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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. Strongsville hosts charity softball tournament Sun Star Courier Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:40 AM PDT High School softball teams from throughout the area will gather for a special cause from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ehrnfelt Recreation Fields, 18100 Royalton Road, Strongsville. The Strongsville Mustangs’ third annual Strike Out Cancer charity tournament will feature six games and six teams: Brunswick, Eastlake North, Holy Name, North Olmsted, Strongsville and Stow. Survivorship Day to feature activities for cancer patients Port Clinton News Herald Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:38 AM PDT SANDUSKY -- The second annual Survivorship Day and Public Open House will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the North Coast Cancer Care campus at 417 Quarry Lakes Drive.

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