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Cancer will kill 13.2 million a year by 2030: U.N. Reuters Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:02 AM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - Cancer will kill more than 13.2 million people a year by 2030, almost double the number who died from the disease in 2008, the United Nations' cancer research agency said on Tuesday. Skin cancer screening at UVic June 8 Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:59 AM PDT Nothing says summer like a free skin cancer screening. On June 8, dermatologists will offer free skin care advice and resources at the University of Victoria. Army veteran's widow presented with medals WKTV Utica Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:59 AM PDT UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - He served our country in Vietnam more than 40 years ago and now despite losing his battle with cancer, he's being honored with the medals he earned during his years of service. Only 5 percent of cancer research funds are spent on metastases, yet it kills 90 percent of all cancer patients PhysOrg Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:56 AM PDT On average, about five percent of total cancer research funding is spent on investigating metastases (the spread of cancer cells around the body) in Europe, yet metastatic disease is the direct or indirect cause of 90 percent of all cancer deaths, according to an editorial in the European Journal of Cancer (EJC). Annual Michelle Offsie Memorial Walk to be held Sunday Edison-Metuchen Sentinel Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:54 AM PDT EDISON â€" Once again celebrating the life of a local woman who lost her battle with breast cancer, the annual Michelle Offsie Memorial Walk will be held Saturday, June 6, at the JCC/YMCA at 1775 Oak Tree Road in Edison read more Cancer vaccine to save lives Toowoomba Chronicle Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:49 AM PDT Cancer vaccine to save lives Drinking tea cuts ovarian cancer risk thewest.com.au Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:41 AM PDT An Australian study has shown women who drink at least four cups of tea per day have a reduced risk of ovarian cancer. Bowel cancer costs on the rise thewest.com.au Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:41 AM PDT The cost of treating Australians with bowel cancer has quadrupled over a decade and will hit $1 billion next year, research shows. Dennis Hopper's Ex Contesting Prenup TheCelebrityCafe.com Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:37 AM PDT Actor's will could entitle her to one-fourth of his estate Kate Schwab He died before he could divorce his wife, but that doesn’t mean the fight over Dennis Hopper’s estate is over. Hopper, 74, of Easy Rider fame, died of prostate cancer last week. He was embroiled in a bitter divorce dispute with his estranged wife of 14 years, Victoria Duffy, at the time of his death. TMZ says Duffy is ... Hendrick Cancer Center hosts celebration for cancer survivors Tuesday, June 1 Sweetwater Reporter Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:36 AM PDT According to the National Cancer Survivor’s Day Foundation, more than 11 million Americans are now living with and beyond a diagnosis of cancer. In the United States, almost half of all men and one third of all women are expected to be diagnosed with this disease at some point in their lives.

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