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Federal Charges Expected in Breast Cancer Scam WDEF Chattanooga Mon, 11 May 2009 14:01 PM PDT Keele Maynor is charged with fraud and theft after accepting donations of leave time and other assistance while supposedly battling breast cancer. read more I-Team: Hospital Infections WCPO Cincinnati Mon, 11 May 2009 13:58 PM PDT Imagine a killer responsible for more deaths every year than AIDS, breast cancer and car accidents combined, a killer we know how to stop but haven't. Hagit Limor’s story may... Relay for Life closes another chapter The Phoenix Mon, 11 May 2009 13:56 PM PDT PHOENIXVILLE â€" After 18 grueling hours, the Phoenixville Relay For Life, the American Cancer Society fundraiser, held their closing ceremonies at Phoenixville High School's Washington Field early Saturday afternoon. Philippines hails ‘King of the Ring’ Philippine Daily Inquirer Mon, 11 May 2009 13:53 PM PDT Among the thousands that cheered Manny Pacquiao in his triumphal motorcade was Conrado Dimaisip, 37, of Bulacan. He was waving a letter at the champ with a plea for money for his cancer-stricken wife’s chemotherapy sessions. Eye on Research: New Mexico State University works to reduce arsenic in water Las Cruces Sun-News Mon, 11 May 2009 13:50 PM PDT LAS CRUCES â€" Too much arsenic, an odorless, tasteless material in drinking water, over a long period of time could potentially lead to cancer of the bladder, lungs, skin or a number of other diseases. Daughter learns to look past her own concerns as mom battles cancer St. Catharines Standard Mon, 11 May 2009 13:49 PM PDT There’s a line near the end of the play that speaks to the gift that the young girl is given from her mother’s cancer. It’s a gift that’s hard to put into words. Hard to explain.[...] Vets evaluate seized horses WWAY 3 Wilmington Mon, 11 May 2009 13:49 PM PDT Video Body Evaluations from a veterinarian conclude that one of the malnourished horses seized last week in Hampstead has cancer and needs to be euthanized. Kathy Lewis, from the Topsail Humane Society, said they are still waiting for test results on the other nine horses. The Pender County Sheriff's Office seized the animals last week. The owners were charged with animal cruelty. Story image ... Study identifies genetic cause of most common form of breast cancer PhysOrg Mon, 11 May 2009 13:47 PM PDT The discovery of tumor-suppressor genes has been key to unlocking the molecular and cellular mechanisms leading to uncontrolled cell proliferation - the hallmark of cancer. Often, these genes will work in concert with others in a complex biochemical system that keeps our cells growing and dividing, disease free. Study finds iron levels not predictive of survival for form of blood cancer PhysOrg Mon, 11 May 2009 13:47 PM PDT Iron chelating drugs have been heavily promoted for use in patients with primary myelofibrosis (PMF), a form of blood cancer often treated with blood transfusion. These drugs, however, which withhold available iron in the body, are highly expensive and potentially toxic. A new study published in American Journal of Hematology finds that their increased use has been propagated by non-evidence ... Edina Today TV news - May 11 - More than $1 million raised during Race for the Cure Edina Sun-Current Mon, 11 May 2009 13:44 PM PDT The Mall of America in Bloomington was the site of the 17th Annual Susan G. Komen Twin Cities Race for the Cure Sunday, May 10. Nearly 50,000 runners took part in an effort to raise funds to aid breast cancer survivors. More than a million dollars was raised during the event.

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