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 iAfrica.com |
Blue delirium
iAfrica.com, South Africa The real golf story of the weekend, however, was the Saturday gesture from the entire field, every player donning a pink wardrobe in a simple, dramatic gesture of support for Phil Mickelson and his wife Amy, diagnosed two weeks ago with breast cancer. … |
 About – Cities & Towns |
Celebrate our Official State Fruit . . . or is it a Vegatable?
About – Cities & Towns, NY The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival actually spans two weekends, and is filled with lots of tomato fun. This weekend the festival kicks off on June 6-7 with pageants, a fish fry and a golf tournament. To me, this isn't the weekend for tourists to … |
 Trinidad & Tobago Express |
The big 'C' getting bigger
Trinidad & Tobago Express, Trinidad and Tobago In the last decade the number of people diagnosed with cancer in T&T has steadily increased. Thyroid, lung, pancreas, breast, rectal, colon, stomach – the tumours are turning up in almost every part of the body. The patients at the NRC are usually in … |
 AFP |
Blonde therapy lifts spirits in crisis-hit Latvia
AFP Led by an orchestra, the first-ever blond parade featured women dressed in pink and white, some accompanied by lapdogs, in a charity fund-raising event that organisers hope will become an annual event. "I'm not stupid. I'm beautiful and I'll prove it," … BARBIE IS TO BLAME Javno.hr all 120 news articles |
 The Canadian Press |
Quebec health minister says study on cancer tests misinterpreted
The Canadian Press, MONTREAL Quebec's breast cancer patients became concerned last Wednesday after Universite de Montreal research raised the spectre of an inquiry earlier this year that concluded that problems throughout Newfoundland and Labrador's health-care system led to at … Quebec government says it will take time to look into flawed … CTV Montreal all 244 news articles |
 Times Online |
New drug olaparib offers hope to women with genetic breast cancer
Times Online, UK Andrew Tutt, director of the Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research Unit at King's College London, who led the trial, said that the results for olaparib were “very promising”. “We are hopeful that olaparib could provide a targeted treatment for women with … |
 InTheNews.co.uk |
Switching drugs boosts breast cancer treatment
InTheNews.co.uk, UK She added that patients could see big advantages from changes to the order in which drugs are administered and that further breakthroughs could result through the use of new breast cancer drugs. Kate Law, director of clinical trials at Cancer Research … |
 Indian Express |
Most Read Articles
Indian Express, India Enhanced with vivacious shades of pink, blue and sea green, not only are these umbrellas with distinctive silhouettes, but also come painted with names of stars like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor! … |
 AFP |
New therapies to treat breast, lymph cancer: studies
AFP ORLANDO, Florida (AFP) — New therapies developed following groundbreaking clinical trials appear to effectively target breast cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, according to research unveiled Sunday at a major cancer conference. … |
 Telegraph.co.uk |
Blondes march in Latvia 'to cheer-up nation'
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom Led by an orchestra, the first-ever blonde parade featured women dressed in pink and white, some accompanied by lapdogs, in a charity fund-raising event that organisers hope will become an annual event. "I'm not stupid. I'm beautiful and I'll prove it … BARBIE IS TO BLAME Javno.hr all 115 news articles |
 Daily Mail |
Golf breaks: The course where 007 outfoxed his deadliest foe
Daily Mail, UK Golf was an abiding passion for the creator of 007; his wife Ann regularly complained that he spent too much time at Royal St George's, both on the course and at the 19th hole, where he was fond of pink gins. And his incredibly detailed account of … |
 News-Sun |
Fundraiser to help local team in Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk
News-Sun, FL By TREY CHRISTY Since then, one of her daughters was interested in participating in one of the annual Breast Cancer 3-Day walks — where participants walk 20 miles a day, sleeping in tents along the way, all to raise money for breast cancer research. … |
 The Money Times |
Depression medicines make tamoxifen less effective-Study
