Health News: [cancer]: Dark days for cancer patients

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Health News : cancer - News from other sources.   Dark days for cancer patients Fri, 26 Apr, 2013 03:00 PM PDT DURBAN — The KwaZulu-Natal Health Department's failure to pay a maintenance contract for two radiotherapy machines has robbed hundreds of cancer patients at a Durban hospital of the critical treatment they need. Continue reading Closing arguments under way in tainted water trial Fri, 26 Apr, 2013 02:55 PM PDT A prosecutor has told jurors that a one-time Chicago-area water official lied for decades about drawing village water from a well tainted with a cancer-causing chemical. Continue reading Donna Bell's Mom Dies After Battle With Breast Cancer Fri, 26 Apr, 2013 02:45 PM PDT Jane Bell died Thursday in Gainesville with Donna and family by her side, after a 6 1/2 year battle with breast cancer. Continue reading Connie Martinson Talks Books—'Making A Pound Puppy Happy in Beverly Hills' Fri, 26 Apr, 2013 02:44 PM PDT Life with Tibetan terrier Chips includes dog whisperers, a stalled commercial career, cancer and ultimately saying goodbye. Continue reading Study Links Diabetes Drug Byetta to Cancer Risks, Notes Rottenstein Law Group Fri, 26 Apr, 2013 02:38 PM PDT A recent report published by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices said users of Type 2 diabetes drugs such as Byetta were 25 times more likely to develop pancreatic cancer than those who used other diabetes drugs. The Rottenstein Law Group, which is accepting clients in Byetta lawsuits, maintain... Continue reading Cancer Treatment Centers replaces CEO Fri, 26 Apr, 2013 02:36 PM PDT Cancer Treatment Centers of America on Friday named a new chief executive to lead the national hospital network that focuses on complex and advanced stage cancer.         Continue reading Heartwarming: Teenage Cancer Patient Lands CoverGirl Deal, Launches Clothing Line Fri, 26 Apr, 2013 02:35 PM PDT (Photo via Facebook) Here's an inspiring story that's sure to warm your heart this Friday afternoon: Meet Talia Joy Castellano , a 13-year-old beauty vlogger and terminal cancer patient, who in just the past year alone not only landed a contract with CoverGirl, she's also now launching a clothing line.... Continue reading Clinical trials for pets occur in Connecticut Fri, 26 Apr, 2013 02:35 PM PDT You've likely heard about clinical trials as an option for people diagnosed with cancer, but have you ever heard about clinical trials for your pet? Continue reading Cupcake Competition to Raise Awareness about Radon Exposure Fri, 26 Apr, 2013 02:32 PM PDT A local fundraiser will use cupcakes to fight a leading cause of lung cancer. Continue reading Tewksbury family goes bald to support cancer patients Fri, 26 Apr, 2013 02:13 PM PDT This summer, Ron and Danielle Clark of Tewksbury, with their 6-year-old son Aaron, will shave their heads to support cancer research. Continue reading

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