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'Century for the Cure' Bike Ride born from Warren Township man's fight against cancer Independent Press Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:59 AM PST Warren Township's Scott Glickman is the man behind The Century for the Cure Bike Ride. Marijuana-Based Pain Medication Seeks FDA Approval International Business Times Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:54 AM PST If approved Sativex, an oral spray marketed to treat cancer pain, would be the first prescription drug derived from raw cannabis. New advice for preventing breast cancer Hamilton Spectator Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:53 AM PST You wouldn’t take a bath in paint thinner or breathe gas fumes for fun, but small “everyday” doses aren’t OK either. A big new report on breast cancer and environmental toxins has terrific advice. You didn’t get to read all 300 pages? We YOU Docs dug in for you. Here’s the key stuff on protecting you and yours from environmental chemicals that promote breast cancer. Bill to end HPV vaccine mandate passes Va. panel WTOP Radio Washington, DC Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:52 AM PST A bill that would end a state mandate for girls to receive vaccinations against a virus that can lead to cervical cancer later sailed through a Republican-dominated House committee on a largely partisan vote. Bill To End HPV Vaccine Mandate Passes Virginia Panel WMDT Salisbury Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:49 AM PST RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A bill that would end a state mandate for girls to receive vaccinations against a virus that can lead to cervical cancer later sailed through a Republican-dominated Housecommittee Bill To End HPV Vaccine Mandate Passes Panel WRIC 8 News Richmond Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:45 AM PST RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A bill that would end a state mandate for girls to receive vaccinations against a virus that can lead to cervical cancer later sailed through a Republican-dominated House committee 'Ballsy cancer' fighter shares story CBC Nova Scotia Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:42 AM PST Thomas Cantley is sharing his story about his fight with testicular cancer in the hope of saving a life. Lead O.J. Detective Philip Vannatter Dies At 70 RadarOnline.com Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:39 AM PST By Radar Staff Philip Vannatter , the lead LAPD detective in the infamous O.J. Simpson case, died January 20 in a Santa Clarita hospital following a bout with cancer, RadarOnline.com has learned. He was 70. The 28-year law enforcement veteran was quick to the Brentwood, California mansion Simpson once inhabited following the June 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman , and ... Moravian women's basketball team leads nation in blocked shots; Lehigh men participating in Coaches vs. Cancer on Sunday The Morning Call Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:39 AM PST Greyhounds lead nation in blocked shots Moravian women lead all of Division III with 7.6 blocked shots per game. Senior forward Ali Blair is ninth nationally with 3.8 blocks per contest. South Shore Hospital gets $5M gift Boston Globe Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:36 AM PST South Shore Hospital has received a $5 million gift that it plans to use to boost cancer care, orthopedics, home care and to help build a 60-bed expansion.

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