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U.Va. develops Prostate Exam Simulator News-Medical-Net Tue, 30 Mar 2010 02:01 AM PDT Early detection through physical examination is one of the key factors in successfully treating prostate cancer. After watching Mom die, daughter takes radical steps to keep cancer at bay Everett Herald Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:56 AM PDT Two perfectly healthy sisters underwent complete hysterectomies for preventative maintenance. One also had her breasts removed. Both discovered they carried a gene from their mother, who died of cancer. That gene indicated a propensity for developing cancer. Patent on human genes is rejected Worcester Telegram & Gazette Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:52 AM PDT NEW YORK - In a ruling with potentially far-reaching implications for the patenting of human genes, a judge on Monday struck down a company's patents on two genes linked to an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Cancer diagnosis not to slow Comegys The Daily Times Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:48 AM PDT SALISBURY -- City Council Vice President Gary Comegys doesn't plan on breaking his perfect attendance streak on the City Council, despite a serious cancer diagnosis. Mutations in gene protecting body leads to development of cancer News-Medical-Net Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:46 AM PDT An important gene that normally protects the body against cancer can itself cause a variety of cancers depending on the specific mutation that damages it, according to a new study by investigators at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC-James). Give wellness a whirl Suburban Journals Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:36 AM PDT Bill Barrett photos Tina Hellebusch, left, talks with Jean Briggs of the American Cancer Society on Saturday during the Warren County Health Fair. Cops are helping her fight â€" and win Queens Courier Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:36 AM PDT Benita Griffin is a fighter â€" and one battle she refuses to lose is her fight against breast cancer. Climb for a cure The Hendersonville Times-News Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:35 AM PDT By CRAIG PETERS NYT Regional Media Group TRYON -- Some trips will be to inspire; others will be in memoriam. Some will be with friends; others will be solo. All will be trying to beat cancer. Kylie Minogue fronts cancer campaign NZCity Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:34 AM PDT Kylie Minogue is fronting a new breast cancer charity campaign following her own battle with the disease five years ago. Jeanne B. Volk Baltimore Sun Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:34 AM PDT Former Towson resident sang for more than four decades in area choirs Jeanne B. Volk, a mezzo soprano who performed with her husband in Baltimore-area church choirs for more than 40 years, died March 20 of pancreatic cancer at Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix. She was 81.

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