The Cancer Genome Atlas Completes Detailed Ovarian Cancer Analysis
redOrbit Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:39 PM PDT
UNC completes miRNA and array analysis As part of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) projectIcon indicating that a link will open an external site., UNC Lineberger researchers have contributed to the most comprehensive and integrated view of cancer genes for any cancer type produced to date. The UNC team, which includes Charles Perou, PhD, professor of pathology and laboratory medicine and genetics ... |
Health Plus: Covenant Cancer Treatment Center
KWWL Iowa Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:05 PM PDT
Facing a cancer diagnosis means a lot of doctor visits and repeat trips to the hospital. But thanks to the Covenant Cancer Treatment Center in Waterloo, patients are discovering a one-stop shop is available for them. |
FDA: Breast Cancer Drug Avastin Doesn't Work
The 33 News Dallas Fort Worth Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:46 PM PDT
Doctor's can still prescribe but insurers unlikely to pay for expensive drug It's been a roller coaster ride for the breast cancer drug Avastin--the FDA fast tracked approval just three years ago but now an advisory panel had ruled that it's not safe or effective in treating breast cancer. |
Chavez says he's fighting cancer after surgery
Seattle Times Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:45 PM PDT
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez revealed Thursday night that he is fighting cancer after having a tumor removed in Cuba, but assured his countrymen that he is doing well as he sought to cool growing questions about his health and ability to govern. |
Jo Ramos' death spurs new interest in lung cancer
GMA News Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:55 PM PDT
The death of athlete, performer and inveterate smoker Jo Ramos from lung cancer prompted her father, former President Fidel V. Ramos, to urge others to quit smoking. Lung cancer is now the second leading cancer site among Filipinos. GMA News Online has produced an infographic about this deadly but preventable disease. |
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