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New Alternative to Biopsy Detects Subtle Changes in Cancer Cells, Stanford Study Shows Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:00 AM PDT STANFORD, Calif.----A drop of blood or a chunk of tissue smaller than the period at the end of this sentence may one day be all that is necessary to diagnose cancers and assess their response to treatment, say researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. A drop of blood will disclose details about cancer Central Chronicle Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:51 AM PDT Agencies New York, April 12: Just a drop of blood or tissue pieces equivalent to needle tip will be able to give details about cancer and their response to treatment given by doctors, according to a new technology announced on Sunday. Everest pair to take a peak Belfast Telegraph Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:42 AM PDT Ain’t ain’t no mountain high enough for a Northern Ireland |couple who are tackling Mount Everest this week. For Noel and Lynne Hanna are setting their sights as high as you can possibly go â€" in aid of a local cancer charity. Guest column: Cancer stick, anyone? The Shelby Star Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:10 AM PDT Put that cigarette down, it's time to read.It is no secret that a disturbing percentage of teens have tried smoking cigarettes at least once and that many become addicted to nicotine when they are still under legal age to buy tobacco. Cigarette manufacturers Cancer research initiative could face big obstacle KFDA-TV Amarillo Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:04 AM PDT Associated Press - April 12, 2009 11:55 AM ET DALLAS (AP) - Scientists say a new cancer research initiative approved by state voters could face a major obstacle: None of the money can be... NEW - Cancer research initiative could face big obstacle Corsicana Daily Sun Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:54 AM PDT Scientists say a new cancer research initiative approved by state voters could face a major obstacle: None of the money can be distributed unless researchers can come up with large sums from a different source. Civic Center to host ride for cancer research, survivors Humble Observer Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:39 AM PDT Betty Ortega realized something was wrong with her son Leon when he began to have headaches and vomiting. The symptoms got more frequent and worse. Hexham Courant The Hexham Courant Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:38 AM PDT HEXHAM teacher Peta Connell was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and has undergone several intensive sessions of chemotherapy. Not that you’d know it to look at her. The Breast Cancer 3-Day walk ABC 7 Chicago Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:51 AM PDT The '3-Day' is a 60-mile walk for those want to make a personal difference in the fight against breast cancer. Researcher Downplays Congresswoman's Cancer Bill CBS4 Miami Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:40 AM PDT A noted researcher is down playing U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz's call for an education campaign and new legislation to alert young women about breast cancer and breast health. Last month the South Florida Congresswoman revealed her own battle with breast cancer.

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