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| Payne shaves head; raises over 6K Fri, 18 Jan, 2013 09:54 AM PST On Nov. 23, Jillian Payne, a 2012 graduate of E.W. Pratt, sat in a chair and had her head shaved in order to raise funds for cancer. The 18-year-old was nervous, but determined to help the University of Alberta’s Engineering Head Shave annual event. And help she did. Huell Howser died of metastatic prostate cancer Fri, 18 Jan, 2013 09:51 AM PST Longtime TV host Huell Howser died of metastatic prostate cancer, according to his death certificate. IDPH encourages screenings during Cervical Health Awareness Month Fri, 18 Jan, 2013 09:50 AM PST January marks National Cervical Health Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Public Health is using the occasion to encourage regular screening for cervical cancer and vaccinations for HPV. Ohio school's 'family' offers hair to support student with cancer Fri, 18 Jan, 2013 09:48 AM PST It was pretty easy this week to pick out Sydney Hodge's friends at Paint Valley High School. British woman becomes first in the world to have implant that could transform cancer treatment for thousands Fri, 18 Jan, 2013 09:48 AM PST The implant, used by doctors at London's Hammersmith Hospital, is a pump designed to remove the dangerous build-up of fluid that many cancers cause. Princesses visit MHH paediatric oncology Fri, 18 Jan, 2013 09:47 AM PST The granddaughters of the Queen of England meet young cancer patients Royalty visits the Medical School of Hannover (MHH): On Friday, January 18, 2013, their Royal Highnesses, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie of York, graced the Paediatric Department of the MHH with their presence. News Local Fri, 18 Jan, 2013 09:47 AM PST Local ringette players will be looking to make a big difference as they take to West Edmonton Mall’s Ice Palace for their fourth annual Ringette Scores on Cancer tournament. Coaches vs. Cancer raises more than $7,700 Fri, 18 Jan, 2013 09:39 AM PST TRURO â€" Interstate 35 and Central Decatur split the boys and girls doubleheader here on Saturday, but the night truly belonged to the Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser, as more than $7,700 was raised for cancer awareness. Charity thanks Fri, 18 Jan, 2013 09:36 AM PST Marie CURIE CANCER CARE: Belfast (Nov 23) £2,933.22; Newtownards (Dec 1) £1,283.99; Holywood (Dec 7) £1,072.37; Limavady (Dec 8) £1,623.75; Bangor (Dec 12) £607.21; Fivemiletown (Dec 14) £1,060.10; Omagh (Dec 21) £2161.71. Related Stories A liberal pope hasn't a prayer How does EU court ruling affect atheists? Time to reclaim the High Street Humans eating horsemeat is simply sensible Saddened by ... Three Questions About HPV Vaccination Fri, 18 Jan, 2013 09:36 AM PST In 2009, more than 30,000 people in the U.S. learned they had cancer linked to the human papillomavirus, or HPV. This virus is best known for causing cervical cancer, but it's also the culprit behind many cancers of the mouth, throat, anus, and genitals. Unlike many forms of cancer, for which we lack the knowledge and tools to prevent, scientists have figured out how to dodge HPV-triggered ... | |
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