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Canines contribute to cause The Milton Standard-Journal Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:08 AM PDT MILTON â€" For 11-year-old Hayden Waltman and his dog Mojo, the American Cancer Society’s Bark For Life holds a special meaning. Pastoral pyschotherapist Donna Strachan-Ledbetter to present 'Holding Onto a Hopeful Heart' April 30 Cape Gazette Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:05 AM PDT The Wellness Community, an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community, will present Holding Onto a Hopeful Heart at 10 a.m., Friday, April 30. When people are facing difficult life challenges, their hearts can become very heavy, and they can become filled with uncertainty about the future. Firefighter Loses Battle With Cancer KPRC Local 2 Houston Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:03 AM PDT A firefighter passes away after a 20-month battle with cancer, KPRC Local 2 reports. Vitamin D Shows Potential in Natural Chemotherapy University of Guelph News Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:02 AM PDT The anti-cancer action of vitamin D is one step closer to being understood, thanks to work by a University of Guelph professor. By lowering the activity of a protein called MARRS, a receptor or "gatekeeper" for vitamin D signalling, Prof. Kelly Meckling of the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences has shown that breast cancer cells become hypersensitive to the nutrient and are ... Bowel screening 'revolution' could slash cancer rate New Scientist Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:58 AM PDT Epidemiologist Wendy Atkin explains how a new method of examining the lower third of the bowel using a Flexi-Scope camera can save lives Varner named Guthrie’s 2010 Volunteer of the Year Morning Times Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:57 AM PDT SAYRE â€" Over the past year, Bob Varner has fed farm animals for the hospital-bound, taxied cancer patients to and from their treatments, and has logged over 6,500 volunteer hours at Robert Packer Hospital. NeoGenomics first-quarter revenue up 22% News-Medical-Net Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:56 AM PDT NeoGenomics, Inc., a leading provider of cancer-focused genetic testing services today reported its results for the first quarter 2010. Relay for Life offers hope, empathy The Wahpeton Daily News Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:52 AM PDT After 11 years of participating in Relay for Life, Wahpeton resident Jodie Waclaw speaks from personal experience when she says it gives cancer patients hope. Twice as many Swedes as Brits survive lung cancer PhysOrg Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:51 AM PDT The odds of surviving lung cancer are significantly higher in Norway and Sweden than they are in England, reveals a comparison of the three countries published in Thorax today. Running for the Chief The Newark Post Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:42 AM PDT The Newark Police Department and City of Newark honored the memory of Police Chief William F. Nefosky on Saturday with the 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk. The 5K Run/Walk has raised money for various charities and foundations involving cancer research and hospice care.

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