Health News: [cancer]

Aggressive Prostate Cancer Risk Linked With Two Genetic Deletions In Human Genome Medical News Today Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:37 PM PDT According to a study published online in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), researchers have identified two inherited-genetic deletions in the human genome associated to the development of prostate cancer. The study, led by Weill Cornell Medical College researchers in collaboration with the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Innsbruck University Hospital, reveals that men are ... HIV-Positive Females Have High Anal Cancer Rates Medical News Today Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:37 PM PDT A new study by researchers at Montefiore Medical Center reveals that the incidence of anal carcinoma (AC) is increasing among HIV-positive women. The study entitled "High Prevalence of High Grade Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia in HIV-Infected Women Screened for Anal Cancer" will appear in the Journal of Aids on May 1st, and was conducted from March 2008 to December 2010. Mark H. Einstein, M.D ... Softball. Cal To Host StrikeOut Cancer Game on May 11 CalBears.com Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:34 PM PDT In partnership with the NFCA and the American Cancer Society, the California softball team is set to host its inaugural StrikeOut Cancer game on May 11 against Arizona State. At that game, the Golden Bears will don pink hair ribbons and encourage all fans to wear pink. Those fans who do wear pink will receive giveaways such as Silly Bandz and foam sticks. In addition to collecting general fan ... Richmond man's will to conquer hills Leader Community Newspapers Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:27 PM PDT CANCER has played a central role in Michael Symon's life. Ryan O'Neal has prostate cancer BigPond News Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:27 PM PDT Actor Ryan O'Neal is suffering from prostate cancer but is expecting to make a full recovery. Swallowing exercises linked with short-term improvement among patients with head and neck cancer EurekAlert! Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:26 PM PDT Among patients undergoing chemoradiation therapy (CRT) for head and neck cancer, performing targeted swallowing exercises following CRT is associated with short-term improvement in swallowing function; however, there were no significant differences in swallowing function between the intervention group and controls at nine or 12 months following treatment, according to a report in the April issue ... DEXTER: Cancer survivors to hold Feet and Friends Fighting Colon Cancer 5K run/walk, 8K run fundraiser The Dexter Leader Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:26 PM PDT A cancer survivor and avid marathon runner is using her experience to help others. Study examines medicare use for Mohs micrographic surgery and surgical excision for skin cancer EurekAlert! Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:26 PM PDT An analysis of Medicare beneficiaries suggests that surgical treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer increased substantially from 2001 through 2006, primarily due to a doubling in the rate of Mohs micrographic surgery procedures, according to a report published in the April issue of Archives of Dermatology, a JAMA Network publication. Long-serving diplomat remembered Stuff Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:24 PM PDT Prime Minister John Key has paid tribute to long-serving diplomat Michael Green who died recently of cancer. Ryan O'Neal diagnosed with prostate cancer ABC 7 Gulfshore News Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:17 PM PDT Ryan O'Neal has prostate cancer, but he expects to make a full recovery, People reports. "Recently I was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer," O'Neal says in a statement.

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