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‘Real Men Wear Pink’ campaign returns Henry Daily Herald Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:02 PM PDT Henry Medical Center (HMC) has unveiled its list of men, who will take part in an annual endeavor to educate the public about breast cancer. As breast cancer spreads in India, awareness is key Calcutta News Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:00 PM PDT While bathing one morning, Sunaina Luthra felt a slight lump in her left breast. Thinking it was an allergic reaction caused by a new brand of deodorant used the day before, she ignored it. Increasing Selenium Intake May Decrease Bladder Cancer Risk redOrbit Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:59 PM PDT * 39 percent reduced risk seen in a meta-analysis. * Selenium effects may vary according to individual's characteristics.A common mineral may provide protection against bladder cancer.According to results of a study published in the September issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, selenium intake is associated with ... High-Fat Diet During Puberty Linked To Breast Cancer Risk Later In Life redOrbit Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:59 PM PDT Girls eating a high-fat diet during puberty, even those who do not become overweight or obese, may be at a greater risk of developing breast cancer later in life, according to Michigan State University researchers.The implications - that a high-fat diet may have detrimental effects independent of its effect to cause obesity - could drive new cancer prevention efforts.The findings come from ... Developments In Nanobiotechnology At UCSB Point To Medical Applications redOrbit Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:59 PM PDT Two new groundbreaking scientific papers by researchers at UC Santa Barbara demonstrate the synthesis of nanosize biological particles with the potential to fight cancer and other illnesses. The studies introduce new approaches that are considered "green" nanobiotechnology because they use no artificial compounds.Luc Jaeger, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at UCSB ... Tasmanian devil once 'immune' to cancer killing the species euthanized after developing tumors Brandon Sun Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:57 PM PDT SYDNEY - A Tasmanian devil named Cedric, once thought to be immune to a contagious facial cancer threatening the iconic creatures with extinction, has been euthanized after succumbing to the disease, researchers said Wednesday. You are here Times of Malta Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:56 PM PDT Actor Michael Douglas said today he had begun treatment for throat cancer and that his odds of recovery were high. In an appearance on David Letterman's Late Show, Douglas, 65, said he faced an "eight-week struggle" that included radiation and chemotherapy. Study FInds Preventive Breast, Ovarian Surgery Extends Life Expectancy in Women with Cancer Risk 12 FOX Mankato Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:55 PM PDT In Health Watch:A new study shows women who undergo preventative breast or read more Breast cancer is topic of UTMB lecture Galveston County Daily News Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:54 PM PDT The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is offering a free brown bag lecture about advances in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment Sept. 9. Cony, Gardiner games raise $15,000 for cancer center Kennebec Journal Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:51 PM PDT GARDINER -- The Drive Out Cancer Challenge ended Tuesday night where it began a year ago, with the Cony and Gardiner field hockey teams playing an exhibition game.

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