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  • Egypt uses stark warnings in anti-smoking campaign 23 Jul 2008 17:18 GMT
    ... developed world declined, it increased 8.6 percent in the Middle East, according to the American Cancer Society. The first big step came in 2005, when Egypt ratified the World Health Organization's ...

  • William E. Fable 23 Jul 2008 17:18 GMT
    ... in Willowbrook Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Mr. Fable may be made to the American Cancer Society, 372 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897. ...

  • Roseburg women share cancer survival stories 23 Jul 2008 17:17 GMT
    ... Umpqua Community College track, 1140 College Road, Winchester. WHY: Relay for Life benefits the American Cancer Society. EVENTS/INFORMATION: The relay will include a silent auction. Item preview is open 3-5:30 p.m. ...

  • Mammography Discomfort Lessened By Gel 23 Jul 2008 16:33 GMT
    ... Breast cancer affects more women than any other non-skin cancer and, according to the American Cancer Society, accounts for more than 40,000 deaths annually in the U.S. Most experts agree that ...

  • Writers critical of Kalin's votes, Ted Phillips' comments 23 Jul 2008 16:31 GMT
    ... Wyoming.) Glad to Help I was proud to be asked to participate in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life bowl-off against Mayor Sheldon Anderson of Wyoming and Mayor Stev Stegner ...

  • Who Really Profits From Smoking Bans? 23 Jul 2008 16:18 GMT
    ... identify ways to increase the use of evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments" and awarded the American Cancer Society a nearly $1,000,000 grant to "expand the use of tobacco cessation treatments". It's about ...

  • All GTRP Classes Race for Double Points this Friday 23 Jul 2008 15:53 GMT
    ... on sale until Aug. 8th when a special presentation will be made to the American Cancer Society. Sizes remaining are Adult Large, Medium, Small and Youth Small and Medium. The cost ...

  • James Levine had malignant kidney growth 23 Jul 2008 15:52 GMT
    ... immunotherapy could be considered in cases of cancers that recur after initial surgery, the American Cancer Society says on its Web site. Tom Levine said his brother was relieved by the ...

  • Experts weigh in on cancer study 23 Jul 2008 15:29 GMT
    ... procedure was a valid way to detect breast cancer in its early stages. The American Cancer Society advocated in the past for breast self-exams. But a July report from the Cochrane ...

  • Gel eases mammogram pain 23 Jul 2008 15:27 GMT
    ... Boise, Idaho. Results of the study were in an issue of Radiology . The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends women over 40 receive an annual mammogram, because breast cancer that's caught ...

  • Eileen A. Husband 23 Jul 2008 15:27 GMT
    ... services. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Macomb. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. ...

  • Updated 7/23: Fight Back Express in the Glen Thursday 23 Jul 2008 15:26 GMT
    ... Americans have the power to fight cancer in this country with their voices. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is sponsor of the six-month, cross-country bus tour to highlight the ...

  • Matt Haider, Sisters of the Moonlight annual benefit concert this weekend 23 Jul 2008 15:25 GMT
    ... The Sisters of the Moonlight will be presenting their annual benefit concert for the American Cancer Society and the Forest Lake Relay for Life. The performances are at 7 p.m. on ...

  • Letters to the Editor: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 23 Jul 2008 13:50 GMT
    ... The statistics in the article could have been checked simply by going to the American Cancer Society Web site. The rate of stage 1 breast cancer (highly curable) in the United ...

  • Study: More harm than help from breast self-exams 23 Jul 2008 13:16 GMT
    ... federal government's official advice on preventive medicine, no longer recommends routine breast self-exams. The American Cancer Society says self-exams should be optional for most women. It recommends annual mammograms for women ...

  • Obituaries from The Gleaner for July 23, 2008 23 Jul 2008 12:29 GMT
    ... the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. EVANSVILLE-- Jamar Isaac "Markie" Black, 18, Evansville, formerly of Henderson, passed ...

  • Wednesday, July 23, 2008 23 Jul 2008 12:17 GMT
    ... The statistics in the article could have been checked simply by going to the American Cancer Society Web site. The rate of stage 1 breast cancer (highly curable) in the United ...

