Health News: [cancer]

Cancer program prepares for lock-up fundraiser The Bolivar Commercial Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:01 PM PDT The year 2011 marks the 6th Annual Cancer Awareness Arrests & Lock-up in Support of Finding Cures for Cancer and Saving Lives event that will be held on Oct. 4 at the Leflore Civic Center in Greenwood. Cancer treatment funds run out for Swazi patients PhysOrg Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:56 PM PDT (AP) -- Swaziland's government has run out of money to send its cancer patients to neighboring South Africa for treatment, and a spokeswoman said Thursday the tiny impoverished kingdom does not have any government hospitals that can provide chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Cancer Services Hosts 7th Annual Tribute Dinner in October Indiana's NewsCenter Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:58 PM PDT FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) -- This year’s event -- “Navigating Life’s Detours” -- is designed to provide the community with an opportunity to pause, treasure the memories of people who have been touched by cancer and pay tribute to cancer survivors, caregivers, physicians or lost loved ones. Surviving cancer: Ray of Hope Kern Valley Sun Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:51 PM PDT Valerie CassitySpecial to the Sun The Kern Comprehensive Cancer Awareness Partnership (KCCAP) co-hosted a “Ray of Hope” Cancer Awareness Luncheon June 7, at the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights. The event, which drew 125 attendees, was focused on cancer prevention and education, from nutrition to end-of-life decisions. Dendreon prostate cancer drug covered by Medicare Market Watch Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:05 PM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Dendreon Corp. said late Thursday that Medicare will now cover its prostate cancer treatment Provenge. The drug is the first Food and Drug Adminstration-approved immunotherapy for prostate cancer to get Medicare coverage, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Shares of Dendreon rose 2.3% to $40.35 in after-hours activity. Market Pulse Stories ... New OU cancer center dedicated, to open doors in July The Oklahoma Daily Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:28 PM PDT The new Peggy and Charles Stephenson Oklahoma Cancer Center in Oklahoma City was dedicated Thursday, and will open its doors to patients July 18. New Study Reveals That Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Cells Can Become More Susceptible To Chemotherapy Medical News Today Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:26 PM PDT Sensitized muscle invasive bladder cancer cells can be eliminated by the lethal effects of chemotherapy. This has been discovered in research conducted at the UC Davis Cancer Center that was published on June 28 in the International Journal of Cancer. The current study has also strengthened the belief that microRNA (short ribonucleic molecules) play significant roles in many deadliest types of ... Dendreon Wins Final Medicare Ruling on Prostate Cancer Drug BusinessWeek Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:25 PM PDT Dendreon Corp.’s prostate cancer medicine Provenge should be covered by the U.S. health plan for the elderly and disabled, regulators said, confirming a proposal from March. Free Breast Cancer Support Groups Garden City News Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:16 PM PDT The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program is offering new support groups. There is no cost for any group; however pre-registration is required. Local Hospital Offers Effective, New Cancer Treatment WCVB Boston Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:27 PM PDT Susan Clifford is cancer-free, and thankful. It was only a year ago she was diagnosed with cancer of the uterus, news that shook her.

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