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Biogen Idec, Roche get OK for new drug use Boston Globe Sat, 29 Jan 2011 01:55 AM PST Roche Holding AG and Biogen Idec Inc. won expanded US approval for use of the Rituxan medicine against a common form of blood cancer. Cancer nonprofit rebrands itself Montgomery Life Sat, 29 Jan 2011 01:49 AM PST Marci Schankweiler’s cancer respite nonprofit has been rebranded. DHM among nation’s best for breast cancer care The Manteca Bulletin Sat, 29 Jan 2011 01:48 AM PST Doctors Hospital of Manteca is only one of 10 medical facilities in the nation to earn a “Quality Breast Center of Excellence”. Starting HRT early raises breast cancer risk: Study Straits Times Sat, 29 Jan 2011 01:39 AM PST WASHINGTON - WOMEN who start hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as they begin to go through menopause have a higher risk of breast cancer than women who start taking the drugs later, researchers reported on Friday. The findings, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, help answer lingering questions about just who is and who is not at greater risk of side-effects from taking HRT. Hairy situation results in cancer awareness fundraiser Waverly News Sat, 29 Jan 2011 01:33 AM PST WAVERLY â€" A hairy situation turned out to be a rewarding one. Relay for Life kick off meeting set The Ashland Gazette Sat, 29 Jan 2011 01:27 AM PST WAHOO â€" When cancer strikes, it seldom takes a day off. That’s why the committee for the event to help the battle against cancer is already working on this June’s Relay for Life. American Cancer Society taking daffodils orders Denison Bulletin & Review Sat, 29 Jan 2011 01:21 AM PST The Crawford County Unit of the American Cancer Society will take orders for freshly cut bouquets of daffodils to raise funds for research, education, advocacy, and patient service programs. Cindy Crawford visits children's hospital in Ohio Straits Times Sat, 29 Jan 2011 01:18 AM PST CINCINNATI - FORMER supermodel Cindy Crawford has teamed up with a furniture store to donate US$20,000 (S$26,000) to a Cincinnati-area children's hospital. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Crawford toured cancer research labs at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Centre in Corryville on Friday and met with a 6-year-old patient. The donation comes from sales of Crawford's new furniture ... Japan's Prince Akishino visits Costa Rica hospital (AFP) Bayou Buzz Sat, 29 Jan 2011 01:14 AM PST SAN JOSE (AFP) â€" Japan's Prince Akishino, the second son of Emperor Akihito, visited with children suffering with cancer, on the fifth day of his visit to Costa Rica. Temple, St. Joseph's coaches to wear suits, sneakers to raise cancer awareness Philly.com Sat, 29 Jan 2011 01:04 AM PST Over at Temple, there's excitement surrounding Saturday's Atlantic Ten game against St. Joseph's. It has nothing to do with the Owls (14-5, 4-2 A-10) being heavily favored to extend their seven-game series winning streak against the struggling Hawks (5-15, 0-6 A-10).

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