  • CTI To Meet With The FDA To Discuss Filing Of A Supplemental Biologics License Application For Zevalin(R) 23 Jul 2008 11:52 GMT
    ... database there were nearly 400,000 people in the U.S. with NHL in 2004. The American Cancer Society estimates that 66,120 people will be diagnosed with NHL in 2008 and more than ...

  • BSO Conductor Has Kidney Removed 23 Jul 2008 11:50 GMT
    ... immunotherapy could be considered in cases of cancers that recur after initial surgery, the American Cancer Society says on its Web site. Tom Levine said his brother was relieved by the ...

  • Gene test for lung cancer aggressiveness sought 23 Jul 2008 11:28 GMT
    ... 975,000 men and 376,000 women projected to die from it annually, according to the American Cancer Society. Out of about 22,000 genes tracked in the study, Beer said the activity of ...

  • Russell, Barbara Elaine 23 Jul 2008 11:18 GMT
    ... until service time on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort ...

  • John R. Zappala 23 Jul 2008 10:57 GMT
    ... Zappala. Funeral services and burial were private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands ...

  • JEAN E. EBERT 23 Jul 2008 10:57 GMT
    ... 25 at the Faith Community Church in Red Oak. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. ...

  • Growth On James Levine's Kidney Found To Be Malignant 23 Jul 2008 10:32 GMT
    ... be taken into account in cases of cancers that reappear after initial surgery, the American Cancer Society says on its Web site. The maestro has had some other health difficulties in ...

  • Mary Elizabeth Hartzog Tate 23 Jul 2008 10:32 GMT
    ... 37934, where Mrs. Tate was a member, or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. ...

  • Sebert Dean Miller 23 Jul 2008 10:32 GMT
    ... and nephews also survive. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to: American Cancer Society, c/o Lisa Bottomley, 87 Montview Dr., Sparta, NC 28675. You may send and view ...

  • Ashe turns out to support cancer victims 23 Jul 2008 10:31 GMT
    ... 2008 11:36 AM CDT This past Friday evening at Ashe County High School, the American Cancer Society sponsored Ashe County's Relay for Life. Overall, the goal of this event was to ...

  • MIMA Cancer Center First In World To Treat Soft Tissue Carcinoma With Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Using RapidArc™ Radiotherapy Technology 23 Jul 2008 10:26 GMT
    ... prostate and a lung cancer case scheduled to begin treatment later this month. The American Cancer Society estimates that, in the United States this year, doctors will diagnose 1,437,180 new cancer ...

  • Screening for cancer in elderly fuels debate 23 Jul 2008 10:26 GMT
    ... for women older than 75, if life expectancy is at least four years. The American Cancer Society recommends annual mammography for all women older than 40 and in good health. "A ...

  • Conductor James Levine had bad kidney 23 Jul 2008 09:36 GMT
    ... immunotherapy could be considered in cases of cancers that recur after initial surgery, the American Cancer Society says on its Web site. Tom Levine said his brother was relieved by the ...

  • LOOKING BACK: 1958 - Bondurant postmaster says postage going up to 4 cents 23 Jul 2008 09:34 GMT
    ... Royal Kerchee and Steve Woodyard "arrested" Gordon Gill at Hy-Vee as part of the American Cancer Society Jail and Bail. Various "prisoners" raised $8,000. Bondurant - The Christian Church and Federated ...

  • New Report Finds More Than a Third of States Falling Short on Policies to Fight Cancer 23 Jul 2008 09:33 GMT
    ... report evaluating state legislative activity on cancer policy issues. The report, developed by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network(SM) (ACS CAN) in collaboration with its partner charitable organization, the American ...

  • Mammogram Pain Reduced By Over-The-Counter Anesthetic Gel 23 Jul 2008 09:31 GMT
    ... Breast cancer affects more women than any other non-skin cancer and, according to the American Cancer Society, accounts for more than 40,000 deaths annually in the U.S. Most experts agree that ...

  • Cancer society appreciates charity win auction 23 Jul 2008 09:27 GMT
    ... To the Editor: As the president of the Greater Nashville Board of the American Cancer Society I would like to offer my sincere thanks to l’Eté du Vin, America’s oldest ...

  • Tributes for July 23 23 Jul 2008 07:58 GMT
    ... Burial Park. Note: Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels or the American Cancer Society in care of Adamson Funeral and Cremation Services, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634. ...


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