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An Achilles Heel of Aml UCSF News Office Sun, 15 Apr 2012 10:04 AM PDT The key to treating one of the most common types of human leukemia may lie within mutations in a gene called FLT3, according to new research led by physician-scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Free HPV vaccine urged for boys CBC Ottawa Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:54 AM PDT Boys should have access to free HPV immunization, currently only for girls, in order to protect more people against cancer, a growing chorus of Canadian doctors say. Bee Gees star remains in coma This is Oxfordshire Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:49 AM PDT BEE Gees star Robin Gibb remained in a coma last night after contracting pneumonia in his battle against cancer. Football rivals back cancer drive BBC News Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:48 AM PDT Scottish football rivals Sir Alex Ferguson and Kenny Dalglish team up to back a drive to increase the early detection of cancer. Sisters have a close shave Sussex Express Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:23 AM PDT TWO SISTERS of a patient showed their support for her by shaving their heads to raise money for the cancer ward at Eastbourne District General Hospital. Bee Gees' Robin Gibb Is in a Coma Hollywood.com Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:23 AM PDT The singer had been battling liver and colon cancer. Central Park Runners Take Place In Nation's Largest Half-Marathon For Women NY1 News Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:14 AM PDT Thousands of runners packed Central Park Sunday morning for the ninth annual More Magazine and Fitness Magazine women's half-marathon, which is raising money for a a free summer camp and center serving families struggling with cancer. Nuggets coach George Karl overcomes obstacles to find inner peace Denver Post Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:06 AM PDT His sweat shirt matched the shade of his hair, systematically grayed over the years by missed jumpers and missed chances, travel and travails, cancer and Carmelo. Actor Ryan O’Neal diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer Miami Herald Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:58 AM PDT Actor Ryan O’Neal, who was at the side of long-time girlfriend Farrah Fawcett during her public battle with cancer and death three years ago, revealed on Sunday he is now battling Stage 4 prostate cancer. Bedside vigil for Bee Gees star WalesOnline Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:47 AM PDT The family of Robin Gibb are maintaining their bedside vigil as the cancer-stricken Bee Gees star remains in a coma in hospital.

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