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Joint Chiefs pick is soldier-scholar -- and singer Erie Times-News Mon, 30 May 2011 17:57 PM PDT Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, President Barack Obama's choice to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, wears four stars on his shoulders, holds three master's degrees, fought two wars against Iraq, and survived one bout with cancer. DeSean Jackson brings message to San Quentin Philly.com Mon, 30 May 2011 17:49 PM PDT DeSean Jackson has been doing a significant amount of charity work this offseason, with visits to Philadelphia and in his native California. He has talked about prevention bullying and raised money to help cure pancreatic cancer with his foundation in memory of his father. Mary B. Gingerich Hibbing Daily Tribune Mon, 30 May 2011 17:48 PM PDT Mary B. Gingerich, full-time homemaker and pastor’s wife, passed away early Friday morning, May 27, 2011, after a 10-month battle with cancer surrounded by family in her own home. Vitale raises $1.3M to fight pediatric cancer Bradenton Herald Mon, 30 May 2011 17:35 PM PDT With photo gallery. MANATEE -- Sportscaster Dick Vitale said Monday that his recent gala in Sarasota raised a record total of $1.3 million for pediatric cancer research. Start spreading the news: Obama’s pick to lead Joint Chiefs is partial to “New York, New York” Washington Post Mon, 30 May 2011 17:21 PM PDT WASHINGTON â€" Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, President Barack Obama’s choice to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, wears four stars on his shoulders, holds three master’s degrees, fought two wars against Iraq, and survived one bout with cancer. And he has one catchy hobby: singing. He’ll belt out Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” at the drop of a hat. Crooning is not among the ... Curry spice may lower head/neck chemo dose UPI Mon, 30 May 2011 17:16 PM PDT ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 30 (UPI) -- A compound from the Indian curry spice curcumin may reduce the needed dosage of head and neck cancer chemotherapy drugs, U.S. researchers suggest. Targeting the three R's of cancer survival Scoop.co.nz Mon, 30 May 2011 17:11 PM PDT 31 May 2011 Reduce, reuse, recycle - targeting the three R's of cancer survival Solid tumours such as brain tumours are highly resistant to chemotherapy and radiation. One reason for this is a 'reduce, reuse, recycle' strategy that these tumours use ... The sexy way to die The New Statesman Mon, 30 May 2011 17:07 PM PDT The capitalist delusions of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The White House is bathed in pink light for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 14, 2010 in Washington, DC. Photograph: Getty Images. New US armed forces leader a soldier-scholar - and singer Stuff Mon, 30 May 2011 17:00 PM PDT Army General Martin E. Dempsey, US President Barack Obama's choice to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, wears four stars on his shoulders, holds three master's degrees, fought two wars against Iraq, and survived one bout with cancer. Free cancer screening at city hospital for a month The Times of India Mon, 30 May 2011 16:50 PM PDT Free cancer screening will be done at HCG-Medisurge Hospital for a month from June 1 to June 30, said doctors, on the eve of World Anti-Tobacco Day on Monday.

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