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Cancer Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Cancer.

Results 1 - 20 of 12,682 in Cancer

  1. Seniors Fund: Insurance won't cover dental care for woman, 78Read the original story

    9 min ago | El Paso Times

    Senior No. 66: This 78-year-old woman underwent cancer treatment in 2000 and to date is cancer-free. She asks for help with dental care, which is not covered by her insurance.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health

  2. TIRED brain cancer sufferer Lisa Connell is given a fab makeover in time for XmasRead the original story

    13 min ago | The Sun Online

    ... sleek style with a heavy fringe. The line was feathered to keep a softness around her face. Many women undergoing cancer treatments suffer from hair loss and there are a number of experts who can help. Your local hairdresser will be able to ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Brain Cancer, Life, Charity

  3. Sandra L. SpragueRead the original story

    19 min ago | The Free Lance-Star

    Sandra L. Sprague, 48, of Midlothian passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

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    Related Topix: Obituaries

  4. Bionomics testing new mesothelioma drugRead the original story

    34 min ago | The Age

    Drug developer Bionomics Ltd plans to conduct a Phase II clinical trial of its leading compound, anti-cancer drug BNC105, on 60 mesothelioma patients in Australia next year.

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    Related Topix: Health, Mesothelioma, Medicine

  5. In memory of Marissa: Raising caring, awareness and fundsRead the original story w/Photo

    44 min ago | SWVA Today

    Her 1-year-old daughter didn't have a choice about how to face the cancer that claimed her life, but Brittany Shuler realized, in the midst of her grief, that bravery is an option as she now works for other children and their families.

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    Related Topix: Health, Smyth County, VA

  6. Small Addition to Cancer Drug May Make Big DifferenceRead the original story

    59 min ago | Science Daily

    More research is needed before the therapy can be tested in patients, but the discovery in human colon cancer cell lines and mice with established human tumors suggests that the addition of a small molecule to the cancer drug Temozolomide disrupts repair mechanisms in a type of tumor cells that is highly resistant to treatment.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, University of Florida, Colorectal Health, Colon Cancer, Temodar, Temozolomide (generic), Medication, Biology, Science, Cell Biology

  7. Tofu may help breast cancer survivorsRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Omaha World-Herald

    Breast cancer survivors in China who ate tofu, soy milk and fresh beans as part of a diet rich in soy protein had a lower risk of dying and less chance their cancer would return, a study found.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Breast Cancer, Drink, Milk, Life, Food, Dieting, Charitable Organizations, Nashville, TN

  8. Soy doesn't harm, and may even help, breast cancer survivors, study findsRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Los Angeles Times

    Soy foods do not appear to increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence among survivors of the disease and may even confer some health benefits, new research suggests.

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    Related Topix: Health, Breast Cancer, Vanderbilt University

  9. Read CommentsRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Ocean County Observer - The Times-Beacon

    Could the simple act of travel make a serious illness easier for a patient to bear? Aberdeen resident Bill Parness, who lost his wife, Laura, last year after a protracted battle with cancer, believes that travel - while it may not provide a cure - does offer a respite for those battling cancer and makes it easier to resume the fight.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Breast Cancer, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, New York

  10. Higher heart disease riskRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Straits Times

    CHILDREN and young people who survive cancer have a significantly higher risk of developing heart disease as young adults because of the cancer treatment they received, researchers said on Wednesday.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, University of Minnesota

  11. Cookbook fundraiser a sweet success for teachersRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Stateville Record & Landmark

    West Iredell Middle School teachers have shared their best-kept cooking secrets in an effort to alleviate the financial burden cancer treatment has put on one colleague, and help a local organization in memory of another.

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    Related Topix: Education Etc., Medicine, Health, Statesville, NC

  12. Child cancer survivors have higher heart risk-studyRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Reuters

    Children and young people who survive cancer have a significantly higher risk of developing heart disease as young adults because of the cancer treatment they received, researchers said Wednesday.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, University of Minnesota, Lymphoma, Leukemia, Brain Cancer, Sarcoma

  13. Bionomics to conduct trials on anti-cancer drugRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | The Age

    Junior biotechnology company Bionomics will conduct a Phase II clinical trial of its BNC105 anti-cancer drug on 60 mesothelioma patients at up to 12 centres across Australia.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer

  14. Man Attempts Solo River-Sled Down Waikato RiverRead the original story w/Photo

    4 hrs ago | Scoop

    ... the trip is about more than thrills and adventure, Frank is doing it to support a cause close to his heart: prostate cancer. "From the beginning I wanted to use this trip as an opportunity to raise awareness for a good cause. The Prostate Cancer ...

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    Related Topix: Sledding, Winter Sports, Bobsledding

  15. American Society of Clinical Oncologists Report Endorses use of Natural RemediesRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Natural Holistic Health Blog

    ... of Clinical Oncologists released a report regarding the use of natural remedies as complementary treatments for cancer patients. This important report centered around two commonly used natural herbal supplements , Ginseng and Flaxseed, and the ...

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    Related Topix: Oncology, Medicine, Medicaid, Health, Medicare

  16. Proton therapy center likely a no-goRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | This Week Community News

    The recession and national health-care legislation will likely lead to the termination of an economic development agreement that would have brought a cancer treatment center to Dublin's west side.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Dublin, OH

  17. 'Parenthood': First look at Lauren Graham as Sarah BravermanRead the original story w/Photo

    5 hrs ago | Zap2it.com

    ... Graham took over the role of Sarah from Maura Tierney, who was forced to leave the show to receive treatment for cancer. We hope everything is going well for Tierney, but cannot deny we are excited to see Lauren Graham back on TV. We were big fans ...

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    Related Topix: Soap Opera, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Gilmore Girls, Lauren Graham

  18. Tiny RNA has big impact on lung cancer tumorsRead the original story w/Photo

    6 hrs ago | Science Daily

    The study reveals that a tiny bit of RNA may one day play a big role in cancer treatment, and provides hope for future patients battling one of the most prevalent and difficult to treat cancers.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Lung Cancer, Yale University, Biology, Science, Austin, TX

  19. Possible ovarian cancer treatment target identifiedRead the original story w/Photo

    8 hrs ago | PhysOrg Weblog

    A multi-institutional study has identified a potential personalized treatment target for the most common form of ovarian cancer.

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    Related Topix: Health, Ovarian Cancer, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Oncology, Lung Cancer

  20. Soy foods could help breast cancer survivorsRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | USA Today

    Soy foods may be safe, and possibly even beneficial, for breast cancer survivors, a new study says.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Breast Cancer, Life, Food, Vegetarian, Nutrition