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Computational process zeroes in on top genetic cancer suspects EurekAlert! Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:01 PM PDT ( Johns Hopkins University ) Johns Hopkins engineers have devised innovative computer software that can sift through hundreds of genetic mutations and highlight the DNA changes that are most likely to promote cancer. Groups join forces for breast cancer Brush News-Tribune Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:57 PM PDT Members of the Brush High School (BHS) volleyball team again are doing their part when it comes to helping raise the awareness of breast cancer. Smith gets her day The Terrell Tribune Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:57 PM PDT At the behest of Kaufman County District Attorney Rick Harrison (right), commissioners proclaimed Aug. 26 as Laurren Smith Day. Smith (left), 13, of Forney, has been battling a rare form of cancer for the past two years and gets to return to school on Aug. 26 along with all other Forney students. Breast cancer stories- celebrate the triumphs The Courier News Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:56 PM PDT It's never too early to begin thinking about breast cancer awareness. Although the month dedicated to this topic isn't until October, we're already making preparations to commemorate it in a special section. We invite you to help us celebrate the many triumphs in the fight against this disease by: Blood Test May Spot Pancreatic Cancer Early Health Scout Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:55 PM PDT Researchers hope to detect the disease while it is still treatable. Adult Weight Gain Tied to Prostate Cancer Risk Health Scout Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:55 PM PDT White men risk more aggressive tumors if pounds mount up in 20s, 30s, study finds. New Therapy Spares Organ in Early Esophageal Cancer Health Scout Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:55 PM PDT Less invasive procedure shaves off lesions, preserves esophagus, researchers say. Wine may curb toxic skin effects of radiation Reuters via Yahoo! News Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:55 PM PDT Cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment may want to sip some red wine before treatment. All Dates for this Event: The Inter-Mountain Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:49 PM PDT YARD SALE AND BAKE SALE will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Royás Home Sales lot in Harman. Proceeds will benefit 3-year-old cancer patient Alexis. Councilwoman Accused In Cancer Scam WYFF 4 Greenville Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:46 PM PDT A Clemson councilwoman is accused of claiming her daughter had cancer in order to raise money to help with the daughter's legal fees.

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