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| Brain tumour patient Neon Roberts begins radiotherapy after mum's legal fight Fri, 11 Jan, 2013 09:56 AM PST The young boy battling cancer who was taken on the run by his mum to stop him having radiotherapy has finally started treatment. Neon Roberts was diagnosed with a brain tumour in October, but the seven-year-old's radiotherapy put on hold while his mum Sally fought a legal battle to be allowed to pursue alternative treatments. Bishop D'Arcy offers update on his fight with cancer Fri, 11 Jan, 2013 09:50 AM PST Bishop Emeritus John M. D'Arcy of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is battling a "very rare" and "quick striking" form of cancer, he said in a statement released this morning by the diocese. Using Genetics to Target Cancer's Achilles' Heel Fri, 11 Jan, 2013 09:49 AM PST To develop more effective treatments for cancer, doctors are zeroing in on the disease's genetic drivers. John DiPersio, chief of oncology at Washington University Medical Center, and Merck's Gary Gilliland discuss how this may revolutionize the future of cancer treatment. Pap Test May Detect More Than Just Cervical Cancer Fri, 11 Jan, 2013 09:48 AM PST Pap tests, which are routinely used to detect cervical cancer, may be capable of spotting ovarian and uterine cancers as well, according to a new paper published in Science Translational Medicine . Study co-author Luis Diaz, of Johns Hopkins, discusses the findings. Giannini 'a spectator of Melato's artistry Fri, 11 Jan, 2013 09:48 AM PST (ANSA) - Rome, January 11 - Italian actor Giancarlo Giannini, 70, reminisced about acclaimed cinema and stage actress Mariangela Melato, who lost a long battle against cancer earlier on Friday at the age of 71. 'Game of Thrones' actor Wilko Johnson, 65, has terminal cancer Fri, 11 Jan, 2013 09:46 AM PST 'Game of Thrones' actor and musician Wilko Johnson has terminal pancreatic cancer, his manager has revealed. January marks cervical cancer awareness Fri, 11 Jan, 2013 09:45 AM PST January marks cervical cancer awareness month, a time to shine a spotlight on the wide range of cervical health issues that affect thousands of women.  Miss America Contestant to Undergo Elective Double Mastectomy Fri, 11 Jan, 2013 09:38 AM PST Miss America contestant, Allyn Rose, has elected to undergo a double mastectomy as a preventative measure. The 24-year-old, who holds the current title as Miss DC, made the decision to have both of her breasts removed due to genetic predisposition. Breast cancer was responsible for the deaths of Rose’s grandmother, great-aunt, and mother. Genetic testing [...] Miss America Contestant to Undergo ... Obit: Christine Walthour co-founded high-end chocolatier with chef husband Fri, 11 Jan, 2013 09:35 AM PST Christine Walthour, co-founder of B.T McElrath chocolates along with husband Brian McElrath, died of breast cancer on Jan. 2. She was 43. Brian and Christine met as co-workers, became friends and sweethearts, and were wed. Lung cancer scans backed for older, heavy smokers Fri, 11 Jan, 2013 09:35 AM PST After decades of qualms about lung cancer screening, the American Cancer Society says there now is enough evidence to recommend it, but only for current and former heavy smokers ages 55 to 74 and after a frank talk about risks and benefits. The new guidelines, announced Friday, are a cautious but ... | |
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