises-thousands-of-dollars-for-young-boy-battling-cancer A benefit baseball tournament in Taylorsville has raised more than $24,000 for 10-year-old boy battling a rare brain tumor. Everett Herald, Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:46 AM PDT Evergreen Fair to honor well-loved volunteer Aug. 23 http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20120729/NEWS01/707299916/0/biz Bob Kash, who died of cancer in March, worked many years with 4-H programs, and was the fair's official photographer. It began when he moved to Monroe and his daughter wanted a horse. Georgia Public Broadcasting, Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:44 AM PDT Cancer Patient Gets Help From 'Bake Sale' And Aetna CEO http://www.gpb.org/news/2012/07/30/cancer-patient-gets-help-from-bake-sale-and-aetna-ceo Arjit Guha, a graduate student at Arizona State, felt sick after coming back from a trip to India in early 2011. His severe stomach pain was caused by advanced colon cancer. He maxed out his health insurance and harnessed the Web to raise money to cover his care. A Twitter conversation with Aetna's... Your Hometown Lima Stations, Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:41 AM PDT Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsFrom cancer to Olympics, twice, for US beach star http://www.hometownstations.com/story/19147953/from-cancer-to-olympics-twice-for-us-beach-star LONDON (AP) - First the drug tester told American beach volleyball player Jake Gibb that he was suspended. Then he said to call a doctor. Oakville Beaver, Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:37 AM PDT Halton Cancer society needs voluteer drivers http://www.insidehalton.com/what'son/calendar/article/1431211 The Halton unit of the Canadian Cancer Society is in urgent need of drivers to take clients to cancer-related appointments. OurSports Central, Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:35 AM PDT Cancer Survivor Night Highlights Home Stand http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4459651 O'Fallon, Mo - The River City Rascals, presented by Signature Medical Group, begin a three-game home stand with "80's Night" on Tuesday and close out the series against the Washington WildThings with Cancer Survivor Night on Thirsty Thursday. Contactmusic, Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:34 AM PDT Amc Breaking Bad Season 5 Episode 3 - Impending Doom For Trio http://www.contactmusic.com/news/amc-breaking-bad-season-5-episode-3---impending-doom-for-trio_1378355 Season 5 of AMC Breaking Bad is well underway with the third episode showing in the US last night The tangled tale of Walt Bryan Cranston his battle with cancer and his terribly ill-advised means of providing for his family by cooking drugs gets no... New York Times, Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:31 AM PDT Well: Age at Pregnancy Tied to Endometrial Cancer Risk http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/30/later-pregnancy-lower-risk-of-a-cancer/?partner=rss&emc=rss Researchers who pooled data from 17 studies say that the older a woman is when she gives birth, the lower her risk for endometrial cancer. 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! 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Sponsored Link Special Offer - Free Trial of Blockbuster.com Rent Movies from Blockbuster.com. Delivered Direct To Your Mailbox. Click here to start today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, July 29, 2012 11:34 PM PDT Your Health News Alert for [cancer] matched the following stories: BigPond News, Sun, 29 Jul 2012 10:50 AM PDT First US woman in space dies http://wap.thenews.bigpond.com/articles/World/2012/07/24/First_US_woman_in_space_dies_775279.html Sally Ride, the first US woman to fly in space, has died after a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer. BigPond News, Sun, 29 Jul 2012 10:50 AM PDT First US woman into space dies http://wap.thenews.bigpond.com/articles/World/2012/07/24/First_US_woman_into_space_dies_775249.html Sally Ride, the first American woman into space, has died of pancreatic cancer aged 61. WCSH 6 Portland, Sun, 29 Jul 2012 10:46 AM PDT Tri for a Cure raises more than $1 million for cancer http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=209041 SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Thousands of people gathered at Southern Maine Community College Sunday morning for a triathlon to raise money for cancer research in Maine. Staten Island Advance, Sun, 29 Jul 2012 10:41 AM PDT Staten Islanders urged to sign up for cancer prevention study http://www.silive.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2012/07/staten_islanders_urged_to_sign_up_for_cancer_prevention_study.html Led by the American Cancer Society, it will look at factors that cause the disease Otago Daily Times, Sun, 29 Jul 2012 10:40 AM PDT 'Cupcakes for Cancer' raises $703 http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/219237/cupcakes-cancer-raises-703 Passersby in Dunedin were tempted to range of delicious home-made treats at a bake sale raising money for the Child Cancer Foundation organised by students on Saturday. read more Independent, Sun, 29 Jul 2012 10:31 AM PDT Diving: Tom Daley and Peter Waterfield soak up the pressure http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/olympics/other-events/diving-tom-daley-and-peter-waterfield-soak-up-the-pressure-7985896.html Real sporting greatness is within Tom Daley’s grasp here. He has already assembled an impressive body of work, with world and European championship gold medals, by the age of 18. And he has already shown remarkable character, with his precocious start to his career, competing at an Olympic games at the age of 14, and of course the tragic loss of his father to cancer last year. BigPond News, Sun, 29 Jul 2012 10:27 AM PDT Disneyworld trip turned down by dad http://wap.thenews.bigpond.com/articles/World/2012/07/20/Disneyworld_trip_turned_down_by_dad_773897.html A cancer survivor's dream of visiting Disneyworld was dashed when her father refused to give permission. Romford Recorder, Sun, 29 Jul 2012 10:16 AM PDT Local Weather http://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/romford_artist_inspired_to_sell_her_work_by_friend_s_bravery_1_1462084 »Helping a friend through breast cancer is no easy feat but this life-altering experience inspired a Romford artist to help people by selling her sketches. Brisbane Times, Sun, 29 Jul 2012 10:16 AM PDT Hormone linked to prostate cancer http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/health/hormone-linked-to-prostate-cancer-20120729-236in.html Australian study questions growing practice of supplementation for energy, muscle mass. Yale University Office of Public Affairs, Sun, 29 Jul 2012 10:13 AM PDT New melanoma driver genes found in largest DNA sequencing study to date http://news.yale.edu/2012/07/29/new-melanoma-driver-genes-found-largest-dna-sequencing-study-date Yale Cancer Center geneticists, biochemists, and structural biologists have painted the most comprehensive picture yet of the molecular landscape of melanoma, a highly aggressive and often deadly skin cancer. The study appears in the July 29 advance online publication of Nature Genetics. 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=rsv6QSEuNLPv7S7pYc.0MUx4tJvZtFHjEKY0_FeWPGICGPODTgrAiUhf6vv3QzvKRjhCajaO87ntvMW3Zs5SEI0v8aHpPLwK72eK to unsubscribe from this alert. To change your communications preferences for other Yahoo! business lines, please visit your Marketing Preferences: http://login.yahoo.com/config/login_verify2?.done=http://subscribe.yahoo.com/showaccount . To learn more about Yahoo!'s use of personal information, please read our privacy policy at http://privacy.yahoo.com/privacy/us/ . Yahoo! is located at 701 First Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94089.

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Sponsored Link Special Offer - Free Trial of Blockbuster.com Rent Movies from Blockbuster.com. Delivered Direct To Your Mailbox. Click here to start today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday, July 28, 2012 10:57 AM PDT Your Health News Alert for [cancer] matched the following stories: 9 News Denver, Sat, 28 Jul 2012 10:52 AM PDT `Selena' star Lupe Ontiveros dies of cancer at 69 http://www.9news.com/rss/article.aspx?storyid=280123 LOS ANGELES (AP) - Veteran actress Lupe Ontiveros, who appeared in scores of TV shows and movies including "Desperate Housewives," "Selena" and "As Good As It Gets," has died. She was 69. Highland Community News, Sat, 28 Jul 2012 10:47 AM PDT Gift from San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to Loma Linda University Cancer Center impacts lives of cancer patients http://www.highlandnews.net/articles/2012/07/28/news/doc500d8659d7737132366437.txt Heather Scriven cradles her 6-month-old son, Chase, as she and her husband, Darrell, listen to presentations at the recent Celebration of Life event for cancer survivors at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Cambridge Evening News, Sat, 28 Jul 2012 10:46 AM PDT Corrie actor Hughes dies aged 68 http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/National-News/Corrie-actor-Hughes-dies-aged-68-2-756759.xnf Coronation Street and Keeping Up Appearances actor Geoffrey Hughes has died aged 68, his agent said. The star, famed for his role as Coronation Street binman Eddie Yates, died on Friday night "peacefully in his sleep" after a "long courageous battle" with prostate cancer, according to his family. Independent, Sat, 28 Jul 2012 10:30 AM PDT Geoffrey Hughes, actor who played Twiggy in Royle Family, loses cancer fight http://www.standard.co.uk/news/celebritynews/geoffrey-hughes-actor-who-played-twiggy-in-royle-family-loses-cancer-fight-7984835.html Coronation Street and Keeping up Appearances actor Geoffrey Hughes died last night at the age of 68 after a battle with prostate cancer, his agent said today. UPI, Sat, 28 Jul 2012 10:21 AM PDT 'Goonies,' 'Selena' star Lupe Ontiveros dead at 69 http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2012/07/28/Goonies-Selena-star-Lupe-Ontiveros-dead-at-69/UPI-30501343495309/ LOS ANGELES, July 28 (UPI) -- Actress Lupe Ontiveros, a founding board member of the Latino Theater Company in Los Angeles, has died of liver cancer, her agent said. She was 69. SKY News, Sat, 28 Jul 2012 10:10 