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Canada Cancer Articles
Canada Cancer News : Lung Cancer Researchers Identify Gene Set That Shows Which Patients Benefit from Chemotherapy After Surgery Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:03:01 GMT Canada ranks near the bottom in the use of new cancer drugs according to a new U.K. study, although the head of Ontario’s cancer advisory group cautions those results reflect both the strengths and weaknesses of cancer care in the country.Canada Cancer News : After resection, common treatment of pancreatic cancer as effective as chemotherapy drug dose Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:27:26 GMT ( JAMA and Archives Journals ) Use of gemcitabine, a drug that can be effective in treating advanced and resected pancreatic cancer, did not result in improved overall survival after pancreatic cancer resection (surgical removal) compared to patients who received fluorouracil and folinic acid, another treatment regimen that has shown effectiveness, according to a study in the Sept. 8 issue of ...After Resection, Common Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer as Effective as Chemotherapy Drug Dose Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:42:54 GMT Use of gemcitabine, a drug that can be effective in treating advanced and resected pancreatic cancer, did not result in improved overall survival after pancreatic cancer resection (surgical removal) compared to patients who received fluorouracil and folinic acid, another treatment regimen that has shown effectiveness, according to a study in the September 8 issue of JAMA.Adjuvant Chemotherapy With Fluorouracil Plus Folinic Acid vs Gemcitabine Following Pancreatic Cancer Resection: A ... Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:44:36 GMT Context Adjuvant fluorouracil has been shown to be of benefit for patients with resected pancreatic cancer. Gemcitabine is known to be the most effective agent in advanced disease as well as an effective agent in patients with resected pancreatic cancer. Objective To determine whether fluorouracil or gemcitabine is superior in terms of overall survival as adjuvant treatment following resection ...Fetal exposure to radiation and the risk of childhood cancer: What is the likelihood of a risk? Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:32:14 GMT ( Public Library of Science ) A new study published in this week's PLoS Medicine aims to evaluate the possibility that exposure of a fetus to computed tomography or radionuclide imaging performed during pregnancy might increase subsequent risk of childhood cancer.Pancreatic Chemo Comparison Finds No Survival Boost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:02:58 GMT TUESDAY, Sept. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Pancreatic cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy after surgery don't see improved long-term survival with the drug gemcitabine, compared with patients receiving a chemotherapy regimen consisting of fluorouracil and folinic acid, new research suggests.Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada Launches its Second Annual Public Service Announcement Contest Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:14:35 GMT To view the Social Media Release, click here: http://smr.newswire.ca/en/ccac/colorectal-cancer-association-launches-contest MONTREAL, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ - The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) is pleased to announce the opening of its Second Annual Public Service Announcement Contest on September 1st, 2010. PURPOSE OF THE CONTEST: The contest is intended ...Fetal exposure to radiation and the risk of childhood cancer: What is the likelihood of a risk? Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:39:36 GMT Fetal exposure to radiation and the risk of childhood cancer: what is the likelihood of a risk?Quebec Cabinet minister Bechard dies Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:46:32 GMT MONTREAL, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Claude Bechard, the agriculture and intergovernmental affairs minister for Quebec, died of cancer Tuesday, provincial Premier Jean Charest said. Quebec - Jean Charest - Canada - Claude Béchard - PoliticsFirst Radiation Oncologist Hired For BC Cancer Agency Centre For The North And Appointed To The Northern Medical Program Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:42:51 GMT Dr. Robert Olson, a radiation oncologist, is the first physician to be hired for the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North. He will be part of the provincial Radiation Therapy Program which will bring service to the North for the first time when the new centre is opened. The centre, now under construction, is expected to start treating patients by the end of 2012. Dr. Olson has also been ...Walk for hope Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:08:27 GMT Ovarian Cancer survivor Leanne Stevens encourages the public to participate in this year's Winner's Walk of Hope being held Sept. 12 at VanDusen Botanical Gardens, 5251 Oak St. Vancouver. The event begins at 9 a.m. with the walk commencing at 10 a.m.Radiodiagnostic tests don’t boost childhood cancer risk, study says Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:26:15 GMT Moms-to-be don’t have to avoid procedures such as CT scans, research suggestsMagic mushrooms may ease anxiety of cancer Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:11:55 GMT Research was designed to show that hallucinogenic drugs could be studied safelyCelldex regains worldwide rights to cancer vaccine rindopepimut from Pfizer Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:43:22 GMT Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. announced it will regain full worldwide rights to develop and commercialize rindopepimut (CDX-110), effective November 1, 2010. Celldex and Pfizer Vaccines LLC entered into a global development and commercialization agreement in April 2008 for rindopepimut, an experimental therapeutic cancer vaccine that targets the tumour-specific molecule epidermal growth factor ...Necklaces allow patients and loved ones to connect despite distance. