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Free cancer screenings for uninsured women Capital News 9 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:54 PM PDT In this bad economy, many women just can't afford to pay for basic health insurance. To help those women, Fulton Montgomery Cancer Services in collaboration with Planned Parenthood offered free cancer screenings. As Our Dayana Perez reports, the one-day event focused on raising awareness on the importance of getting tested. Obituary: Joseph M. Collura Sr., 48 The Acton Beacon Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:50 PM PDT Joseph M. Collura Sr., 48, formerly of Maynard, died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Coadministration of paclitaxel and curcumin in nanoemulsion formulations to overcome multidrug resistance in tumor cells News-Medical-Net Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:49 PM PDT Cancer cells, like bacteria, can develop resistance to drug therapy. In fact, research suggests strongly that multidrug-resistant cancer cells that remain alive after chemotherapy are responsible for the reappearance of tumors and the poor prognosis for patients whose cancer recurs. Nanoscopic 'pearl necklaces' track and attack cancer cells News-Medical-Net Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:49 PM PDT A team of investigators at Purdue University has developed nanoscale probes that can help pinpoint the location of tumors and might one day be able to directly attack cancer cells. Hybrid metal and organic nanoparticles for targeting, imaging, and treating cancer News-Medical-Net Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:49 PM PDT Using a set of three biocompatible polymers and a nanoparticle containing gadolinium, a team of investigators at the Colorado School of Mines has created a nanoparticle platform that has the potential to target, image, and treat cancer. Nanosensor arrays ''sniff out" cancer News-Medical-Net Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:49 PM PDT In 2006 researchers established that dogs could detect cancer by sniffing the exhaled breath of cancer patients. Now, using nanoscale arrays of detectors, two groups of investigators have shown that a compact mechanical device also can sniff out lung cancer in humans. Budget drama results in removal of funds for cancer center Columbia Daily Tribune Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:46 PM PDT After House Democrats stormed out of a meeting where a budget bill was under consideration, Republicans voted to punish them by scrapping the $31.2 million allocated for a new Ellis Fischel Cancer Center in Columbia. What's new in Houston health West University Examiner Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:46 PM PDT Cancer patient programs Free programs for cancer patients are being offered at the Houston Cancer Institute, 1220 Blalock Road. Study: Drug lowers risk of getting prostate cancer KATU Portland Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:43 PM PDT A drug already sold for other prostate problems significantly cut the chances of prostate cancer being found in men with an increased risk of the disease, doctors reported Monday. Cholesterol drugs may cut risk of prostate cancer Reuters via Yahoo! News Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:43 PM PDT Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may protect men against prostate cancer and other urological complaints, as well as reducing the risk of heart attacks, U.S. researchers said on Sunday.

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