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ASCO 2012: Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer

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Dr. Malcolm Mason of Cardiff University in Wales discusses his report that adding radiotherapy to androgen deprivation therapy for locally advanced prostate cancer produced a durable survival benefit compared with hormone therapy alone. Findings come from the final 10-year analysis of a phase III intergroup trial carried out by the UK Medical Research Council, the National Cancer Institute of Canada, and the Southwest Oncology Group.

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How can stem cells revolutionize cancer treatments?

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In his research at the Stanford Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Michael Clarke, M.D., has isolated a type of cancer cell that is capable of producing new tumors because of its stem-cell-like behavior.

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Using Targeted Inhibition Of Sphingosine Kinase To Treat Drug Resistant Breast Cancer

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Scientists at Tulane University School of Medicine, led by Dr. James Antoon and Dr.

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How After-Care Clinic helps childhood cancer survivors transition to cured

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Emily Capisciolto, 19, is every bit the art and design student she is about to become at Northern Michigan University at Marquette : Black hair is piled high above a delicate face dominated by huge eyes; white and pink scarves swirl over a pink tank and white pants, and a chunky copper watch shares arm space with a plastic hospital ID.

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‘Magical’ Ron Hynes performs before cancer treatment

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Ron Hynes performed at Mile One Centre in St. John’s Saturday night with the Wonderful Grand Band to a sold-out crowd, his last performance before undergoing treatment for throat cancer.

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Huntsman Cancer Institute genomic study of rare children’s cancer yields possible prognostic tool

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A new study from the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, of the genetic makeup, or genome, of Ewing sarcoma, a rare cancer that strikes children, teenagers, and young adults, has produced multiple discoveries: a previously unknown sarcoma subtype, genetic factors related to long-term survival, and identification of a genetic change between the primary and metastatic stages of the disease that could lead to better, more targeted treatment.

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Enhanced Anti-HIV Activity Discovered In Potential Drug Molecule

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Researchers from Munich and Naples have shown that minimal modification of a synthetic peptide with anti-HIV activity results in a new compound with more than two orders of magnitude higher binding affinity to the chemokine receptor CXCR4 and greatly improved anti-HIV activity…

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CDC: 158 cases of new swine flu strain from pigs

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Mass shootings have rattled nerves and renewed calls for stricter gun laws. Doctors are thinking bigger.

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New study shows aspirin can help in cancer treatment

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A new study by the American Cancer Society found that daily use of the drug is linked with a reduced risk of death from cancer.

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National Angel Quilt – A Sobering, Inspiring Symbol of Childhood Cancer

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This post is dedicated to Juliana LaMonica, beloved daughter of my dear friends Mike and Christine LaMonica, of Honeoye Falls/formerly Brockport, who passed away of childhood cancer on July 5, 2010.

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