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Monday, Dec 03, 2012 05:03 AM EST

What's at risk if we go over the fiscal cliff Mon, 03 Dec, 2012 02:01 AM PST A hundred thousand fewer kids in Head Start. Thousands of fewer agents securing our borders. More than 2,000 fewer research grants to combat cancer, Alzheimer's and other diseases. And a $2,200 tax hike for the average American family. GENEWIZ Expands Next Generation Sequencing Services With Cancer Panels marketwire.com Mon, 03 Dec, 2012 02:00 AM PST GENEWIZ, Inc., leading global genomic service provider, announced today expansion of their Next Generation Sequencing service portfolio to include Cancer Panels. Available through Illumina and Life Technologies ... Yuvraj Singh launches cancer screening drive Mon, 03 Dec, 2012 01:53 AM PST Diagnosed with a stage-1 cancerous tumour in his left lung in 2011, Yuvraj had to undergo a rigorous chemotherapy regime in the US before making his international comeback in a Twenty20 match in September against New Zealand. Most Recent Galleries: Mon, 03 Dec, 2012 01:53 AM PST Moose Center sponsors cancer benefit bingo: Verona Moose Family Center will host a Longaberger... - 3:18 pm Cumbrian doctor suspended for failing to refer cancer patient quickly enough Mon, 03 Dec, 2012 01:51 AM PST A doctor who failed to refer a patient with cancer quickly enough has been suspended for six months. Pill lets lung patients live twice as long Mon, 03 Dec, 2012 01:34 AM PST A DAILY tablet that doubles life expectancy in women with lung cancer will today be hailed as "one of the most exciting" treatments in years. Diabetes drug extends lifespan in ovarian cancer ians_news_xe Mon, 03 Dec, 2012 12:58 AM PST Washington, Dec 3 (IANS) Metformin, the drug commonly administered in diabetes, has shown a promise in extending the lifespan of patients with ovarian cancers, say findings from a new study conducted by Indian-American medical researchers. Donohue: PSA screening no longer worth the risks Mon, 03 Dec, 2012 12:46 AM PST Dear Drs. Donohue and Roach: I read your column on prostate cancer. I was surprised that you did not discuss the PSA test. Was there any reason for that? My doctor has used this method many times when testing my blood. I have heard that for some this is not a very accurate test. Do you think this way? I am 75 years old. Should I stop these tests? -- W.S. factfile Mon, 03 Dec, 2012 12:37 AM PST * Every week two children and young people in Northern Ireland are told they have cancer. There are four ways to donate to the Christmas appeal: Related Stories In Pictures: Chamber of Commerce Banquet at Belfast City Hall Ministers launch new initiative to benefit poultry sector 'Knowledge Economy' needs £25m a year to sustain growth Gold still in hills around Armagh, says firm Osborne to ... US Drug Watchdog Now Urges All Diabetics Who Have Been Diagnosed with Bladder Cancer To Call The Johnson Law Group If ... Mon, 03 Dec, 2012 12:37 AM PST The US Drug Watchdog is now saying, "We are certain most diabetics, who used the diabetes drug called Actos would never consider this drug being a possible contributing factor with their bladder cancer. Unfortunately, the use of Actos for diabetes, and an elevated chance of bladder cancer could to be related. We are now urging family members, or loved ones of diabetics, who have been diagnosed ...

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