AM PDT Ex-Corrie Star Geoffrey Hughes Dies Aged 68 http://news.sky.com/story/966261 The actor died in his sleep on Friday night after a long battle with prostate cancer. ITV.com, Sat, 28 Jul 2012 10:08 AM PDT Granada http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2012-07-28/coronation-street-actor-geoffrey-hughes-dies/ The actor Geoffrey Hughes who played Eddie Yeats in Coronation Street has lost his fight with prostate cancer, his friend and colleague Ricky Tomlinson has confirmed to ITV Granada. WN Philippines, Sat, 28 Jul 2012 09:46 AM PDT Davao hospital to upgrade Liver Center http://article.wn.com/view/2012/07/28/Davao_hospital_to_upgrade_Liver_Center/ MINDANAOANS can expect an improved Liver Center, as the Davao Doctors Hospital (DDH) announced its plan to upgrade facilities and services for patients diagnosed with liver cancer and hepatitis. The Liver Center, which is expected to be enhanced this year, will address the increasing public concern about liver wellness and various diseases and issues involving viral hepatitis, fatty liver, liver ... KOMO Seattle, Sat, 28 Jul 2012 09:12 AM PDT Camp Sparkle brings magic to kids touched by cancer http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Camp-Sparkle-brings-magic-to-kids-touched-by-cancer-164129886.html Camp Sparkle is a one-week summer camp for kids with cancer or those touched by cancer. “I like to say Camp Sparkle is magic,” said program manager Michelle Massey. Community News, Sat, 28 Jul 2012 09:06 AM PDT Farewell, friend: Clifton Park community mourns well-loved Laurence A. Hoch http://cnweekly.com/articles/2012/07/28/news/doc5008d5f3d6e8d051999915.txt CLIFTON PARK â€"Hundreds came out Sunday and Monday to pay their respects and memorialize Clifton Park resident Larry Hoch. The quiet family man, who with his wife, Gina Pec,a created a foundation that supports children dealing with cancer, died July 12 after losing his own long battle with cancer. 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Sponsored Link Special Offer - Free Trial of Blockbuster.com Rent Movies from Blockbuster.com. Delivered Direct To Your Mailbox. Click here to start today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, July 27, 2012 10:57 AM PDT Your Health News Alert for [cancer] matched the following stories: KWTV News9, Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:49 AM PDT Cancer treatment center in Owasso raided by FDA http://www.news9.com/story/19131424/cancer-treatment-center-in-owasso-raided-by-fda Federal agents have raided the Laser Med cancer treatment center in Owasso after allegations it defrauded patients with promises to cure cancer and misbranded drugs. NPR, Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:44 AM PDT Sally Ride, Pioneer http://www.npr.org/2012/07/27/157489682/sally-ride-pioneer?ft=1&f=5 Almost 30 years ago, Sally Ride broke the NASA gender barrier and became America's first female astronaut. While aboard the Challenger shuttle Ride used a robotic arm she helped design, to deploy and receive a satellite. She died Monday of pancreatic cancer, at age 61. Science Daily, Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:44 AM PDT 'Diving board' sensors key to DNA detection http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120727111115.htm A tiny vibrating cantilever sensor could soon help doctors and field clinicians quickly detect harmful toxins, bacteria and even indicators of certain types of cancer from small samples of blood or urine. Researchers are in the process of refining a sensor technology that they developed to measure samples at the cellular level into an accurate method for quickly detecting traces of DNA in liquid ... Edison-Metuchen Sentinel, Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:42 AM PDT ‘Angels’ assist families of children with cancer http://medm.gmnews.com/news/2012-07-25/Front_Page/Angels_assist_families_of_children_with_cancer.html BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON â€" Twelve years after the passing of 12-year-old Lainie Afendoulis, an organization founded in her name is still going strong. read more The Daily Leader, Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:41 AM PDT Gene Simmons Sr. http://dailyleader.com/obituaries/article_959369d4-d675-11e1-922f-001a4bcf887a.html Gene Simmons Sr. went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 22, 2012, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Zap2It, Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:40 AM PDT Lupe Ontiveros dead at 69: 'Selena' and 'Desperate Housewives' actress had liver cancer http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2012/07/lupe-ontiveros-dead-at-69-selena-and-desperate-housewives-actress-had-liver-cancer.html Co-star Eva Longoria writes on Friday, "I'm deeply saddened at the news of my dear friend Lupe Ontiveros passing. She was more than a colleague to me, she was my family. My heart is with your family Lupe..." Glencoe News, Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:39 AM PDT Glencoe native promotes the healing power of yoga http://glencoe.suntimes.com/news/13855742-418/glencoe-native-promotes-the-healing-power-of-yoga.html GLENCOE â€" After being diagnosed with breast cancer almost 10 years ago, 46-year-old Glencoe native Laura Kupperman turned to yoga therapy to help heal her physical and emotional pain. Now cancer-free and living in Boulder, Colo., Kupperman is on a mission to help other cancer patients and survivors discover the healing powers of a unique type of yoga therapy tailored specifically to the needs of ... The Daily Darien, Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:30 AM PDT Cyclists To Ride Fairfield County Roads For Cancer http://darien.dailyvoice.com/sports/cyclists-ride-fairfield-county-roads-cancer FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. â€" The Fairfield County cycling community shifts into high gear Saturday when the Connecticut Challenge rolls out from the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport. Nearly 1,100 cyclists are expected to begin the ride, which consists of loops of 10, 25, 50, 75 ... CBS 2 Los Angeles, Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:28 AM PDT Mexican-American Actress Lupe Ontiveros Dead At 69 http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/07/27/mexican-american-actress-lupe-ontiveros-dead-at-69/ Mexican-American actress Lupe Ontiveros has died at the age of 69. Ontiveros, who was suffering from liver cancer, passed away July 26. PR Newswire, Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:24 AM PDT Absorption Systems announces novel test platform for interactions with the BCRP transporter http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/absorption-systems-announces-novel-test-platform-for-interactions-with-the-bcrp-transporter-164032776.html EXTON, Pa., July 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Absorption Systems, a world leader in developing novel test systems for drug transporters, announces the availability of a long-awaited assay platform for the human BCRP transporter, also known as breast cancer resistance protein. Cell... 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. 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Science Daily, Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:29 AM PDT Women who give birth after age 30 lower their risk of endometrial cancer http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120725100058.htm Compared to younger women, those who last give birth at age 30 or older decrease their risk of endometrial cancer, those who last give birth after 40 by nearly half. Science Daily, Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:29 AM PDT Shedding light on Carfilzomib, a promising new multiple myeloma therapy http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120725100054.htm Three separate multi-center studies have been conducted with the new proteasome inhibitor carfilzomib. Carfilzomib is a novel, highly selective proteasome inhibitor, a type of medication that blocks the actions of certain proteins that cancer cells need to survive and multiply. Carfilzomib is also known by its branded name Kyprolis. The Atlantic, Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:27 AM PDT Sally Ride and a Primer on Pancreatic Cancer http://theatlantic.feedsportal.com/c/34375/f/625830/s/21b45b69/l/0L0Stheatlantic0N0Chealth0Carchive0C20A120C0A70Csally0Eride0Eand0Ea0Eprimer0Eon0Epancreatic0Ecancer0C260A2920C/story01.htm The legendary former astronaut shared a diagnosis with more than 40,000 people this year. Every day we're learning more about the disease and how to fight it. MSNBC, Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:25 AM PDT Video: Cancer survivor Eric Shanteau swims for gold http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/46952788/vp/48317300 Swimmer Eric Shanteau, now in remission from the testicular cancer that was diagnosed right before the 2008 Olympic trials, chats with TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie about how it feels to be at the Olympic Games in full health. (TODAY) OurSports Central, Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:24 AM PDT Riverhounds to Host 'Wear a Hat Day' on July 27 to Raise Money for Pediatric Cancer http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4455748 Pittsburgh (July 25, 2012) - The Pittsburgh Riverhounds soccer team have announced that their game on Friday, July 27 will be designated as "Wear a Hat Day." The Riverhounds encourage all spectators in attendance to help support the fight against pediatric cancer, and wear their favorite hat to the game. The Patriot Ledger, Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:19 AM PDT Jack Conway: a ‘visionary’ leaves his mark http://www.patriotledger.com/news/x246334507/Jack-Conway-a-visionary-leaves-his-mark Whether it was his gift for connecting with people, good business sense, the determination to make it on his own, or all of the above, at the time Jack Conway passed away from a brief battle with cancer, at age 88, on July 23, the company he began in a small office in Hingham had grown to 40 offices and 600 sales agents, and is one of the largest independent real estate companies in ... ABC 13 Lynchburg, Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:15 AM PDT Health Officials Target Hep C Virus http://www.wset.com/story/19109727/health-officials-target-hep-c-virus Lynchburg, VA - There's a virus out there and it causes cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver failure. About 4 million people in the US have the hepatitis C virus, and right now health officials are really worried that baby boomers have it and don't even know it. PharmiWeb, Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:15 AM PDT Press Release http://www.pharmiweb.com/PressReleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=61731 ProCure Treatment Centers Inc. Posted on:25 Jul 12 Ten local prostate cancer patients celebrated completion of proton therapy treatment at ProCure’s Somerset facility in June. Celebrating the milestone with family members and friends, the patients recognized the value of their newly formed support group, The Brotherhood of the Blue Bottle. The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:09 AM PDT Shuttered Breast-Cancer Charity Files for Bankruptcy http://philanthropy.com/blogs/philanthropytoday/shuttered-breast-cancer-charity-files-for-bankruptcy/50935 In its filing Tuesday, the Chicago-based charity, which operated the nation’s only 24-hour, multilingual hotline for breast-cancer patients, reported liabilities of $501,001 to $1-million against assets of $101,001 to $500,000. It has seen donations plummet in recent years. 