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UNEMPLOYED: Fort Myers teen fights to find a job and fend off cancer WINK TV Southwest Florida Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:00 PM PDT The number of people fighting to find a job is once again on the rise. Nationally, unemployment spiked to 9.5% Thursday. But in Lee County, it's even worse: 12.4%. High skin cancer rates in Idaho, Wash. prompt warnings - Thu, 02 Jul 2009 PST The Spokesman-Review Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:53 PM PDT BOISE - Idaho has the highest death rate from melanoma in the nation, and both Washington and Idaho are among the top 10 states for incidence of the deadly skin cancer, so health officials are urging folks to slap on the sunscreen and think about hats and shade as the sunny holiday weekend kicks off. Scots 'using chip fat' to boost tan Paisley Daily Express Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:46 PM PDT Sun-worshipping Scots are risking skin cancer by using moisturiser, baby oil and even chip fat instead of protective cream, researchers have said. A survey found that unhealthy sunbathing habits are to blame for Scots having the highest risk of contracting skin cancer in the UK. Major new e-science resource for biologists News-Medical-Net Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:42 PM PDT The University of Manchester and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory's European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) have launched a major new e-science resource for biologists - which could accelerate research into treatments for H1N1 flu and cancer. Art helps the healing process The Glendale News-Press Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:37 PM PDT Cancer patient Roobina Ohaniansaki used moldable clay to create delicate and detailed flowers, which she painted and adhered to a canvas. MICHAEL JACKSON SPECIAL Jewish Telegraph Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:34 PM PDT RABBI SHMULEY BOTEACH last night staunchly defended Michael Jackson over allegations that he abused 13-year-old cancer victim Gavin Arvizo early in 2003. Survivors of childhood cancer at greater risk of birth complications when pregnant News-Medical-Net Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:27 PM PDT Survivors of childhood cancer run particular risks when pregnant and should be closely monitored, the 25th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology heard this week. Brain tumour research funding plea Channel 4 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:26 PM PDT Brain tumour research is significantly under-funded, a cancer charity has said. Brain Tumour Research described brain tumours as the "forgotten cancer" - despite an estimated 16,000 people in the UK being diagnosed with some form of the disease each year. Free food and drinks for a cause in Old Bridge Suburban Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:22 PM PDT OLD BRIDGE â€" Giusseppe's Pizzeria hosted its third annual Customer Appreciation Day at the Bilow Park shopping center on Route 516. The benefit event attracted hundreds of guests to participate in the fight against cancer. Specifically, the event raised money for the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick. High hopes for HIFU - the ultrasound breakthrough in the battle against prostate cancer Daily Mail Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:21 PM PDT The procedure uses ultrasound to 'melt' tumours instead of putting patients through surgery or radiotherapy which damage healthy cells around the gland.

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