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Temple Terrace Relay Event Raises $130,000 The Tampa Tribune Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:41 AM PDT Following his first day after a full night's sleep in days, Russ Oberbroeckling, chairman of the 2009 Temple Terrace Relay for Life, couldn't be happier. The event he and his committee spent weeks preparing for is history. But, best of all, the March 27-28 overnight fundraiser netted $130,000 of its $170,000 goal set by the Tampa office of American Cancer Society. "Deep down I was hoping we'd ... Researchers identify another cancer gene Moldova.org Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:24 AM PDT A team of British, Chinese and U.S. researchers has identified a new cancer gene called UTX, on the X chromosome.The scientists said the gene is found in 10 percent of multiple myeloma cases and in 8 percent of esophageal cancers.The researchers said UTX plays a role in overall regulation of the activity of many genes and it's possible they might find other genes with similar roles involved in ... Teddy bears bring comfort Global TV Regina Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:23 AM PDT REGINA -- After losing his wife in 1991 and then his 20-year-old daughter in 2007 to a rare, genetic form of stomach cancer, Luke Lawrence did not know how to cope. Cancer awareness message at Nelson school Burnley Today Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:20 AM PDT PARENTS at a Pendle school have been targeted to kick-start a cancer awareness project to show people how to spot early signs of the disease. (31/03/2009 15:05:41) Helping To Diagnose Skin Cancer Without A Biopsy Medical News Today Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:19 AM PDT A recent Montana State University master's graduate is working with doctors at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Tennessee to build a handheld laser microscope that could someday reduce the number of biopsies needed to diagnose skin cancer. Suspicious spots on the skin often prompt dermatologists to remove skin samples for analysis. GSK Appeals Against NICE Decision To Deny Women Advanced Breast Cancer Treatment, Tyverb(R) (Lapatinib), UK Medical News Today Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:19 AM PDT GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) confirmed that it is to appeal against the decision by NICE to deny NHS funding for Tyverb® (lapatinib), a treatment for an aggressive form of advanced breast cancer (ErbB2-positive).1 If successful the appeal will enable the NHS to offer a similar level of access to lapatinib as other EU countries. CT Scans May Raise Risk Of Cancer Slightly WCVB Boston Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:18 AM PDT Radiation from repeated scans of your body can build up, but researchers find that it takes a large dose to raise your cancer risk much. Damage suit vs. Philip Morris starts trial Yehey! Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:18 AM PDT After five years, the Makati Regional Trial Court has finally started hearing the P500,000 damage suit against Philip Morris Philippines filed by a cancer victim. New 'Super-Chemo' Targets Liver Cancer WCVB Boston Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:18 AM PDT A super-high dose of chemotherapy may soon be common treatment to treat cancer that has spread to the liver. Mpls man charged with theft from cancer fundraiser 5 Eyewitness News St. Paul Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:13 AM PDT Kandiyohi County prosecutors charged a 34-year-old Minneapolis man with hosting a fundraiser for a friend with cancer, then keeping the money...

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