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Last year Dr. Oliver Press was at an exciting point in his cancer research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center "We weren't certain that we would be able to start up again," Press said.

The Canadian Cancer society joined with other Canadian organizations today to applaud the federal government on its new Family Caregiver Tax Credit.

A 12-year old boy who has battled a rare form of cancer since he was 7 has made a bold decision: He is stopping his treatments so he can go home and be with his family.

Hugo Chavez, the controversial 57 year-old socialist President of the country of Venezuela, has apparently returned to the island of Cuba in order to undergo cancer treatment for a cancer of undisclosed origin.

CYCLISTS of all ages and abilities are invited to hop on their bikes and take part in this year's annual 'FROG' cycling event taking place in the Glens of Antrim on June 2 and raising money for the Ulster Cancer Foundation .

Findings of a new study revealed that women in their 40s whose breast cancer were detected by routine mammogram screening may require less intense treatment, and the recurrence may be less often.

When Richard Kaminski had an unusual mole removed from his cheek in 1998, he thought it was the end of his experience with melanoma.

The study shows that reducing inflammation using widely-used, inexpensive non-steroidal anti-inflammatory non-prescription medications stop cancer cells from travelling through the lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, a common highway and location for the spread of cancer throughout the body to a new site .

The Bedford County community is rallying around a 12-year-old boy who has been battling cancer for five years.

Mitochondria, tiny structures within each cell that regulate metabolism and energy use, may be a promising new target for cancer therapy, according to a new study.

The Commit to Quit smoking cessation program consists of 8 one-hour group sessions designed to help people re-learn to live their lives smoke-free. Cost is $75. Mental Health Self-Help aftercare for all types of mental health issues.

OAKLAND, California Black women seeking information, education or assistance with breast cancer treatments have a new resource, launched just this week.

The drug, which treats ovarian and other cancers, is one of several cancer drugs that is becoming increasingly hard to find.

First Warning Forecast Closings/Delays Snow Emergencies Interactive Radar Sign Up for Text Alerts Sign Up for Email Alerts The Skiing Weatherman "Twenty-four hours ago we began directly shipping 3,000 units of Methotrexate, that's a months supply," says Miike Hill, CEO for the drug maker Hospira.

Dr. Peter Ramsey of Ferrell-Duncan's Clinic for Gastroenterology with the Halo Ablation System.

Federal regulators say they've approved new suppliers for two crucial cancer drugs, easing critical shortages - at least for the time being - that have patients worried about missing life-saving treatments.

Federal regulators said Tuesday that they've approved new suppliers for two crucial cancer drugs, easing critical shortages - at least for the time being - that have patients worried about missing life-saving treatments.

The family of a Reno toddler suffering with a rare form of cancer is hoping for a miracle now that Nevada's Medicaid program has approved chemotherapy drugs to treat him.

City Councilman Dan Halloran, R-Whitestone, will offer free mammograms at his office this coming weekend.

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