Health News: [cancer]: Excessive cell phone use linked to cancer, genetic mutations

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Health News : cancer - News from other sources.   Excessive cell phone use linked to cancer, genetic mutations Tue, 30 Jul, 2013 11:00 PM PDT Excessive use of mobile phone can lead to oxidative stress in cells that is linked to cellular and genetic mutations which cause development of tumours, says a study. Continue reading Boy befriended by Harper succumbs to cancer Tue, 30 Jul, 2013 10:48 PM PDT Gavin Rupp, who threw a first pitch to Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper earlier this month, lost his battle with brain cancer on Tuesday, a team spokesman confirmed after the team's 5-1 loss to the Tigers. He was 13 years old. Harper was not available for comment. Continue reading New 3D mammography reduces number of call-back tests Tue, 30 Jul, 2013 10:47 PM PDT NEW HAVEN Three-dimensional mammography reduces the number of women who must be called back for a second test, according to a study by the Yale Cancer Center. Continue reading Friends to hold hog roast, auction for co-worker battling cancer Tue, 30 Jul, 2013 10:40 PM PDT Several days ago, Becky Ward had the opportunity to do something that most parents take for granted every year: She watched her children blow out the candles on their birthday cakes. Continue reading Cancer-affected Kanaga under treatment at Alappuzha Tue, 30 Jul, 2013 10:40 PM PDT It is said that actress Kanaga, who starred opposite superstar Rajinikanth in the early nineties, is said to be suffering from cancer. If this is not shocking enough for her fans, it is further reported that she is undergoing treatment at an Ayurvedic hospital meant for the homeless and the poor. Continue reading ROBBINSVILLE: Cancer takes the life of Melissa Ferrono Tue, 30 Jul, 2013 10:38 PM PDT ROBBINSVILLE — Melissa Ferrono,19, a 2012 graduate of Robbinsville High School who was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma two years ago, has passed away. Continue reading Actress Eileen Brennan dies at 80 Tue, 30 Jul, 2013 10:29 PM PDT LOS ANGELES — Eileen Brennan, who went from musical comedy on Broadway to wringing laughs out of memorable characters in such films as "Private Benjamin" and "Clue," died Sunday at her home in Burbank after a battle with bladder cancer. She was 80. Continue reading News > Obituaries Tue, 30 Jul, 2013 10:22 PM PDT Rodney Charles Foskett, 71, passed away April 30, 2013 at his home in Banning after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 30, 1941 in Joplin, Mo. to Charles Oliver Foskett and Mary Oletta Foskett. Continue reading Relay for Life meeting tonight Tue, 30 Jul, 2013 10:20 PM PDT The American Cancer Society & Douglas community will be hosting the 19th annual Relay for Life October 5-6, 2013. Continue reading £1m grant awarded to see if cancer drug can be used to treat arthritis Tue, 30 Jul, 2013 10:19 PM PDT SCIENTISTS at Newcastle University have been awarded £1m to see whether a drug developed to treat cancer can be adapted to treat rheumatoid arthritis in patients who do not respond to existing treatments. Continue reading

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