The Money Times by Neelam Goswami – May 31, 2009 – 0 comments Boston, May 31:Women taking breast cancer prevention drug tamoxifen actually increase their risk of the cancer returning if they take the drug along with certain antidepressants, suggests a new research by … Some antidepressants may risk breast cancer return Washington Post all 421 news articles |
 Golf365.co.za |
Sea of pink stuns mickelsons
Golf365.co.za, UK "We have been home watching the golf at Colonial surrounded by loved ones," Amy said in a statement on her husband's website. "Everytime we saw a player, caddy, announcer, or fan wearing pink we are overwhelmed by the love and support. … |
 Washington Post |
Groups Hope to Block Ban of Chemical
Washington Post, United States Over the past decade, a growing body of scientific studies has linked the chemical to breast cancer, testicular cancer, diabetes, hyperactivity, obesity, low sperm count, miscarriage and other reproductive problems in laboratory animals. … |
 Napa Valley Register |
Study: Drug combos may raise breast cancer risk
Napa Valley Register, CA Golf fans at the sixth hole are shown wearing pink at the Colonial golf tournament, Saturday, May 30, 2009 in Fort Worth, Texas. Many spectators and golf players are wearing pink at the tournament Saturday in a show of support for Amy Mickelson, … |
 KUSH Radio |
A Special Surprise in Room 360
KUSH Radio, OK To "pink lady" Linda Wasson, Thursday was just another typical day of volunteering. She arrived, as usual, at the Cushing Regional Hospital Snack Bar at around 11:30 am to eat a chicken salad sandwich before reporting to her usual seat on the west side … |
 Little About |
Fun in the sun may prevent breast, bowel cancers
Little About, India Researchers from the Moores Cancer Centre at the University of California, San Diego, reviewed as many as 2750 studies and concluded that adequate amounts of vitamin D in the body could lower the chances of breast cancer by about 25 per cent and those … |
 Washington Post |
Drug combos may raise breast cancer risk
Washington Post, United States Breast cancer survivors risk having their disease come back if they use certain antidepressants while also taking the cancer prevention drug tamoxifen, worrisome new research shows. About 500000 women in the United States take tamoxifen, which cuts in … |
 Globe and Mail |
Tim Clark takes two shot lead at Colonial
Globe and Mail, Canada Tim Clark watches his shot from the sixth tee during the third round of the Colonial golf tournament, Saturday, May 30, 2009 in Fort Worth, Texas. Clark finished the day in the lead at 17-under par 193. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam) Fort Worth, … Tim Clark takes lead into final round at Colonial The Associated Press all 1,076 news articles |
Washington Post |
Strategy Being Devised To Protect Use of BPA
Washington Post, United States Over the past decade, a growing body of scientific studies has linked the chemical to breast cancer, testicular cancer, diabetes, hyperactivity, obesity, low sperm count, miscarriage and other reproductive problems in laboratory animals. … |
 AFP |
Study links lung cancer to menopause hormones
AFP ORLANDO, Florida (AFP) — Hormonal therapy for menopause, already linked to an increase in breast cancer and strokes, also strongly increases the risk of death among women who develop lung cancer, new research has shown. The findings are based on … |
 The Associated Press |
Tim Clark takes lead into final round at Colonial
The Associated Press In her honor, and to raise awareness about the disease, the tournament went into "pink out" mode Saturday. Most players wore pink shirts, as did tournament staffers and many folks in the gallery. CBS broadcaster David Feherty really got into it, … Birdies And Bogeys GolfDigest.com all 1,786 news articles |
 CTV Montreal |
Quebec government says it will take time to look into flawed …
CTV Montreal, Canada At a fundraising event for breast cancer research on Saturday, breast cancer patient Melanie Maguire told CTV Montreal's Anne Lewis people shouldn't jump to conclusions. "Be a patient patient," said Maguire. "Before thinking a certain way and worrying, … |
 KIDK |
Pocatello woman raising money for breast cancer awareness walk
KIDK, ID A Pocatello woman set up the special stand today raising money so she can take part in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. She needs to raise at least $1800 before she can complete the 39 mile walk in Colorado next month. Allison Huerta, walking against … |
 TVNZ |
A Sea of Pink in Support of Amy Mickelson
