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Prolonged exposure to formaldehyde linked with increased risk of myeloid leukemia 21 Nov 2009 06:59 GMT
... an increased risk of death from myeloid leukemia, according to a new study published online ... excess mortality from lymphohematopoietic malignancies and brain cancer in anatomists, pathologists, and funeral industry workers, ... with statistically significantly increased mortality from myeloid leukaemia, with the greatest risk among those who ...
Funeral industry workers at greater leukemia risk 21 Nov 2009 08:54 GMT
... are at a greater risk of getting leukemia because they are exposed to formaldehyde for ... be dangerous. Researchers at the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics at the National Cancer ... with statistically significantly increased mortality from myeloid leukaemia, with the greatest risk among those who ...
Cancer promoting gene identified 21 Nov 2009 09:33 GMT
... Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center and VCU Institute of Molecular Medicine ... in two processes that are essential for tumor development, growth and progression to metastasis. Scientists ... breast cancer, , and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. These important correlations make this gene an ...
Doctor dogs sniff out breast cancer 21 Nov 2009 03:34 GMT
... (WTOL) - If breast cancer smells, who can smell it? Dogs are used ... able to detect the smell of a tumor in his owner's breast," said Dr. Jan ... breath, and even on your skin, like melanomas. ©2009 WTOL/WAFF. All rights reserved. This material ...
Jury Assesses a $10.2 Million Verdict for Retired Washington Paper Mill Worker Suffering from Mesothelioma 21 Nov 2009 02:41 GMT
... were a contributing cause to his asbestos cancer. (PRWEB) November 20, 2009 -- On Wednesday, ... Crown Zellerbach Paper Mill worker suffering from mesothelioma. Mr. Barabin and his wife, Geraldine, were ...

Cancer Survivor Cut from Youth Basketball Team Finds Another 21 Nov 2009 05:20 GMT
... tightened during chemotherapy to treat his brain tumor and Leukemia. "This just isn't right. Are we just ... regardless of whether they are recovering from cancer. Unmacht promises more discussion on the issue ...
Media Advisory: Melanoma Research Foundation Takes Steps to Conquer Melanoma 21 Nov 2009 09:15 GMT
... On Tuesday the Melanoma Research Foundation will be hosting a live teleconference announcing an exciting new initiative designed ...
Tri-State Woman Saves Herself From Cancer 21 Nov 2009 00:18 GMT
... is the first round of defense for cancer screenings, it doesn't always detect it. It's ... A routine mammogram found a small cancerous tumor in Rumpke's breast. She had a lumpectomy and ...
Radiology Procedure May Help Increase Long-Term Survival In Patients With Severe Liver Cancer 21 Nov 2009 00:46 GMT
... Long-Term Survival In Patients With Severe Liver Cancer Posted on: Friday, 20 November 2009, 14:17 ... into the blood vessel feeding a cancerous tumor. An embolic agent is placed inside the ...
New hope for patients with liver cancer 21 Nov 2009 06:59 GMT
... (unable to be removed by surgery) liver cancer, an interventional radiology procedure called triple-drug transcatheter ... into the blood vessel feeding a cancerous tumor. An embolic agent is placed inside the ...

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Mesothelioma Researchers Find Biological Marker to Help Diagnose Malignant Mesothelioma 21 Nov 2009 04:30 GMT
... Turkish researchers have recently identified a biological marker ... D2-40 to be helpful in distinguishing malignant mesothelioma from pulmonary adenocarcinomas. and benign mesothelioma have great resemblance to ...
How wife's cancer battle has put the game in perspective 21 Nov 2009 07:14 GMT
... his wife was diagnosed with a brain tumour just hours after giving birth. To compound ... his wife is winning her battle against cancer. Things are looking up. "It has been ...
Saturday Interview: How wife's cancer battle has put the game in perspective 21 Nov 2009 07:30 GMT
... his wife was diagnosed with a brain tumour just hours after giving birth. To compound ... his wife is winning her battle against cancer. Things are looking up. "It has been ...
Radiation therapy can boost longevity in rare pancreatic cancer patients 21 Nov 2009 07:36 GMT
... Nov 21 (ANI): People with rare pancreatic cancer, called pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (PNTs), might live ... because of the low incidence of this tumour type and, as a result, very few ...
Breast cancer researchers at Sausalito forum defend mammogram advice 21 Nov 2009 00:14 GMT
... Breast cancer researchers and community activists who gathered at ... that expose women to radiation, a known carcinogen. "We haven't invested in an alternative, non-invasive ...
Military Veterans Linked to Mesothelioma & Asbestosis 21 Nov 2009 04:30 GMT
... The United States Department of Veterans Affairs stated that ... Approximately 30 percent of those diagnosed with mesothelioma are veterans. Mesothelioma and asbestosis are rare ...
Discovery holds promise in fighting cancer, AIDS and autoimmune disorders 21 Nov 2009 08:13 GMT
... gene, the UAB researchers used chronic lymphocytic leukemia cells as a source of this gene, ... regulate FCMR function hold promise in fighting cancer, AIDS and autoimmune disorders, says Kubagawa. The ...
Program on patients undergoing individualized treatment for metastatic breast cancer: NCCN 21 Nov 2009 08:19 GMT
... profiles patients undergoing treatment for metastatic breast cancer and their physicians' use of the NCCN ... each patient's treatment regimen to their individual tumor type and health status. The program, , premieres ...
Rare Pancreatic Cancer Patients May Live Longer When Treated With Radiation Therapy 21 Nov 2009 09:51 GMT
... because of the low incidence of this tumor type and, as a result, very few related ... Oncology, said, "While this particular type of cancer can have potentially devastating effects on a ...
Mammogram screening recommendation riles cancer survivors 21 Nov 2009 00:46 GMT
... when her first mammogram turned up the result most women fear: Positive for breast cancer. Because the lump that turned out to be a cancerous tumor was discovered early, the Portales city library employee has continued on with her life. When ...

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Watauga raises $261,000 to fight cancer. 21 Nov 2009 02:57 GMT
... Representatives of the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Watauga County ... Searchers, Jerry's Intimidators, Weaver Warriors and Tilson's Tumor Terminators. "We are very proud of the Relay ...
Cancer screening 21 Nov 2009 05:13 GMT
... Routine cancer screening is designed to catch tumors at ... aggressive and invasive treatment, even though the tumor -- if undetected -- wouldn't have posed a ...
Wife died after hospital failed to spot cancer 21 Nov 2009 07:17 GMT
... Wife died after hospital failed to spot cancer A WIDOWER has been awarded a six-figure ... 2001. "On the balance of probabilities, the tumour, which Mrs Moses died from, would at ...
5K run/walk will help Cody in battle with cancer 21 Nov 2009 11:51 GMT
... has been battling a rare form of cancer called Ewing’s sarcoma. He was diagnosed last ... his left femur removed, where a large tumor had grown. The community has rallied around Cody ...
Scrutiny for cancer screenings 21 Nov 2009 01:49 GMT
... Two guidelines have been issued to reduce screening for breast and cervical cancer this week. Screening for cervical cancer, versus breast cancer, is completely different Federal advisory ...