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Expert warns of rise in obesity-related cancer The West Australian Sun, 01 Feb 2009 8:19 PM PST Cancer experts have warned of a rising number of cases linked to Australia's high rate of childhood obesity. Professor Ian Olver, chief executive of Cancer Council Australia, said a worrying cycle wa Cancer grants to help with study Australian Broadcasting Corporation Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:32 PM PST Twelve young Tasmanians affected by cancer have received money to help pay for their post secondary education. Obesity-related cancer is rising: expert Toowoomba Chronicle Sun, 01 Feb 2009 9:48 PM PST CANCER experts have warned of a rising number of cases linked to Australia's high rate of childhood obesity. Test predicts cancer recovery chances The Times of India Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:00 PM PST LONDON: Scientists have developed what they claim is a pioneering test that can help predicting a breast cancer sufferer's chance of recovery with 80% accuracy. Pfizer discontinues phase III trial in pancreatic cancer drug axitinib PharmaBiz Sun, 01 Feb 2009 8:34 PM PST Pfizer Inc announced the discontinuation of a phase III study of its investigational agent axitinib for the treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer. New breast cancer treatments helping women live longer Press of Atlantic City Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:26 PM PST The high-profile deaths last week of Kay Yow, longtime women's basketball coach at N.C. State University, and Jeanne Peck, a North Carolina activist and Race for the Cure fund-raiser, serve as reminders that breast cancer remains a killer. Prostate cancer patients, families can join group El Paso Times Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:19 PM PST EL PASO -- The Del Sol Regional Oncology Center will host "Entre Amigos: De Hombre A Hombre," a Spanish support group for patients with prostate cancer and their family members, from 5:30 to 6:30 p. Health Center continues battle against cancer Herald-Banner Sun, 01 Feb 2009 9:39 PM PST The Greenville Community Health Center on Wesley Street has been working very hard the last four years to reduce the mortality rate for breast and cervical cancer for those women who find it difficult to pay for such services. Obesity-related cancer is rising: expert | health | Lismore Northern Star Northern Star Sun, 01 Feb 2009 9:33 PM PST CANCER experts have warned of a rising number of cases linked to Australia's high rate of childhood obesity. Professor Ian Olver, chief executive of Cancer Council Australia , said a worrying cycle was emerging, as overweight and obese children often became the next generation of overweight and obese adults who, in turn, had a "significantly increased" risk of developing cancer. Ovarian cancer 'may have warning signs' | health | Ipswich Queensland Times Queensland Times Sun, 01 Feb 2009 9:43 PM PST THERE is no screening test for ovarian cancer, meaning it is often discovered too late but new Australian research shows it is not always a "silent killer".

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