Tuesday, January 29, 2013

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Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013 05:03 AM EST
Scientists identify genetic process in which normal liver cells transform into cancerous ones
Tue, 29 Jan, 2013 01:57 AM PST
A team of scientists from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has identified a genetic process in which normal liver cells transform into cancerous ones. The finding provides new understanding into the pathogenesis of human cancers.
Brinklow cancer survivors to race for life in Rugby
Tue, 29 Jan, 2013 01:54 AM PST
A COUPLE who helped each other beat cancer are urging women to make a stand against the disease by joining Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.
El Portal Comprehensive Cancer Center Moves to Completely New, State of the Art Facility
Tue, 29 Jan, 2013 01:47 AM PST
One of the California's most modern Cancer Centers, El Portal Comprehensive Cancer is moving to a much-anticipated new location in Merced. Their new office features a plethora of innovative, highly-effective treatments including stereotactic radiotherapy and high dose rate brachytherapy. (PRWeb January 29, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/1/prweb10364552.htm
Scancell Holdings updates on clinical trial of melanoma vaccine
Tue, 29 Jan, 2013 01:45 AM PST
LONDON (SHARECAST) - Scancell Holdings said Tuesday it edged closer to completing clinical trials of a vaccine for the treatment of melanoma. The developer of therapeutic cancer vaccines recruited and treated the final patient in the second phase of tests for SCIB1, a DNA ImmunoBody injection.
Monica Potter refused to shave her head to play cancer patient
Tue, 29 Jan, 2013 01:38 AM PST
Actress MONICA POTTER refused to shave her head to play a cancer-stricken mother in TV drama PARENTHOOD as she feared the move would have seemed like an attention-grabbing "gimmick".
Cancer survival: Men are a third more likely to die from the disease
Tue, 29 Jan, 2013 01:31 AM PST
The stark contrast between the sexes is revealed in latest survival figures from 2010. In that year, 202 men per 100,000 died from cancer compared with 147 women per 100,000 - a 35 per cent difference.
Cancer patients struggle to pay fuel bills
Tue, 29 Jan, 2013 01:28 AM PST
CANCER patients in North Yorkshire are struggling to pay their winter fuel bills, according one of the UK’s biggest cancer charities.
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Tue, 29 Jan, 2013 01:19 AM PST
The United States Congress designates January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and Basic Health International requests expanded media coverage of the burden of cervical cancer in developing countries. (PRWeb January 29, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/1/prweb10367938.htm
Clinical, Research and Reimbursement Topics Will Headline the National Proton Conference 2013 Feb 11-14 in Washington ...
Tue, 29 Jan, 2013 01:15 AM PST
New report to be released of data from large cohort of prostate cancer patients surveyed about post treatment quality of life (PRWeb January 29, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/1/prweb10366219.htm
Brupbacher Prize goes to cancer researcher Michael Karin
Tue, 29 Jan, 2013 01:14 AM PST
( University of Zurich ) Molecular biologist Michael Karin is to receive this year's Charles Rodolphe Brupbacher Prize for Cancer Research in recognition of his studies on the role of chronic inflammation in the development of tumors. The award, which carries CHF 100,000 in prize money, is considered one of the highest accolades for cancer researchers worldwide. The awards ceremony takes place ...

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