Monday, April 23, 2012

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The Spectrum Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:02 PM PDT
In an effort to fundraise for the American Cancer Society, students participate in the 2012 Relay for Life in the Wallman Welness Center Friday night.

Health care for refugees can be challenging
The Observer-Dispatch Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:02 PM PDT
A 19-year-old Burmese woman knew for months she had a brain cancer but didn’t think she could choose a treatment option without her mother’s input.

Women with high-risk breast protein 'more likely to develop cancer if they drink too much'
Daily Mail Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:02 PM PDT
Until now, a link between alcohol and the disease was not clear. Scientists in Mexico say their discovery of the enzyme could lead to a test showing which individuals are most at risk.

Yankee helps Mendham man in new company
Observer-Tribune Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:01 PM PDT
MENDHAM - An idea cooked up at a birthday party in 2010 has turned into a business that involves NY Yankee Robinson Cano and a Hackensack center for pediatric cancer.

Wealthy pick colonoscopy over at-home cancer test
Reuters Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:59 PM PDT
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Colonoscopy has become an increasingly popular method of screening for colon cancer while the rate of at-home stool testing has dropped off, according to a new study.

Chavez says he will return to Venezuela this week
WSFA 12 Montgomery Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:56 PM PDT
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he plans to be back home Thursday after finishing his latest round of cancer treatment in Cuba.

Softball. Base By Base: Alex Whittemore
Purdue Boilermakers Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:56 PM PDT
Freshman pitcher Alex Whittemore shares what makes her tick, her family's personal connection with cancer and what life is like on the road with Purdue softball in this featured Q&A.

Robin Gibb's son: Father has 'beaten the odds' in waking from coma
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:55 PM PDT
LONDON - The son of Robin Gibb says the Bee Gees star has beaten the odds by waking from a coma just days after doctors said he may not survive. The 62-year-old singer has advanced colorectal cancer and remains in intensive care.

Whiskey Myers at Secrest June 22
WHIZ News Zanesville Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:55 PM PDT
An area family is doing their part to support cancer research... Kelli McVay and her family formed The Hope Pedalers, a team who rides in the Pelotonia bike race to raise money for the James Cancer Center in Columbus. For McVay and her family, the race is personal.

Video: The Black Keys, John Fogerty pay tribute to Levon Helm at Coachella
MOG Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:53 PM PDT
The Black Keys were joined onstage by John Fogerty at Coachella over the weekend to pay tribute to Levon Helm. The Black Keys and Fogerty aired a cover of The Band‘s classic song ‘The Weight‘ in memory of Helm, who passed away last week after a long battle with cancer. Fan footage of the performance [...]




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