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George Washington University Dedicates the Dr. Cyrus and Myrtle Katzen Cancer Research Center Newswise Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:01 AM PDT Those suffering from cancer in the DC metropolitan area now have expanded services, more treatment options and a comfortable place to receive clinical care, thanks to the new Dr. Cyrus and Myrtle Katzen Cancer Research Center. Today, a ceremonial ribbon cutting will take place at The George Washington University Medical Center's Medical Faculty Associates building to dedicate the Center, which ... Petrobeam: finding value at the bottom of the barrel TechJournal South Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:57 AM PDT RALEIGH, NC â€"Zapping heavy crude oil with high power electron beam accelerators similar to ones used to treat cancer upgrades it so that it is fit for use as fuel. Local cancer unit raises $457,300 Times Herald Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:57 AM PDT The Canadian Cancer Society Moose Jaw Unit presented its 2009 annual report Wednesday night.     The meeting highlighted the accomplishments of three of its board members â€" Shelley Hill, Sherilee Lavay and Debbie Gibson. ‘Dream Team’ a Relay Reality: Teen a Top “Relay for Life” Fundraiser Guilford Courier Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:56 AM PDT By Pam Johnson, Courier Senior Staff Writer: Ashton Bartels was just a little girl when her mother, breast cancer survivor Kathy Bartels, first organized “Babes for the Battle,” a fundraising team at the American Cancer Society’s Shoreline Relay for Life. Through the years, Ashton has witnessed her mom’s energy, enthusiasm, and ability to turn “Babes” in to a fundraising force that’s grown to ... Randy Bush to remain Hidden Valley girl’s basketball coach WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:52 AM PDT The Roanoke County School System says Randy Bush will remain as coach of the Hidden Valley High School girl’s basketball team. Bush took over after Brenda King became too sick from cancer to coach last year. King passed away last month. Naturally fluorescent molecules may serve as cancer biomarker PhysOrg Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:49 AM PDT Excess amounts of a naturally fluorescent molecule found in all living cells could serve as a natural biomarker for cancer, according to bioengineers. PENN Medicine News: Penn Study Examines Power of Exercise to Prevent Breast Cancer University of Pennsylvania Health System Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:49 AM PDT PHILADELPHIA â€" A new federally funded University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine study aims to learn whether women at high risk of breast cancer can use exercise to meaningfully reduce their risk of getting the disease. Taking Steps Toward a Cure for Cancer Lexington Clipper-Herald Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:40 AM PDT (ARA) - After a routine blood test in 2001, Helen Anbinder, now 67, of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., heard the dreaded words: You have cancer. The diagnosis was chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a serious blood cancer that affects more than 90,000 people in the United States. Hidden Valley names new girls' basketball coach WDBJ 7 Roanoke Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:38 AM PDT Hidden Valley has named Randy Bush the new girls' basketball coach. Bush took over for head coach Brenda King after she was diagnosed with cancer and could no longer coach the girls. Oral Sex Virus Leads to Tonsil Cancer in Sweden, Study Shows Bloomberg Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:32 AM PDT April 2 (Bloomberg) -- The number of people diagnosed with tonsil cancer has tripled in Sweden since the 1970s due to the rise of a virus that can be spread via oral sex, a study shows.

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