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:06:17 GMT It started out as a small, personal gesture between friends. In October 2008, La Cañada Flintridge resident Kathy Waller gave her best friend a St. Christopher necklace as a sign of support and protection after her friend's diagnosis with breast cancer .Tai Chi is the “Supreme Ultimate” exercise Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:14:38 GMT After surgery for ovarian cancer, Sandy Pedneault’s prognosis was not good.Quebec minister Claude BĂ©chard dies Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:41:09 GMT Quebec cabinet minister Claude Béchard has died after a public battle with cancer.Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada Launches its Second Annual Public Service Announcement Contest Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:01:00 GMT en/ccac/colorectal-cancer-association-launches-contestStories of a national hero Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:48:46 GMT I believe we all have some regrets in life. One of mine is not taking the opportunity to see Terry Fox when he was crossing Canada on his now famous run. I was 21 at the time and working at King and Bay in the financial district of downtown Toronto.[...]Road Two a Cure Tour stops in Missoula Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:27:56 GMT MISSOULA - The number of people who will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year alone will reach 42,000, which is also the number of miles one man and his crew are traveling to help raise awareness about the deadly disease.Orillian whose nephew died of MS urges funding of research Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:11:32 GMT Fundraising co-ordinator Canadian Cancer Society Muskoka North Simcoe Unit It is appalling that the Canadian Health Organization will not fund research into what could lead to significant relief and a possible cure for multiple sclerosis.[...]FOOTBALL: Indians scoring 'Touchdowns for Missy' Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:57:43 GMT In addition to putting points on the board, the West Canada Valley Indians have another goal when they cross the goal line in 2010. The team has set up a “Touchdowns for Missy” fund-raiser for ailing Herkimer Central School coach and first-grade teacher Missy Lasowski.Business Highlights Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:10:12 GMT President Barack Obama will call on Congress to pass new tax breaks that would allow businesses to write off 100 percent of their new capital investments through 2011, the latest in a series of proposals the White House is rolling out in hopes of showing action on the economy ahead of the November elections.Community notices Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:57:55 GMT Joe Diaz will speak at 7:30 p.m. Friday Sept. 10 at WNMU Global Resource Center. Diaz is the chief meteorologist of KOAT Action 7 News and prostate cancer survivor. Sponsored by the Health Council, Gila Regional Medical Center, and the Grant county Prostate Cancer Support Group.Habs give Halpern a shot Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:42:25 GMT The Montreal Canadiens announced a one-year contract for gritty forward Jeff Halpern, who played for Tampa Bay and Los Angeles last season.Teen's psychiatric evaluation not over Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:42:15 GMT The 16-year-old teenager accused of kidnapping and forcible confinement in the death of octogenarian Réjeanne Pelletier-Charrette will be back in court next Monday.Walk of hope Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:53:34 GMT North Vancouver’s Leanne Stevens, an ovarian cancer survivor, is participating and encouraging others to take part in Ovarian Cancer Canada’s ninth annual Winners Walk of Hope, Sept. 12 at VanDusen Botanical Garden.Business Highlights Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:36:21 GMT ___ Official: Obama to back more business tax breaks WASHINGTON (AP) _ President Barack Obama will call on Congress to pass new tax breaks that would allow businesses to write off 100 percent of their new capital investments through 2011, the latest in a... Barack Obama - President of the United States - United States Congress - Investment - PresidentSalary caps would cripple Canada's charities Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:16:46 GMT Restricting executive salaries to a maximum of $250,000 lures talent away and gives every advantage to the for-profit sectorQuebec euthanasia hearings begin Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:55:42 GMT Quebec's public hearings into euthanasia began on Tuesday in Montreal, with testimony from several groups holding differing views on the controversial issue.20% of Canadian teens not in school in 2008 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:06:48 GMT A newly released study says one in five Canadian teenagers between the ages of 15 and 19 was no longer pursuing a formal education in 2008, a higher percentage than a global average of 31 countries.VIDEO: Metro Vancouver team targets hogweed Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:08:37 GMT Metro Vancouver has a new team targeting the poisonous hogweed plant that is spreading across the region.Golden Bears get off to good start Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:36:23 GMT If they are to realize coach Jerry Friesen's goal of hosting a Canada West football playoff game this season, the Alberta Golden Bears are going have to win the majority of their eight regular season games.