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Study shows modest improvement in advanced lung cancer overall survival rates PhysOrg Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:57 AM PST Research released in the December 2009 issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology sought to determine whether the survival improvement among patients with metastatic lung cancer has improved over the last two decades as reported in controlled clinical trials. Festival of Trees to help Hospice Carteret County News-Times Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:53 AM PST JENNIFER ALLEN MOREHEAD CITY â€" A cancer survivor, Debbie Wagner of Beaufort is a strong supporter of hospice care. Cancer diagnostic co Zetiq signs China deal Globes Online Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:52 AM PST Zetiq and Biomics Biotechnologies will collaborate on the development and commercialization of Zetiq's CellDetect technology for early-stage cancer diagnosis. Bids to boost regional cancer care Sydney Morning Herald Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:49 AM PST NSW HEALTH will propose new cancer treatment centres in the Central Coast, Illawarra, New England and North Coast regions under a $560 million Commonwealth scheme that will establish 10 such centres nationwide. Man plans cancer cluster documentary Port Clinton News Herald Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:44 AM PST CLYDE -- Fremont native Adan Garcia felt he had to do something when he began hearing about local cases of childhood cancer during the last several years. Cancer claims Guard commander Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:43 AM PST A former Indiana National Guard commander has died after suffering from lung cancer he believed was caused by exposure to toxic chemicals at a water pumping plant in Iraq. ERK's got rhythm: Protein that controls cell growth found to cycle in and out of cell nucleus (w/ Video) PhysOrg Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:42 AM PST Time-lapsed video of individual breast tissue cells reveals a never-before-seen event in the life of a cell: a protein that cycles between two major compartments in the cell. The results give researchers a more complete view of the internal signals that cause breast tissue cells to grow, events that go awry in cancer and are targets of drug development. Special Ultrasound Accurately Identifies Skin Cancer Medical News Today Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:41 AM PST High-frequency ultrasound with elastography can help differentiate between cancerous and benign skin conditions, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). "High-frequency ultrasound with elastography has the potential to improve the efficiency of skin cancer diagnosis," said lead author Eliot L. Siegel, M.D., vice chairman of ... Mammography May Increase Breast Cancer Risk In Some High-Risk Women Medical News Today Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:40 AM PST Low-dose radiation from annual mammography screening may increase breast cancer risk in women with genetic or familial predisposition to breast cancer, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). "For women at high risk for breast cancer, screening is very important, but a careful approach should be taken when considering ... Ex-Fremonter plans doc on cancer cluster Fremont News-Messenger Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:40 AM PST CLYDE -- Fremont native Adan Garcia felt he had to do something when he began hearing about the cases of childhood cancer in the area during the last several years.

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