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Genomic Health Says International Markets, New Oncotype Indications are Key to Future Growth GenomeWeb News Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:25 PM PDT Genomic Health officials said this week that after several years of rapid growth for the company's flagship Oncotype Dx assay for node-negative, estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer, it anticipates "more modest" growth for that business in the US over the next year. Genome of ancient sponge reveals origins of first animals, cancer UC Berkeley NewsCenter Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:24 PM PDT A team led by Daniel Rokhsar has published a draft genome sequence of the sea sponge, an organism that wasn't recognizied as an animal until the 19th century. The genome gives insight into the origins of multicellular animals and cancer. Former Steamboat tennis pro Caress dies of cancer The Steamboat Pilot & Today Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:24 PM PDT Andy Caress stayed positive even when the news was at its worst, friends said. He lost his battle with melanoma today in Cincinnati, at age 25. He was diagnosed with the disease nearly two years ago. Northern Cass Relay for Life celebrates heroes The Pilot-Independent Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:20 PM PDT There will be many heroes at the Northern Cass Relay for Life Friday. They will include heroes who are surviving cancer, who have helped family and friends with cancer and the many volunteers who have put in long hours to help raise thousands to fight cancer. WFU team makes big brain-tumor discovery Winston-Salem Journal Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:15 PM PDT Researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center said yesterday that they have had a major breakthrough in how to target and destroy the most malignant and aggressive forms of brain-cancer cells. We’re Back in the Saddle Lake Superior News Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:10 PM PDT THUNDER BAY, ON ---- August 4, 2010 ---- Following an overwhelming community response to our inaugural ride, the Caribou Charity Ride is ramping up for another great day in the saddle on Sunday, September 12, 2010. The Caribou Charity Ride was created to motivate all kinds of people â€" mothers, fathers, grandparents, teens, friends, and cancer survivors â€" to set a modest challenge for themselves ... Kinston Police Dog Dies WITN 7 North Carolina Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:09 PM PDT A Kinston Police dog had to be put down after a battle with cancer. The impact of exercise on cancer Lahontan Valley News Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:06 PM PDT Lunch is provided with this free presentation by Karen Milligan, M.D. from the Nevada Cancer Institute. Exercise programs for cancer patients, specifically breast cancer patients, have been shown to improve quality of life and reduce fatigue during and after chemotherapy and radiation. Cop chops locks for cancer care Barrie Examiner Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:04 PM PDT Peach fuzz is all that remains of Const. Jackie Parkin's lovely locks. The Barrie police officer endured a pair of dreaded clippers Tuesday morning in her attempt to raise money for local cancer care. "It's a little cooler on top right now," Parkin said, with a laugh.[...] Rabbi Bruce Cohen, Interns for Peace founder, dies The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:04 PM PDT Rabbi Bruce Cohen, founder of the Arab-Israeli coexistence group Interns for Peace, has died. Cohen, who had been fighting bone cancer in his sternum for a year, died Tuesday in his New York home. He was 65.

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