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The discovery of a genetically distinct colony of Tasmanian devils may save the species from being wiped out by a contagious cancer that has decimated the population, Australian scientists said Wednesday.
Title: Obese Colon Cancer Survivors Face Poorer Prognosis Category: Health News Created: 3/9/2010 2:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/10/2010
Title: Genetic Variant Raises Lung Cancer Risk Category: Health News Created: 3/9/2010 2:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/10/2010
March 10 (Bloomberg) -- Transgene SA , the French biotechnology company backed by the billionaire Merieux family, sold Novartis AG an option on rights to the experimental TG4010 cancer vaccine in a deal that may fetch as much as $960 million.
AUSTRALIA could see the number of cancer cases double within 20 years if we don?t change our poor lifestyle habits, a world expert has warned.
Title: Doctor's Specialty Often Steers Prostate Cancer Care Category: Health News Created: 3/9/2010 2:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/10/2010
Starz's freshman drama "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" has halted series production due to star Andy Whitfield being diagnosed with cancer.
Researcher who identified Acreage cancer cluster predicts rate will ebb
Starz's epic drama Spartacus: Blood and Sand halted production after star Andy Whitfield was diagnosed with cancer, reports The Hollywood Reporter . Whitfield, who plays Spartacus in the freshman series, was diagnosed with ... Read More Other Links From TVGuide.com Andy Whitfield Spartacus: Blood and Sand
Image Caption: The figures show that fulvestrant-mediated cytoplasmic localization of ER is associated with intermediate filament proteins CK8 and CK18. After treatment of MCF-7 and T47D cells (breast cancer cells) with fulvestrant, dramatic cytoplasmic localization of ER was observed. The results indicate that the presence of CK8 and CK18 is necessary for fulvestrant-induced cytoplasmic ...

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Prostate test 'public health disaster': discoverer - Reuters


Earthtimes (press release)

Prostate test 'public health disaster': discoverer
Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The most commonly used tool for detecting prostate cancer, routine PSA screening, has become "a hugely expensive public health ...
The Great Prostate MistakeNew York Times
Regular prostate screenings are too useful to forgoTampabay.com
Prostate Cancer Treatment Expert Dr. David Samadi, MD Speaks OutMarketwire (press release)
Los Angeles Times (blog) -Seattle Post Intelligencer -Radio Iowa
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Katie Couric's Notebook: Bottom's Up - CBS News


New York Daily News

Katie Couric's Notebook: Bottom's Up
CBS News
After all, March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Ten years ago, I had a colonoscopy on television. At one point, a little high on anesthesia, ...
CBS' Harry Smith undergoes colonoscopy televised liveLos Angeles Times (blog)
Harry Smith Has First Live, Televised ColonoscopyWJZ
TV anchor gets colonoscopy on live TVCBS 21
TestCountry.com (blog) -Newsday (subscription) -mediabistro.com (blog)
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Spartacus Star Diagnosed With Cancer; Production Halted - Seattle Post Intelligencer


New York Daily News

Spartacus Star Diagnosed With Cancer; Production Halted
Seattle Post Intelligencer
"I'm receiving excellent care and am feeling strong, positive and determined with an army of support behind me," said Whitfield, whose cancer was detected ...
"Spartacus" halted after star's cancer diagnosisReuters
'Spartacus' delayed as star undergoes cancer treatmentUSA Today
Starz Halts 'Spartacus' Production Over Star's Cancer THRTelevision Week (blog)
Hot Momma Celebrity Gossip (blog) -UPI.com -Examiner.com
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Tasmanian devil colony shows immunity to cancer - The Associated Press


ABC Online

Tasmanian devil colony shows immunity to cancer
The Associated Press
ADELAIDE, Australia ? The discovery of a genetically distinct colony of Tasmanian devils may save the species from being wiped out by a contagious cancer ...
Health Highlights: March 10, 2010BusinessWeek
'Resistant' Devils Might Save Tassie Devils from Becoming ExtinctTopNews United States
Hope for Tasmanian devils' survivalThe Press Association
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Colonoscopies can prevent cancer - WANE


TopNews Singapore (press release)

Colonoscopies can prevent cancer
WANE
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Doctors sometimes call colon cancer the silent killer because by the time symptoms show, the cancer is pretty advanced. ...
Colon cancer isn't just a man's diseaseWVLT
Colon Cancer SurvivalWTVQ
Colonoscopy ResourcesCBS News
Monroe Evening News -The Daily News Online -The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com (blog)
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Clarient Loss Widens As Higher Expenses Overwhelm Rev Growth - Wall Street Journal


Clarient Loss Widens As Higher Expenses Overwhelm Rev Growth
Wall Street Journal
Clarient Inc.'s (CLRT) fourth-quarter loss widened as revenue growth was more than offset by higher expenses for the developer of cancer diagnostics. ...
Clarient Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter; Year-End ResultsMarketWatch (press release)

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Vermillion, Quest Diagnostics Launch OVA1 Ovarian Cancer Test - GenomeWeb Daily News


Vermillion, Quest Diagnostics Launch OVA1 Ovarian Cancer Test
GenomeWeb Daily News
Vermillion this week launched its OVA1 triage ovarian cancer test as part of its effort to return to commercial viability. OVA1 is being made available ...
Doctors Get New Test to Help Determine If Ovarian Masses Are CancerFOXNews
Quest Diagnostics to offer new ovarian cancer testThe Associated Press
Quest Launches OVA1, Pegs Market as 1 Million Women AnnuallyBioInform (blog)

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Corey Haim last days spent taking care of cancer stricken Mother - Examiner.com


The Guardian (blog)

Corey Haim last days spent taking care of cancer stricken Mother
Examiner.com
... this morning was living with his mother and reported to have been taking care of her while she was undergoing chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer. ...
Corey Haim passed while helping mother, Judy, battle cancerZap2it.com (blog)
Judy Haim Cancer: 'Corey Was Helping Me'Zimbio
Corey Haim Was Helping His Mother As She Battled CancerPerezHilton.com (blog)
USA Today
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Biomoda and Obio Form Strategic Alliance to Expand Lung Cancer Screening Program - MarketWatch (press release)


Biomoda and Obio Form Strategic Alliance to Expand Lung Cancer Screening Program
MarketWatch (press release)
"A strategic alliance with Obio gives Biomoda a presence in a state that is recognized as a leader in cancer research and treatment. ...

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Type of Specialist Seen Affects Prostate Cancer Treatment Data suggest primary ... - ModernMedicine


CBC.ca

Type of Specialist Seen Affects Prostate Cancer Treatment Data suggest primary ...
ModernMedicine
WEDNESDAY, March 10 (HealthDay News) -- Treatment choice for prostate cancer appears to be strongly influenced by the type of specialist a patient sees, ...
'Tame' Virus, A Ray of Hope for Cancer PatientsTopNews United States
'Tame' virus may help fight cancerThe Press Association
Virus could hold 'cancer cure' keySideways News
BusinessWeek -UroToday -Aberdeen Press and Journal
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