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Sponsored Link Special Offer - Free Trial of Blockbuster.com Rent Movies from Blockbuster.com. Delivered Direct To Your Mailbox. Click here to start today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, July 24, 2012 10:57 AM PDT Your Health News Alert for [cancer] matched the following stories: NewsInferno, Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:56 AM PDT Takeda’s Actos Caused Bladder Cancer, Kentucky Woman’s Lawsuit Claims http://www.newsinferno.com/pharmaceuticals/takedas-actos-caused-bladder-cancer-kentucky-womans-lawsuit-claims/39805 A Kentucky woman is claiming that her taking the type 2 diabetes drug Actos has resulted in a bladder cancer diagnosis. In a lawsuit filed in a federal court recently, she becomes the latest to allege the popular drug that … Continue reading â†' The New Zealand Herald, Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:53 AM PDT Death rate from cancer drops 16 per cent http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10821979&ref=rss New Zealand's cancer death rate has fallen more than 16 per cent in a decade, Health Ministry figures show.Cancer remained the leading cause of death in 2009 - the latest year for which figures are available - accounting for nearly... The Palladium-Times, Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:52 AM PDT Smoking eyed in higher upstate NY lung cancer rate http://palltimes.com/articles/2012/07/24/news/doc500ed43dddaeb423654829.txt ALBANY â€" An American Cancer Society analysis released Monday showed higher lung cancer rates in upstate New York than in New York City, a trend society officials attributed to higher smoking rates in poorer areas. Injury Board, Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:51 AM PDT Traveling hospital technician accused of being a “serial infector” http://cleveland.legalexaminer.com/medical-malpractice/traveling-hospital-technician-accused-of-being-a-serial-infector.aspx?googleid=303076 The FBI is investigating a traveling hospital technician hired for temporary assignments around the country and accused of spreading hepatitis C to at least 30 patients via contaminated syringes. David Kwiatkowski, 33, is suspected of illegally injecting himself with fentanyl , most often used as a pain killer for cancer patients or after surgery, and refilling the syringes with saline. Patients ... Reuters via Yahoo! Canada News, Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:45 AM PDT Removing colon polyps tied to lower cancer risk http://ca.news.yahoo.com/removing-colon-polyps-tied-lower-cancer-risk-174519570.html NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who have had risky, possibly pre-cancerous polyps removed from their colon may be able to wait up to five years until their next colonoscopy, a new study from Germany suggests. Recommendations from the American Cancer Society and other organizations call for a follow-up colonoscopy three years after large or risky adenomas are removed to check for further signs ... Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:45 AM PDT Group of cancer survivors find support, healing in rowing http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20120724/LIVING/307230059/1168/RSS Nancy Harter and a group of fellow cancer survivors started rowing together. Four years ago, a core group of them founded Naiades Oncology Rowing, based out of Genesee River Waterways. Its mission is to serve the emotional and physical needs of cancer survivors. KUSI News San Diego, Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:45 AM PDT Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, dies http://www.kusi.com/story/19100208/sally-ride-the-first-american-woman-in-space-dies LA JOLLA (CNS) - Sally Ride, who nurtured her interest in science by playing with a chemistry set and telescope as a child and went on to become the first American woman in space, died Monday in La Jolla at age 61 after a 17- month battle with pancreatic cancer. Everett Herald, Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:42 AM PDT Health Resources http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20120724/LIVING/707249958/-1/NEWS03 Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on "Support Services," then, on the right side of the page, click on "Classes" or "Support Groups." Otago Daily Times, Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:41 AM PDT Cancer mortality rate steadily falling http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/218529/cancer-mortality-rate-steadily-falling New Zealand's cancer mortality rate has fallen more than 16% in a decade, Health Ministry figures show. read more La Jolla Light, Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:32 AM PDT First American woman in space, Sally Ride, dies in La Jolla http://www.lajollalight.com/2012/07/24/first-american-woman-in-space-sally-ride-dies-in-la-jolla/ (CNS) â€" Sally Ride, who nurtured her interest in science by playing with a chemistry set and telescope as a child and went on to become the first American woman in space, died today in La Jolla at age 61 after a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer. 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! 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Sponsored Link Special Offer - Free Trial of Blockbuster.com Rent Movies from Blockbuster.com. Delivered Direct To Your Mailbox. Click here to start today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday, July 23, 2012 10:57 AM PDT Your Health News Alert for [cancer] matched the following stories: LAist, Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:44 AM PDT Did Joseph Gordon-Levitt Ever Go On a Date With L.A. Woman Battling Cancer? http://laist.com/2012/07/23/did_joseph_gordon-levitt_go_on_a_date.php Back in November 2011, Lindsey Miller, a 26-year-old Angeleno battling pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer, asked actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt out for coffee via a short 38-second YouTube video. The "50/50" actor, however, has failed to grant Miller her wish. [ more › ] LAist, Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:43 AM PDT Screenwriter Who Partied With John Belushi Before Fatal Overdose Dies At 73 http://laist.com/2012/07/23/screenwriter_who_partied_with_john.php Screenwriter and photographer Nelson Lyon, a counterculture habitué who also wrote for "Saturday Night Live" during the 1981-82 season, died Tuesday of liver cancer. He was 73. Lyon's promising career was severely damaged in the early eighties after it was revealed that he participated in a three day heroin and cocaine binge that left SNL star John Belushi dead at age 33. [ more › ] ABC Newspapers, Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:41 AM PDT Hawkins http://abcnewspapers.com/2012/07/23/hawkins/ Inez C. Hawkins, Age 80, died July 21, 2012 of cancer. Preceded in death by grandson, Jeffery Hettwer; parents; and … eWeek, Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:41 AM PDT Cisco Pulse Enables Searching, Tagging of Video for Cancer Research http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Health-Care-IT/Cisco-Pulse-Enables-Searching-Tagging-of-Video-for-Cancer-Research-536118/ Moffitt Cancer Center, in Tampa, Fla., is using the Cisco Pulse video analytics platform to search through video using keywords to enable more efficient cancer research and learning. The Sacramento Bee, Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:39 AM PDT Capitol Alert: David Howard, CA realtors association political director, dies http://www.sacbee.com/2012/07/23/4652212/capitol-alert-david-howard-ca.html David M. Howard, the political director for the California Association of Realtors, died Saturday, three weeks after being diagnosed with lung cancer. He was 64. Hood River News, Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:38 AM PDT Photo of the Day http://www.hoodrivernews.com/ns/news-headlines/9370/photo-of-the-day Walk of Love: Sunny skies graced the Columbia Gorge Relay for Life event at Hood River County Fairgrounds over the weekend. See July 25 Hood River News for coverage of the fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Community News, Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:35 AM PDT Farewell, friend: Clifton Park community mourns well-loved Laurence A. Hoch http://cnweekly.com/articles/2012/07/23/news/doc5008d5f3d6e8d051999915.txt CLIFTON PARK â€"Hundreds came out Sunday and Monday to pay their respects and memorialize Clifton Park resident Larry Hoch. The quiet family man, who with his wife, Gina Pec,a created a foundation that supports children dealing with cancer, died July 12 after losing his own long battle with cancer. Newswise, Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:32 AM PDT University of Tennessee Space Institute Researchers Develop Laser Technology to Fight Cancer http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/591754/?sc=rsmn Researchers at the Center for Laser Applications at the University of Tennessee Space Institute in Tullahoma have developed a technology that goes on a "seek and destroy" mission for cancerous tumors. They have harnessed the power of lasers to find, map and non-invasively destruct cancerous tumors. Irondequoit Post, Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:31 AM PDT URMC, Pluta Cancer Center announce intention to explore merger http://www.irondequoitpost.com/latestnews/x919892660/URMC-Pluta-Cancer-Center-announce-intention-to-explore-merger The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and Pluta Cancer Center (PCC) today announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding as the first step in a process that could lead to a merger that each said would benefit cancer patients in the greater Monroe County area. Highland Community News, Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:31 AM PDT Gift from San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to Loma Linda University Cancer Center impacts lives of cancer patients http://www.highlandnews.net/articles/2012/07/23/news/doc500d8659d7737132366437.txt The San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians is a federally recognized American Indian tribe located near the city of Highland, Calif. The Serrano Indians are the indigenous people of the San Bernardino highlands, passes, valleys and mountains who share a common language and culture. 