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Early Successful Readout of Tarceva Study in a Distinct Form of Lung Cancer
Business Wire Thu, 27 Jan 2011 22:01 PM PST
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. & MELVILLE, N.Y. & TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) and OSI Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Astellas U.S. Holding Inc., a holding company owned by Astellas Pharma Inc., today announced that an independent data monitoring committee has recommended that the Phase III EURTAC study be stopped early ...

Gene signature can accurately predict breast cancer outcomes
News-Medical-Net Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:52 PM PST
Researchers from McGill University's Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Research Centre, the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School have discovered a gene signature that can accurately predict which breast cancer patients are at risk of relapse, thereby sparing those who are not from the burdens associated with ...

Edmond event to support cancer research
The Edmond Sun Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:49 PM PST
Epsilon Sigma Alpha members are asking Edmond residents to help support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the cure for cancer in children.

Local Sports
The Lewistown Sentinel Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:40 PM PST
A friend. A neighbor. A coworker. A family member. All of us knows someone who has had cancer. And that's why it's easy to find support in the fight against this often deadly disease.

Short takes, Jan. 28
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:33 PM PST
UPLAND - A special "Jewelry Extravaganza" sale will be held today through Sunday at the American Cancer Society's Discovery Shop.

Basketball Coaches to Wear Sneakers for Cancer Awareness
KOLO 8 Reno Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:32 PM PST
ATLANTA (AP) - It's the weekend when some well-dressed - and some not so well-dressed - college basketball coaches wear sneakers to show their support for the American Cancer Society.

Unrealistic optimism may taint trials
UPI Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:28 PM PST
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher cautions unrealistic optimism may be common in early cancer trials and may distort the views of participants.

Helping one of their own
Kokomo Tribune Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:27 PM PST
A month ago, Morgan Brantley was competing as a member of the Kokomo High School Katfish. Today, she is waging a battle against cancer, and the school community is rallying around one of their own.

DA's Office donates to support cancer studies
Long Beach Press-Telegram Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:26 PM PST
Members of the Los Angeles County D.A.'s Office celebrated the good health of a colleague Wednesday by donating $10,000 to local cancer charities.

High school coaches unite to fight cancer
The Kansas City Star Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:25 PM PST
In many ways, this weekend seems like any other time. A lot of high school basketball will be played and wrestling tournament organizers will roll out the mats for round-the-clock matches. But just take a closer look because something’s different. Basketball coaches like Raymore-Peculiar’s Scott Jermain will match Nikes with his customary dress shirt and tie during the Coaches vs. Cancer Suits ...




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