New York Times Just before noon, only three pink mercerized cotton men's golf shirts — two mediums, one extra large — remained at $87.50 apiece in the pro shop at Colonial … Course of Style: Thinking PinkGolf.com Amy Mickelson grateful for supportDallas Morning News Devil Ball GolfYahoo! Sports Denver Post -CBSSports.com -Associated Content all 273 news articles » |
Washington Post |
Study: Drug combos may raise breast cancer risk
Washington Post, United States Breast cancer survivors risk having their disease come back if they use certain antidepressants while also taking the cancer prevention drug tamoxifen, worrisome new research shows. About 500000 women in the United States take tamoxifen, which cuts in … |
 AFP |
Progress in fighting lung cancer
AFP However there were few advances to report in the fight against colorectal cancer, the fourth most common in the United States and the second deadliest type of cancer. Research on 2710 patients with Phase Three colorectal cancer taking the drug Avastine … |
 New York Daily News |
Tweets on golf course are for the birds
New York Daily News, NY By Hank Gola Get those fingers ready, as LPGA commish wouldn't mind seeing golfers like Michelle Wie twittering away during an LPGA round to help promote the sport. Umm…desperate much? Can you imagine Tiger Woods draining a birdie putt, … |
 Paragould Daily Press |
Local softball program goes to bat for breast cancer awareness
Paragould Daily Press, AR Money raised from the survivor board will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research. “We're making a donation to the fund. We're going to have a Survivor Board,” Ward said, “and they can make a dollar donation and have an in memory … |
 Tampa Tribune |
Chamberlain grad's golf tourney helps others with cancer
Tampa Tribune, FL "We want to help those women," she said, dressed in a pink top and white shorts, as she chummed around with golfers and organizers Saturday afternoon. "We want to make their lives easier." Steadman decided to do something. Still recovering from cancer … |
 WWJ |
Race For The Cure Is Saturday
WWJ, MI In 2008, the Komen Detroit Race for the Cure raised nearly $2.3 million for the fight against breast cancer. $676000 was contributed to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Award and Research Grant Program, with much of this funding benefiting Michigan … |
 Daily Mail |
Boosting levels of vitamin D 'could cut cancer by up to 25%'
Daily Mail, UK By Harcharan Chandhoke Giving everyone higher levels of vitamin D as part of a public health drive could cut the incidence of breast cancer by a quarter and bowel cancer by a third, scientists say. The finding is based on a review of 2750 research … Is vitamin D the new wonder supplement? Times Online UK scientists push for 'bottled sunshine' to fight cancer New Zealand Herald Vitamin D: The best protection against cancer Zee News all 22 news articles |
 TheMedGuru |
Keeping Abreast with Breast Cancer
TheMedGuru, India Women who develop breast cancer tend to have breasts that are less symmetrical than women who don't develop the cancer. A study published in Breast Cancer Research reveals that breast asymmetry could be a reliable independent predictor of breast cancer … |
 StarPhoenix |
No. 1 hole at Executive Nine where golf balls go to hide
StarPhoenix, Canada If NBA broadcaster Marv Albert worked for ESPN, he'd gladly take the pink slip . . . After watching him fairly closely in Tampa Bay and now seeing the talent-laden Cubs playing .500, I am convinced Lou Piniella couldn't win if he was managing the … |
 WBNG-TV |
Cancer Concerns in Candor
WBNG-TV, NY But the VanScoy's won't stop asking questions, until they have a definitive answer. Polly Tompkins is battling a recurrence of breast cancer. We brought you her story when she traveled to Yankee stadium to be an honorary bat girl. |
 WBBM780 |
Teacher accused of sex with male student remains free on bond
WBBM780, IL Jennifer Espinosa of Park Ridge wore a pink shirt, black sweater and brown pants for her brief court appearance this morning. Her lawyer asked prosecutors to preserve any tapes of her questioning. Espinosa's husband was with her in the Skokie courtroom … |
 New Zealand Herald |
UK scientists push for 'bottled sunshine' to fight cancer
New Zealand Herald, New Zealand By Jeremy Laurence Vitamin D is made by the action of sunlight on the skin – however over exposure can cause skin cancer. Photo / Kenny Rodger LONDON – Boosting levels of vitamin D could cut the incidence of breast cancer by a quarter, bowel cancer by … |
 Times Online |
Is vitamin D the new wonder supplement?
