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GenVec announces discontinuation of TNFerade PACT trial for pancreatic cancer News-Medical-Net Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:49 PM PDT GenVec, Inc. announced today that it is discontinuing its Phase 3 clinical trial of TNFeradeâ„¢ in patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer based on results of an interim analysis. This interim analysis of overall survival, conducted after the 184th death (two-thirds of total expected events), was designed to determine whether the study should continue. Seeing green Burbank Leader Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:47 PM PDT Padres Contra El Cancer's "Esperanza" stands with National Spokesperson and actor Eva Longoria Parker, second from left, singer and PCC Ambassador Beto Cuevas, third from right, and actor Yancey Arias during a $300,000 check presentation from AT&T to PCC at the AT&T store in Burbank on Saturday. AT&T has donated $1,000,000 to PCC in the last four years. Target lung cancer AsiaOne Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:46 PM PDT Photo: Before treatment, a scan shows the cancer, seen as white spots (left), carpeting both the patient's lungs. After targeted therapy, the white spots are gone (Right). AU’s Coleman diagnosed with form of cancer Dothan Eagle Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:39 PM PDT AUBURN â€" Five-star offensive lineman Shon Coleman, an Olive Branch, Miss., product who was considered one of the highest-profile players in Auburn’s 2010 signing class, has been diagnosed with cancer and has already undergone treatment in a Memphis hospital. North Andover honors deceased DPW chief The Eagle-Tribune Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:36 PM PDT Flags are flying at half-staff in town and the truck he drove for 10 years is parked in front of the Department of Public Works with a floral wreath. That is how North Andover is honoring John J. Cyr III, superintendent of public works, who died Friday of cancer at the age of 57. LA doctor pleads not guilty to tax evasion, fraud FOX 12 Idaho Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:35 PM PDT A doctor and ordained minister pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of failing to report more than $1 million in income from an herbal product she allegedly promoted as a cure for cancer. In case with broad implications in science, NYC judge invalidates patents on 2 human genes Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:35 PM 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. Judge strikes down Utah-based Myriad's DNA patents on cancer-linked genes Deseret News Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:32 PM PDT NEW YORK â€" In a ruling with potentially far-reaching implications for the patenting of human genes, a judge on Monday... David Weidner's Writing on the Wall: Is your bank the next Lehman? Market Watch Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:31 PM PDT The bank-appointed examiner’s report on Lehman Brothers Inc. shocked the public. Who would believe a Wall Street firm would be so devious in attempting to hide the poisonous cancer on its balance sheet? Well, every one of its rivals, for starters, writes David Weidner. Volunteers provide life-saving rides for cancer patients The Gleaner Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:30 PM PDT It was a real dilemma, and the doctor needed some help solving it.

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