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This Week in the Journal of National Cancer Institute GenomeWeb News Fri, 27 May 2011 21:51 PM PDT In the Journal of the National Cancer Institute this week, researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Meharry Medical College report on lung cancer risk for those who smoke menthol cigarettes . The team conducted a prospective study among 85,806 racially diverse adults between March 2002 and September 2009. Among both blacks and whites, menthol smokers reported smoking fewer ... Don't Hang Up Just Yet GenomeWeb News Fri, 27 May 2011 21:51 PM PDT An assessment that could put to rest once and for all the question of whether cell phones pose a risk of brain cancer to their users may be delayed, says New Scientist 's Andy Coghlan. People line up to pay tributes to Surinder Kaur Badal New Kerala Fri, 27 May 2011 21:38 PM PDT Patiala, May 27 : Thousands of people today paid tributes to the mortal remains Surinder Kaur Badal, wife of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, who died two days ago of throat cancer. The ride is on Langley AdvanceNews Fri, 27 May 2011 21:38 PM PDT Matt Forster (centre) has been raising money to participate in the Ride to Conquer Cancer this summer and had until April 30 to reach $5,000, to cover the ride for him and his support worker Joey Emanuels (right). Chernobyl behind him, a student takes on cancer cells Hamilton Spectator Fri, 27 May 2011 21:18 PM PDT Yan Leyfman was born in Belarus in 1989, three years after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. His family lived only about 75 miles from the nuclear plant, and as a toddler, Leyfman had a constellation of mysterious symptoms: cysts covered his body, fingernails fell out, his limbs were swollen and his skin itched torturously. Cut cancer risk and keep foods delish on Memorial Day The Huntington Herald-Dispatch Fri, 27 May 2011 21:14 PM PDT Got big plans for a Memorial Day cookout? Did you know the usual barbecue fare packs a hidden cancer-wallop? Residents rally to support Bigfork cancer patient KAJ Flathead Fri, 27 May 2011 20:18 PM PDT BIGFORK- Back on Mother's Day weekend, a well-known Bigfork couple received a lot of support from the valley with 300 community members pitching in to raise funds for Nancy Kamerick, who's battling pancreatic cancer. Cancer survivors to be honored June 5 in Chambersburg Chambersburg Public Opinion Fri, 27 May 2011 20:16 PM PDT Summit Cancer and Hematology Services on June 5 will lead a celebration for cancer survivors and their families. Oak Lawn doctor receivesplaudit from Make-A-Wish SouthtownStar Fri, 27 May 2011 20:16 PM PDT Oak Lawn physician Jason Canner has been recognized by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois for his efforts in bringing hope and strength to children with life-threatening illnesses.Canner, a specialist in cancer and blood disorders for children at Hope Children’s Hospital, has been with the organization for three years.“I work with kids and love working with them (through the foundation),” he ... Survivors kick off 12-hour relay for a cancer cure Welland Tribune Fri, 27 May 2011 19:44 PM PDT LINDSAY COSTELLO For The Tribune PORT COLBORNE â€" Lakeshore Catholic High School students have cancer's cure in their viewfinders. With the theme of Picture a Cure, the school's third annual Relay for Life fundraiser kicked off on Friday evening.[...]

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