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Study: Chemical Exposure Could Triple Breast Cancer Risk Fox News Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:00 AM PDT Exposure to certain chemicals and pollutants before a woman reaches her mid-30s could triple her risk of developing breast cancer after the menopause, Canadian scientists said on Thursday. Nancy Kelly, 68, had lived in New Milford The New Canaan News Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:59 AM PDT Nancy Jean Kelly, 68, recently of The Villages, Fla., and formerly of New Milford, died June 19, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer, with her husband of 49 years, Daniel W. Kelly Jr., and a daughter at her side. Avodart May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk WebMD Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:55 AM PDT Avodart, a widely prescribed drug used to shrink enlarged prostates, appears to reduce the incidence of prostate cancer in men with an increased risk for the disease. Members of assisted suicide group face arraignment KTVQ Billings Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:52 AM PDT ATLANTA (AP) Four members of an assisted suicide group face arraignment Thursday in north Georgia on charges they helped a man with cancer kill himself. Medical Watch 4/01 WJTV Jackson Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:52 AM PDT In health news, see how a new drug could help reduce a man’s risk of getting prostate cancer. And why getting a routine screening for breast cancer is so important. Lives altered by mass shooting a year ago in NY KPLC Lake Charles Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:45 AM PDT Layla Khalil survived breast cancer, a bus hijacking and a suicide bombing in Iraq. Yet even in the chaos of war, the mother of three never tired of reciting her magic recipe for a fulfilling life: "Just focus on your... Prostate Drug May Harm Hearts WSB-TV 2 Atlanta Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:35 AM PDT Full results of a big study testing Avodart for preventing prostate cancer show a higher risk of heart failure, a surprise finding that could dampen enthusiasm for expanding its use. Lilly's Alimta wins U.K. backing The Indianapolis Star Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:29 AM PDT Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly & Co.'s Alimta won the preliminary backing of a U.K. agency as a maintenance treatment for patients with the most common form of lung cancer, Bloomberg reported today. Lakeland Business, Community Leader Steve Baylis Dies The Lakeland Ledger Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:22 AM PDT By Bill Rufty The Ledger LAKELAND | Steve W. Baylis, Lakeland financial firm executive and civic leader, died Monday following a long battle with cancer. He was 56 and was a co-founder and the managing partner of Baylis & Co. Relay for Life plans event in Davenport News Chief Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:18 AM PDT DAVENPORT - The Relay for Life of Davenport volunteer staff is inviting cancer survivors to celebrate their fight April 23 at Davenport School of the Arts, at 8 W. Palmetto St.

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