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FDA panel rejects Merck drug for prostate cancer AP via Yahoo! Finance Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:57 PM PST A panel of federal health experts unanimously rejected the use of Merck's Proscar to prevent prostate cancer, saying the drug could actually raise the risk of the most serious types of tumors. Millions of men grow mustaches for cancer effort WXOW 19 La Crosse Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:56 PM PST The scraggly patch of blond hair on Zak MacDonald's upper lip is a source of mockery among his co-workers in this testosterone-laden office, where the art of growing a mustache has become a full-blown competition. Age at first pregnancy associated with breast cancer risk University of Wisconsin - Madison Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:50 PM PST Having children later in life or not at all, combined with a trend in obesity may increase risk of a breast cancer that is hard to detect. Re/Max Agent Nick Gitgood Named Director Of Fundraising The Chattanoogan Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:50 PM PST Nick Gitgood, with RE/MAX Real Estate Center, was named director of fundraising for Susan G. Komen and Childrens’ Miracle Network. He was chosen for this position because of his heartfelt belief in service and his direct personal experience with cancer. Seattle Genetics Leads Roche in Cancer Combo Race BusinessWeek Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:48 PM PST Seattle Genetics Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. may beat Roche Holding AG in developing a new type of combination cancer therapy that’s less toxic than standard treatments. RiverBend's cancer series continues South Bend Tribune Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:46 PM PST RiverBend Cancer Services announces dates for the ongoing free series, "Living Well with Cancer," for cancer patients and survivors, their families and their caregivers. Rangel asks supporters to call Capitol switchboard WFMJ Youngstown Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:44 PM PST What's the fuzz on your lip? Facial hair flourishes as men grow 'staches for cancer charity More>> SC dismisses Bayer cancer drug plea Express India Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:43 PM PST The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed German drug major Bayer AG's plea seeking protection for its patented kidney cancer medication Nexavar even as Cipla has already launched generic version of the drug, sorafenib, after obtaining marketing approval by the regulatory authorities. Austin-Duffin speaks to East Ascension Rotarians Gonzales Weekly Citizen Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:33 PM PST Renea Austin-Duffin, executive director of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s C.A.R.E. Network spoke to East Ascension Rotarians about the very important work that Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center does to help Ascension Parish Residents. NJ releases 2nd report on cancer at chromium sites Daily Record Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:26 PM PST TRENTON, N.J. (AP) â€" New Jersey health officials say they have found no evidence that people living near chromium-contaminated sites in Jersey City from 1979 to 2006 were at increased risk of stomach, mouth or throat cancer.

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