Times Online, UK But, recently, a firm link has been made with bowel cancer, and, in the past five years, with breast cancer, diabetes, heart disease, joint disease, multiple sclerosis, dementia, birth difficulties and autism. Given that some research indicates that 60 … |
 HealthNewsDigest.com |
FDA Oncologist Receives Top Award for Contributions to Cancer Research
HealthNewsDigest.com, NY Previous recipients have included the champion cyclist Lance Armstrong and Nancy Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a breast cancer foundation. The award is being presented during the society's annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. … |
 AFP |
US cancer care: Treatment choices are all about you
AFP Seven press conferences have been scheduled, including two on Saturday on the results of gastrointestinal tumors and advanced lung cancer research. Two more are planned for Sunday to discuss results of breast cancer and ovarian cancer research, … |
 Medical Device Link (press release) |
Start-up's CEO believes novel ultrasound cancer treatment …
Medical Device Link (press release), CA As a result, we are releasing a new product for the breast module this June that will automate some of the steps that are now being done manually in treating breast cancer patients. What did you learn from treating prostate cancer cases since 2004 that … |
 Javno.hr |
BARBIE IS TO BLAME
Javno.hr, Croatia The politically incorrect parade has determined a strict dress code, so all women will parade in red, pink and white. Leading up to the event, individual blondes, or groups of up to ten blondes can apply for the parade on a website dedicated to the … |
 Business Wire (press release) |
CYBEX Launches Pink Treadmill to Support Breast Cancer Research
Business Wire (press release), CA CYBEX shares a common value with BCRF on the importance of science and research. The monies raised from this program can play an integral role in finding a cure for breast cancer.” “The Breast Cancer Research Foundation's mission is to achieve … |
 MedIndia |
Genetic Switch to Limit Breast Cancer Chances Identified
MedIndia, India Scientists at the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology, UK claim to have identified the genetic switch that could help heal the crucial BRCA1 gene and limit chances of breast and ovarian cancers. It is the gene's inability to … Major tumour-busting 'breakthrough' in fight against breast and … Daily Mail Cancer's 'Achilles heel' identified: Study Zee News all 11 news articles |
 MedIndia |
Vital Proteins in the Blood Connected to Long-term Survival of …
MedIndia, India Researchers from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have narrowed down on two vital proteins in the blood that could be a sign of long-term survival of breast cancer victims. The proteins are associated with chronic inflammation, which is known to … Breast cancer markers discovered in breast cancer survivors Health Newstrack all 81 news articles |
 WZTV |
Breast Cancer Research-Stacy Case
WZTV, TN CARLOS ARTEAGA IS TAPPED FOR A GROUNDBREAKING INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH PROJECT, KNOWN AS THE "CANCER DREAM TEAM." THE DREAM TEAM, FUNDED BY THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY'S 'STAND-UP-TO-CANCER' INITIATIVE…. COULD CHANGE THE WAY BREAST AND OTHER TYPES OF … Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Investigator Named to Cancer … Vanderbilt University News The Disparity In Cancer Research Funding CBS News UM researchers part of cancer 'dream team' U-M Health System News Nashville Post (subscription) - Basil & Spice all 69 news articles |
 The Sun |
Milk from daughter 'my cure for Big C'
The Sun, UK By EMMA MORTON A CANCER victim is drinking his daughter's breast milk every morning in a bid to stave off the disease. Tim Browne — who went through chemotherapy in vain — read US research showed a protein in the milk can destroy cancer cells in … |
 Friday Flyer |
Bosom Buddies create moving memorial to co-founder Cathy Zaitz in …
Friday Flyer, CA There were the members of the Royal Court marching along – all dressed in pink in memory of you. There were numerous golf carts covered in messages for you. There was the “king” of Bosom Buddies, riding along on his motorized scooter to remind everyone … |
 BBC Sport |
Cancer support lifts Mickelsons
BBC Sport, UK The US PGA Tour Wives Association, with the Tour and tournament officials, are asking players and their wives to wear pink clothing during Saturday's third round at the Crowne Plaza Invitational in Texas. Mickelson said: "When we heard about the Tour … Mickelson hopes wife's cancer caught early The Associated Press Murphy's Law: Tour behind Phil and Amy Yahoo! Eurosport Sea of pink wows the mickelsons Golf365.co.za Reuters - National Ledger all 273 news articles |
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