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Leukemia Defined
A group of bone marrow cancers in which white blood cells divide uncontrollably, affecting the production of normal white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets
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Three To Vie For Ruskin Honorary Mayor
Published July 4, 2008, 9:02 pm, South Shore News & Tribune
Dolly Cummings, John Smith and Mary Ann Wilhelm all share the same goal: They want to be the honorary mayor of Ruskin.
Healthy lifestyle choices help breast cancer survivor
Published July 4, 2008, 4:04 pm, San Antonio Express-News & KENS 5
ne woman with an aggressive form of breast cancer used the experience to make healthy changes in her life -- including losing more than a hundred pounds.
Nest eggs tied to housing market have crashed with it
Published July 4, 2008, 3:37 pm, The Press-Enterprise
Beverlee Williams had what she thought was a carefully crafted plan for retirement. But she saw that shatter with the Inland housing market.
Health board urges care when locating homes, parks near hydro corridors
Published July 4, 2008, 1:53 pm, East York Mirror
The city should take care when locating sports fields and allowing construction on or near Hydro corridors - but the city shouldn't go overboard in trying to protect residents from electromagnetic fie...
Health board urges care when locating homes, parks near hydro corridors
Published July 4, 2008, 1:44 pm, Scarborough Mirror
The city should take care when locating sports fields and allowing construction on or near Hydro corridors - but the city shouldn't go overboard in trying to protect residents from electromagnetic fields, said Toronto's Medical Officer of Health Dr. David McKeown Thursday, July 3.
Red, red wine: Health pros and cons
Published July 4, 2008, 1:30 pm, CBC
Canada's love affair with fermented grape juice really began taking off in the late 1990s, when wine accounted for 21 per cent of sales of all alcoholic beverages across the country. Since then, market share for beer and spirits has been declining while wine's popularity has been increasing. It now accounts for 28 per cent of the alcoholic beverage market. The wine tide appears to have turned in ...
John Wayne Cancer Institute Receives Grant To Study Long-term Health Effects Of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Published July 4, 2008, 2:08 am, Medical News Today
The John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John's Health Center announced that it has received a grant from the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment to study pituitary hormonal failure (hypopituitarism) in retired football players.
Funding Boost In Fight Against Leukaemia
Published July 4, 2008, 2:07 am, Medical News Today
University of Manchester researchers have been awarded £1.6 million to study a group of genes identified as playing a key role in leukaemia. The grant, by Leukaemia Research, will fund work analysing a wide range of cancer-causing genes in the hope of targeting their common mechanisms of action for patient benefit.
Medical briefs
Published July 3, 2008, 11:19 pm, St. Charles Journal
Light the Night Walk in St. Peters park The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Gateway Chapter is recruiting teams and sponsors for the nationwide Light the Night Walk on Sept. 12 at City Centre Park, adjacent to the St. Peters Rec-Plex, and Forest Park in St. Louis.
Mother accused in cancer case defends role
Published July 3, 2008, 10:59 pm, Boston Globe
The Beverly mother accused of withholding cancer treatment from her young autistic son broke her silence yesterday, saying she has been devoted to the child since his birth and lashing out at her former husband for his decision to stop chemotherapy and not try a bone-marrow transplant.
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- Leukemia - The bone marrow niche: The physical structures of the niche, how the niche participates in hematopoiesis and neoplastic growth and what molecules are involved. Understanding of the interactions between stem cells and the niche may be useful for developing therapeutic strategies
- Lindsay Payne - cancer survivor and olympic hopeful
Sun Jun 29
- At a glance : Integrins in angiogenesis and lymphangiogene sis : Nature Reviews Cancer: Antagonists of several integrins, including alphabeta3, alphabeta5 and alpha5beta1, are currently under investigation as clinical agents to suppress tumour angiogenesis and growth either alone or in combination with current cancer therapeutics.
- TPMT Testing; 6-MP side effects: Page 3
Thu Jun 26
- Printed Resources: book for children about cancer
Wed Jun 25
- Cells for Cells: The Mission Statement Episode: Cells for Cells releases Mission Statement Video. Please help families that are battling cancer by donating your cell phones to Cells for Cells.
Tue Jun 24
- Welcome to the Lighthouse Family Retreats: Family retreat in Fl, all expenses but travel are covered
- Cells for Cells Mission Statement Video: When you donate your cell phones to Cells for Cells you are helping to provide financial relief to families that are battling cancer. You are making a difference!
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