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Cancer Research UK Honours Business
Cancer Research UK has this week celebrated its inaugural Business Supporters' Awards, in celebration of the contribution made by business to help the charity beat cancer. The event, held on Tuesday 6th May at the Royal College of Surgeons, London, brought together the charity's biggest supporters from the world of business to recognise the very best in business and charity partnerships and to inspire future relationships.
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Cancer Research UK has this week celebrated its inaugural Business Supporters' Awards, in celebration of the contribution made by business to help the charity beat cancer. The event, held on Tuesday 6th May at the Royal College of Surgeons, London, brought together the charity's biggest supporters from the world of business to recognise the very best in business and charity partnerships and to inspire future relationships.
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Doctors Without Borders relief plane gets permission to land in Yangon
As the first Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières(MSF) relief plane receives permission to land in Yangon tomorrow, Saturday, the international medical humanitarian organization has already intensified its emergency program. As MSF scales up, there is a need for more technical experts and further supplies in the coming days.
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As the first Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières(MSF) relief plane receives permission to land in Yangon tomorrow, Saturday, the international medical humanitarian organization has already intensified its emergency program. As MSF scales up, there is a need for more technical experts and further supplies in the coming days.
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Celebrity cancer advocates urge US health care reformAFP - Leading advocates in the fight against cancer Thursday urged lawmakers to overhaul the US health care system to put all Americans on an equal footing when it comes to the country's biggest killer disease.
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Doctors Try Suffocating Stubborn Tumors - Cutting Off Blood Supply, Nutrients May Help In Pancreatic Cancer
Over the last 30 years, researchers have made some impressive strides inbattling certain types of cancer. It's estimated, for example, that 99% of prostate cancer patients will survive at least five years and 9 out of 10 breast cancer patients will too.* While the numbers may not be quite as big when it comes to pancreatic cancer, the numbers aresignificant. Having bought and rebuilt dozens of vintage juke boxes, Dr.
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Over the last 30 years, researchers have made some impressive strides inbattling certain types of cancer. It's estimated, for example, that 99% of prostate cancer patients will survive at least five years and 9 out of 10 breast cancer patients will too.* While the numbers may not be quite as big when it comes to pancreatic cancer, the numbers aresignificant. Having bought and rebuilt dozens of vintage juke boxes, Dr.
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Common Laser Surgery For Uncommon Cancer - Doctors Have New Option In Treating Often Devastating Eye Cancer
Chances are you or someone you know has had laser eye surgery to correct blurry vision. Now, doctors are using the procedure in a new way. In some cases, they're not just helping patients see better, they're actually preventing them from going blind. Mike Samogala says he's never taken time with his kids for granted. Lately, those moments have meant even more. Just a few months ago, Mike was diagnosed with eye cancer. It came with no warning or symptoms.
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Chances are you or someone you know has had laser eye surgery to correct blurry vision. Now, doctors are using the procedure in a new way. In some cases, they're not just helping patients see better, they're actually preventing them from going blind. Mike Samogala says he's never taken time with his kids for granted. Lately, those moments have meant even more. Just a few months ago, Mike was diagnosed with eye cancer. It came with no warning or symptoms.
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Cancer Survival Surges - Except For One Group
Over the last 20 years, there have been remarkable advances in the battle against cancer. For most patients, survival rates are now at an all-time high. That's not the case for one age group. If you're between 15 and 39, the news isn't as good.* In fact, a 25 year old who is diagnosed with cancer today often has a worse prognosis than 25 years ago.* The numbers are puzzling, but researchers are determined to do something about them.
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Over the last 20 years, there have been remarkable advances in the battle against cancer. For most patients, survival rates are now at an all-time high. That's not the case for one age group. If you're between 15 and 39, the news isn't as good.* In fact, a 25 year old who is diagnosed with cancer today often has a worse prognosis than 25 years ago.* The numbers are puzzling, but researchers are determined to do something about them.
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Free Heart Health Assessments For South Asians At TiEcon 2008
The South Asian Heart Center at El Camino Hospital will offer free heart health assessments during TiECon, the world's largest convention dedicated to entrepreneurs. The assessments are available to all South Asians both Friday and Saturday, May 16-17 at the event at the Santa Clara Convention Center and include a comprehensive lifestyle questionnaire and a physical exam. On Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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The South Asian Heart Center at El Camino Hospital will offer free heart health assessments during TiECon, the world's largest convention dedicated to entrepreneurs. The assessments are available to all South Asians both Friday and Saturday, May 16-17 at the event at the Santa Clara Convention Center and include a comprehensive lifestyle questionnaire and a physical exam. On Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Search Is On For Genes That Point To Womb Cancer
A Queensland University of Technology study pinpointing the genetic differences between women with and without womb cancer will help in the early diagnosis of the disease.PhD student Tracy O'Mara, from the School of Life Sciences at QUT, who is working in collaboration with scientists at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, said there was an acute need for better screening for womb or endometrial cancer, with about 1400 new cases of the disease diagnosed every year.
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A Queensland University of Technology study pinpointing the genetic differences between women with and without womb cancer will help in the early diagnosis of the disease.PhD student Tracy O'Mara, from the School of Life Sciences at QUT, who is working in collaboration with scientists at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, said there was an acute need for better screening for womb or endometrial cancer, with about 1400 new cases of the disease diagnosed every year.
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$35.5 Million In CIHR Funding Awarded To Health Researchers In McGill Network
The Honourable Tony Clement, federal Minister of Health has announced unding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for 764 health research projects across Canada, totalling more than $298 million. Researchers at McGill University and four of its affiliated institutions - the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI), the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) and the Douglas Mental Health University Institute - received more than $35.
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The Honourable Tony Clement, federal Minister of Health has announced unding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for 764 health research projects across Canada, totalling more than $298 million. Researchers at McGill University and four of its affiliated institutions - the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI), the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) and the Douglas Mental Health University Institute - received more than $35.
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BEMA(TM) Fentanyl Phase III Data Demonstrating Efficacy And Tolerability To Be Presented At American Pain Society Annual Meeting
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. (Nasdaq: BDSI) and commercial partner Meda Pharmaceuticals will present, data from Phase III clinical pivotal trials for BEMA™ Fentanyl, a potential treatment for breakthrough pain (BTP) in opioid tolerant patients with cancer. The presentations will be made at the 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society (APS) in Tampa, Florida.
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BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. (Nasdaq: BDSI) and commercial partner Meda Pharmaceuticals will present, data from Phase III clinical pivotal trials for BEMA™ Fentanyl, a potential treatment for breakthrough pain (BTP) in opioid tolerant patients with cancer. The presentations will be made at the 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society (APS) in Tampa, Florida.
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