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New developments in nanotechnology tackle the two biggest problems associated with chemotherapy PhysOrg Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:01 PM PST Huixin He, associate professor, nanoscale chemistry at Rutgers University, Newark, and Tamara Minko, professor at the Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, have developed a nanotechnology approach that potentially could eliminate the problems of side effects and drug resistance in the treatment of cancer. Under traditional chemotherapy, cancer cells, like bacteria, can develop resistance to ... Relay for Life teams now forming The Times-Journal Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:00 PM PST Those wanting to get involved in a communitywide event with the goal of fighting cancer, now’s the chance. A team captain’s meeting for Relay for Life will be Monday at Broadway Baptist Church in Rainsville at 5:15 p.m. Goshen Center for Cancer Care leads targeted therapy on pancreatic cancer WNDU 16 South Bend Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:55 PM PST Pancreatic cancer is highly aggressive and once a person is diagnosed, they usually have about five to eight months to live, but a new targeted therapy at the Goshen Center for Cancer Care is giving patients more hope. London patients getting worse care than ever Gulf Times Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:47 PM PST Thousands of cancer patients and those needing minor surgery or life-saving health checks are receiving worse care than ever at London hospitals, it was revealed yesterday. Aspirin: A Blockbuster Therapy for Breast Cancer Survivors? US News & World Report Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:45 PM PST Aspirin’s anti-inflammatory effects appear to cut the risk of a breast cancer recurrence. Cancer society’s Relay for Life looking for volunteers Papillion Times Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:40 PM PST The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Sarpy County is currently searching for volunteers interested in serving on the 2010 planning committee. Medical Marijuana for Chronic Pain ThirdAge Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:39 PM PST For years, we've heard all about medical marijuana for cancer patients. It's even been legalized in California. But what about marijuana for chronic joint pain? Rivalries are set aside as high school coaches take a stand against cancer Forest City Summit Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:36 PM PST Story created Feb 23, 2010 - 16:55:07 CST. Fans of North Iowa Conference athletics recently decided to sport a different sort of attire at their local contests. Cancer patients can fight fatigue by getting fit WAND TV 17 Decatur Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:34 PM PST Decatur, IL - Patients can fight fatigue during cancer treatment by getting fit. Step by step, breast cancer patient Barbara Kessinger is fighting fatigue caused by chemotherapy. "I think I have a long Oncogene linked with pancreatic cancer UPI Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:33 PM PST JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Mayo Clinic scientists in Florida say they've discovered an oncogene important in colon and lung cancer is also linked with poor pancreatic cancer survival.

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