Health Check 7: Skin Cancer Most Common Type
WSAW, WI

This 7th of May, we focus on skin cancer. This time of year area residents understandably want to get outside and spend time in the sun. But if that's the case, you should apply sunscreen with an SPF of 15 every two hours. "In addition to sunscreen, …
Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center Offers Free Skin Tests Next Week Hunterdon County Democrat
Skin-cancer screening set for NAC Canada.com
Does Your Sunscreen Really Have You Covered? Market Wire (press release)
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Prevent breast cancer, get skin cancer?
RealSelf.com, WA

Unfortunately, says the ASDS, the recommendation to boost sun exposure may cause more harm than good (eg increase the risk of skin cancer). ASDS President Robert A. Weiss, MD lists the following ways to increase your vitamin D 1. …

genvec Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results
PR Newswire (press release), NY

tnferade has also been and is currently being evaluated for its potential use in the treatment of several other cancers, including esophageal cancer, rectal cancer, and head and neck cancer. genvec also uses its proprietary adenovector technology to …

Austin doctors offering free skin cancer screenings this weekend
CBS 42, TX

When detected early and treated properly, even melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer is curable. That's why Austin doctors are offering up their free time to help save a life. Saturday, May 9, dermatologists will be doing free screenings for …
Cancer screenings May 26 Vallejo Times-Herald
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Armstrong not banking on Giro
RTE.ie, Ireland

Armstrong has set himself modest targets, with his focus on the Tour de France, the event he dominated from 1999 to 2005 after his recovery from testicular cancer. 'I'd love to win a stage,' he added. 'I don't know if I can or I'm fit enough but I'd …

Mozobil™ Increases Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Harvests …
Cancer Consultants, ID

Mozobil was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in December of 2008 for use with Neupogen for mobilization of peripheral blood stem cells in patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) and multiple myeloma. A Phase II study suggested that …

Gemzar®/Navelbine® Effective and Well-tolerated in Children with …
Cancer Consultants, ID

[1] Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in immune cells. It is estimated that 7350 individuals are diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma annually in the United States. Hodgkin's lymphoma typically begins in the lymph nodes in one region …

Do Tattoos cause Skin Cancer?
EmpowHer, AZ

Tattoos are an unlikely cause of skin cancer according to Ariel Ostad, a professor of Dermatology at NYU Lagone Medical Center, reported in the New York Times. Any skin reaction to the tattoo is handled by infection-fighting cells directly at the …

William 'Bill' Hurrle — Rochester
Post-Bulletin, MN

Mr. Hurrle, 68, a writer and pioneer in sustainable living, died Saturday (May 2, 2009) at the home he built in New Franken, Wis., of esophageal cancer. He was born June 24, 1940, in Rochester, and graduated from Rochester High School in 1958. …
Hurrle, William "Bill" Green Bay Press Gazette
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Millwall legend Neil Harris continues to support the campaign
GiveMeFootball.com, UK

"Testicular cancer is an issue very close to my heart so I will always do my bit to help raise awareness and funds for valuable research into the disease. Last year I achieved my personal best time so hopefully as I cross the finishing line this time …