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WHO: Small cancer risk after Fukushima accident Thu, 28 Feb, 2013 02:01 AM PST LONDON (AP) â€" People exposed to the highest doses of radiation during the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster in 2011 may have a slightly higher risk of cancer that is so small it probably won't be detectable, according to a new report from the World Health Organization released Thursday. Concert supports cancer patients Thu, 28 Feb, 2013 02:01 AM PST 'Dueling Against Cancer,' featuring the talents of David Charles Eichholz and Ted Manderfeld on dueling pianos, will be held March 7 at Memories Wedding and Banquet Hall, 2811 Plover Springs Drive, Plover. La Peer Surgeons Participate in Scopefest 2013 to Spread Awareness prweb.com Thu, 28 Feb, 2013 02:00 AM PST Surgeons at La Peer Health Systems in Beverly Hills are spreading awareness about colon cancer by hosting Scopefest, an event intended to emphasize the importance of having a colonoscopy and to educate about the preparation process.Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) February 27, 2013 To kick off March’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, a large group of physicians in Beverly Hills will be getting their ... Cancer risks higher in worst hit Fukushima area-WHO reuters.com Thu, 28 Feb, 2013 01:57 AM PST GENEVA (Reuters) - People in the area worst affected by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident two years ago have a higher risk of developing certain cancers, the World Health Organisation said on Thursday. A 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011, killed nearly 19,000 people and devastated the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, triggering meltdowns, spewing radiation and forcing ... U.S. Estimates Show Annual 12 % Rise in Breast Cancer for Women Under 45 prweb.com Thu, 28 Feb, 2013 01:56 AM PST National Breast Cancer Prevention Project Looks at Link between Breast Cancer Increase and New Findings about Birth Control Drugs(PRWEB) February 26, 2013 Recent American Cancer Society estimates show that new invasive breast cancer cases, in women under 45 years old, increased from 16,150 to 25,600 cases between 2007 and 2011, with census figures showing no net change in this age population ... Fukushima raised cancer risk near plant: WHO afp_news_xe Thu, 28 Feb, 2013 01:56 AM PST Japan's 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster has raised the risk of thyroid cancer in the plant's immediate area, but no jump in cases is expected elsewhere, the WHO said Thursday. March Donations to Cancer Research Go Twice as Far prweb.com Thu, 28 Feb, 2013 01:54 AM PST QuikStor Commits to Match Customer Donations to Kure It Cancer Research.Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) February 28, 2013 In February’s issue of the QuikStor Newsletter, the self storage security and software company announced an opportunity for customers to maximize personal contributions towards innovative cancer research. Every donation made to Kure It by QuikStor customers will be matched dollar ... Anastacia Cancels Tour After Breast Cancer Diagnosis Thu, 28 Feb, 2013 01:54 AM PST Anastacia has been forced to scrap her European tour after being diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time.The singer, who appeared as a guest judge on The X Factor last year, was due to... Anastacia Breast Cancer: Singer Diagnosed With The Disease For Second Time Thu, 28 Feb, 2013 01:52 AM PST (Huff Post) - Anastacia has revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer again. The 'I'm Out Of Love' singer has cancelled her European tour after finding out she was battling the disease for a second time. Fans were told of the news via a statement on her official Facebook page on Wednesday. "I feel so awful to be letting down all my amazing fans who were looking forward to 'It's A Man's ... Fukushima Radiation Increases Cancer Risk for Girls: WHO Thu, 28 Feb, 2013 01:50 AM PST Girls exposed to radiation near Tokyo Electric Power Co. (9501) ’s damaged nuclear power plant have as much as a 70 percent increased risk of developing thyroid cancer in their lifetimes, the World Health Organization said.

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