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Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 12:59 PM EST

Natural Substance Could Fight Advanced Prostate Cancer Tue, 26 Feb, 2013 09:57 AM PST A natural product found in health-food stores could help lengthen the life of some prostate-cancer patients, according to a new study. 4SC Discovery And LEO Pharma Announce Exclusive Research And License Agreement For Inflammatory Skin Diseases Tue, 26 Feb, 2013 09:56 AM PST 4SC AG (Frankfurt, Prime Standard: VSC), a discovery and development company of targeted small molecule drugs for autoimmune diseases and cancer, today announced that its fully-owned research subsidiary 4SC Discovery GmbH has entered into an exclusive research and license agreement with pharmaceutical company LEO Pharma A/S, Ballerup, Denmarkwith the primary aim of jointly researching ... Gabriele Basilico obituary Tue, 26 Feb, 2013 09:53 AM PST Architectural photographer who captured the essence of urban landscapes The Italian photographer Gabriele Basilico, who has died of cancer aged 68, was arguably the best internationally known photographer of urban landscapes. From his early work documenting the coastline of France and the ruins of Beirut following the civil war of the 1980s, through to portraits of Shanghai, Istanbul, Moscow and ... Horseback riders to raise money for cancer research Tue, 26 Feb, 2013 09:50 AM PST The fifth annual Northern Calif. HERO ride for Life will be coming to the Tehama District Fair grounds on April 6. The cancer-fighting event brings horseback riders together for a cause that will help to raise money for cancer research. The fundraiser is a relay that consists of teams of 5 to 8 people and their horses taking turns riding around the racetrack at a walk. Each member of the team ... In Bid to Court Cancer Cyto Community, OGT Prepares CCMC-Designed Chip for Launch Tue, 26 Feb, 2013 09:48 AM PST Full-text access for premium subscribers only. Existing premium subscribers login here . New to GenomeWeb? Register here quickly. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg stopped by the new site of the New York Genome Center at 101 Sixth Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday. Show Deryn you care ahead of his bone marrow transplant Tue, 26 Feb, 2013 09:43 AM PST This Friday the Watton schoolboy who is fighting one of the world’s rarest forms of cancer will have an operation which he and his family hope will save his life. Willowbrook teachers grow facial hair for Relay for Life fundraiser Tue, 26 Feb, 2013 09:42 AM PST VILLA PARK â€" This month, male teachers and staff at Willowbrook High School have participated in the school's seventh annual Facial Hair February event as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of District 88 event. Bill excluding youths from tanning beds moves ahead Tue, 26 Feb, 2013 09:41 AM PST RALEIGH, N.C.  A bill that would bar North Carolina children under age 18 from visiting tanning salons is moving closer to becoming law. The Youth Skin Cancer Prevention Act was approved today by the state House Health and Human Services committee. The bill is backed by the American Cancer Society, as well as state associations representing pediatricians, dermatologists and oncologists. White House steps up campaign to avoid spending cuts reuters.com Tue, 26 Feb, 2013 09:35 AM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House escalated a campaign on Monday to convince Americans dire consequences await if government spending cuts go ahead on March 1, warning of a slowdown in global trade, a stalled fight against cancer and Alzheimer's disease and compromised security at U.S. borders. At the same time, prominent Republicans said President Barack Obama was overstating the potential ... Rapist dies in prison before charges Tue, 26 Feb, 2013 09:16 AM PST A paedophile sex offender extradited from Thailand dies of cancer in prison days before he was due to face further charges.

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Sunday, Feb 17, 2013 12:59 PM EST