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. 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Sponsored Link Special Offer - Free Trial of Blockbuster.com Rent Movies from Blockbuster.com. Delivered Direct To Your Mailbox. Click here to start today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, July 22, 2012 10:57 AM PDT Your Health News Alert for [cancer] matched the following stories: WMBF News Myrtle Beach, Sun, 22 Jul 2012 10:47 AM PDT ACS program offers free makeovers for women in treatment http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/19083708/acs-program-offers-free-makeovers-for-women-in-treatment Women undergoing cancer treatments face many issues. To help them cope with cosmetic changes, the American Cancer Society will offer free makeovers in Florence. The Washington Times, Sun, 22 Jul 2012 10:46 AM PDT Experts: Some fracking critics use bad science http://washingtontimes.feedsportal.com/c/34503/f/629212/s/2198774f/l/0L0Swashingtontimes0N0Cnews0C20A120Cjul0C220Cexperts0Esome0Efracking0Ecritics0Euse0Ebad0Escience0C0Dutm0Isource0FRSS0IFeed0Gutm0Imedium0FRSS/story01.htm PITTSBURGH (AP) - In the debate over natural gas drilling, the companies are often the ones accused of twisting the facts. But scientists say opponents sometimes mislead the public, too. Critics of fracking often raise alarms about groundwater pollution, air pollution and cancer risks, and there are still many uncertainties. But ... AnnArbor.com, Sun, 22 Jul 2012 10:31 AM PDT iPhone app developed at U-M helps track skin cancer http://annarbor.com/news/iphone-app-developed-at-u-m-helps-track-skin-cancer/?cmpid=mlive-@mlive-news-a2 A new iPhone application developed at the University of Michigan Health System helps users monitor changes in their skin over time as a self-screening for cancer. The app, named UMSkinCheck, is free and available for download to iPhones and... KING5 Seattle, Sun, 22 Jul 2012 10:28 AM PDT S. King Coounty firefighter's cancer death caused by exposure to toxins http://www.king5.com/news/local/S-King-Coounty-firefighters-cancer-death-caused-by-exposure-to-toxins-163339356.html A South King firefighter has died of cancer, and his death is considered to be a Line of Duty because the cancer is known to be caused from long-term exposure to toxic products of combustion. Firefighter John Moncrief died late Saturday with his family at his side. Moncrief retired from South King Fire & Rescue in 2011 after 22 year to spend time with his family. But a few months later he was ... The Advance, Sun, 22 Jul 2012 10:22 AM PDT RUN OVER CANCER: Hundreds hit the pavement in Newtown Township to trample down pancreatic cancer http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2012/07/22/the_advance/news/doc4ffa1e9345508591065207.txt NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP â€" Some came out to honor the memory of their loved ones, taken way too soon by pancreatic cancer. Others were there to support friends and family members. Still others came out just to run. But everyone was there for one unifying reason: to trample down one of the deadliest forms of cancer out there. Gazette.net, Sun, 22 Jul 2012 10:21 AM PDT Gazette.Net: Annual breakfast links elected officials with breast cancer survivors in Mitchellville http://www.gazette.net/article/20120721/NEWS/707219997/1010/annual-breakfast-links-elected-officials-with-breast-cancer-survivors&template=gazette More than 100 people came out to Mitchellville’s Newton White Mansion on July 12 to the second annual Buddy Breakfast, sponsored by All Shades of Pink, Inc., a Glenn Dale-based nonprofit support group for people suffering from breast cancer and their families, according to All Shades of Pink community coordinator Kanasha Trent. The Advance, Sun, 22 Jul 2012 10:19 AM PDT INSPIRED BY THEIR TEACHER: Neshaminy Maple Point students dodge cancer one ball at a time (VIDEO) http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2012/07/22/the_advance/news/doc4fe349bddc222943895037.txt MIDDLETOWN â€" The competition was fierce inside the gym at the Maple Point Middle School Wednesday night as teams like the Dodge Fathers, the Rainbow Ninjas and the Eskimos whipped balls across the floor at break-neck speed. EurekAlert!, Sun, 22 Jul 2012 10:19 AM PDT Key mutations discovered for most common childhood brain cancer http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-07/chb-kmd071812.php ( Children's Hospital Boston ) Researchers at Dana-Farber/Children's Hospital Cancer Center (DF/CHCC) linked mutations in specific genes to four subtypes of medulloblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor of children. The discovery, reported July in journal Nature, provides potential biomarkers for guiding and individualizing treatment and reveals prospective therapeutic opportunities for ... Pacific Daily News, Sun, 22 Jul 2012 10:11 AM PDT Residents join bone marrow search http://www.guampdn.com/article/20120723/NEWS01/207230304/Residents-join-bone-marrow-search?odyssey=tab%7ctopnews%7ctext%7cFrontpage Loading Photo Galleries ... Cancer patient: Joey Tyquiengco, center, watches as his uncle Victor Reyes, left, helps a resident fill out a marrow registry application during a bone marrow drive at Guam Premier Outlets in Tamuning yesterday. Community News, Sun, 22 Jul 2012 10:05 AM PDT Farewell, friend: Clifton Park community mourns well-loved Laurence A. Hoch http://cnweekly.com/articles/2012/07/22/news/doc5008d5f3d6e8d051999915.txt CLIFTON PARK â€"Hundreds came out Sunday and Monday to pay their respects and memorialize Clifton Park resident Larry Hoch. 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Sponsored Link Special Offer - Free Trial of Blockbuster.com Rent Movies from Blockbuster.com. Delivered Direct To Your Mailbox. Click here to start today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday, July 21, 2012 4:07 PM PDT Your Health News Alert for [cancer] matched the following stories: Gazette.net, Sat, 21 Jul 2012 10:25 AM PDT Gazette.Net: Annual breakfast links elected officials with breast cancer survivors in Mitchellville http://www.gazette.net/article/20120721/NEWS/707219997/1124/annual-breakfast-links-elected-officials-with-breast-cancer-survivors&template=gazette More than 100 people came out to Mitchellville’s Newton White Mansion on July 12 to the second annual Buddy Breakfast, sponsored by All Shades of Pink, Inc., a Glenn Dale-based nonprofit support group for people suffering from breast cancer and their families, according to All Shades of Pink community coordinator Kanasha Trent. Brisbane Times, Sat, 21 Jul 2012 10:24 AM PDT Brother's gift will be Mannah from heaven http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/brothers-gift-will-be-mannah-from-heaven-20120721-22guj.html As Jon Mannah's cancer battle continues, brother Tim may be his saviour, writes Adrian Proszenko. Medical News Today, Sat, 21 Jul 2012 10:15 AM PDT PSA Prostate Cancer Screening For Men With Long Life Expectancies http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248111.php Doctors should discuss with their patients fully the risks and benefits of PSA prostate cancer screening if the patient has a life expectance of more than ten years, an ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) Panel advised today in a new evidence-based PCO (provisional clinical opinion). The Opinion advises doctors whose patients have long life expectancies and have no signs or symptoms of ... The Steamboat Pilot & Today, Sat, 21 Jul 2012 09:48 AM PDT Former South Routt School Board member honored for years of public service http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2012/jul/21/former-south-routt-school-board-member-honored-yea/ Linda Long was bracing for death in 1965. Doctors told the 19-year-old she would succumb to ovarian cancer in three months. She beat odds and expiration dates, and 47 years later, she's being honored for her service to the South Routt School District. WTRF Wheeling, Sat, 21 Jul 2012 09:30 AM PDT OVMC Opens New Oncology Unit http://www.wtrf.com/story/19080088/ovmc-opens-new-oncology-unit Ohio Valley Medical Center will be opening a new 16-bed oncology care unit as part of an expansion of cancer services offered at the hospital Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum, Sat, 21 Jul 2012 09:18 AM PDT Donations will send Ohio cancer patient to Disney http://bucyrustelegraphforum.com/article/20120721/NEWS01/207210306/1002/rss01 TOLEDO (AP) -- A 4-year-old cancer patient who was denied a Make-A-Wish trip to Disney World by her father will get to go after all. AM980, Sat, 21 Jul 2012 09:14 AM PDT Local Hockey Stars Trade In Skates For Softballs At Charity Tournament http://www.am980.ca/channels/news/local/story.aspx?ID=1742751 An NHL player who calls London home is giving back to the community in a big way. Fresh off his Stanley Cup win with the L.A. Kings, Drew Doughty is back in town for the summer and is hosting an event to help those battling cancer. The Drew Doughty Grand Slam for Cancer softball tournament runs all day at Labatt Park and the event is hosting a number of notable guests like sports celebrities ... The Huffington Post, Sat, 21 Jul 2012 09:11 AM PDT Vitamin E Could Protect Against Liver Cancer: Study http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/21/vitamin-e-liver-cancer_n_1672065.html Vitamin E -- found in foods like vegetable oil, nuts, mango, broccoli and spinach -- could have protective effects against liver cancer, a new study suggests. Kearney Hub, Sat, 21 Jul 2012 09:00 AM PDT No Skin Is Exempt http://www.kearneyhub.com/news/local/no-skin-is-exempt/article_8861958c-d2f7-11e1-b97f-001a4bcf887a.html KEARNEY â€" After nearly 10 years of going to tanning beds, Kara Grauerholz had a wake up call when, at 28 years old, she was diagnosed with skin cancer. The Bay City Times, Sat, 21 Jul 2012 08:37 AM PDT Bay County Relay for Life raises money, provides hope for fight against cancer http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2012/07/bay_county_relay_for_life_rais.html The July 21 American Cancer Society fundraiser has a schedule of activities throughout the day and night including competitions, Zumba, live music and themed laps around the track for survivors and caregivers. 