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The National Cancer Institute has awarded a $55.4 million, multiyear contract to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. The Seattle-based center is being hired to operate the nation's Cancer Information Service Contact Center.
In addition to the many, many negative health effects linked to cigarette smoking, an emerging study has found stronger evidence linking cigarette smoking to colorectal cancer, said Science Daily. “This provides one more reason not to smoke, or to quit as soon as possible,” said senior author Michael J. Thun, M.D., M.S., vice president emeritus, epidemiology [...]
Mayor Richard Daley put a human face on his wife's continued struggle with cancer Thursday, praising her strength and dedication, discussing the challenges a wheelchair poses and lauding the skills of the medical professionals who care for her.
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genomic Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GHDX) today announced that the company will present results from five studies at the 32nd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), taking place December 9-13, 2009, at the Henry B.
Researchers in four Scandinavian countries found no increase in brain tumor diagnoses from 1998 to 2003.
About a year ago, Tammy Brindel of Attica was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 35.
The Rolling Meadows City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 1 unveiled a new banner to support cancer awareness. The banners will be personalized with the name of a cancer survivor or victim and will hang along Kirchoff Road.
MORRIS TWP. - Students from the Morristown-Beard School have re-constructed a tree that were brought to patients to decorate with artwork on Dec. 2 at the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center Lobby, Overlook Hospital, 99 Beauvoir Ave., Summit.
WASHINGTON TWP. – Area women raised $1,000 in October and November to help in the battle against breast cancer as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Cavaliers plan to wear pink and are encouraging fans to do the same for a special game night to raise breast cancer awareness.
Mass Genomics's Dan Koboldt rounds up a recent cancer genomics meeting in St. Louis, which included talks from Peter Campbell, Richard Gibbs, and Elaine Mardis, among others.
A population study covering four of the most cell-happy nations on Earth has found no evidence of a cancer risk from using cell phones. Expect a lot more studies.
When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer it's the beginning of series of challenges and choices. And each one can feel like a matter of life and death.
Bruce Davis, and his son, Aaron, a lineman on the Chagrin Falls football team, have a special bond. Davis, battling cancer, has promised he would watch his son and teammates win the state championship. - (Thomas Ondrey, The Plain...
As cell phones and smart phones take over more communication, information and entertainment functions, concerns about their possible role in causing brain cancer are buzzing on the airwaves. [More]
Kelsey Hosier was 5 when she was diagnosed with leukemia. Eleven years later, she is in remission and helping children with cancer the same way she was helped.
A little girl writes notes and draws pictures for her family as keepsakes as she dies of cancer.
A Harford County restaurant manager is continuing his efforts to assist families coping with childhood cancer by holding a superhero event in Bel Air on Saturday.
SOUTHBRIDGE - The Cancer Center at Harrington received approval yesterday to treat patients and expects to do so immediately, the center said.
In February 2009, Sandi Cookston, a precious wife, mother and friend of many in the local community, was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer [IBC].
ROXBURY TWP. — Imagine being able to enjoy a delicious treat sweetened by the knowledge that a contribution to breast cancer research is being made?
