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Thyroid cancer may be more common near volcanoes

Reuters - Mon Nov 9, 4:36 pm ET

People who live in volcanic areas may have an elevated risk of developing thyroid cancer, a new study suggests.

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Golfers in the Lowcountry help cancer patients
WTOC 11 Savannah - Mon Nov 9, 8:06 pm ET
Golfers throughout the area hit the greens Monday to help children battling cancer at Backus Children's Hospital.
AACR, NCI and EORTC to host Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics International Conference
EurekAlert! - Mon Nov 9, 9:21 am ET
( American Association for Cancer Research ) Scientists and industry leaders from around the world will gather in Boston Nov. 14-19, 2009, for the AACR-NCI-EORTC Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics International Conference, which will feature groundbreaking information on important cancer therapies in development.
State briefs for 11/10: GOP senator being treated for cancer
New Jersey Herald - Tue Nov 10, 12:40 am ET
TRENTON (AP) — A veteran Republican New Jersey state senator and former Philadelphia television anchorwoman has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.
For Young Boys With Cancer, Testicular Tissue Banking May Be Option to Preserve Fertility
redOrbit - Mon Nov 9, 3:08 pm ET
- Parents Support Experimental Procedure for Preteen Son - PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For parents of children with cancer, the hopeful news is that pediatric survival rates have steadily improved for decades.
Dr. Nagourney's Customized Chemo for Cancer
Extra TV - Mon Nov 9, 7:27 pm ET
"Extra" Lifechanger Dr. Robert Nagourney has customized chemotherapy treatments for his patients -- and his radical approach to treating cancer is paying off.
Cancer Society seeks local volunteers
The Morning Sun - Mon Nov 9, 5:51 am ET
The American Cancer Society is asking the Isabella and Gratiot communities to answer the call to action.
Local charity aims to help struggling cancer patients
WKRN Nashville - Mon Nov 9, 6:21 pm ET
A new Nashville charity is trying to be the daily lifeline for patients battling cancer.
DownEast Basics Donates Over $26,000 From Pink Tee Sales in October as Part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
dBusinessNews.com - Mon Nov 9, 6:28 pm ET
DownEast Basics , a high-style, low-price fashion retailer that specializes in trendy fashions as well as modest clothing , today announced the donation of over $26,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure ® . This is the third consecutive year DownEast has supported National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by raising funds in honor of breast cancer survivors and in the hopes of finding a cure.
Dennis Hopper Starts Experimental Treatment for Prostate Cancer
seattlepi.com - Mon Nov 9, 1:41 pm ET
Though it was revealed last month that Dennis Hopper has prostate cancer, the 73-year-old actor says he's been battling the disease for nine years and has started an experimental treatment.
Hy-Vee earned money for Breast Cancer Awareness in October
Clarinda Herald-Journal - Mon Nov 9, 9:40 pm ET
Hy-Vee marked National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a donation of $160,000 to two organizations dedicated to the fight against breast cancer.
MEDICAL EDGE: Identifying Individual Risk for Breast Cancer
KAAL Austin - Mon Nov 9, 10:09 pm ET
Every year about 250,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer. Prior to their diagnosis, most of these women were not considered to be high risk for the disease.
Molecule in curry shows promise of fighting cancer
Daily Vidette - Mon Nov 9, 10:03 pm ET
Last week scientists said a molecule found in a curry ingredient – curcumin – can kill esophageal cancer cells in the laboratory.
NJ Sen. Diane Allen diagnosed with cancer
WPVI-TV Philadelphia - Mon Nov 9, 12:47 pm ET
It is being called an aggressive form of cancer.
Cancer Resource Center having open house Nov. 12
Eastern Arizona Courier - Mon Nov 9, 2:36 pm ET
Cancer survivors, local health professionals, human services professionals, volunteers, elected officials and the public are invited to an open house for the Cancer Resource Center at the Cancer Clinic at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center.
Melodie Wilson dies after long cancer battle
OnMilwaukee.com - Mon Nov 9, 9:25 pm ET
Former Milwaukee TV anchor Melodie Wilson turned her own cancer diagnosis into a way to help women battling the disease
New Jersey Senator Diane Allen Battling Cancer
CBS 3 Philadelphia - Mon Nov 9, 5:01 pm ET
Former Channel 3 anchor and veteran New Jersey Senator Diane Allen acknowledged Monday she has been diagnosed and aggressive form of cancer.
The Puzzle Of Hormone Therapy And Breast Cancer
redOrbit - Mon Nov 9, 12:10 pm ET
The use of postmenopausal hormone therapy has decreased over time in the United States, which researchers suggest may play a key role in the declining rate of atypical ductal hyperplasia, a known risk factor for breast cancer."Postmenopausal hormone treatment is associated with increased rates of benign breast biopsies, and early and late stages of cancer.
University Hospitals begins trial to test vaccine for triple negative breast cancer
The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mon Nov 9, 7:16 am ET
Hundreds of women from across the country had hoped to take part in a clinical trial at University Hospitals Case Medical Center. Only 17 were chosen for the trial to test a new vaccine to help battle triple negative breast cancer.
Free Prostate Cancer Guide
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Mon Nov 9, 8:00 am ET
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men. One in six men will be diagnosed during his lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society.
People Cut Hair, Shave Heads To Support Cancer Patient
WGAL 8 Susquehanna Valley - Mon Nov 9, 4:20 pm ET
People showed support for a Lancaster woman battling cancer over the weekend.

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