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=x68ZacMuNLP_IE17lwZiPmm9T2CBHfjZK09iTqKQmYk2QWJmVAAR_Xmiz8rf0fOHu1SnTlJ2PaPTzntEqobxXUomkIIKfMx.LWgF to unsubscribe from this alert. 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Sponsored Link Special Offer - Free Trial of Blockbuster.com Rent Movies from Blockbuster.com. Delivered Direct To Your Mailbox. Click here to start today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, July 20, 2012 11:14 AM PDT Your Health News Alert for [cancer] matched the following stories: The News-Times, Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:55 AM PDT Son of Claudio Reyna dies at 13 http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Son-of-Claudio-Reyna-dies-at-13-3723012.php Jack Reyna , the 13-year-old son of soccer Hall of Famer Claudio Reyna , has died of cancer. "It is with a heavy heart that we confirm that Jack Reyna lost his battle with cancer (Thursday)," the family said in a statement released through U.S. Soccer . "Jack was so courageous during his two-year fight that he's become a hero and inspiration to many. The Powell River Peak, Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:54 AM PDT Dragon boat festival draws support for breast cancer fight http://prpeak.com/articles/2012/07/20/sports/doc5005ef727ae0e392827190.txt Paddling for Life Society dragon boat team participated in the 10th annual Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival earlier this month. The event’s purpose is to create awareness and raise money for the fight against breast cancer. It is Nanaimo’s most popular event, attracting over 30,000 people and more than 60 dragon boats. The Times Record, Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:53 AM PDT Benefit ‘Love Letters’ reading set for July 31 http://www.timesrecord.com/news/2012-07-20/Ticket/Benefit_Love_Letters_reading_set_for_July_31.html BRUNSWICK â€" To honor former Brunswick resident Pamela Studwell, who died of cancer in 2009, and to support a personal friend of the actors, Amy Daniels, who is fighting an aggressive breast cancer, David Studwell and Kathleen Mary Mulligan will stage a benefit reading of “Love Letters” at 7:30 p.m. July 31 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 27 Pleasant St. read more MMA Junkie, Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:52 AM PDT Former UFC fighter Sherman Pendergarst loses battle with cancer http://mmajunkie.com/news/29799/former-ufc-fighter-sherman-pendergarst-loses-battle-with-cancer.mma MMA veteran Sherman Pendergarst passed away this morning after a two-year fight with rectal and colon cancer. He was 45. "He always cared for others more than himself," Pendergarst coach Pat Miletich today told MMAjunkie.com via text. "He told me a few months ago that he had lived a great life and reached his goals and was at peace." Not even his illness could keep him from competing. He fought ... The Wenatchee World, Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:51 AM PDT Prostate cancer study questions surgery http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2012/jul/20/prostate-cancer-study-questions-surgery/ LOS ANGELES â€" Most patients diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer will live just as long if they simply watch their cancers rather than have them surgically removed, according to the results of a landmark clinical trial that could upend the medical approach to a disease that affects 1 in 6 men. The study, which focused on cancers confined to the prostate, should reassure patients who want ... Florence Morning News, Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:49 AM PDT ACS offers Look Good Feel Better program http://www2.wbtw.com/lifestyles/2012/jul/20/acs-offers-look-good-feel-better-program-ar-4174632/ Women undergoing cancer treatments face many issues. To help them cope with cosmetic changes, the American Cancer Society offers Look Good … Feel Better. Gridley Herald, Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:46 AM PDT Partly Sunny http://www.gridleyherald.com/article/20120720/SPORTS/120719777 The Oroville Pirates collegiate wood bat team is hosting a double-header Saturday afternoon beginning at 3 p.m., and half of the proceeds from the game will be donated to Okizu, a program designed to assist families of children who are battling cancer according to Pirate head coach Javier Solis. News-Medical-Net, Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:39 AM PDT Choir participation improves quality of life factors for cancer survivors and their carers http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120720/Choir-participation-improves-quality-of-life-factors-for-cancer-survivors-and-their-carers.aspx The Welsh cancer charity Tenovus and Cardiff University, both based in the UK, have reported that participation in a choir improves a number of quality of life factors for cancer survivors and their carers. Reuters.co.uk, Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:38 AM PDT Most women return to work after breast cancer http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/07/20/us-breast-cancer-idUKBRE86J13F20120720?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who were in the workforce before a breast cancer diagnosis often get back to their normal job routine after treatment, a study of Swedish women finds. Washington Examiner, Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:32 AM PDT FDA approves Onyx blood cancer drug Kyprolis http://washingtonexaminer.com/fda-approves-onyx-blood-cancer-drug-kyprolis/article/feed/2014155 WASHINGTON (AP) â€" The Food and Drug Administration is approving a new blood cancer drug from Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. for patients whose disease has not responded to at least two other drugs. 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=ZjAOPp8uNLMKfAcd0xrg5EmJ9dg6a.78RmcF8tivScc.a7a6W6rL2h_1bdiq4SE0yP1h7pjvrdDHKBDwUuuciWHg3NhumSx3UP5a to unsubscribe from this alert. 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Sponsored Link Special Offer - Free Trial of Blockbuster.com Rent Movies from Blockbuster.com. Delivered Direct To Your Mailbox. Click here to start today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, July 20, 2012 11:05 AM PDT Your Health News Alert for [cancer] matched the following stories: News-Medical-Net, Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:39 AM PDT Choir participation improves quality of life factors for cancer survivors and their carers http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120720/Choir-participation-improves-quality-of-life-factors-for-cancer-survivors-and-their-carers.aspx The Welsh cancer charity Tenovus and Cardiff University, both based in the UK, have reported that participation in a choir improves a number of quality of life factors for cancer survivors and their carers. Reuters.co.uk, Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:38 AM PDT Most women return to work after breast cancer http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/07/20/us-breast-cancer-idUKBRE86J13F20120720?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who were in the workforce before a breast cancer diagnosis often get back to their normal job routine after treatment, a study of Swedish women finds. Washington Examiner, Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:32 AM PDT FDA approves Onyx blood cancer drug Kyprolis http://washingtonexaminer.com/fda-approves-onyx-blood-cancer-drug-kyprolis/article/feed/2014155 WASHINGTON (AP) â€" The Food and Drug Administration is approving a new blood cancer drug from Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. for patients whose disease has not responded to at least two other drugs. Springfield Press, Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:30 AM PDT Benefit for Maria Harrington http://delconewsnetwork.com/articles/2012/07/20/springfield_press/news/doc5000adad9470b015103559.txt Maria Harrington of Upland was recently diagnosed with lung cancer that spread to her hip bone, bottom left back and kidney. She is currently going through radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Born and raised in Upland, she graduated from Chester High in 1982. Harrington has been working at Crozer-Chester Medical Center since 2001. In April of 2012, Harrington had to stop working because of ... Guardian Unlimited, Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:28 AM PDT To deny schoolgirls a cervical cancer jab on religious grounds is scandalous | Reni Eddo-Lodge http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/belief/2012/jul/19/schoolgirls-cervical-cancer-jab It's absurd for schools to opt out because of 'Christian values'. Policing girls' bodies to satisfy outdated ideals puts lives at risk There's something unique about women's health initiatives that seems to incite moral panic. Last week's 2012 London Summit on Family Planning discussed in detail the perceived and continued controversy around access to contraceptives for women in developing ... The Huffington Post, Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:27 