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Vitter Likens FDA Recommendation to Death Panels KATC 3 Lafayette Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:40 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) - Reviving allegations of government death panels, Sen. David Vitter of Louisiana said Wednesday that an FDA advisory panel's negative recommendation on a contested breast cancer drug amounts to rationing health care. "I shudder at the thought of a government panel assigning a value to a day of a person's life," Vitter said in a press release about the drug Avastin. "It is ... Cancer spurs hope ride Lake Superior News Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:40 PM PDT THUNDER BAY, ON ---- July 28, 2010 ---- Horse enthusiasts are gearing up to ride for a cause. Marbleheader will be ‘paying it forward’ at the Pan-Mass Challenge Marblehead Reporter Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:33 PM PDT For years, Marblehead’s Larry Russell has, as a personal trainer, prepared friends and clients to ride the Pan Mass Challenge. On Saturday, Aug. 7, Russell will himself tackle the 110-mile route from Sturbridge to Bourne to raise money for cancer research and treatment. A trainer at the YMCA and Energy Within, Russell will ride in honor of his father, Abraham, and his aunt. Doctor with cancer in Saskatchewan sentenced to jail for abusing patient Hamilton Spectator Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:31 PM PDT SASKATOON - A former Saskatoon doctor has been sentenced to a year in jail and two years probation for sexually assaulting two of his female patients. New Surgery without Incisions Shows Promise for Prostate Cancer Treatment Business Wire Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:16 PM PDT SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A breakthrough in men's health at Mayo Clinic in Arizona; new surgical procedure to remove prostate via natural orifices Musicians drum up support in aid of cancer-striken Fernandez The Star Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:47 PM PDT GROUPS of musicians rallied together last Sunday (July 25) to sing and raise funds for a fellow veteran musician who is suffering from prostate cancer. Northern Cass Relay for Life celebrates heroes The Pilot-Independent Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:35 PM PDT There will be many heroes at the Northern Cass Relay for Life Friday. They will include heroes who are surviving cancer, who have helped family and friends with cancer and the many volunteers who have put in long hours to help raise thousands to fight cancer. Missoula steps up to help boy fighting cancer KPAX Missoula Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:28 PM PDT MISSOULA - People who stopped by the Famous Dave's during Wednesday's Out to Lunch in the Garden City were eating for a good cause. Tribute being held to honour Mayor Rowswell's vision â€" Public appearances reduced during battle with cancer The Sault Star Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:28 PM PDT A tribute is being held to honour the accomplishments of Mayor John Rowswell. A group of Rowswell's friends, also prominent members of the local business community, have organized a dinner to mark his 10 years of vision for the community while serving in office.[...] Former Oklahoma State star Fenimore dies at 84 CBS Sports Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:15 PM PDT Bob Fenimore, a two-time All-American who became the top pick in the 1947 NFL Draft, died Wednesday in Stillwater after a fight with cancer. He was 84. Oklahoma State Universityâ€"Stillwater - Stillwater Oklahoma - All-America - sport - NFL Draft

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