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Breast Cancer Charity Overstates Value of Mammograms: Researchers HealthDay via Yahoo! News Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:07 PM PDT THURSDAY, Aug. 2 (HealthDay News) -- The breast cancer charity that brought the world the pink ribbon exaggerates the benefits of mammography while minimizing its harms, researchers claim. Could Compact Fluorescent Bulbs Pose Skin Cancer Risk? HealthDay via Yahoo! News Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:06 PM PDT FRIDAY, August 3 (HealthDay News) -- As the United States bakes under the summer sun, dermatologists often warn of cancer risks posed by ultraviolet (UV) sunlight. But research now points to a new and ubiquitous indoor source of these harmful rays: eco-friendly compact fluorescent light bulbs. Zaltrap Approved for Advanced Colorectal Cancer HealthDay via Yahoo! News Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:06 PM PDT FRIDAY, Aug. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Zaltrap (ziv-afilbercept) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in combination with a FOLFIRI chemotherapy regimen for adults with advanced metastatic (spreading) colorectal cancer, the agency said Friday. Canadian University Conducts First Nationwide Study of LGBT Cancer Experience The Advocate Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:05 PM PDT University of British Columbia researchers are focusing on breast and gynecological cancers. read more Pink Fire Truck Joins Relay For Life Celebration | Video KFYR-TV Bismarck Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:05 PM PDT As relay for life gets set to take place tonight, one cancer survivor got a very unexpected visit from Vivian, Bismarck`s pink fire-truck. UK & World News: Gene 'could slow cancer growth' icNewcastle - Sunday Sun Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:54 PM PDT Scientists have identified a gene which could be instrumental in the growth of prostate tumours. Cancer patient: Boyfriend wanted me dead WCPO Cincinnati Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:45 PM PDT A Hamilton man is behind bars accused of stealing from and threatening to kill his girlfriend, who was under treatment for cancer. Gene 'may slow cancer growth' The Courier Mail Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:41 PM PDT THE discovery of a gene that may be instrumental in the growth of prostate tumours could lead to improved cancer diagnosis and treatment. Relay for Life brings back memories, strengthens resolve for Jackson participants The Jackson Citizen Patriot Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:40 PM PDT More than 120 teams were expected to participate in the 24-hour relay event raising funds for the American Cancer Society. Gene 'could slow cancer growth' WalesOnline Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:40 PM PDT Scientists have identified a gene which could be instrumental in the growth of prostate tumours.

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