Boy beats battle with leukemia: 'I survived cancer for three years' Sun, 17 Feb, 2013 09:35 AM PST On Saturday friends, family members … even Puddles the Duck and the UO cheerleaders threw a party to celebrate his last chemotherapy treatment after 11-year-old Candon Biggs' longstanding battle with leukemia is finally over. April event to support pancreatic cancer research Sun, 17 Feb, 2013 09:33 AM PST The 4th Annual Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk/Run to benefit the Lustgarten Foundation will take place on April 28 at the Westborough Office Park, 1700 West Park Drive, Westborough. Arwut, designer of royal funerals, passes away Sun, 17 Feb, 2013 09:25 AM PST A prominent craftsman in the classical Thai arts, Air Vice Marshal Arwut Ngernchooklin, who was the chief designer in charge of the last three grand royal funerals, passed away yesterday morning of liver cancer. He was 70. Volunteers find warmth in their hearts helping others Sun, 17 Feb, 2013 09:09 AM PST On one of the coldest mornings of the year, it wasn't only freezing for the runners in Donna'a 26.2 marathon for breast cancer. It was also a frigid challenge for hundreds of volunteers who dedicated their time and energy. Rochelle Riley: Book examines immortal cells, ethics Sun, 17 Feb, 2013 09:06 AM PST It is a story so unbelievable that it has to be true. In 1951, 31-year-old Henrietta Lacks walked into Baltimore's Johns Hopkins Hospital with a fast-growing cervical cancer that would kill her before year's end. As was routine at the hospital, doctors took samples of Lack's cervical cells -- without her permission, without her knowledge. Cricket caps off pink event in Camperdown Sun, 17 Feb, 2013 09:06 AM PST PAULA Atkins knows firsthand how vital the work of breast care nurses is to cancer sufferers and their families. Hambleton and Richmondshire news Sun, 17 Feb, 2013 08:52 AM PST RICHMOND SWIMATHON: Richmond Swimming Pool is hosting a charity swimathon in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care in April. Topless car wash cleans up Sun, 17 Feb, 2013 08:44 AM PST Topless, soap-wielding men stopped traffic along Portsmouth Dr in Dunedin on Saturday, as they raised money for the Otago Cancer Society. read more Duke 87, Hampton 45: Michigan's Morris excited to add new chapter to Duke rivalry Sun, 17 Feb, 2013 08:38 AM PST Two seasons ago, Duke got the John Beilein treatment. After handling the Wolverines in New York at the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament, underrated Michigan got its payback a few weeks later, knocking off No. 4 Duke at Crisler Arena. Word of the Day / Bira shehora ×'ִּירָ×" שְׁחֹרָ×" Sun, 17 Feb, 2013 08:29 AM PST Israel's dark malt only sounds alcoholic; it even has health benefits for nursing women and cancer prevention.

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Friday, Feb 15, 2013 12:59 PM EST

Lakers Owner Jerry Buss Hospitalized for Cancer Treatment Fri, 15 Feb, 2013 09:55 AM PST Jerry Buss, the 79-year-old owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, remains hospitalized today at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center while he undergoes treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer. [ more › ] China's Skies: Toxic levels of pollution Fri, 15 Feb, 2013 09:52 AM PST No country in history has become a major industrial power without creating a legacy of environmental damage. China is clearly not an exception. The speed and scale of China's rise has brought an unprecedented pollution problem. Public health is reeling. Pollution has made cancer China's leading cause of death according to the Ministry of Health. Ambient air pollution alone is blamed for hundreds ... Relay for Life events to help find a cure Fri, 15 Feb, 2013 09:49 AM PST The 2013 Baldwin County Relay for Life is holding various events and activities throughout the community to honor cancer survivors and remember those who lost their battle with the deadly disease.   Venezuelan Government Releases Chávez Photos, Says He's On Breathing Tube Fri, 15 Feb, 2013 09:46 AM PST The pictures were the first of Chávez during his 68-day absence. The Venezuelan commander is in Cuba for cancer treatment. Picture This: Imaging Pioneer Brings UT MD Anderson an Innovative, Collaborative Focus on Capturing Cancer as Complex ... Fri, 15 Feb, 2013 09:45 AM PST Physician-scientist David Piwnica-Worms, M.D., Ph.D. whose creative and pioneering approach to visually capturing molecular processes in action has made him a leader in the field, will assume two important leadership posts at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Cancer con mom gets prison time Fri, 15 Feb, 2013 09:43 AM PST GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. -- A woman who admitted to conning thousands of dollars from people by faking her own cancer is going to jail. Photos of Hugo Chavez shown after 2-month absence ap.org Fri, 15 Feb, 2013 09:40 AM PST CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) â€" The world got its first glimpse of Hugo Chavez since he underwent a fourth cancer-related surgery in Cuba more than two months ago, with photos released Friday showing the Venezuelan leader alongside his daughters in Havana. There’s no sitting at the Bruner Bash Fri, 15 Feb, 2013 09:35 AM PST E.T. Richardson Middle School held its third annual Bruner Bash, Feb. 1, which raises money for the district’s efforts towards pediatric cancer care and research. Led by the “big brother” of the Steve Stefani Dance Marathon at Springfield High School, the bash is well on its way to becoming a fun and fruitful ETR tradition. Alcohol Use Results in An Estimated 20,000 Cancer Deaths in U.S. Fri, 15 Feb, 2013 09:33 AM PST Alcohol consumption results in an estimated 20,000 cancer deaths in the United States, a new study concludes. The majority of alcohol-related deaths in women are from breast cancer, while in men, alcohol is most likely to cause upper airway and esophageal cancer. Visitor restrictions lifted at Sanford Health Fri, 15 Feb, 2013 09:32 AM PST Officials at Sanford Health have lifted visitor restrictions starting Friday, February 15 at the following locations in Fargo: Sanford Fargo Medical Center, Sanford South University and Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center.