AM PDT Ana Beatriz Cholo: Training for a 122-Mile Vegas Bike Ride & Trying Not to Be A Wimp About It http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ana-beatriz-cholo/training-for-a-122mile-ve_b_1686884.html I'm training for a 122-mile bike ride in Las Vegas in September. While trying to get in shape I'm also fundraising for cancer research, specifically for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. FOX 8 Cleveland, Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:22 AM PDT Fox Family Health http://fox8.com/2012/07/20/fox-family-health-123/ In this edition of Fox Family Health: Discovery about prostate cancer surgery, vitamin B12 treatment, and what kind of job... Channel 8 San Diego, Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:22 AM PDT FDA approves Onyx blood cancer drug Krypolis http://www.cbs8.com/story/19074571/fda-approves-onyx-blood-cancer-drug-krypolis The Food and Drug Administration is approving a new blood cancer drug from Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. for patients whose disease has not responded to at least two other drugs. The Kentucky Post, Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:21 AM PDT Donations will send Ohio cancer patient to Disney http://www.kypost.com/dpps/news/state/donations-will-send-ohio-cancer-patient-to-disney_7698923 John Couwels/CNN Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - A 4-year-old cancer patient from Ohio who was denied a Make-A-Wish trip to Disney World by her father will get to go after all. Reuters via Yahoo! Canada News, Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:17 AM PDT FDA OKs Onyx's Kyprolis for multiple myeloma http://ca.news.yahoo.com/fda-oks-onyxs-kyprolis-multiple-myeloma-160208447--finance.html WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Drug regulators approved Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc's Kyprolis for people who have failed to successfully treat a type of blood cancer with other medicines. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday the intravenous drug was approved for treating multiple myeloma in people who have tried at least two other medicines, including Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd's Velcade ... 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. 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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, July 19, 2012 10:57 AM PDT Your Health News Alert for [cancer] matched the following stories: Pioneer Press, Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:51 AM PDT Ohio dad of 4-year-old cancer patient denies Disney trip http://www.twincities.com/national/ci_21111581/ohio-dad-4-year-old-cancer-patient-denies?source=rss TOLEDO, Ohio -- A 4-year-old girl who went through two years of cancer treatments isn't being allowed to go on a Make-A-Wish trip to Disney World because her father said she's in remission and the trips should go to children who are sicker than his daughter. The Kentucky Post, Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:51 AM PDT Father of Ohio cancer patient denies Disney trip from Make-A-Wish http://www.kypost.com/dpp/news/father-of-ohio-cancer-patient-denies-disney-trip-from-make-a-wish1342719338095 BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - A 4-year-old girl who went through two years of cancer treatments isn't being allowed to go on a Make-A-Wish trip to Disney World because her father said she's in remission and the trips should go to children who are sicker than his daughter. The Japan Times, Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:47 AM PDT Cancer risks to printers http://www.japantimes.co.jp/rss/ed20120720a2.html In March, bereaved families of workers who used to work at an offset printing company in Osaka applied for workers' accident compensation. The application revealed that more than a few workers at the company had suffered bile duct cancer. So far, it has been found that 12 workers of the company have suffered the cancer and that six of them have died. There have been other cases reported. Two ... Injury Board, Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:43 AM PDT Hospital apologizes for elderly woman's bedsore-related death http://cleveland.legalexaminer.com/wrongful-death/hospital-apologizes-for-elderly-womans-bedsorerelated-death.aspx?googleid=302970 Last summer, retired teacher Eileen Cliggett, 79, died from a preventable bedsore wound. Nearly a year later, the hospital has apologized to her family. Cliggett was hospitalized last June after cancer forced her to have a hysterectomy. Doctors gave an epidural pain killer and placed her on bed rest for a week. Her 52-year-old daughter, Brenda, told reporters that the hospital failed to take ... The Milpitas Post, Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:41 AM PDT Add some life to your plate http://www.mercurynews.com/milpitas/ci_21111480 For those people looking for a better-for-you change to their eating habits, the Mediterranean Diet, frequently touted by dietitians, includes foods that can boost overall health and even help prevent some diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. HispanicBusiness.com, Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:38 AM PDT Gold, Tea May Help Treat Prostate Cancer http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2012/7/19/gold_tea_may_help_treat_prostate.htm A compound in tea delivered via radioactive gold nanoparticles may be an effective treatment for prostate cancer, U.S. researchers suggest. Orlando Sentinel, Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:32 AM PDT Dad of cancer patient denies Disney Make-A-Wish trip http://orlando.feedsportal.com/c/34256/f/623117/s/2181d0e8/l/0L0Sorlandosentinel0N0Cos0Edad0Edenies0Emake0Ea0Ewish0Edisney0E20A120A7190H0A0H30A30A7890Bstory0Dtrack0Frss/story01.htm BOWLING GREEN, Ohio â€" An Ohioan says he blocked his 4-year-old daughter's Make-A-Wish trip to Disney World because he doesn't think donations to the wish-granting organization should be spent on a child who appears clear of illness after two years of cancer treatments. Mail & Guardian, Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:31 AM PDT What's wrong with Ethiopia's prime minister? http://mg.co.za/article/2012-07-19-whats-wrong-with-ethiopias-prime-minister/ Meles Zenawi has cancer, or a brain tumour, or Aids, or has been poisoned by his wife, Ethiopian dissident groups have speculated. Langley AdvanceNews, Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:31 AM PDT Talent takes to the stage http://www.langleyadvance.com/health/Talent+takes+stage/6956567/story.html Dancers, instrumentalists, vocalists and bands are contributing their talents to a show July 21 to benefit a young bone cancer survivor and amputee who aspires to be a performing artist. North Attleborough Free Press, Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:28 AM PDT Aydan’s Army fights back: 8-year-old with cancer gets help from community http://www.wickedlocal.com/northattleborough/features/x814444957/Aydan-s-Army-fights-back-8-year-old-with-cancer-gets-help-from-community It’s been a long, hard battle for 8-year-old Aydan Nyberg of Plainville. 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. 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The Mammoth Times, Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:25 AM PDT Farmers Market dedicated to Harvey http://www.mammothtimes.com/content/farmers-market-dedicated-harvey The operators of the Mammoth Farmers Market today (Wednesday) will dedicate the day to the late Skip Harvey, who died Monday morning of complications from throat cancer. New York Times, Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:24 AM PDT Vast Gene Study Raises Hopes for Colon Cancer Drugs http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/19/health/research/vast-gene-study-raises-hopes-for-colon-cancer-drugs.html?partner=rss&emc=rss Researchers have found genetic vulnerabilities that could lead to new treatments. Newswise, Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:24 AM PDT Colon Cancer Alliance and American College of Radiology Urge Congress to Pass CT Colonography Screening for Colorectal ... http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/591631/?sc=rsmn A recent study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology has reconfirmed that virtual colonoscopy (CT colonography) is an effective screening tool for colorectal cancer in seniors age 65 and older. In response to these results, those of a landmark 2008 study in the New England Journal of Medicine, and those of a study published this year in Radiology, the Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) and ... Yellow Springs News, Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:24 AM PDT Delores Lamont http://ysnews.com/news/2012/07/delores-lamont Delores Leininger Lamont died peacefully on Sunday, July 15, at Hospice of Dayton after a long fight with cancer. She is survived by her husband Gary, and her three children, Michael, Jonathan and Heather. Visitation will be Friday, July 20, 5â€"8 p.m. at Jackson Lytle and Lewis Funeral Home in Yellow Springs. Her funeral mass [...] Okotoks Western Wheel, Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:22 AM PDT Dawgs have looked good in pink http://www.westernwheel.com/article/20120718/WHE1101/307189995/-1/whe/dawgs-have-looked-good-in-pink Former Okotoks Dawg Tyler Hollick is about to get his t-shirt auctioned at the 2011 Canadian Breast Cancer/Wear Pink Day fundraiser. This year's Wear Pink Day is July 22 at Seaman Stadium at 2 p.m. EurekAlert!, Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:19 AM PDT Study shows colon and rectal tumors constitute a single type of cancer http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-07/nci-ssc071612.php ( NIH/National Cancer Institute ) The pattern of genomic alterations in colon and rectal tissues is the same regardless of anatomic location or origin within the colon or the rectum, leading researchers to conclude that these two cancer types can be grouped as one, according to the Cancer Genome Atlas project's large-scale study of colon and rectal cancer tissue specimens. AFP via Yahoo! Canada News, Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:18 AM PDT Gene scans show colon, rectal tumours are same http://ca.news.yahoo.com/gene-scans-show-colon-rectal-tumours-same-171815629.html The biggest genetic analysis of colon and rectal tumours show that these cancer types are almost indistinguishable, a finding that could improve treatment options, a study said on Wednesday. PharmiWeb, Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:15 AM PDT Press Release http://www.pharmiweb.com/PressReleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=61423 Healthcare systems across the globe need to find new ways to fund cancer treatments, according to a new report by healthcare experts GBI Research. 