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Paraguay president undergoes chemotherapy Calcutta News Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:00 PM PDT Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo underwent a chemotherapy session at a hospital here to treat the lymphatic cancer he is suffering from, a minister said. Study suggest PET/CT scanning may offer effective breast cancer detection News-Medical-Net Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:57 PM PDT About one-third of women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer will have their cancer travel, or metastasize, to other parts of the body, with the bone being the most common site of initial detectable spread. Controversy continues to surround the question of whether CT and bone scans should be standard in evaluating patients for these metastases, or whether integrated PET/CT scanning might be ... The Cancer-Causing Sex Virus Forbes Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:54 PM PDT HPV, known for causing cervical cancer, is emerging as the leading cause of throat cancer in men. Bone drugs may raise cancer risk Boston Globe Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:52 PM PDT People who take many bone-strengthening drugs for several years may have a slightly higher risk of esophageal cancer, a new study says. Cancer - Esophageal cancer - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Gastrointestinal Genetic predisposition reduces breast, ovarian cancer risk with preventive surgeries: Study News-Medical-Net Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:42 PM PDT A long-term study of women with a genetic predisposition for breast or ovarian cancer showed that those who elected major preventive surgeries had a significantly reduced risk of those cancers. Common bone drugs linked to esophageal cancer risk AsiaOne Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:40 PM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - People who take a commonly used class of osteoporosis drugs called bisphosphonates for more than five years may be doubling their risk of developing cancer of the gullet or esophagus, a British study found on Friday. 'Gone with the Wind' Star Cammie King Conlon Died AceShowbiz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:36 PM PDT The former child actress passed away at the age of 76 after losing her battle with lung cancer. CAMC plans $40M cancer center The Huntington Herald-Dispatch Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:14 PM PDT CHARLESTON -- Charleston Area Medical Center says it's planning a $40 million cancer center at the site of the old Watt Powell ballpark in Charleston. Council to decide whether 8 city employees keep jobs Fort Worth Star-Telegram Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:09 PM PDT One of those, Public Works aide Sileste Roy, is on medical leave because of breast cancer. Breast-cancer bracelets cause stir in schools Freedom Forum Online Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:09 PM PDT BALTIC, S.D. â€" Rubber bracelets aimed at raising awareness about breast cancer and emblazoned with "I love boobies" are raising eyebrows among school officials in South Dakota.

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