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Sunday, Feb 10, 2013 12:59 PM EST

8-year-old battling cancer competes in swim meet Sun, 10 Feb, 2013 09:40 AM PST An 8-year-old girl is standing tall in the face of cancer and still racing to be a champion. GREEN FOR JEAN: Blossoming campaign is turning Bristol Borough green in support of 20-year-old cancer patient Sun, 10 Feb, 2013 09:22 AM PST BRISTOL BOROUGH - A sea of green and the roar of the crowd greeted Jean Shapcott as she entered the gym of Snyder-Girotti Elementary School Friday morning. Pint-size kids and their teachers erupted in applause for the 20-year-old cancer patient. Soldier dies of breast cancer, but her widow won't get benefits Sun, 10 Feb, 2013 09:21 AM PST Charlie Morgan didn't get her last wish. On Sunday morning, the New Hampshire National Guard soldier succumbed to Stage IV breast cancer after a long battle against the disease and a federal law that now leaves her widow with none of the benefits a grateful nation bestows on its straight warriors. Read full article >> China table-tennis legend Zhuang dead Sun, 10 Feb, 2013 09:08 AM PST BEIJING, Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Chinese table-tennis champion Zhuang Zedong died at the age of 73 Sunday in a Beijing hospital after long battle with cancer, officials said. Mixed emotions as cancer survivor walks for those who didn't Sun, 10 Feb, 2013 09:04 AM PST RETURNING home for Relay For Life brings mixed emotions for Mark Lee. 'Pingpong diplomacy' figure Zhuang Zedong dies Sun, 10 Feb, 2013 09:03 AM PST BEIJING (AP) - Three-time world table tennis champion Zhuang Zedong, a key figure in the groundbreaking "pingpong diplomacy'' between China and the United States, died Sunday, China's official Xinhua News Agency reported. He was 72 and had struggled with cancer since 2008. Zimbabwe faces challenges in preventing, treating cervical cancer, PlusNews reports Sun, 10 Feb, 2013 09:02 AM PST "HIV-positive women are living longer, but are now dying of cervical cancer," and "[i]n Zimbabwe, cervical cancer is now the most common cancer among women, particularly those living with HIV," PlusNews reports. Positive results from NCI-sponsored bevacizumab trial on cervical cancer Sun, 10 Feb, 2013 09:02 AM PST Patients with advanced, recurrent, or persistent cervical cancer that was not curable with standard treatment who received the drug bevacizumab (Avastin) lived 3.7 months longer than patients who did not receive the drug, according to an interim analysis of a large, randomized clinical trial. Stars support teen cancer concert Sun, 10 Feb, 2013 08:49 AM PST IT HAS always been a company with a conscience that has good causes so it is no surprise that The Body Shop has teamed up with the charity Teenage Cancer Trust. It’s a logical partnership. Top prostate cancer surgeon to conduct free men's health screening Sun, 10 Feb, 2013 08:32 AM PST On Saturday, February 16, 2013, top prostate cancer surgeon, Dr. David Samadi , will conduct free prostate cancer screenings at the Chian Federation, 4401 Broadway in Astoria, New York 11103.

