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Breast Cancer Charity Overstates Value of Mammograms: Researchers HealthDay via Yahoo! News Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:03 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. Zaltrap Approved for Advanced Colorectal Cancer HealthDay via Yahoo! News Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:00 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. Could Compact Fluorescent Bulbs Pose Skin Cancer Risk? HealthDay via Yahoo! News Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:00 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. 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. Hamilton cancer patient claims boyfriend wanted to kill her The Kentucky Post Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:36 PM PDT Photographer: WCPO Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Gene 'Could Slow Prostate Cancer Growth' SKY News Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:33 PM PDT Scientists at the University of Edinburgh identify a gene that could slow down the growth of prostate cancer.

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