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Computer based model helps radiologists diagnose breast cancer PhysOrg Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:55 AM PDT Radiologists have developed a computer based model that aids them in discriminating between benign and malignant breast lesions, according to a study performed at the University Of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, WI. The model was developed by a multidisciplinary group, including radiologists and industrial engineers, led by Elizabeth S. Burnside, MD, Oguzhan Alagoz, PhD, and Jagpreet ... Former police chief dies The Valley Chronicle Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:54 AM PDT Former San Jacinto police chief and city manager L. Michael Hanavan died in Palm Springs Wednesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 64. Italian scientists find cancer bulwark Moldova.org Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:48 AM PDT Identification of a gene that acts as a wall against the spread of cancer could lead to more personalized treatment of the illness, scientists in Italy said.The p63 gene acts as a bulwark against metastasis, the uncontrollable spread of cancer, said Stefano Piccolo of Padua University and Silvio Bicciato of the University of Modena.Metastasis occurs when the p63 gene begins behaving erratically, ... Alnylam begins study on gene-silencing drug INO News Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:47 AM PDT (AP:CAMBRIDGE, Mass.) Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Friday it started an early-stage study on a gene-silencing therapy aimed at treating liver cancer. Idaho senator's ailing wife dies KTVB Boise Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:45 AM PDT POCATELLO -- Sen. Edgar Malepeai, a four-term Democratic state senator from Pocatello, says his wife has died after battling a rare form of cancer for nearly two years. Prostate cancer screening: What's a dude to do? CNN Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:43 AM PDT A self-described health nut, Andrew Traver takes vitamins, runs, lifts weights, scorns red meat and got tested for prostate cancer at age 40. Relay For Life kickoff set for Saturday at Savoy 16 The Champaign News-Gazette Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:37 AM PDT CHAMPAIGN â€" Relay For Life is going Hollywood. A kickoff for the benefit, which raises money to fight cancer, will be at the Savoy 16 theater from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Local Radio DJ Remains Upbeat About Battle With Cancer WXII-TV Winston-Salem Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:29 AM PDT A beloved local radio DJ gave his first media interview on Friday about his recent battle with lung cancer. Radon Day: Danger may lurk in your basement Morris Daily Herald Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:28 AM PDT Radon gas, which results from the decay of uranium, seeps into basements and can be a significant cause of lung cancer to residents of impacted homes. West Chatham/Effingham Ready To Relay. WSAV Savannah Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:22 AM PDT Hundreds are gearing up to celebrate survivorship and doing their part to keep cancer research going.

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