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Donald Payne, New Jersey congressman, dies The Washington Times Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:57 PM PST Rep. Donald M. Payne, a New Jersey Democrat and former leader of the Congressional Black Caucus who championed education, civil rights and the improvement of conditions on the African continent during his 23 years in Congress, died Tuesday after a months-long battle with colon cancer, his office reported. He was ... Estrogen After Hysterectomy Lowers Cancer Risk? WebMD Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:55 PM PST There's good news for women with hysterectomies who are considering taking the hormone estrogen to ease hot flashes and other menopausal complaints. Dotson aches to return to links 'with the guys' The Kitsap Sun Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:48 PM PST These days Bob Dotson wants to play 18 holes at Rolling Hills Golf Course more than anything. It's not easy to be 80, coming back from a cancer scare and a four-way heart bypass operation and do all the things you once enjoyed. Supervisor recovering from cancer surgery The Almanac Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:45 PM PST Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson, who represents San Mateo County District 4, is recovering well from breast cancer surgery she underwent on Feb. 24, and is out on medical leave from her duties with the county, according to a spokeswoman from her office. Estrogen-only HRT could reduce cancer risk ABC via Yahoo!7 News Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:41 PM PST Women who use estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy (HRT) could be at reduced risk of breast cancer. Michael H. Stock The Ashland Daily Press Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:41 PM PST Posted: Saturday, March 3, 2012 12:00 am | Updated: 4:06 pm, Fri Mar 2, 2012. Michael Henry Stock, age 61, of the Town of Barksdale, died after a courageous battle of pancreatic cancer, Thursday morning, March 1, 2012, with his loving wife by his side. Awareness walk to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research Tri-Town News Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:41 PM PST BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer One week after Mother’s Day, Nicole Tuscano will honor the memory of her mother, Cleo, by raising money that will support research into the disease that took her life. read more ‘It’s kind of like a big party to introduce people to Relay for Life’ Orland Press Register Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:38 PM PST A nationally recognized cancer fundraiser is set to make its third annual run in Willows this year, and planning for the event begins Thursday. The annual rally for this year's Willows Relay For Life will be held at the Holiday Inn Express. The rally... Estrogen lowers breast cancer risk in some women The Post and Courier Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:35 PM PST Women who take estrogen after menopause appear to have a lower risk of breast cancer even years after they quit taking the hormone, according to a new analysis of a landmark study. Shearer may be shorn for charity NZ Newswire via Yahoo! New Zealand News Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:33 PM PST Labour leader David Shearer and Green Party co-leader Russel Norman have teamed up for a head-shaving cancer fundraiser.

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