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Women with previous abnormal cervical cells at higher risk for recurrence and invasive cancer PhysOrg Tue, 12 May 2009 14:02 PM PDT New research from the UC Davis Center for Healthcare Policy and Research has found that women who have been treated for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (abnormal cervical cell growth), are at higher risk for a recurrence of the disease or invasive cervical cancer. The large, population-based study, which appears in the May 12 online issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, sheds ... Brooks Robinson Battles Prostate Cancer CBS 13 Baltimore Tue, 12 May 2009 14:00 PM PDT One of the most popular Orioles of all-time is battling cancer. From the Girl Scouts, with love Milford Times Tue, 12 May 2009 13:58 PM PDT A group of girl scouts have knitted their way to a Bronze Award â€" and to helping more than 100 cancer patients. Greg Palmer dies of cancer Mercer Island Reporter Tue, 12 May 2009 13:53 PM PDT Writer and Emmy award-winning television reporter Greg Palmer died on Friday, May 8. He was 61 years old. Family asks for help to honor their son KJCT 8 Grand Junction Tue, 12 May 2009 13:51 PM PDT GRAND JUCTION, Colo. (KJCT) -- A family is asking for you to help honor their son who died in December from Cancer. The family is purchasing a head stone for 4-year-old Chayton Joseph Aragon and needs some help paying for it. Diet, Fitness Coaches Help Cancer Survivors WebMD Tue, 12 May 2009 13:50 PM PDT Coaching and coaxing elderly cancer survivors about their need to exercise and eat healthy foods can significantly reduce their rate of physical decline, a new study indicates. First colon cancer walk headed to Durham Whitby This Week Tue, 12 May 2009 13:48 PM PDT DURHAM -- Colon Cancer Canada is calling all residents to participate in the first annual colon cancer walk of Durham Region. The walk/run is being held along the Whitby waterfront in memory of... New risk factor for cervical cancer 14 WFIE Evansville Tue, 12 May 2009 13:44 PM PDT Researchers have identified a new risk factor for cervical cancer.   Research Looks at Advanced Radiation for Pancreatic Cancer Newswise Tue, 12 May 2009 13:43 PM PDT Researchers at New Jersey's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center are looking at an advanced radiation treatment for pancreatic cancer. At focus is Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), which is considered a more sophisticated delivery technique that can preserve healthy tissue. Diet and Exercise Program Helps Older Cancer Survivors Reduce Functional Decline Newswise Tue, 12 May 2009 13:42 PM PDT A home-based diet and exercise program reduced the rate of functional decline among older, overweight long-term survivors of colorectal, breast and prostate cancer, according to a study in the May 13 issue of JAMA.

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