Health News: [cancer]

Breast cancer race draws runners from seven states North Platte Telegraph Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:58 AM PST heather.johnson@nptelegraph.com MU research touts meditation for cancer survivors KRCG Jefferson City Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:54 AM PST Researchers at the University of Missouri say breast cancer survivors who meditate report improved mental health. Marlton Relay for Life will hold its kick off party on Jan. 10 Medford Central Record Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:53 AM PST MARLTONâ€"The Marlton branch of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be holding its team captain kick off party on Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Cherokee High School cafeteria. All are welcome to come out and learn more about the Relay. Cancer diagnosis cuts Croatian student's exchange short 660 News Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:53 AM PST An exchange to Canada was cut short for Croatian student Barbara Kranjcec after a nagging sore throat turned out to be something far more serious. Oral chemotherapy pill now be covered by insurance WWTI Watertown Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:53 AM PST Syracuse (WSYR-TV) -- With the new year has come more insurance coverage for cancer patients who take a chemotherapy pill. Under the new law that took effect Monday, insurers must cover oral medications for the same price as intravenous chemotherapy. The bill is very specific and only includes certain types of chemo for certain types of cancer, bur for those people it helps, their savings are ... VIDEO: Cancer charity against drugs fund BBC News Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:52 AM PST A cancer charity says the Scottish government should not cave into public pressure and set up a special fund for cancer drugs. EPA Recognizes National Radon Action Month: Test for Radon Gas to Protect Health ThomasNet Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:49 AM PST As part of National Radon Action Month, EPA is encouraging Americans to take steps to test their homes for harmful levels of radon gas. Approximately 21,000 people die from radon related lung cancer each year in U.S., yet elevated levels of this health hazard can be prevented. EPA and U.S. Surgeon General recommend that all homes, both with and without basements, be tested for radon through DIY ... New year, new programs at Camp Good Days Brighton-Pittsford Post Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:49 AM PST The new year also will spell a renewed push for a cancer cure. Renowned author, publisher Josef Å kvorecký dies at 87 Radio Prague Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:46 AM PST Czech emigré author and co-founder of '68 Publishers Josef Å kvorecký died at the age of 87 on Tuesday, succumbing to cancer in Toronto, Canada. Mr Å kvorecký was one the last great Czech 20th century authors and literati. His first novels published in Czechoslovakia in the 1950s â€" were quickly banned by the Communist regime. Later, following the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia, Å kvorecký ... Syndax Pharmaceuticals Signs Agreement with Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. to Develop Companion Diagnostic Test for ... PR Newswire Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:45 AM PST WALTHAM, Mass. and TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. announced that the companies have entered into an agreement to develop a companion diagnostic assay to select patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)...

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