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Kiwanis Flips Burgers at Relay For Life 2010 Glen Cove Record-Pilot Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:01 PM PDT The North Shore Kiwanis Club is always on hand to support the North Shore Community “Relay For Life” event at North Shore High School. This is the 4th event where the club has a team…..Team Kiwanis, raising money for the American Cancer Society and hosts the annual BBQ as a courtesy to all attendees to feed the crowd at the event. Pictured is the Kiwanis team in action. New test for ovarian cancer Straits Times Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:58 PM PDT A NEW blood test that can detect ovarian cancer - especially in its early stages - more accurately than an existing test has been made available here. This makes it more likely for the cancer to be picked up earlier, which improves patients' chances of survival. Diabetes drug metformin exhibits potential against tobacco-induced lung tumors News-Medical-Net Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:57 PM PDT Metformin, a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, shows potential in the prevention of tobacco-induced lung tumors, according to early research conducted at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Michael Douglas: I will beat cancer Malta Star Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:52 PM PDT "It started with a sore throat" Michael Douglas said, as he opened up on his throat cancer on the Letterman Show. Our team The Observer Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:47 PM PDT When students and teachers went back to school on Aug. 26, some may have noticed a big change. Gone were the days when they could smoke in designated areas around the school, and gone were the days of turning one’s back to underage teenagers puffing away on cancer sticks. CAMC will build new cancer center Charleston Daily Mail Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:39 PM PDT CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Citing a significant increase in the number of cancer patients, Charleston Area Medical Center has announced plans to build a comprehensive outpatient cancer treatment center at the former site of Watt Powell Park. The CAMC Foundation ... SENIOR NEWS Albany Times Union Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:36 PM PDT MECHANICVILLE Senior Citizen Center Noon lunch (chicken dijon) and board meeting, pinochle and monthly speaker 1 p.m. Breast Cancer Walk, noon. SENIOR Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs Wellness Wheel of Knowledge-Nutrition Myth Busters, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Grandparent Weekend Intergenerational Art Workshops, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., all supplies provided, sign ups required, $5/senior ... Horoscopes: Find your freedom, Cancer The Biloxi Sun Herald Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:27 PM PDT ARIES (March 21-April 19): Magicians know better than to do tricks for anyone under 5. It’s harder to lead their focus away from the mechanics of the trick. When you know what to overlook, you can sit back and let the magic happen. 'Gone with the Wind' child actress dies at 76 Richmond Times-Dispatch Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:22 PM PDT FORT BRAGG, Calif. -- Cammie King Conlon, the actress who portrayed the doomed daughter of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone With the Wind," has died at 76. Her friend Bruce Lewis said Ms. Conlon died of lung cancer Wednesday at her home on California's north coast. Her son, ... Hugh Jackman Takes Part in Cancer Survivor's Tribute for Wife AceShowbiz Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:21 PM PDT The actor was approached to pop up in a video tribute for Kristian Anderson's touching tribute for his wife who has supported him through the cancer ordeal.

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