Anti-estrogen drug therapy reduces risk of invasive breast cancer in - PhysOrgNew analysis of a drug approved for osteoporosis prevention and treatment has provided definitive evidence that the medication is also effective as a breast cancer preventative for certain cancers. Women who took the drug raloxifene were less likely Source: [...]

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Cancer delays hit young sufferers - MSN UK NewsYoung people with cancer are waiting months or even years for a diagnosis, experts have warned. They say the disease should be considered the first possibility than the last in anyone showing symptoms. Three studies are being presented at the Teenage Source: news.uk.msn.com
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Comedy Helping to Heal: Klaus Biegler Presents ‘Laugh San Diego 2008 - ForbesSAN DIEGO, June 6 /PRNewswire/ — KXBEVENTS is presenting the inaugural “Laugh San Diego(TM) 2008″ comedy show benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to fund blood cancer research, education and patient services. The event will take place on [...]

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Teen Refused Chemo, Beat Cancer With ‘Alternative’ Therapies - FOX NewsHis latest blood results show no indication of the Hodgkin’s disease he’s battled since 2005, and for the first time in two years he doesn’t have to report those results to the Accomack County court. Cherrix won a court battle against state officials [...]

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Survivor of rare cancer not your average Joe - Minneapolis Star TribuneWhat a brave young boy to beat this at such a young age. I think it is wonderful how he is continuing to give back to the people who are read more still battling this cancer. This is a true [...]

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Graham inspires drive for bone marrow donors - Bedford TodayFriends of a former Kempston man suffering from leukaemia organise a special clinic in Bedford. Friends of a former Bedfordian who is battling a rare form of leukaemia have organised a bone marrow donor clinic. Graham Barnell is currently having life Source: www.bedfordtoday.co.uk
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Celebrity gangster to back Leukaemia awareness and talk at Tavern - Thurrock GazetteREFORMED gangster and inspiration for British film ‘Rise of the Footsoldier’ Carlton Leach is set to back a Leukaemia campaign and tell tales of the underworld at a Thurrock venue. The former West Ham hooligan and bouncer will be holding an audience [...]

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Australian cancer breakthrough will save women’s lives - News.com.auHUNDREDS of women could be saved by a world-first blood test developed in Melbourne to detect ovarian cancer in its early stages. The test, proving 94 per cent accurate in clinical trials, will be available from September for $200. It allows cancers Source: www.news.com.au

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Corel Reef High counselor finds new calling in battle with cancer - Miami HeraldRobin Sarantos, a counselor at Coral Reef High School, is retiring as her cancer has come back. Robin is seen here feeding the chickens in the school’s animal farm which is part of the science department. IF YOU GO [...]

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Robert Lindsay to run in Battersea Park charity event - Hounslow GuardianRobert Lindsay is taking part in the Great Ormond Street Hospital’s Family Festival of Running on Thursday. The My Family actor, who will play Aristotle Onassis on stage later this year, said he is participating in the Battersea Park run because his [...]

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