Health News: [cancer]

Breast cancer patient faces genetic mystery Miami Herald Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:54 PM PST Andrea Torres is a multimedia producer at The Miami Herald. She chronicles her breast cancer journey Tuesdays in Tropical Life. Fundraiser for Cancer-Stricken Teen FOX 5 New York Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:48 PM PST For one 14-year-old Long Island boy, a race held Thursday will help him win his fight against cancer. Doctors recently diagnosed Hodgkin's lymphoma in Tyler Ponzio. The disease has sidelined the star athlete and 9th grade student from Connetquot. Clovis Oncology Announces FDA Acceptance of Investigational New Drug Application for Oral EGFR Mutant-Selective ... Business Wire Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:43 PM PST BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clovis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLVS) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the Company’s investigational new drug (IND) application to begin clinical investigation of CO-1686, a novel, oral, targeted covalent inhibitor of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Initial Phase ... Gary Carter: Former NY Mets Star's Battle with Cancer Takes a Turn for the Worse Bleacher Report Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:43 PM PST The Kid's long-running battle with cancer appears to have run into a serious, if not insurmountable, obstacle on the road to recovery. According to The New York Daily News , doctors at Duke University have discovered a series of new, life-threatening tumors on the brain of New York Mets Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter. Carter and his family were informed of the development on Thursday following ... 'Pulverized' Chromosomes Linked to Cancer? Newswise Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:41 PM PST Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers have mapped out a mechanism by which micronuclei could potentially disrupt the chromosomes within them and produce cancer-causing gene mutations. The findings may point to a vulnerability in cancer cells that could be attacked by new therapies. Libby's Legacy YouTube video vying for $50,000 grant Orlando Sentinel Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:39 PM PST Libby's Legacy, a local breast cancer awareness group, produced an online video posted on YouTube that could win the Central Florida non-profit a $50,000 grant to provide support for men and women fighting the disease. Solon files bill that could lower expenses for some cancer patients The Examiner Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:30 PM PST Rep. Sheila Solon, R-Blue Springs, has filed a bill that would cut costs for cancer patients receiving oral chemotherapy treatments. Hurry . . . leaders for Run for the Cure wanted Abbotsford Mission Times Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:25 PM PST Two dynamos are wanted to organize the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation's 21st annual Run for the Cure, which is on Sept. 30 in Abbotsford. The local volunteer organizing committee is led by two directors who oversee all aspects of run day planning. Fundraiser For 6-Year-old Cancer Patient Set For Saturday Hartford Courant Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:23 PM PST Follow Your Town News On The Courant's Hartford Facebook Page A pancake fundraiser to help the family of Paige Williams, a 6-year-old city student with advanced kidney cancer, is planned for Saturday at Calvary Chapel in West Hartford. Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center going strong, 10 years later The Arizona Republic Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:13 PM PST Piper strives to distinguish itself from other cancer centers with clinical trials and a personal touch.

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