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Wednesday, Feb 06, 2013 12:59 PM EST

FDA warns of new fake batch of cancer drug Avastin Wed, 06 Feb, 2013 09:52 AM PST (AP) The Food and Drug Administration is warning U.S. doctors about another counterfeit version of the cancer drug Avastin, the third case involving the best-selling Roche drug in the past year. … Relay For Life committee and team meeting Wed, 06 Feb, 2013 09:41 AM PST The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Galt is holding a team captain meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m., with a committee meeting at 7 p.m., at the BMD Training Center at 104 Industrial Court in Galt, to share with residents the importance of Relay For Life in saving lives from cancer. Troggs lead singer Reg Presley dies of lung cancer Wed, 06 Feb, 2013 09:40 AM PST The structure is simple, the guitar riffs basic, the lyrics at best inane, but the Troggs’ Wild Thing remains a garage rock classic more than 45 years after its release made The Troggs and lead singer Reg Presley international stars. Council Votes to Leave Seat Vacant Wed, 06 Feb, 2013 09:40 AM PST Grand Falls-Windsor town councillors moved a motion at last evening's council meeting not to fill the seat left vacant by the passing of Roger Barnett until the general election this fall. Barnett passed away in December of cancer. Boomers becoming more proactive about heart health Wed, 06 Feb, 2013 09:40 AM PST Learn about heart health, how many Americans walk as exercise and the connection between fried foods and cancer. 52 Marathons in 52 Weeks Wed, 06 Feb, 2013 09:38 AM PST Julie Weiss of Santa Monica is running 52 Marathons in 52 Weeks to honor the memory of her father who died of pancreatic cancer and to raise funds for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Julie will travel to the bay … Screenings available for uninsured women Wed, 06 Feb, 2013 09:33 AM PST It's an annual campaign promoting free cancer screenings for uninsured women in Onondaga County. The annual "Love Yourself" campaign reminds women without health insurance to take advantage of a free mammogram. Our Brad Vivacqua is outside of the Onondaga County Health Department with more. Bob Marley Day: 68th Birthday Tributes Remember Reggae Singer Wed, 06 Feb, 2013 09:33 AM PST Bob Marley Day is a birthday tribute to remember the reggae singer. Bob Marley would have been 68 years old on February 6, 2013 if the Jamaican singer had not died of skin cancer in 1981 at the age of 36. The Huffington Post says that Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and the Wailers, [...] Bob Marley Day: 68th Birthday Tributes Remember Reggae Singer is a post from: The Inquisitr Nelson bill aims to strengthen Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Wed, 06 Feb, 2013 09:27 AM PST Representative Jim Keffer, R-Eastland, and State Senator Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, Tuesday presented to the Legislature a unified plan to strengthen the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) and restore its mission of finding treatments and cures for cancer. FDA warns of new fake batch of cancer drug Wed, 06 Feb, 2013 09:27 AM PST WASHINGTON (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration is warning U.S. doctors about another counterfeit version of the cancer drug Avastin, the third case involving the best-selling Roche drug in the past year.

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Tuesday, Feb 05, 2013 12:59 PM EST

Awareness key issue in effort to prevent cancer Tue, 05 Feb, 2013 09:54 AM PST Gov. Hassan has issued a proclamation that Feb. 4, 2013, will be Cancer Prevention Day in the state of New Hampshire. 'Wild Thing' singer Reg Presley of the Troggs dies at 71 Tue, 05 Feb, 2013 09:52 AM PST Presley died after a year-long struggle with lung cancer that had forced him and the band into reluctant retirement. Former postmaster at Indiana dies at 74 Tue, 05 Feb, 2013 09:51 AM PST Patricia Ann Rawls, a community organizer and staunch advocate for social equity, died Saturday after an extended battle with cancer. She was 74. Elusive taste stem cells offer new hope to cancer patients and elderly Tue, 05 Feb, 2013 09:48 AM PST London, February 5 : Scientists have identified the location and certain genetic characteristics of taste stem cells on the tongue. The findings will facilitate techniques to grow and manipulate new functional taste cells for both clinical and research purposes. The Heart Attack Tue, 05 Feb, 2013 09:43 AM PST January was a big month for me. It actually started in December and seeped over into February. I spent a few weeks helping to care for my father who was very ill, in fact near death from the combined effects of lung cancer, radiation of the brain, and chemotherapy. Marysville teen organizing Relay for Life fundraiser Tue, 05 Feb, 2013 09:41 AM PST Kayla Dowd, 16, a junior at the International School of Communications at Marysville Getchell High School, is the volunteer public relations organizer for the upcoming Marysville-Tulalip Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The event will be held the last weekend of June. 'Breast cancer survival rates low in rural India' Tue, 05 Feb, 2013 09:34 AM PST Women in developed countries survive roughly 10 years longer after a breast cancer diagnosis. Troggs singer Reg Presley dies of cancer at 71 Tue, 05 Feb, 2013 09:34 AM PST The structure is simple, the guitar riffs basic, the lyrics at best inane, but the Troggs' "Wild Thing" remains a garage rock classic more than 45 years after its release made The Troggs and lead singer Reg Presley... Corrigendum: How cancer metabolism is tuned for proliferation and vulnerable to disruption Tue, 05 Feb, 2013 09:30 AM PST Ooi, A. et al. An antioxidant response phenotype shared between hereditary and sporadic type 2 papillary renal cell carcinoma . Cancer Cell 20 , 511 â€" 523 ( 2011 ) Antibody hinders growth of Gleevec-resistant gastrointestinal tumors in lab tests Tue, 05 Feb, 2013 09:28 AM PST An antibody that binds to a molecule on the surface of a rare but deadly tumor of the gastrointestinal tract inhibits the growth of the cancer cells in mice, according to researchers.

