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Study finds that Avastin fails to significantly prevent tumors from returning San Jose Mercury News Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:55 PM PDT In a study that raises questions about the $46.8 billion Swiss drug-maker Roche paid for Genentech, the South San Francisco company's drug, Avastin, failed to significantly prevent tumors from returning in early stage colon-cancer patients after surgery, Roche said Wednesday. East Otter Tail County 'Relay For Life' Perham Enterprise Bulletin & New York Mills Herald Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:53 PM PDT The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life invites everyone to join them on Friday, July 10, to celebrate a birthday. Advertisement: West Wind Resort BOOK WITH US JULY & AUGUST and... Receive discount off all cabins and trailers. Also, pontoon or boat rentals. Call us for more details. 218-647-8998. West Wind Resort, Waskish, MN Upper Red Lake Hormone therapy lowers colon cancer risk: studies Reuters Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:48 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hormone replacement therapy may raise a woman's risk of breast cancer and heart disease but it lowers her risk of colon cancer, according to two studies released on Wednesday. (AFX UK Focus) 2009-04-22 21:20 Hormone therapy lowers colon cancer risk -studies Interactive Investor Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:47 PM PDT WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - Hormone replacement therapy may raise a woman's risk of breast cancer and heart disease but it lowers her risk of colon cancer, according to two studies released on Wednesday. The studies presented at a meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research further complicate the debate about HRT, used to relieve the effects of menopause including hot flashes ... HRT May Protect Women From Colon Cancer Health Scout Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:45 PM PDT Finding echoes earlier research involving hormone therapy. Soy May Not Lead to Denser Breasts Health Scout Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:45 PM PDT Study finds no link to condition that can increase cancer risk. Maggie Daley Undergoes Bone Biopsy CBS 2 Chicago Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:30 PM PDT Maggie Daley, the wife of Mayor Richard M. Daley, had an outpatient surgery Wednesday related to her treatment for breast cancer. Local enrollment event offered: Take part in cancer society event Independent Press Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:29 PM PDT AREA -- The American Cancer Society is looking to local people to play a direct role in improving the lives of future generations by participating in an historic study. The society will be signing up volunteers for its Cancer Prevention... Shar’s Spa holding “Cookout for Cancer” The Amherstburg Echo Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:28 PM PDT AMHERSTBURG â€" With respect to Cancer Awareness Month, Shar's Spa is holding its second annual fundraising barbecue "Cookout for Cancer".[...] Trubion Presents Preclinical Data on Its SCORPION(TM) Multispecific Therapeutics at the 2009 American Association of ... PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:24 PM PDT Trubion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today presentation of preclinical data regarding its SCORPION multispecific therapeutic technology at the 100th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Cancer Research in Denver.

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