Health News: [cancer]

UCSD Buying Nevada Cancer Center For $18 Million KPBS San Diego Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:02 AM PST In its first major foray outside of San Diego, UC San Diego is buying the bankrupt Nevada Cancer Institute in Las Vegas for $18 million, it was reported today. Press Release PharmiWeb Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:01 AM PST ImmunoCellular Therapeutics Ltd. Posted on:23 Jan 12 ImmunoCellular Therapeutics, Ltd. ("ImmunoCellular" or the "Company") (OTCBB: IMUC), a biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immune-based cancer therapies, provided an update today on clinical trial site activity and patient enrollment for its Phase II clinical trial of ICT-107, the Company's dendritic cell based cancer ... Cold payments for cancer patients due U TV Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:01 AM PST Winter fuel payments of £100 are being sent to cancer patients in Northern Ireland. Montana restaurant helps cancer victims KTVQ Billings Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:00 AM PST BOZEMAN- Seven Sushi in Bozeman is teaming up with the Cancer Support Community to help those who are battling cancer. Stephanie's Heroes: Darcy Alimenti WCAV Charlottesville Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:00 AM PST For years a local UVa student has been taking care of family members with cancer and volunteering at the UVa Medical Center helping sick patients. In this week's Stephanie's Heroes Darcy Alimenti is putting her healthcare experience to good use. She's studying to be a nurse and hoping to make a difference in many more lives. Mouth spray developed from marijuana to treat severe cancer pain New Kerala Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:00 AM PST Washington, Jan 23 : A British pharmaceutical company has developed a mouth spray from key ingredients of marijuana to treat severe cancer pain. Many patients don't quit smoking even after cancer diagnosis New Kerala Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:59 AM PST Washington, Jan 23 : A substantial number of lung and colorectal cancer patients continue to smoke after being diagnosed, a new study has revealed. Quality of life for younger breast cancer patients more adversely affected than older women EurekAlert! Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:57 AM PST ( University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences ) Quality of life in younger patients treated for breast cancer is seriously compromised and these women suffer from severe psychological distress, infertility, premature menopause, a decrease in physical activity and weight gain, according to a study by researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Mel, the Legendary WTNH Meteorologist, Has Died Litchfield County Times Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:52 AM PST Peter Hvizdak/Register Dr. Mel Goldstein, the well-known TV meteorologist, projects a sincerely positive persona despite his constant excruciating pain, the result of multiple myloma, a blood cancer that causes bones to disintegrate. Mobile Opera presents 'Opera for the Cure' Jan. 27, 29 Mobile Press-Register Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:48 AM PST Mobile Opera has partnered with the Mitchell Cancer Institute to present "Opera for the Cure: A Proclamation of Hope," a narrative and choral journey through the experience of breast cancer. The performances are Jan. 27 and Jan. 29.

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