[...]Suspicious envelopes prompt scare at Carleton Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:40:30 GMT A building was evacuated at Carleton University after staff discovered two suspicious envelopes, one with the word "bomb" marked on it.Business Highlights Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:16:01 GMT ---Our team Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:32:03 GMT The word prison conjures up different images for different people. For the majority of us, when we think of prison we think of large stone buildings, surrounded by high walls and decorated with iron bars.LRT shooting yields life sentence Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:44:43 GMT Travis Jordan Brunet was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for killing a man at a Calgary LRT station in November 2006.Canadian authorities to try 3D image of child to slow drivers Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:16:59 GMT (PhysOrg.com) -- An optical illusion is about to be trialed in West Vancouver, Canada, starting September 7, to try to jolt reckless drivers into slowing down.Cystic fibrosis film wins at Montreal festival Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:06:57 GMT Oxygen, a Dutch-Belgian film about young people trying to figure out how to live with cystic fibrosis, has won two prizes at the Montreal World Film Festival, including the Grand Prix des Americas.Orexigen® Therapeutics And Takeda Enter Into Partnership To Commercialize Contrave® In North America Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:52:32 GMT Orexigen® Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: OREX) and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE: 4502), today announced that they have entered into an exclusive partnership to develop and commercialize Contraveâ„¢ (naltrexone SR/bupropion SR), Orexigen's investigational drug for the treatment of obesity, in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Sask., CP, agree on land sale Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:43:24 GMT The Saskatchewan government says it has arranged to buy land in Regina from Canadian Pacific Railway - if and only if a massive stadium project goes ahead.A 'family affair' to counter human trafficking Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:48:43 GMT Public Safety Minister pays tribute to Tory MP Joy Smith in announcing Blue Blindfold campaignBusiness Highlights Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:45:07 GMT President Barack Obama will call on Congress to pass new tax breaks that would allow businesses to write off 100 percent of their new capital investments through 2011, the latest in a series of proposals the White House is...Websites tap into real patients’ expertise to help others coping with diagnosis Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:30:04 GMT For months, Jennifer Smith wondered what was causing neck and back pain so severe that a spa visit, chiropractics and muscle relaxants were rendered useless.CFB Esquimalt, Home of the Canadian Pacific Fleet Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:15:07 GMT A Vanguard Rider gives a thumbs up as the group finishes its month-long coast-to-coast journey. The roar of more than 100 motorcycles filled Naden as the Motorcycle Ride for Dad made the final stop in its cross country trek on Aug. 29.Smart Games and Deals for Everyone - First Release of "Arik's Bulletin", September 2010 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT ARIK'S BULLETIN: a free virtual publication with smart games and deals for everyone. This is the first release for USA, Canada, United KingdomWho dares question the industrial food system over GM salmon? | Dan Kennedy Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:27:01 GMT Genetically modified salmon is deemed safe for human consumption – despite higher levels of a suspected carcinogen With fish stocks around the world depleted by overfishing and disrupted by climate change , farm-raised salmon stands as a viable if not entirely appetising alternative. Last Friday, though, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took a potentially dangerous step. The agency ...Rennie Marshall running for council Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:45:37 GMT After spending a decade sitting in the gallery, Rennie Marshall thinks it's time to try sitting at the council table. Marshall, whose given name is Karen, said Tuesday she will file papers at the clerk's office to run in Monaghan Ward.[...]Martha M. Kulbe Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:43:47 GMT Our loss is Heaven’s gain. We mourn her passing. God celebrates her arrival. Martha M. Kulbe, 86, of Sterling, peacefully passed into eternal life on Sept. 3, 2010, in the loving arms of her family. She enjoyed a long and blessed life and everyone who knew her was blessed by her presence. |
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