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Monday, Feb 04, 2013 12:59 PM EST

Women on snowmobiles riding 1,800 kilometres to raise cash for breast cancer cp.org Mon, 04 Feb, 2013 09:54 AM PST Ten women snowmobilers are riding 1,800 kilometres and stopping in 32 Saskatchewan cities and towns to raise cash for breast cancer research. Susan G. Komen for the Cure Convenes Global Women’s Cancer Summit; Worldwide Collaboration Aims to Tackle Breast ... business-wire.com Mon, 04 Feb, 2013 09:54 AM PST World leaders from governments, cancer organizations and the private sector joined together today for the first Global Women’s Cancer Summit â€" hosted by Susan G. Komen for the Cure Cancer center's closure a big loss Mon, 04 Feb, 2013 09:49 AM PST The closure of Nevada Cancer Institute last week is a sad and unfortunate conclusion to what was a great idea and a heroic effort on the part of many talented people. FDA approval of generic version of cancer drug Doxil is expected to help resolve shortage Mon, 04 Feb, 2013 09:49 AM PST generic Doxil, doxorubicin, Sun Pharmaceuticals Capitol Hill Briefing on Value of Clinical Laboratory Testing Mon, 04 Feb, 2013 09:49 AM PST WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The foundation for 70% of physician decision-making, clinical laboratory tests are one of the most critical elements in preventing chronic illness, curtailing epidemics, and improving cancer care. At the same time, clinical lab tests are making the U.S. health care delivery system more cost-effective.... Funeral services scheduled for Bishop D'Arcy Mon, 04 Feb, 2013 09:46 AM PST The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has announced the schedule for services following the death of Bishop John D'Arcy over the weekend.Bishop D'Arcy had been battling lung and brain cancer. He was diagnosed Boxer Omar Henry dies after struggle with gall bladder cancer Mon, 04 Feb, 2013 09:45 AM PST Boxer Omar Henry has died following a struggle with gall bladder cancer. He was 25. Actos bladder cancer risk stimulates global scientific inquiry Mon, 04 Feb, 2013 09:44 AM PST The scientific world has been revisiting that which previous studies have concluded, courts have recognized, and patients in Actos lawsuits have personified: the increased risk of bladder cancer associated with taking the diabetes medication. Apparently, Actos side effects can be so serious, and type-2 diabetes is sufficiently prevalent, so as to stimulate global scientific inquiry. Summaries of ... Pollution, poverty affect cancer treatment in China Mon, 04 Feb, 2013 09:40 AM PST Beijing, Feb 4 : Cancer and its treatment in China is influenced by air pollution, poverty and a fledgling medical insurance system, the health ministry said Monday on the occasion of World Cancer Day. Woman pays it forward with Hats of Hope Mon, 04 Feb, 2013 09:39 AM PST What started as a woman’s simple idea to knit a hit for her cancer-stricken grandmother has turned into something much larger. Sherman Burdette shows you how a local woman is paying it forward. …

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