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=tNpcZesuNLPfLfk2lFEjEbthLbaUxP4FD8av3UMNJuL.aZskQJnL_Ur1n2oncGu6DTr7SRmuq.k_5ztCZomq6xNPFFDt5TddGo34 to unsubscribe from this alert. To change your communications preferences for other Yahoo! business lines, please visit your Marketing Preferences: http://login.yahoo.com/config/login_verify2?.done=http://subscribe.yahoo.com/showaccount . 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New Kerala, Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:18 AM PDT Cord blood cells may prove valuable for treatment of neurological diseases http://www.newkerala.com/news/newsplus/worldnews-53017.html Washington, July 17 : Cells from blood that remains in the placenta and umbilical cord after childbirth have been used to treat a variety of illnesses, from cancer and immune disorders to blood and metabolic diseases. WCAX-TV Vermont, Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:14 AM PDT NH man pleads guilty to taking money, faked cancer http://www.wcax.com/story/19045063/nh-man-pleads-guilty-to-taking-money-faked-cancer A New Hampshire man who said he had cancer and set up a fake donation site has pleaded guilty to fraud. Brandon Sun, Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:13 AM PDT William Raspberry, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for The Washington Post, dies at 76 http://www.brandonsun.com/entertainment/breaking-news/william-raspberry-pulitzer-prize-winning-columnist-for-the-washington-post-dies-at-76-162742456.html WASHINGTON - William Raspberry, a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for The Washington Post and one of the most widely read black journalists of his generation, died Tuesday. He was 76. Raspberry, who had prostate cancer, died at his home in Washington, his wife, Sondra Raspberry, told The Post.... Omaha World-Herald, Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:12 AM PDT Longtime County Treasurer dies of cancer http://www.omaha.com/article/20120717/NEWS/707179925 Longtime Pottawattamie County Treasurer Judy Miller died Monday night after a battle with cancer. Science Daily, Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:06 AM PDT Children abused by parents face increased cancer risk, study finds http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120717121922.htm Frequent abuse by a parent can increase a child's cancer risk in adulthood, and the effects are especially significant when mothers abuse their daughters and fathers abuse their sons, according to new research. Science Daily, Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:06 AM PDT New therapeutic target for prostate cancer identified http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120717111820.htm A small, naturally occurring nucleic acid sequence, called a microRNA, known to regulate a number of different cancers, appears to alter the activity of the androgen receptor, which plays a critical role in prostate cancer. Directly targeting microRNA-125b to block androgen receptor activity represents a novel approach for treating castrate-resistant prostate cancer. Los Angeles Times, Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:05 AM PDT Laws to restrict indoor tanning are spreading http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-indoor-tanning-laws-countries-youth-20120716,0,629849.story?track=rss Indoor tanning raises the risk of skin cancer. Governments are acting, with restrictions on use of the facilities spreading across the U.S. and countries around the world. Science Daily, Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:05 AM PDT New way to induce programmed cell death, or apoptosis http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120717100237.htm Researchers have developed a technique to cause apoptosis -- programmed cell death. In two proteins involved in apopotosis -- mitochondrial carrier homologue 2 and truncated BID -- they found the regions that bind to each other to help initiate apoptosis. They then developed peptides that inhibited the binding process, which in lab experiments resulted in the death of human-origin cancer cells ... BBC News, Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:04 AM PDT £20m donation for Cancer research http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18868514 A donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, has given £20m to fund cancer immunology in the UK, BBC's Newsnight has learnt. 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=UY5dZmYuNLMzg1XEe9FbNp5ijVrA7sALbRXqAjJkiMyvfJ.ZiLEtAM_M1AqUSWOF0DQvGPJPvbixW7DmB3s7CRmojI1ROTtnEmH7 to unsubscribe from this alert. To change your communications preferences for other Yahoo! business lines, please visit your Marketing Preferences: http://login.yahoo.com/config/login_verify2?.done=http://subscribe.yahoo.com/showaccount . 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Sponsored Link Special Offer - Free Trial of Blockbuster.com Rent Movies from Blockbuster.com. Delivered Direct To Your Mailbox. Click here to start today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday, July 14, 2012 11:57 AM PDT Your Health News Alert for [cancer] matched the following stories: Houston Chronicle, Sat, 14 Jul 2012 10:39 AM PDT Teen accused of faking cancer to get money wants trial moved http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Teen-accused-of-faking-cancer-to-get-money-wants-3706376.php Teen accused of faking cancer to get money wants trial moved EL PASO - The Horizon City teenager who received thousands of dollars while claiming to be dying of cancer has filed a motion to move her trial to another city. According to the change of venue request, Gomez's lawyer, Sheldon Myers, claims that the extensive media coverage she has received prohibits her from having a fair trial in El ... The Nation - Thailand's English news, Sat, 14 Jul 2012 10:37 AM PDT Lamphun MP Sataporn passes away http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Lamphun-MP-Sataporn-passes-away-30186188.html Sataporn Maneerat, a four-time member of Parliament from Lamphun - most recently with the Pheu Thai Party - died of cancer and kidney disease yesterday. The Oregonian, Sat, 14 Jul 2012 10:36 AM PDT 'Cost of Hope' review: A fight for life http://www.oregonlive.com/books/index.ssf/2012/07/cost_of_hope_review_a_fight_fo.html From the moment the cancer is discovered, the reader knows Foley as a determined and feisty patient -- as Bennett renders her husband on the page, he is also a determined and feisty spouse and father. Guardian Unlimited, Sat, 14 Jul 2012 10:33 AM PDT Helen Patterson obituary http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/jul/12/helen-patterson-obituary My wife, Helen Patterson, who has died of cancer aged 49, was a doctor, mother, rower, marathon runner and scientist. She was extraordinary in everything she did. Latterly, Helen led the development of uro-oncological services at Addenbrooke's hospital, Cambridge, and across the West Anglia Cancer Network. She was loved and respected for her combination of medical knowledge, clinical judgment ... The Bay Bulletin, Sat, 14 Jul 2012 10:17 AM PDT Brevard TV-science pioneer dies; also worked on NASA simulators http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20120714/NEWS01/307140019/Brevard-TV-science-pioneer-dies-also-worked-NASA-simulators?odyssey=mod%7cnewswell%7ctext%7cNEWS25%7cs Art Tucker won an Emmy in 1997 for his contributions to the science of television. / AP file Art Tucker, a former Titusville resident who was a pioneer in projection and digital TV and the brains behind a popular flight training simulator, died early Friday after a long battle with cancer. Sports Illustrated, Sat, 14 Jul 2012 09:53 AM PDT Olympic champion skier Jernberg dies at 83 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/olympics/2012/07/14/sixten-jernberg-skier-dead.ap/index.html?section=si_latest STOCKHOLM (AP) -- Sixten Jernberg, a four-time Olympic champion who also captured four gold medals at world championships during his cross country skiing career, has died after a nearly year-long battle with cancer. He was 83. SB Nation, Sat, 14 Jul 2012 09:52 AM PDT Freeh Report: Joe Paterno's Former Players Support Coach http://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/penn-st-nittany-lions/2012/7/14/3159087/freeh-report-joe-paternos-former-players-support-coach Members of the Penn State football team wrapped up another tumultuous week in Happy Valley on Friday by participating in the 10th annual Lift for Life competition to benefit the Kidney Cancer Association and making their first public comments since the Freeh report was released on Thursday morning. Some prominent players were supportive of their former coach, Joe Paterno, who the report found ... The News-Times, Sat, 14 Jul 2012 09:40 AM PDT Olympic champion skier Sixten Jernberg dies at 83 http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Olympic-champion-skier-Sixten-Jernberg-dies-at-83-3707137.php STOCKHOLM (AP) â€" Sixten Jernberg , a four-time Olympic champion who also captured four gold medals at world championships during his cross country skiing career, has died after a nearly year-long battle with cancer. He was 83. WTOP Radio Washington, DC, Sat, 14 Jul 2012 09:29 AM PDT Fairfax Co. brain cancer survivor fights for Ironman slot http://www.wtop.com/41/2943499/Fairfax-Co-brain-cancer-survivor-fights-for-Ironman-slot- When BethAnn Telford was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2005, she didn't let the news ruin her life. Instead, she completed three Boston marathons and kept working full time. Journal Gazette & Times-Courier, Sat, 14 Jul 2012 09:19 AM PDT Relay for Life of Effingham County plans Survivor Dinner http://jg-tc.com/lifestyles/relay-for-life-of-effingham-county-plans-survivor-dinner/article_f7b8dd7a-cd32-11e1-a11c-001a4bcf887a.html EFFINGHAM â€" The annual Survivor Dinner, part of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Effingham County, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Effingham VFW. 