Health News: [cancer]

Venezuela's Chavez may undergo more chemotherapy The San Francisco Examiner Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:59 PM PDT The Associated Press The Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he may undergo another round of chemotherapy next week. Chavez calls it preventive treatment and says he feels he is overcoming cancer. He describes it in the past tense, saying he "had" cancer. The 57-year-old Venezuelan leader shaved his head after his hair began to fall out as a result of ... Brother and sister raise money for cancer victims and homeless pets WLUC Marquette Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:58 PM PDT Sarah and Aiden Ellet-Cardinal set up a stand filled with homemade cupcakes, rice crispy treats and cookies the STORY The Reader Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:58 PM PDT Earlier this summer former Zoo Bar owner Larry Boehmer found out he has stage four inoperable lung cancer. Boehmer has been enjoying retirement in Eureka Springs, Ark., for over 11 years. Judge Rules In Favor Of The Doctor Who Cut Off A Kentucky Man's Penis Business Insider Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:54 PM PDT A jury ruled in favor of the Kentucky doctor who amputated his patient's penis without consent when cancer was discovered during a circumcision operation. Bone Marrow Transplantation May Increase Cancer Resistance in Patients Newswise Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:49 PM PDT Bone marrow transplantation with genetically modified cells may prolong the period of cancer-free survival, suggests a study led by Dr. Vivek Rangnekar, associate director of translational research for the Markey Cancer Center at the University of Kentucky. John Cole Hibbert, 67, Formerly of Wilton The Daily Wilton Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:49 PM PDT WILTON, Conn. â€" John Cole Hibbert, a former Wilton resident, died Aug. 22 at his home in Killington, Vt., after a long fight with cancer. He was 67. He was born in Norwalk, June 20, 1944, son of Raymond F. Hibbert of Marlboro, Mass., and Zella (Cole) Hibbert of Bradford, Vt. He grew ... Mighty machines for a mighty good cause St. Marys Journal Argus Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:43 PM PDT Last September, two year old Evan Leversage from Beachville was diagnosed with cancer. This September not only sees the anniversary of his diagnosis, it also sees Evan’s third birthday and an event held in his honour. Exploring Treatments for Breast and Colon Cancers dBusinessNews.com Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:37 PM PDT Houston - University of Houston (UH) researchers have their sights set on developing possible treatments for breast and colon cancer. Sky Foundation elects new director, re-elects four directors; names new advisory board members dBusinessNews.com Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:36 PM PDT Detroit - Sky Foundation, Inc., a local non-profit dedicated to raising awareness and funding research for the early detection of pancreatic cancer, elected David S. Cosgrove, Jr., manufacturer’s representative, GTC, to its board of directors. Choice Cancer Care Launches to Bring World Class Oncology Resources Under One Name dBusinessNews.com Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:35 PM PDT Dr. Gregory A. Echt and radiation and oncology specialty teams in the North Texas area are launching a new brand to bring hope and ease-of-use to patients in North Texas and the southwest region.

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