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=U8CN3fAuNLPbMFODHf9o8_q5SY0lM6e_YTw6mpoNwKPfQbwpHN7jc3JQSca9YiZdqq.gB_ggmupv_AJhxJGRB5lDuYqyXazsIRV. to unsubscribe from this alert. 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Sponsored Link Special Offer - Free Trial of Blockbuster.com Rent Movies from Blockbuster.com. Delivered Direct To Your Mailbox. Click here to start today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, July 13, 2012 11:01 AM PDT Your Health News Alert for [cancer] matched the following stories: The Des Moines Register, Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:41 AM PDT State law bars man from malpractice suit against dermatologist, court rules http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2012/07/13/state-law-bars-man-from-malpractice-suit-against-dermatologist-iowa-supreme-court-rules/ The husband of a Waukee woman who died from melanoma in 2009 has been barred from suing his wife's dermatologist, though the doctor allegedly missed the cancer for 10 years prior to her death. Abilene Reflector-Chronicle, Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:40 AM PDT Girl scouts plan 5-K walk in Chapman in October http://www.abilene-rc.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Girl+scouts+plan+5-K+walk+in+Chapman+in+October%20&id=19311669&instance=homesecondleft CHAPMAN â€" A request to use a city building for a 5-K walk sponsored by Girl Scout troops in Chapman to raise money for breast cancer research was approved Wednesday night by the Chapman City Council. Abilene Reflector-Chronicle, Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:25 AM PDT By CARLA STRAND City/County Editor http://www.abilene-rc.com/pages/full_story/push?article-19311669%20&id=19311669&instance=homesecondleft CHAPMAN â€" A request to use a city building for a 5-K walk sponsored by Girl Scout troops in Chapman to raise money for breast cancer research was approved Wednesday night by the Chapman City Council. NPR, Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:25 AM PDT Tumors Evade Treatment With Help From Neighboring Cells http://www.npr.org/2012/07/13/156731298/tumors-evade-treatment-with-help-from-neighboring-cells?ft=1&f=5 What makes some types of cancer resistant to drugs? Reporting in Nature, researchers write that cancer cells may be dodging treatment with help from seemingly innocent bystanders. Cancer researcher Todd Golub discusses how a tumor's microenvironment may affect its behavior. WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke, Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:20 AM PDT Roanoke, Lynchburg to take part in national cancer prevention study http://www2.wsls.com/news/2012/jul/13/roanoke-lynchburg-take-part-national-cancer-preven-ar-2054994/ Study looking for men and women, ages 30 to 65, who have never been diagnosed with cancer Eagle Observer, Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:20 AM PDT Raising awareness: a community’s mission http://www.eagle-observer.com/news/2012/jul/13/raising-awareness-communitys-mission/ Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women in the United States. Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:17 AM PDT Sen. Jones battles cancer http://www.rrdailyherald.com/news/sen-jones-battles-cancer/article_0b2d6fac-cd0a-11e1-a30b-001a4bcf887a.html ENFIELD â€" Years ago in the General Assembly state Sen. Ed Jones, D-Enfield, helped with a bill to build the UNC Cancer Center in Chapel Hill. The hospital provides complete cancer care for patients and research facilities. “At no time did I think I would be a patient at this hospital,” Jones said. “It was one of my best votes in the General Assembly, because it helps everyone in North Carolina ... The Delta Optimist, Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:15 AM PDT Lax 4 Life http://www.delta-optimist.com/Life/6930064/story.html On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society, TOOB representatives Greg Watts and Bob Spratt receive a cheque for $19,484.37 from Delta Lacrosse Lax 4 Life organizers Kelly Robinson, Angela Smith and Angie Schwan. Baltimore Sun, Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:15 AM PDT Breast-conserving cancer surgery often needs to be repeated http://baltimore.feedsportal.com/c/34255/f/623048/s/2152055c/l/0L0Sbaltimoresun0N0Chealth0Cla0Esci0Esn0Ebreast0Econserving0Esurgery0E20A120A7130H0A0H5416960Bstory0Dtrack0Frss/story01.htm One in five women who undergo breast-conserving surgery for cancer instead of a mastectomy require a second operation within three months, British researchers reported this week. The survival rates for breast-conserving surgery combined with radiation and for mastectomy are about the same, but the need for a second operation can introduce extra anxiety for the patient, as well as additional cost ... Yardley News, Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:09 AM PDT Yardley-Makefield Emergency Unit kicks off cancer fundraiser with unveiling of 'pink' ambulance (PICTURES/VIDEO) http://buckslocalnews.com/articles/2012/07/13/yardley_news/news/doc4fd8fe2f356db085550614.txt LOWER MAKEFIELD â€" It's not quite a pink Cadillac like the one in the 1989 iconic Clint Eastwood movie, but it does roll on four wheels. 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=F7PI81kuNLNA_7kjqzL9CAW8pnSutS8LaGO5cFTVndaASCkV3sG8RYHiswIjMarddU_NY.y.xzf39jV30de_1umfT_6x0ulXq3JF to unsubscribe from this alert. 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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, July 12, 2012 10:57 AM PDT Your Health News Alert for [cancer] matched the following stories: Abbotsford Mission Times, Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:35 AM PDT Music for Tristan http://www.abbotsfordtimes.com/Music+Tristan/6921247/story.html On July 15 at 3 p.m., Tom Lee Music of Abbotsford is hosting a family event and fundraiser at Fraser River Heritage Park for Tristan Taylor, 23, a young man from Vancouver Island who is battling a form of cancer called neuroblastoma. The Bay Bulletin, Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:33 AM PDT Study links early obesity to cancer risk later in life http://www.floridatoday.com/article/A9/20120712/HEALTH/307120014/Study-links-early-obesity-cancer-risk-later-life?odyssey=nav%7chead More than a third of U.S. adults and about 17 percent of children and adolescents ages 2 to 19 are obese. / Getty Images The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report in April stating that during the past 20 years, there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States and rates remain high. The Citizen Telegram, Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:26 AM PDT Third time would not be a charm for cancer survivor http://www.citizentelegram.com/article/20120712/MISC04/120719993/1002&parentprofile=1 From left, cancer survivors Denise Kennedy, Mary DesOrmeau and Sheila Estes carried the banner during the Survivors and Caregivers Lap at the Relay For Life on June 11-12, 2010, at Rifle High School. WBAL-TV Baltimore, Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:23 AM PDT Widow of Nat 'King' Cole dead at 89 http://www.wbaltv.com/news/entertainment/Widow-of-Nat-King-Cole-dead-at-89/-/9379082/15491348/-/b7e9ef/-/index.html?absolute=true Maria Cole, the widow of singer Nat "King" Cole and mother of singer Natalie Cole, died Tuesday after a short battle with cancer, her family said. She was 89. WWL-TV, Channel 4 New Orleans, Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:21 AM PDT Locals have chance to be part of huge cancer study http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/Locals-have-chance-to-be-part-of-huge-cancer-study-162230555.html Meg Farris / Eyewitness News Email: mfarris@wwltv.com | Twitter: @megfarriswwl You have the chance to be a part of medical history here in New Orleans. The American Cancer Society is about to start a huge nationwide cancer prevention study. Researchers will follow 300,000 people for 20 years to learn how lifestyle behaviors and genetics help you prevent cancer. People 30 to 65 years old who ... Medical News Today, Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:20 AM PDT Chickens May Provide Clues For Battling Cancer http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/247776.php International researchers have discovered that a common chicken could provide some very un-common clues for tackling diseases. The study, published in the latest issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Scientists, might even offer new ways to attack cancer. James Womack, Distinguished Professor of Veterinary Pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences ... Brisbane Times, Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:17 AM PDT Vaccine rolls out to boys http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/health/vaccine-rolls-out-to-boys-20120712-21yxh.html The human papillomavirus vaccine - provided to girls to protect against cervical cancer - will be extended to boys from next year. The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles, Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:13 AM PDT In a new network, Jewish cancer survivors are finding the understanding they need http://www.jewishjournal.com/health/article/in_a_new_network_jewish_cancer_survivors_are_finding_the_understanding_they/ Roni Bibring was 15 when she was diagnosed with leukemia. Four years later, her treatment completed, she says her biggest challengeâ€"having lost touch with many of her friendsâ€"is making new friends who understand what she’s been through. PharmiWeb, Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:09 AM PDT Press Release http://www.pharmiweb.com/PressReleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=61201 OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage company developing novel therapeutics that target cancer stem cells (CSCs), or tumor-initiating cells, today announced that patient dosing has begun in a Phase I clinical trial of OMP-54F28 in patients with advanced solid tumor cancers. 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